Scapular Medal and Fatima

[MarcusAndreas]

Would one still be fulfilling the command to wear the brown scapular continuously if they wore the scapular medal instead, or does it have to be the brown scapular proper?

I’m just curious, I wear the wool one but sometimes it gets a bit annoying, though I suppose I should offer it up for the poor souls.

Vaguely related, but I haven’t actually done this yet, is swimming with a scapular on anymore of a hassle then swimming without one?

 

[TempleofTheSoul]

From what I have read you must first be invested in the Brown Scapular then if you choose to later you can use the Scapular medal.

God bless

 

[midori]

The Scapular must be made of cloth and worn over the shoulders by cloth or a cord or a chain.
It may not be pinned or fastened to clothing as a replacement for wearing it over the shoulders.
In necessary cases, such as in missions, the scapular medal may be worn instead. However, if the scapular medal is worn for insufficient reason, such as vanity or convenience, the wearer runs the risk of not receiving the benefit of the promise.

There are lots of different options within the wool type… bigger vs. smaller tabs, various wool vs. laminated vs. embroidered wool tabs, on a cord/ribbon/string vs. on a chain, etc. Figure out what part of it annoys you, and see if there’s a variable you can modify.

 

[puzzleannie]

don’t know what this has to do with Fatima
no matter what you decide if it crosses the line from devotion to superstition better ask your priest.

 

[fred_conty]

Hi,
Google Brown Scapular and it gives a lot of info.
You will find what you need to know.
I have read some of it and as I remember,
the cloth is preferred but can be replaced with
a medal later if need be.