Question About The Scapular

[gatewood1988]

I had a question pop into my head and I was wondering what the answer was. If someone felt that their devotion to the Brown Scapular was fading or they weren’t fulfilling their requirements that come with it, or even if they would rather wear a collection of holy medals with a crucifix; are they permitted to do so? I have heard to never remove the scapular but I was wondering, once you are enrolled, are you bound for life to always wear it? I was always curious about that.

 

[mlldrl]

It’s a perpetual enrollment. It’s not a sin to fall away from any sacramental devotion. I assume you’d still be living a faithful Catholic life by praying, attending Mass and going to regular confession. Should you ever decide to come back to the devotion you don’t need to do anything special…just get a scapular. You don’t need to have it blessed either because the original blessing is transferred.

M

 

[gatewood1988]

I always wondered about that. I just thought I would ask because I know that my mother will ask when I attend my step-sister’s wedding.