Scapulars

[EzraJacob]

I was given a brown scapular by a Priest a while ago, and have worn them faithfully for a few months now. I am not enrolled though. But I know technically you do not have to, but still be spiritually associated to the Carmelite order.

I have realized the Carmelite spirituality is a bit much for me. I am pretty new, and not to good at fasting.

So I was wondering, is there any harm in switching to say the green scapular?

 

[fred_conty]

Here is some important info about the Miraculous Medal you may want to know about…

“Have a medal struck… All who wear it will receive GREAT graces; they should wear it
around the neck. GRACES will ABOUND for persons who wear it with CONFIDENCE.”
From the mother of Jesus spoken to sister Catherine Laboure 1830.

During this apparition, Mary’s hands had 3 rings on each finger. Each ring gave off
rays of colored light. A few rings did not. Mary said that the lights radiating from
the rings are graces that people ASK for. The rings that didn’t radiate she said
were graces not given because they were NOT asked for.

Wear her blessed miraculous medal. Then say, “Mary I am asking now for you to
obtain the great graces for me which you have promised to give to those who ask and
that have trust in you.” Trust her, it works. She is the mother of God.
Would she lie?
Her wish is for you to have this. It is her gift.

 legionofmary.org/miracmedal.html

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“Mary pray for us now and at the hour of our death.”

 

[EzraJacob]

On my current scapular I do have the miraculous medal, in which if I switch, I will be getting an new medal to wear.

But thank you for the info

 

[0129141]

If you want to switch scapulars or a different medal, than do it and don’t worry about it. The point of all sacramentals, which includes scapulars and medals-is to help us get to heaven. The Church has approved many different sacramentals like this because it knows that we do not fit neatly into cookie cutters. We are all unique, and have different needs and preferences. If Carmelite spirituality is too much for you, no big deal. FInd something that works for you. But any devotion will not do you any good if you do not sincerely help seek God and virtue. Devotions are merely means, not ends. I myself used to wear a scapular, but honestly I find it one of the most annoying things someone can wear. But I don’t care if someone else where’s one, and still respect the scapular itself (mine is reverently kept in a little box with other blessed sacramentals I have). We Catholics must be careful when promoting sacramentals and devotion to certain saints; we cannot go around saying that “this devotion” is necessary for salvation, and then tell stories about how God or some saint appeared and said nice things that will happen if we do this. God has given us many devotions to choose from; pick what works for you. Keep in mind the Church never declares approved apparitons obligatory on the faithful, and even condemned the heretical belief that reading scripture is necessary for salvation, even though it promotes its reading. I don’t mean to rant or scold, but after seeing so many posts about this devotion and what not, I wanted to clarify some things.

Let me give a personal example to illustrate my point. I do not wear any sacramentals. I used to, but got too distracted by them and did not have a true spirit of devotion. I also find them kind of annoying to wear around. I still have a rosary I pray nearly everyday, and a St. Anthony 3rd class medal which is one of my dearest possesions. I practice St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary. If I did wear a sacramental, it would be to remind me of this consecration. So pick a sacramental that reflects your interior devotion. I also tend to follow Ignatian spirituality, as I’m am not an emotional person, and I like the practical worldview of St. Ignatius. But some might find this barren. Perhaps they need the more emotionally and mystically satisfying Franciscan or Carmelite spirituality. But they ALL lead to God.

Peace and God bless:thumbsup:

 

[Dorothy]

I was given a brown scapular by a Priest a while ago, and have worn them faithfully for a few months now. I am not enrolled though. But I know technically you do not have to, but still be spiritually associated to the Carmelite order.

I have realized the Carmelite spirituality is a bit much for me. I am pretty new, and not to good at fasting.

So I was wondering, is there any harm in switching to say the green scapular?

You mention something about Carmelite spirituality being a bit much for you. You are a lay person and are not expected to do what the cloistered Carmelites do. Just adapt the spirituality to yourself by increasing devotion to our Blessed Mother, and be serious about avoiding sin and the near occasions of sin.

 

[Blenderx]

You mention something about Carmelite spirituality being a bit much for you. You are a lay person and are not expected to do what the cloistered Carmelites do. Just adapt the spirituality to yourself by increasing devotion to our Blessed Mother, and be serious about avoiding sin and the near occasions of sin.

This. You are not required to fast or say any specific prayers with the Brown Scapular devotion. It is recommended to pray the Rosary or the Little Office, but still, you don’t have to in order to receive the graces associated with this sacramental. You have only to love and imitate our Blessed Mother’s virtues in your life, and through this sign of wearing her scapular.

That said, you may switch if you please. It won’t be held against you.

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

I ware a Brown Scapular always. I had it enrolled properly by my priest, and got permission to substitute the daily Rosary instead of the Little Office. The Scapular is always there to remind me of Mary’s Love for Jesus and me. What a difference it’s made in my life. Satan has been held at a distance. I find it hard to sin. I dream of prayer nightly. I never miss mass. Just yesterday I gave 5 Brown Scapulars to my priest to pass along to 5 troubled souls so that they might find the Love of Mary. I’m mailing Scapulars to 2 converts today that are going to start RCIA classes soon.

I own a blessed Miraculous Medal I keep in my pocket Rosary keeper. It and my Rosary are always with me.

The Rosary is my first line of Spirituality. The Brown Scapular is my shield. The Miraculous Medal is my backup.