Franciscan Scapular?

[ctb95]

I’m thinking about being invested in the scapular. I know that certain orders have different scapulars connected to them (like the brown scapular and the Carmelites). I have a great love for the Franciscans and would like to know if they have their own scapular or have a specific scapular that they use. Thanks.

 

[TheLeastofThese]

Hello ctb95~

I Googled Franciscan Scapulars and the only reference I found is the passage below from the website: www.franciscanfocus.com

"Up until 1508, Secular Franciscans wore full habits. Then this changed to a large scapular held together by a piece of rope around the waist. Over time, the scapular became smaller until the rope was no longer needed to hold it in place and was was replaced by a string, and both were then worn underneath clothing.

With the revision of our Rule in 1978, our habit changed from the small scapular and string to – in the U.S., at least – the Tau cross."

I’m not sure if there’s anything else out there in cyber-space, but I hope the above helps some!