Need help on scapular

[Irishgal49]

Hi Family,

I was talking to a priest who suggested I start wearing a scapular. I think I would like to do this but I feel bad admitting this but I do not know how to wear it and what to do. Is there anything special like having it blessed that I need to do? Any advice would be appreciated. The priest I talked to lives a distance away so I am not in frequent contact but he gives me spiritual advice now and again. He knows I struggle with chastity and suggested the scapular.

Thanks for any information,

Lorrie Soini

 

[Skygor]

To wear the scapular is to live a life dedicated to Mary and the Carmelite spirituality. Said spirituality is basically a life of prayer i.e. continual daily prayer. To receive the graces of the Scapular one is invested with it. Sadly this wonderful sacramental is often superstitiously abused as a “get out of hell free” card.

You can read more about it here: Brown Scapular @ EWTN
St. Simon Stock @ Catholic.org

 

[mariacamille]

Actually the Brown Scapular (carmelite) is not the only one. There is the Green Scapular, as well, which does not require being enrolled. I’m actually planning on getting a nice big house Green Scapular to put on one of my walls.

 

[GRATEFULONEjim]

On the Sunday that the children of our parish receive the Sacrament of first holy communion, the children are also enrolled in the confraternity of the brown scapular and receive their first scapular during mass.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

To wear the scapular is to live a life dedicated to Mary and the Carmelite spirituality. Said spirituality is basically a life of prayer i.e. continual daily prayer. To receive the graces of the Scapular one is invested with it. Sadly this wonderful sacramental is often superstitiously abused as a “get out of hell free” card.

You can read more about it here: Brown Scapular @ EWTN
St. Simon Stock @ Catholic.org

Amen!

The Scapular should not be treated as some sort of heavenly “good luck” charm, which you wear, just in case.

It’s a devotion and requires a life of prayer and love for Jesus and the Blessed Mother.

Jim

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

Hi Family,

I was talking to a priest who suggested I start wearing a scapular. I think I would like to do this but I feel bad admitting this but I do not know how to wear it and what to do. Is there anything special like having it blessed that I need to do? Any advice would be appreciated. The priest I talked to lives a distance away so I am not in frequent contact but he gives me spiritual advice now and again. He knows I struggle with chastity and suggested the scapular.

Thanks for any information,

Lorrie Soini

Lorrie,

The first thing to do is to get a Brown Scapular. Then print this and give it to a priest,

                         Procedure for the Blessing and Investiture
                                                 Of the Scapular of
                                        Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Priest - Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.

Respondent- And grant us Thy salvation.

Priest - Lord, hear my prayer.

Respondent - And let my cry come unto Thee.

Priest - The Lord be with you.

Respondent - And also with you.

Priest - Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, sanctify by Thy power these scapulars, which for love of Thee and for love of Our lady of Mount Carmel, Thy servants will wear devoutly, so that through the intercession of the same Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and protected against the evil spirit, they persevere until death in Thy grace. Thou who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

THE PRIEST SPRINKLES HOLY WATER AND INVESTS PERSON(S) WHILE SAYING:

Receive this blessed Scapular and beseech the Blessed Virgin that through Her merits, you may wear it without stain. May it defend you against all adversity and accompany you to eternal life. Amen.

AFTER THE INVESTITURE THE PRIEST CONTINUES WITH THE PRAYERS:

I, by the power vested in me, admit you to participate in all the spiritual benefits obtained through the mercy of Jesus Christ by the Religious Order of Mount Carmel.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God Almighty, the Creator of Heaven and earth, bless you, He who has deigned to join you to the confraternity of the Blessed Virgin Of Mount Carmel; we beseech Her to crush the head of the ancient serpent so that you my enter into possession of your eternal heritage, through Christ our Lord.

Respondent - Amen.

THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL:
OUR LADY’S GREAT PROMISE

On July 16, 1251, in Aylesford, England, the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock. She was dressed in the Habit of the Carmelite Order with her infant Son in her arms. Taking the Scapular in her right hand, she gave it to him saying, “RECEIVE, MY BELOVED SON, THIS SCAPULAR. WHOSOEVER DIES WEARING THIS SCAPULAR SHALL NOT SUFFER ETERNAL FIRE … IT SHALL BE A SIGN OF SALVATION, A PROTECTION IN DANGER AND A PLEDGE OF PEACE.”

For over 700 years, the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel has been one of the most precious gifts and highly-indulgenced Sacramentals of our Church. It is more than that, however; it is in reality a garment, given to us by Our Blessed Mother which makes us her special children. Blessing and clothing with the Scapular of the ‘Blessed Virgin of Mt. Carmel’ enrolls the individual in the Scapular Confraternity and admits him to a share in all the spiritual works performed by the Religious of Mount Carmel.

At Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917, Mary appeared as Our Lady of Mt… Carmel, holding the Brown Scapular in her hand. Years later, Lucia, the remaining seer of Fatima, said that “Our Lady wants all to wear the Scapular as their sign of Consecration to Her Immaculate Heart.”

THE SABBATINE (OR SATURDAY) PROMISE

In 1322, Our Lady appeared to Pope John XXII and made another promise for those who wore her Scapular faithfully, practiced Chastity according to their state in life, and said certain prayers known as the “LITTLE OFFICE”*: “I, THE MOTHER OF GRACE, SHALL DESCEND ON THE SATURDAY AFTER THEIR DEATH AND WHOMSOEVER I SHALL FIND IN PURGATORY, I SHALL FREE.”

*NOTE: The ROSARY may be substituted for the LITTLE OFFICE when permission is obtained from a priest.

REMEMBER, ALL PRIESTS HAVE THE FACULTY TO ENROLL PEOPLE IN THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL.

INVESTITURE IS NECESSARY FOR THE SABBATINE PROMISE OR PRIVILEGE. (See Reverse)

You can go here for more reading,

Brown Scapular

I’ll say the Brown Scapular has helped me. Freed me from Satan, and the very sins you seem to be having troubles with.

Feel free to ask me any questions about the Brown Scapular.

ms

 

[mab23]

www.freebrownscapular.com

get a scapular here and learn all about it!

 

[Irishgal49]

Thank you so very much everyone, I am going to see if the parochial vicar (my Confessor) will do this for me–I really appreciate everyone’s education. I dedicated myself to the Blessed Mother last November and it was very powerful. I feel this is the next step for me. I don’t see it as a lucky charm but as a tool in my arsenal in the spiritual battle I’m in. A toolbox filled with tools helps you withstand the evil one and can help you focus on God’s will.

Thanks so much,

Lorrie

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

Thank you so very much everyone, I am going to see if the parochial vicar (my Confessor) will do this for me–I really appreciate everyone’s education. I dedicated myself to the Blessed Mother last November and it was very powerful. I feel this is the next step for me. I don’t see it as a lucky charm but as a tool in my arsenal in the spiritual battle I’m in. A toolbox filled with tools helps you withstand the evil one and can help you focus on God’s will.

Thanks so much,

Lorrie

How true that is! I too have a strong devotion to Mary. I had no idea Satan was controlling my life before praying and carrying my Rosary everyday and everywhere. Waring the Brown Scapular 24/7/365 except while showering. Then there is my Miraculous Medal. As St. Paul said, it’s a battle everyday.

I know the Brown Scapular will give you what you need. The Rosary is a strong weapon. The Brown Scapular was the power I needed to get me to Holy Ground with protection and backup. Thank You Blessed Virgin Mary, my mother.