A 14-year-old Asian young woman presented for a routine school physical examination with a 4-month history of an enlarging, nontender mass overlying her left scapula. She initially believed that ...

A: The blue scapular originated in a vision granted to Mother Ursula ... Exceptionally graced, she spent part of her youth and adult life as a hermit in the region of St. Elmo (Naples) where in 1581 ...

There is a decree issued by Pope Paul V in 1613 stating the importance of wearing this scapular: "It is permitted to preach that the Blessed Virgin will help by her continued assistance and her ...