Do You Wear A Scapular?

[TuxAme]

After much waiting, I finally got two scapulars today, the Brown and Green scapulars. I feel particularly drawn to the green scapular, but from what I've read, it's meant to be "gifted" to those you desire to convert (so, aren't already practicing the faith). I picked it up just in case I can apply it to myself, who could certainly benefit from it in other ways, but plan to be invested in the Brown scapular.

How many of us wear scapulars, and of what kind?

 

[Gnarwhal]

I have a brown scapular. My parish automatically enrolls everyone in the confraternity when they're confirmed. I'm just not in the habit of wearing it because I don't wear any accessories at all (no watches, necklaces, rings). I just don't like the feeling of extra stuff on my person. Sucks cause I otherwise really like the scapular.

 

[teresa]

What is a scapular and why does one wear it?

Why is brown a chosen color versus the green one?

Is it like a rosary? what does it do for the person wearing it?

Is it for men and women both?

 

[Gnarwhal]

What is a scapular and why does one wear it?

Why is brown a chosen color versus the green one?

Is it like a rosary? what does it do for the person wearing it?

Is it for men and women both?

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.


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Further reading: http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/brown_scapular.HTM

 

[teresa]

I found this image:

 

[teresa]

https://epicpew.com/know-different-types-scapulars/

scapulars were originally worn by members of religious communities as part of their habits. Scapulars didn’t originate as the small necklaces they are today – instead they were the size of a large work apron. It was often referred to as the yoke of Christ, and members of religious communities wore them at all times – even when they went to sleep!

I like the concept of it being like wearing a yoke or work apron as you were doing the work of Christ when you were in a religious order.

In the image, is this what a priest is wearing in our current times?

@TuxAme and @Fenwick are either of you in religious life as a priest or other?

Are you wearing this cloth garment or are you wearing a cloth necklace?

 

[Gnarwhal]

https://epicpew.com/know-different-types-scapulars/

scapulars were originally worn by members of religious communities as part of their habits. Scapulars didn’t originate as the small necklaces they are today – instead they were the size of a large work apron. It was often referred to as the yoke of Christ, and members of religious communities wore them at all times – even when they went to sleep!

I like the concept of it being like wearing a yoke or work apron as you were doing the work of Christ when you were in a religious order.

In the image, is this what a priest is wearing in our current times?

@TuxAme and @Fenwick are either of you in religious life as a priest or other?

Are you wearing this cloth garment or are you wearing a cloth necklace?

I don't know about @TuxAme but I'm a layman. Scapulars are worn by everyone, clergy and laity alike.

Laity don't wear habits like religious do. Here's a picture of what it typically looks like (on Mel Gibson no less):

 

[teresa]

I don't know about @TuxAme but I'm a layman. Scapulars are worn by everyone, clergy and laity alike.

what do you mean? the long apron like clothing or do you mean the necklace?

 

[teresa]

does it mean to you that its like putting on the yoke of Christ?

 

[Gnarwhal]

what do you mean? the long apron like clothing or do you mean the necklace?

The necklace. Only Carmelite religious would wear the habit.

It's a sacramental, which is an item that is meant to set our minds to God and increase our devotion to him.

 

[Tomm]

I wear Brown scapular, have been wearing since I enrolled to it, can't afford not to because its promises are great.

 

[Rhamiel]

what do you mean? the long apron like clothing or do you mean the necklace?

The cloth necklace is called a scapular, because it evolved from monastic habits the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is brown like the carmelite habit, but latter scapulars came just as sacramentals so you find a verity of colors

I wear the brown scapular, I used to wear the green one as well, might start doing that again

 

[AvilaSurfer]

I wear a green one. Devotion to Mary and St. Michael. I consider it putting on the armor of God each day. Although I did modify it so that it’s all in front. Our parish priest performed the Investiture ceremony.

 

[TuxAme]

I have a brown scapular. My parish automatically enrolls everyone in the confraternity when they're confirmed.

That would explain this article (I was wondering why someone had asked that question- now it makes sense).

 

[Gnarwhal]

That would explain this article (I was wondering why someone had asked that question- now it makes sense).

My priest is big on the brown scapular, and I think there's a strong connection between my parish and the Carmelites. We have a lot of Secular Carmelites, too. I don't know if the practice predates our current pastor, but I know he's implemented the practice of enrolling everyone in the confraternity prior to or just after their confirmation.

 

[teresa]

there are so many kinds of them that I saw on a google search

there were so many other colors and reasons

 

[Mark_Sam]

My main reason for not wearing a Scapular is that it always get tangled up with my Miraculous Medal and chain necklace - which I do wear all the time. But I do have a Green Scapular and a Brown Scapular, which I have worn from time to time (although I'm not enrolled or invested in the Confraternity).

 

[AvilaSurfer]

My main reason for not wearing a Scapular is that it always get tangled up with my Miraculous Medal and chain necklace - which I do wear all the time. But I do have a Green Scapular and a Brown Scapular, which I have worn from time to time (although I'm not enrolled or invested in the Confraternity).

I had the same problem. So I cut the cord, put the medals on it, sewed the two scapular pieces together and now it all hangs in front. I have the two pieces, back to back, and 4 small medals.

 

[Stabat Mater dolorosa]

I've never worn a scapular, but I'm mostly wearing my silver Benedicts crucifix which I love. Keep it simple is my slogan

 

[concretecamper]

After much waiting, I finally got two scapulars today, the Brown and Green scapulars. I feel particularly drawn to the green scapular, but from what I've read, it's meant to be "gifted" to those you desire to convert (so, aren't already practicing the faith). I picked it up just in case I can apply it to myself, who could certainly benefit from it in other ways, but plan to be invested in the Brown scapular.

How many of us wear scapulars, and of what kind?

My wife and I wear the brown!