Do you let your scapular show?

[Blenderx]

I wear the brown scapular. Mine has a shorter cord, because the longer ones tend to get caught uncomfortably in my undergarments. Because it is shorter, however, it tends to show a lot. Is this wrong? On the one hand, I don’t want to be seen as showing it off, on the other, maybe it is a witness of sorts, to let it be seen? What should I do?

 

[Philotheatoo]

Matthew 6:5 talks about humility and private prayer; such as completely forgetting oneself - and your surroundings, when practicing prayer. I try to examine my motives when I am somehow publicly displaying my faith.

 

[smichhertz]

Hi Belnderx!

I think that’s fine. As long as you are not deliberately attempting to show it for the explicit intention of showing off, I don’t see a problem with it.

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

Mine shows most of the time as it tends to migrate from front to back. I wear it under my shirt so it doesn’t snag on things to keep it from breaking. Most of the time it does show though when it is up closer to my neck.

 

[puzzleannie]

can’t wear it or any jewelry, metal or fabric, or cord, around the neck, no matter what the material it rubs and causes blisters which become infected, extremely serious for a diabetic.

my scapular medal, St Benedict medal and miraculous are on my keychain

there is no rule, although the scapular if possible should be worn over the shoulders (hence its name) if you can, don’t worry about being seen, that is not an issue, at all. If we start worrying about what people will think we get to thinking more about our own self and less about our devotion the sacramental represents.

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

If we start worrying about what people will think we get to thinking more about our own self and less about our devotion the sacramental represents.

I actually get quite a few inquiries about it and I have engaged in many meaningful conversations with people. I have introduced it to many Catholics who were unaware of the devotion. My mom has the same issue as you, and can’t wear it over the shoulders. She pins it to her clothing. It is not the described way of wearing it, but it gives her solace and makes her aware of Jesus and our Lady more often throughout her day.

 

[Fergal]

Not purposefully, no.

The Scapular should always be worn next to the skin.

If it rides up by itself and shows off then no problem until I notice it then I tuck it away again!!

 

[Monica4316]

My scapular has a longer cord so no one can see it, but sometimes you can see the cord, lol… sometimes I see people with the same thing and then I know they are Catholic and wear the scapular it’s actually kind of encouraging!

 

[Holly3278]

I wear a fivefold scapular and I always wear it next to my skin under my shirt.