Sacapulars

[andy92]

So A couple years ago I bought a brown scapular with the patron of St. Max Kolbe.

My question is what should I do (aside from having it blessed) to make it acceptable to ware?

 

[gilbs72]

The Brown Scapular is more commonly associated with Carmelite Order. I’m not sure if St Maximilian Kolbe has a different scapular which just happens to be brown. I think the Brown Scapular can feature different designs like the images of saints, so I’m almost sure it is still a Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The Brown Scapular is a garment. It is a miniaturized version of the scapular worn by monastics (monks and nuns). Theirs typically run from the shoulders all the way down below the knees and cover the entire front of the habit. Ours (laity) are two pieces of brown wool, like slightly large postage stamps, tied together by a piece of rope.

What makes them acceptable to wear - become a member of the Carmelite order. Since we’re not priests, monks or nuns, we do this by enrollment into the order which is done by a priest (formerly by Carmelite priests but now any priest is allowed). This is called “blessing and investiture” into the Order. This is done only once. After you are invested, you can keep replacing the scapular as they get worn out - just like the original garment.

You can find more information here.

 

[Ladygem]

That’s about it. There is a special blessing, called an investiture, that you can find online. Ask the priest to use that, if this is your first scapular. If this is a replacement, you can start wearing it right away.

 

[bemily]

You must be invested or enrolled in the Brown Scapular by a priest who possesses the faculties.

 

[Dorothy]

So A couple years ago I bought a brown scapular with the patron of St. Max Kolbe.

My question is what should I do (aside from having it blessed) to make it acceptable to ware?

Here is the most recent catechesis on the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It is presented by both branches of the Carmelite order, and explains anew how we should regard the Brown Scapular.

carmelitanacollection.com/catechesis.html

 

[peace2u2]

Are scapulars just for wearing? Or can they and other sacramentals like Rosary beads drape over your rear-view mirror in your car? I often see Rosary beads or crosses in cars, but have never seen a scapular displayed this way.

 

[porthos11]

Are scapulars just for wearing? Or can they and other sacramentals like Rosary beads drape over your rear-view mirror in your car? I often see Rosary beads or crosses in cars, but have never seen a scapular displayed this way.

Scapulars are by their very nature garments. The small ones that consist of two pieces of cloth are abbreviated versions of the Carmelite scapular and are still to be regarded as garments. They should be worn.

 

[fred_conty]

So A couple years ago I bought a brown scapular with the patron of St. Max Kolbe.

My question is what should I do (aside from having it blessed) to make it acceptable to ware?

You could hang up a green scapular since all that is required is for it to be in the vicinity of the person or near the person.

Also the Miraculous Medal could be pinned to your sunvisor with a safety pin.

Just a thought.