Brown scapular questions

[Mgray82]

I just recently decided to start wearing the brown scapular. I have a couple of questions. Does the scapular have to be blessed? Can I consecrate myself (without a priest or deacon) to Mary? And lastly, how is it physically worn?

Any additional info or testimonials about the brown scapular would be appreciated as well.

 

[jmj777]

Welcome!

It is important to be enrolled in the brown scapular to receive Our Lady’s promise as you are wearing Her habit. Enrollment is done by having a priest read the prescribed prayer. At which time, the priest blesses you and the scapular. Please note that the blessing of the scapular carries over to all your future scapulars as they become tattered, broken, lost, etc.

In other words, once your scapular has been blessed during the enrollment, you need not have new scapulars blessed. You can if you want to, though. The scapular must be worn over the scapula (shoulder blades) and collar bone so that the “squares” fall to the front of you and behind you.

Regarding the consecration to Mother Mary: a priest is not required for the consecration, but you may want to inform a priest so that he may bless your “little chain” (should you choose to wear one as a reminder of your consecration). I highly recommend St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Total Consecration to Mary.

This website helps with all the requirements:
totalconsecration.ageofmary.com/index.html

Peace be with you.
+JMJ+

 

[Mgray82]

Welcome!

It is important to be enrolled in the brown scapular to receive Our Lady’s promise as you are wearing Her habit. Enrollment is done by having a priest read the prescribed prayer. At which time, the priest blesses you and the scapular. Please note that the blessing of the scapular carries over to all your future scapulars as they become tattered, broken, lost, etc.

In other words, once your scapular has been blessed during the enrollment, you need not have new scapulars blessed. You can if you want to, though. The scapular must be worn over the scapula (shoulder blades) and collar bone so that the “squares” fall to the front of you and behind you.

Regarding the consecration to Mother Mary: a priest is not required for the consecration, but you may want to inform a priest so that he may bless your “little chain” (should you choose to wear one as a reminder of your consecration). I highly recommend St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Total Consecration to Mary.

This website helps with all the requirements:
totalconsecration.ageofmary.com/index.html

Peace be with you.
+JMJ+

Thanks for your answer. One follow up; can it be any Catholic priest? Or does it have to be a Carmelite priest?

 

[cjforJesus]

I just recently decided to start wearing the brown scapular. I have a couple of questions. Does the scapular have to be blessed? Can I consecrate myself (without a priest or deacon) to Mary? And lastly, how is it physically worn?

Any additional info or testimonials about the brown scapular would be appreciated as well.

Enrolling in the Brown scapular is a form of entrustment to Mary. The scapular is an outward sign of this devotion. You may consecrate yourself using other methods,and you may renew them periodically. Once you are enrolled in the brown scapular,you do not need to have subsequent brown scapulars blessed.

The brown scapular is also associated with Fatima,as Lucia said Mary had one draped over her arm ,and in her hand a rosary.

 

[jmj777]

I have always used my parish priest, but I’m sure you can use a Carmelite priest as well!

Peace be with you!

+JMJ+

 

[saveusfromhell]

I have always used my parish priest, but I’m sure you can use a Carmelite priest as well!

Peace be with you!

+JMJ+

I think he may mean the other way around, a Carmelite was originally suppose to be the one to bless it but now most priests can do it, i’d be surprised if your parish priest can’t ask him probably best

 

[at716]

Is it acceptable to use a scapular medal as opposed to the brown scapular? I have heard conflicting information.

 

[jmj777]

The brown scapular cloth is preferred to the medal as it is Our Lady’s habit. You’ll see nuns wearing the large cloth scapular that they wear over their habit.

As per Divine Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary the “scapular medal should not be worn in place of the cloth scapular without sufficient reason. Mary cannot be pleased with any one who substitutes the medal out of vanity, or make open profession of religion. Such persons run the risk of not receiving the Promise. The medal has never been noted for any of the miraculous preservations attributed to the BROWN CLOTH SCAPULAR.”

Peace.

+JMJ+