Question about scapulars?

[Elizastaci]

I would like to start wearing the Brown Scapular, and received mine in the mail today! My question: would it be improper to start wearing it before I have it enrolled? Also, when I have it enrolled, how do I go about doing that–if I called the rectory, would they know what I’m talking about? Are scapulars still common?

Thank you!

 

[centurionguard]

I would like to start wearing the Brown Scapular, and received mine in the mail today! My question: would it be improper to start wearing it before I have it enrolled? Also, when I have it enrolled, how do I go about doing that–if I called the rectory, would they know what I’m talking about? Are scapulars still common?

Thank you!

As far as wearing your Scapular you might want to speak to your priest and have it blessed.

Here’s some information that might help give you answers.
acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2006/07/our-lady-of-mt-carmel-brown-scapular.html
carmelitanacollection.com/rite.php

carmelitanacollection.com/catechesis.php

Are scapulars still common?

Yes they are still common. There’s many different scapulars but I think the brown Carmelite one is amongst the most popular.

newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm

 

[Blenderx]

Go ahead and wear it, and get enrolled as soon as possible. It is not improper to wear it first, but you won’t receive the same blessings for doing so. Your priest should know how to do it, the brown scapular is very popular and it is a very simple ceremony. You can print it out here to bring with you just in case: freebrownscapular.com/brown_scapular_enrollment.html

God bless you! I love this devotion.

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

I would like to start wearing the Brown Scapular, and received mine in the mail today! My question: would it be improper to start wearing it before I have it enrolled? Also, when I have it enrolled, how do I go about doing that–if I called the rectory, would they know what I’m talking about? Are scapulars still common?

Thank you!

That’s Good! I started wearing a Brown Scapular this spring. At first I just had it blessed by my priest. Then I found that you and the scapular need to be enrolled. Just blessing the scapular does not give you all the graces as a properly enrolled scapular.

Print this and give a copy to your priest, and you have a copy to read along.

Brown Scapular Enrollment

•  Procedure for the Blessing and Investiture of the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
  
  To be eligible for THE SCAPULAR PROMISE, one must be enrolled in the Family of Carmel.
  This is a simple ceremony, which takes only a moment and can be done by any Carmelite or
  duly authorized priest. The words used by the priest when enrolling a person in the
  Confraternity of the Scapular are as follows:
  
  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 first Scapular must be blessed and imposed by a Priest using the (above) formula
  contained in the Roman ritual for reception into the Confraternity of the Scapular.*

Are scapulars still common? I think more so now than I once though. Scapulars are worn under clothing. So you really don’t see them. The only time I don’t have one on is when I take a shower. Some shower with them on. Wearing the Brown Scapular and praying the Rosary have been the strongest changes in my christian life.

Oh! Be sure to ask the priest if it’s ok to pray the Rosary rather than The Little Office of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Unless you want to pray the Little Office.

Brown Scapular