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CSJ
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I’ve been thinking for quite some time about getting a scapular. Does anyone have any suggestions or a site with a complete listing of scapulars and their particular devotions and requirements? Thanks and God Bless
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js_cat3391
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The most popular is the brown scapular. there seem to be a few to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with the brown one. Maybe you can change up throughout your life, if you want to have a different devotion, but not sure. maybe someone else knows.
This link below seems a good way to find the one you want.
aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/what-is-a-scapular/article/148/sort/relevance/productsperpage/12/layout/grid/currentpage/1/keywords/scapular
Other links
suite101.com/article/scapulars-a128653
newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm
catholic-church.org/apcarmel/scapular.htm
catholicism.about.com/od/catholicliving/g/Scapular.htm
catholictradition.org/Mary/blue-scapular.htm
P.S. it is really a good thing to do.
This link below seems a good way to find the one you want.
aquinasandmore.com/catholic-articles/what-is-a-scapular/article/148/sort/relevance/productsperpage/12/layout/grid/currentpage/1/keywords/scapular
Other links
suite101.com/article/scapulars-a128653
newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm
catholic-church.org/apcarmel/scapular.htm
catholicism.about.com/od/catholicliving/g/Scapular.htm
catholictradition.org/Mary/blue-scapular.htm
P.S. it is really a good thing to do.
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datritle
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i’ve got to jump in here for a sec… i started carrying a green scapular and i took it to one of my parish priests to have it blessed. but he is…well…he takes liberties maybe not on purpose…i dont know…and i am not sure if he blessed it right…is there a specific blessing he should have used? he kinda made it up as he went to bless it. is this ook??
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mab23
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you can get one free at www.freebrownscapular.com - they have the history and everything there and they are made by the Carmelite sisters
and you can print out the enrollment process and give it to your priest if you want to enroll in the Confraternity - I did and handed the priest the paper and we went through the whole thing - glad I did!
Green Scapular
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (Paulists)
A.D. 1840
In 1840, Mary appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu (a Seminary Sister of the Daughters of Charity) in Paris, France and commended the Green Scapular to her. It’s known as “the Scapular of Conversion,” and its promises are the strengthening of faith, protection against Satan, a happy death for Catholics, and, most of all, for conversion for those outside the Church. It’s to be worn or carried by the faithful, or given to an unbeliever for their conversion. The following prayer is to be said daily by the wearer:
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death
Latin version:
Cor immaculatum Mariae, ora pro nobis nunc et in hora mortis nostrae
If the scapular is given to an unbeliever for their conversion, the person giving the scapular prays the prayer for them if the unbeliever does not want to pray the prayer himself. If the unbeliever does not want the scapular, it may be hidden in their vicinity and the prayers said for him. Enrollment in a Confraternity is not necessary for this scapular, but the scapular should be blessed by a priest before use.
fisheaters.com/scapulars.html#green
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datritle
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but is there a specific formula for the blessing?
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sowinskija
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tdcjco
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Datritle,
There is no specific blessing for the Green Scapular. Just a general blessing for sacramentals. My priest sprinkled mine with Holy Water, while saying ‘Blesss this scapular in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Grant Your grace and protection to all who wear or use it.’ He then kissed it and gave it back to me.
Steve
There is no specific blessing for the Green Scapular. Just a general blessing for sacramentals. My priest sprinkled mine with Holy Water, while saying ‘Blesss this scapular in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Grant Your grace and protection to all who wear or use it.’ He then kissed it and gave it back to me.
Steve
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Bix
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I wear both a brown and green scapular. The brown scapular is a special devotion and consecration to Mary. No one should undertake it who is not spiritual prepared to live in accordance with it. (Scapulars should not be taken superstitiously or as having magic properties) they are a reminder of promises from and to the Holy Mother- at least in regards to the two I’ve mentioned. The brown scapular requires investiture and there is a specific blessing the priest says before placing it around your neck. The initial scapular must be cloth, but metal ones can be worn after this…
The green scapular does not require investiture, but only a basic blessing. It carries many favors and I’m a strong advocate for this scapular. ( something I would have unfortunately scoffed at years ago… And many people do today as well. ) it is best known for those during conversion or for the conversion of others, but it also offers many favors of healing. There is just something very special about it without going into too much detail. … Most important - is the faith of the person wearing or giving the scapular.
Good luck and God Bless as you find the proper one for you!
The green scapular does not require investiture, but only a basic blessing. It carries many favors and I’m a strong advocate for this scapular. ( something I would have unfortunately scoffed at years ago… And many people do today as well. ) it is best known for those during conversion or for the conversion of others, but it also offers many favors of healing. There is just something very special about it without going into too much detail. … Most important - is the faith of the person wearing or giving the scapular.
Good luck and God Bless as you find the proper one for you!
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CatholicFireman
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