Replacing an unbroken brown scapular

[CharlesP]

I’ve recently become enrolled in the brown scapular. I know that if the scapular were to break, I can replace it without needing to become enrolled. Does this apply even if the scapular doesn’t break?

In my case, my current scapular has a longer cord. I’ve recently found a scapular with a short cord at a Catholic store which I like the feel of a bit better when wearing. I assume there isn’t a problem with me just beginning to wear this new scapular while simply putting the old one to the side to keep on hand in case this one breaks, but is there anyone here who can validate that there isn’t a problem with doing this?

Thanks

 

[mommyof4]

The following website may be helpful:

freebrownscapular.com/brown_scapular_faqs.html

Look about half way down the page and you’ll find your answer.

 

[BigdogAman]

I have to ask what does it mean to be enrolled into the scapular my grandma Zgod rest her soul gave me a brown scapular and gave me a prayer to say when I put it on and told me all about it and told me if I wear it our lady will protect me. So for the past 2 possibly 3 years I have worn it faithfully am I doing something wrong?

 

[Gordon_Sims]

I have to ask what does it mean to be enrolled into the scapular my grandma Zgod rest her soul gave me a brown scapular and gave me a prayer to say when I put it on and told me all about it and told me if I wear it our lady will protect me. So for the past 2 possibly 3 years I have worn it faithfully am I doing something wrong?

In order to become enrolled in the brown scapular, there’s a short ceremony a priest must perform.

I recently replaced mine due to wear and the booklet I received listed what you need to do to properly live up to your commitment to the scapular. One was to live a chaste live according to your station in life. Another was to pray the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary daily. It mentioned that you can pray the Rosary instead as long as your priest gives you a dispensation. I was curious about this since I’ve been praying the Rosary and not the Little Office. I was enrolled at my First Communion. I don’t recall any instructions given but I can’t imagine that our bishop expected us 7-year-olds to be praying the Little Office daily. I’m not sure if I should bring this up with my priest or not.