Scapular questions

[Schatzl]

Hello!

I had a few questions about the brown Scapular.

1. Is this a good reason to talk to my confessor about saying the rosary instead of the Little Office of Mary? I prefer the rosary because I already say the rosary at sometime during the day. I have tried the Little Office and have forgotten to say it on numerous occasions. I don’t seem to forget the rosary as much, though. I can try the Little Office if this isn’t a good reason.
2. Am I able to wear a scapular medal during sports like lacrosse and martial arts? Again, if I shouldn’t do this I can keep wearing the cloth scapular.

Thanks!

 

[katy]

I never heard about any nececessity to say the Little Office. Actually, I though we were supposed to say the Rosary, altho I was told by a solid priest that this is not under pain of sin.
I don’t know about the martial arts part. I figure we do what we can.

 

[asia53]

The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an old requirement. Yes, you can pray the Rosary instead. Just tell the priest your intention.

Wool is preferred, but a medal can replace wool.

1. After reception of the scapular, the faithful may substitute it with a medal showing on one side the Sacred Heart of Jesus and on the other Our Lady. Both scapular and medal may be replaced without having to be blessed again.
   Carmel’s Call, Appendixractical Norms for Scapular Confraternity

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