Is it sacrilege?

[someperson555]

i wear the scapular, and i wonder, are there times when you have to take it off? for example, i was eating soup the other day, and well, i didnt notice at first but the scapular kind of fell in it, so it got soup all over it. and when i dont go anywhere (i.e stay at home), i dont really wash my hands, so is it sacrilegous to touch the rosary or scapular with unwashed/unclean hands? basically what are the rules about wearing/ handling sacrementals? i really like wearing it, so i hate taking it off, but are there times when i must? by the way im being completely serious.

 

[Nelka]

Don’t use it to clean your teeth or anything.

Just wear it around your neck.

I take it off in the shower, last thing off, first thing on. I feel naked when I leave the shower before I have put it back on.

 

[someperson555]

Don’t use it to clean your teeth or anything.

Just wear it around your neck.

I take it off in the shower, last thing off, first thing on. I feel naked when I leave the shower before I have put it back on.

lol, i never used it to clean my teeth
anyway thats good to know. i do struggle with scrupulousity, so i get thoughts like i cant wear it while im washing dishes, because what if it gets wet, or i cant use mouthwash with it, because what if some will splash onto it when i spit it out. just things like that, they really annoy me. anyway thanks for the reply.

 

[FCEGM]

lol, i never used it to clean my teeth
anyway thats good to know. i do struggle with scrupulousity, so i get thoughts like i cant wear it while im washing dishes, because what if it gets wet, or i cant use mouthwash with it, because what if some will splash onto it when i spit it out. just things like that, they really annoy me. anyway thanks for the reply.

It sounds like you are wearing your scapular over your clothing instead of under. If that’s the case, wear it under your clothing and that will solve your problem.