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Do you wear a scapular?
« on: July 20, 2013, 07:56:55 AM »
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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 07:57:39 AM »
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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2013, 07:58:19 AM »
History

A scapular is a garment worn by religious over the shoulders (scapula), and hanging down in front and back, usually to about the bottom of the habit. It developed as a practical garment, protecting the habit during work, and was in time invested with spiritual significance, consecration or dedication to God.

By analogy to the scapulars of religious, there are small scapulars that are derived from them which represent a particular devotion or spirituality, usually associated with a particular community. Such a scapular is two pieces of cloth (generally about an inch square), connected by cords and worn over the head. It often has a picture or a particular color, depending on the spirituality it stands for.

The best known and most highly esteemed scapular, and the one most favored by the Church, and by the Blessed Virgin in many of her apparitions, is the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. It is adapted from the scapular of the Carmelite Order and represents a special Consecration to Our Lady under the title of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Those who wear it practice it a special devotion to Mary. In the past this was the Little Office of Our Lady, but today this can be commuted by any priest to the rosary. In addition, the person has a special entrustment of themselves to Mary for their salvation. This, in fact, has been promised to those who faithfully wear the scapular:  "Those who die wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." This must not be understood superstitiously or magically, but in light of  Catholic teaching that perseverance in faith, hope and love are required for salvation. The scapular is a powerful reminder of this Christian obligation and of Mary's promise to help those consecrated to her obtain the grace of final perseverance.

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2013, 07:58:56 AM »
Investiture

Conferral with the scapular indicates a special devotion and consecration to Mary. No one should undertake it who is not spiritual prepared to live in accordance with it.

The short form of investing or conferral consists of a priest or deacon taking a blessed scapular and while placing it over their head reciting with the person any Marian prayer (e.g. Hail Mary, Memorare, Salve Regina). The person is now invested. They don't have any lists to join, though they are henceforth members of the Scapular Confraternity and share in its spiritual benefits (the prayers of the members). No special daily practices are obliged, though someone consecrated to Mary, of which the scapular is THE sign, should live chastity according to their state and recite the rosary daily.

There is also a long form in the Book of Blessings, chapter 46, which is very fitting for group investments. Every parish should have this ritual book.

For some years the Carmelite Order had permission from Rome to grant laity the Indult to enroll people. This permission is no longer given, but those who received the Indult in the past still have it. So, while laity may not bless a scapular, there are some lay people who can invest others, with a scapular previously blessed by a priest or deacon.

One final note, investing MUST be done with the cloth scapular. Those who wish to wear the medal can do so after investment. The scapular blessing attaches to each subsequent scapular. A new blessing is NOT required. This is not true of the medal, each of which must be blessed by a priest or deacon.

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2013, 07:59:11 AM »
Do you wear a scapular?


Yes, I do. ;)

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2013, 08:00:56 AM »
"Those who die wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire." This must not be understood superstitiously or magically, but in light of  Catholic teaching that perseverance in faith, hope and love are required for salvation. The scapular is a powerful reminder of this Christian obligation and of Mary's promise to help those consecrated to her obtain the grace of final perseverance.

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2013, 08:06:33 AM »
"May I give you some advice for you to put into practice daily? When your heart makes you feel those low cravings, say slowly to the Immaculate Virgin: Look on me with compassion. Don't abandon me. Don't abandon me, my Mother! -- And recommend this prayer to others."
--St. Josemaria Escriva


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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2013, 03:09:52 PM »
I do, the scapular was given by an officemate who quits her job and became a meditative Carmelite in Mati, Dvo Oriental

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2013, 09:01:24 PM »
I do, the scapular was given by an officemate who quits her job and became a meditative Carmelite in Mati, Dvo Oriental

The life of a Carmelite monk is simple, beautiful, and filled with prayer. Your friend gave you a wonderful gift, Manay Tess.

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2013, 03:03:51 PM »
Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular Shall not suffer eternal fire!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Simon Stock

July 16, 1251

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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2013, 03:04:55 PM »
Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular Shall not suffer eternal fire!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Simon Stock

July 16, 1251

    "To save souls from Hell, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God."
    – Fatima. 1917

No matter how extraordinary this promise may appear to be, the Blessed Mother made it and She will keep it. At the word of Her FIAT, She conceived by the Holy Ghost and the Incarnate Word became Man. If Almighty God, in obedience to the word of the priest every day at Holy Mass, comes down upon our Altars Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, will He refuse His Mother this grace for Her children!



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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2013, 03:08:04 PM »
The Scapular is a Prayer

Mary's Motherhood is not limited to Catholics; it is extended to ALL MEN. Many miracles of conversion have been obtained through the devout wearing of the Scapular. The Scapular is a great missionary Sacramental. After the Rosary, the Scapular is the most highly indulgenced Sacramental in the Church.



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Re: Do you wear a scapular?
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2013, 03:09:19 PM »
    The Brown Scapular is a Sacramental!


A Sacramental is anything set aside by Holy Mother the Church to excite pious thoughts and increase devotion. Through these movements of the heart, venial sin is remitted and grace imparted. The possession of grace is the FOUNDATION OF PEACE. Let everyone wear the Scapular!

 

The first Scapular worn should be blessed by a priest and imposed by him (if possible). Any priest may bless and enroll in the Confraternity. After having received the initial blessed Scapular from a priest, no other Scapular need be blessed before wearing. The blessing and imposition are attached to the wearer for life. Every priest has the privilege of enrolling in the Scapular Confraternity.

 

The Scapular is 'Mary's Mantle.' made of wool, and MUST be worn over the shoulders so that one piece falls in front, the other in the back. Each time the Scapular is kissed with devotion, 500 days indulgence is granted to those in the state of grace. The Scapular Medal was created only for those who would suffer grave inconvenience in wearing the cloth and the indulgence of 500 days does NOT apply to the Medal. To obtain the graces and promise of the Scapular, it must be worn constantly. It should be worn day and night in sickness and in health.

 

When the Scapular is worn-out, being a sacred object, it should not be thrown in the regular garbage but should be burned or buried.

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