Do you wear a Scapular?

[geocajun]

Are you enrolled in the Brown Scapular? It seems that about 20-30 yrs ago, when folks received their first Holy Communion, it was the practice to automatically enroll the child in the brown scapular, however it seems that this tradition is not practiced these days - at least not in my area.

Are you enrolled and do you wear a brown scapular today?

 

[hannabl]

I, don't even know what a brown scapular is... Just heard it' something Mother Mary revealed to someone... *feel really ignorant*

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

These sites offer free ones:

http://www.memorare.com/mary/brscapreq.html
http://www.filamcenter.com/HTML/BayArea/Religious-BrownScapular.html
http://www.prayrosary.com/freerosary.php3 - I've got one from here before

 

[Cosmic Charlie]

I used to wear one, but not anymore.

 

[JeffreyLloyd]

I, don't even know what a brown scapular is... Just heard it' something Mother Mary revealed to someone... *feel really ignorant*

http://www.catholicism.org/pages/brown.htm

The Brown Scapular of Carmel
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Brother Matthew, M.I.C.M.
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"...whosoever dies clothed in this shall never suffer eternal fire."
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The Mother of God made this astounding promise to a humble Carmelite Monk, Saint Simon Stock, in England more than 700 years ago. Most Catholics have learned the story of Saint Simon and the scapular, and were probably enrolled in the Confraternity of the Scapular of Carmel, at the time of their first Holy Communion. But all too soon after those joyful days of youthful innocence, the blessed scapular of Carmel is one day taken off, then lost, and so never worn again by the vast majority of the faithful. What a sad commentary. The Immaculate Heart of Mary has delivered to the Church a precious gift from Heaven, a gift of infinite value because the faithful who accept it will most assuredly be saved. Yet so few will lift a finger to receive what is offered.

Undoubtedly, Satan is pleased with the tremendous lack of gratitude shown toward the Scapular. The Prince of Darkness despises devotion to Mary, for he knows that in the end the humble Virgin shall crush his head. He is especially humiliated by those who practice this simple wordless Marian devotion, for all who piously wear the Scapular join themselves to Mary in a mystical union. Scapular wearers show that they wish to be perpetually united to Our Lady even though they may not be always conscious of, or adverting to their union. The Blessed Mother in turn, is continually protecting, and assisting her special children who are clothed in the scapular of Carmel, that they might pass through the temptations and trials of this life to the never ending happiness of Heaven. This is the essence of Mary’s promise. To those who piously wear the Scapular she will grant either final perseverance in the state of grace or the grace of final contrition. It must be added that she will not grant the gift of final repentance to obstinate sinners who sacrilegiously use the scapular as an excuse for sin. Such unfortunate souls invariably, at one point, rid themselves of the holy garment and die without the consolation of its promise.

But now, more than ever before, those who truly wish to please God should heed to His Mother’s heavenly counsel and wear the holy habit of Carmel. In doing so they will not be disappointed, for as Our Lady reminds us, "He that hearkeneth to me, shall not be confounded..." (Ecclesiasticus 24: 30, Mass of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16).

http://www.catholicism.org/pages/brown.htm

 

[AMDG]

Was invested in the brown scapular and in the miraculous medal. Wear both at all times.

 

[DivineFiliation]

Geo,
You should've put "No, I'm not enrolled and don't know much about the brown scapular." That would have been my choice. Thanks for posting the info on it Jeff.

 

[chrislife]

I'm a secular Carmelite, so the brown scapular is required for me. I wear a four way medal instead of the cloth scapular, though, because I tend to get tangled up and choke in the middle of the night if I wear the cloth. (And because the medal also has a miraculous medal on it.)

 

[marciadietrich]

I put 'No and not interested. ' Though I could have used an option in between that and the 'intend to do it as soon as possible.'

I have a green scapular taped to the back panel of the computer desk, along with the St Christopher that fell off the rear view mirror, icons of Jesus and Mary and Jesus and the Prayer of St Francis. Don't know that I'd wear it, my crucifix was tore off and lost at some point as well, but could tape it on the computer desk with the others.

I tend to the promises of these items are nothing we don't have in just a practical living faith, and I think they can be used in a superstitious way.

 

[geocajun]

Marcia, wearing a crucifix can be superstitious as well, if done for the wrong reasons.

 

[Benedicta00]

I'm a secular Carmelite, so the brown scapular is required for me. I wear a four way medal instead of the cloth scapular, though, because I tend to get tangled up and choke in the middle of the night if I wear the cloth. (And because the medal also has a miraculous medal on it.)

Is a four-way medal the same as a scapular? And if one choose to wear that instead of the clothes will a priest need to bless it or will the person’s enrolment be the blessing?

 

[Carrye]

You should've put "No, I'm not enrolled and don't know much about the brown scapular." That would have been my choice.

Done.

 

[AMDG]

I wear a Scapular Medal (the Scapular is normally of cloth). You need to be enrolled in the Brown Scapular either way. Once enrolled, as I understand, replacements can be worn without re-enrollment.)

 

[DivineFiliation]

sweet. Thanks!

 

[Markh]

I own a scapular, but I don't know how to be "enrolled"

 

[geocajun]

Is a four-way medal the same as a scapular? And if one choose to wear that instead of the clothes will a priest need to bless it or will the person’s enrolment be the blessing?

All of the 4-ways I have seen have the metal scapular on them. The rule is, that when you are enrolled you must be enrolled using the cloth, however after that you can wear the metal one and have the same benefits. Also, I understand that if you purchase a new metal one, it has to be blessed again each time, whereas with the cloth one, the blessing transfers to each new one you wear.

I own a scapular, but I don't know how to be "enrolled"

is it brown? If so, a priest will need to enroll you in the 'brown scapular' before you receive the benefits of it.
Not all scapulars require enrollment, for example the green scapular only requires that it be blessed.

 

[Markh]

It is a brown scapular.

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

Wearing a brown scapular can also be a tool for evangilization. I have had to explain it many times, to many doctors and nurses through many labors! Occasionaly, too- when someone goes to tuck in what they thin is my shirt tag! Although one person asked me who St. Simon was and why I was wearing his sock....

 

[Markh]

yes, with those situations it means that you cannot shy away with new people about your faith. It becomes a topic of conversation- "what is that around your neck".

I wear a miraculous medal and because I bought a chain that was too small for it, it has a tendancy to jump out onto my t-shirt and so that in itself prompts an explanation sometimes.

 

[Brother Simon]

I have one...but I am not invested nor do I feel worthy enough to be.

With love,
Simon