Crucifix and Miraculous Medal

[Zooman77]

When I was at our local catholic church there was a basket that said free rosaries so we took one good thing since I just lost one I used frequently but I am sure it will turn up, anyway there were 2 plastic miraculous medals that came with the rosary and I have a metal crucifix that I wear daily and I was wondering if I could snap one of the metals on my crucifix or if it should be worn as as a separate necklace.

 

[Della]

When I was at our local catholic church there was a basket that said free rosaries so we took one good thing since I just lost one I used frequently but I am sure it will turn up, anyway there were 2 plastic miraculous medals that came with the rosary and I have a metal crucifix that I wear daily and I was wondering if I could snap one of the metals on my crucifix or if it should be worn as as a separate necklace.

That would be fine. You can where as many metals with your crucifix as you like.

 

[Te_Deum]

Nothing wrong with keeping them on the same chain, however I believe a Miraculous Medal has to be metal and not plastic.

 

[Just_One_Touch]

Nothing wrong with keeping them on the same chain, however I believe a Miraculous Medal has to be metal and not plastic.

I have a Miraculous medal with a metal back, but the front is clear plastic. Is that okay?

 

[Te_Deum]

I have a Miraculous medal with a metal back, but the front is clear plastic. Is that okay?

To be perfectly honest, I don’t have a clue. I’ve just always assumed that the MM had to be metal because of the words of Our Lady.

“Have a medal struck upon this model.”

Sounds like metal to me, and not a plastic mould.

 

[Della]

To be perfectly honest, I don’t have a clue. I’ve just always assumed that the MM had to be metal because of the words of Our Lady.

“Have a medal struck upon this model.”

Sounds like metal to me, and not a plastic mould.

I think that might be a bit too scrupulous. It’s like saying we all must wear sandals and robes because Jesus and Mary did, if you see what I mean.

A metal medal will simply last longer and not break as easily, which is why medals were struck in metal not other materials. But now days we have ceramics and plastics that are as durable as metal. Besides, it’s a sacramental not a sacrament, so the form isn’t as essential nor does it invalidate the blessings one receives from wearing such a medal. So, I can’t see the harm in wearing ones made of plastic any more than using plastic rosaries or other such sacramentals.

 

[Te_Deum]

Well look at the scapular. You must be enrolled with a woollen scapular. You can replace it with a medal, but the enrollment must be done using the woolen scapular. You can’t use another fabric for it.

Same as you cannot use Coke for Holy Water.

 

[Etamin]

I have a Miraculous medal with a metal back, but the front is clear plastic. Is that okay?

I have seen these as well. The actual medal and forms on it are metallic, but on the front-side it is coated with a thin layer of transparent plastic (I have some with a blue colored hue). I suppose this helps to protect the medal.

If this is the case, then the medal itself is still metallic. I have never seen a MM completely made out of plastic.

 

[Della]

Well look at the scapular. You must be enrolled with a woollen scapular. You can replace it with a medal, but the enrollment must be done using the woolen scapular. You can’t use another fabric for it.

Same as you cannot use Coke for Holy Water.

I’m afraid you are wrong about the material for the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It can be made of any dark brown cloth. The fact that the medal can replace the cloth scapular shows that these things are more flexible than you have been informed. In the case of the “brown” scapular, it is the habit of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which is why there are stipulations regarding materials for it.

There is no such stipulations for the miraculous medal. Our Lady asked that it be “struck” because that is how medals were made in that day. If it had been today, she may have put in another way. Don’t create rules and regs where none exist. It leads to scrupulosity.

 

[Te_Deum]

I’m afraid you are wrong about the material for the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It can be made of any dark brown cloth. The fact that the medal can replace the cloth scapular shows that these things are more flexible than you have been informed. In the case of the “brown” scapular, it is the habit of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which is why there are stipulations regarding materials for it.

When did that happen? I’m aware that it no longer has to be spun wool but as far as I understand it must still be woollen, or a majority woollen fabric.

But notice that it was by Church authority that the medal can replace the woollen scapular. Where’s the authority from the Church saying that the MM can be plastic?

 

[Della]

When did that happen? I’m aware that it no longer has to be spun wool but as far as I understand it must still be woollen, or a majority woollen fabric.

No. The brown scapular is the habit of the Carmelites who have specified that it is to be made of brown cloth–no type of cloth is mentioned, as stated on their official website: catholic-church.org/martyrum_nostrum/carmfaq.htm#1.

But notice that it was by Church authority that the medal can replace the woollen scapular. Where’s the authority from the Church saying that the MM can be plastic?

The Church ruled on it only because it involved a habit of a religious order. The MM is not a habit, but merely a sacramental. There are no specifications saying what the MM must be made of because it is not necessary. Common sense tells us that any material sturdy enough to stand up to daily wear and tear may be used to made MMs. If you ask you priest about it, I’m sure he’d say the same thing.

 

[PJM]

=Zooman77;8403341]When I was at our local catholic church there was a basket that said free rosaries so we took one good thing since I just lost one I used frequently but I am sure it will turn up, anyway there were 2 plastic miraculous medals that came with the rosary and I have a metal crucifix that I wear daily and I was wondering if I could snap one of the metals on my crucifix or if it should be worn as as a separate necklace.

When your happy, God is happy Go for it!

Pat

 

[johnthebaptist1]

I used wear the Miaculous Medial,behind the Crucifix,but because I have other Medals, I put them on a rope,bye themself.

 

[Mrs_V]

I have a Miraculous Medal, St. Gerard, and tiny St. Benedict all on the same chain. I have a crucifix sewn into the front square of my scapular both for piety and to keep it weighted down.

 

[emilyam]

On November 27th (yes, I realize the significance!) I found a Miraculous Medal. I do not believe in coincidence, so I am quite stricken by this event. Can anyone share their feelings or thoughts as to wearing one, or the story behind them? Thank you and blessed be!

 

[Della]

On November 27th (yes, I realize the significance!) I found a Miraculous Medal. I do not believe in coincidence, so I am quite stricken by this event. Can anyone share their feelings or thoughts as to wearing one, or the story behind them? Thank you and blessed be!

I wear a 4 way medal with both the MM and the Scapular Medal imprinted on it together with a small crucifix on the same chain. I took Catherine Laboure as my confirmation saint. The story of the MM and St. Catherine can be found here: bing.com/search?q=miraculous+medal+meaning&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC.

 

[TempleofTheSoul]

I have a “Miraculous Medal Crucifix” where the Miraculous Medal is at the center of the crucifix. I searched long and hard for this because I couldn’t take the clanging sound of my crucifix rubbing against my miraculous medal on my chain.

You can see what it looks like in the attached image below…

I purchased it at Leaflet Online but now they are out of stock… I have seen a few of them on Ebay as well that are being sold by a seller named Needzo.

God bless

 

[Dymphna82]

I have St. Dymphna, The Holy Face, The Holy Spirit and The Holy Family, St. Michael, , St. Anthony and St. Francis, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, the Miraculous medal and the St. Benedict medal, all with my crucifix. I wear it under my shirt so that nobody sees my vast collection.

 

[fred_conty]

I have St. Dymphna, The Holy Face, The Holy Spirit and The Holy Family, St. Michael, , St. Anthony and St. Francis, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, the Miraculous medal and the St. Benedict medal, all with my crucifix. I wear it under my shirt so that nobody sees my vast collection.

You didn’ t mention the 10 foot stature you have hidden under there.

 

[melt7355]

I have been considering getting a MM to wear, but I am confused about the scapular. Are we required to wear one? I had one as a child but I didn’t know much about it or why I was supposed to wear it.