Scapulars

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Scapulars were originally part of the monastic habit–they were essentially a long worker’s apron to protect the habit, and were later incorporated into the distinctive dress of some religious orders. At some point during the middle ages, the laity began associating themselves with the prayer life of some religious orders and wearing scapulars as a reminder of their association. Over time, the kind of scapular used by the laity got smaller, since it was no longer a piece of practical clothing but a sign of devotion, until you arrive at the present day and have them simply being two postage-stamp sized pieces of cloth attached to each other by cords. So they serve as a reminder of one’s association with the prayer life of a religious order–you share in the prayers of that particular community and the scapular is a sign of this.

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If the OP won’t mind, I also have a question about the scapular.

I was invested to wear the Carmelite Brown Scapular back in grade school - by the order which runs our school (not Carmelite order). I know that the Vatican allowed this some time ago, and my investiture is legitimate. But, if I wish to be invested again but by a Carmelite priest, will it also be considered legitimate? Redundant? Or outright wrong?

Thanks.
 
Those who wear the brown scapular entrust themselves to Mary who promised: * “Those who die wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire.” *But this must not be understood superstitiously but in light of Catholic teaching that perseverance in faith, hope and love are required for salvation. The scapular is a powerful reminder of our Christian obligations and of Mary’s promise to help those consecrated to her to obtain the grace of final perseverance. One has to be invested in the Scapular, which a priest or deacon can do at your request.

But there are many types of scapulars. This link should help.
 
gilbs72 said:
If the OP won’t mind, I also have a question about the scapular.

I was invested to wear the Carmelite Brown Scapular back in grade school - by the order which runs our school (not Carmelite order). I know that the Vatican allowed this some time ago, and my investiture is legitimate. But, if I wish to be invested again but by a Carmelite priest, will it also be considered legitimate? Redundant? Or outright wrong?

Thanks.
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It’s not wrong, but it might be considered redundant. You were invested into the scapular, so there is no need to have it done again, even by a Carmelite priest. Besides, by wearing the Brown Scapular you share in the graces of all the Masses offered by every Carmelite priest, plus all of the prayers of the whole order. So while being invested again would carry some sentimental value, you already share in all the graces of the order!

-ACEGC
 
edward_george said:
It’s not wrong, but it might be considered redundant. You were invested into the scapular, so there is no need to have it done again, even by a Carmelite priest. Besides, by wearing the Brown Scapular you share in the graces of all the Masses offered by every Carmelite priest, plus all of the prayers of the whole order. So while being invested again would carry some sentimental value, you already share in all the graces of the order!

-ACEGC
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Thank you. 🙂
 
Thanks everybody, this helped me out a lot.

In Christ,

Tom
 
gilbs72 said:
If the OP won’t mind, I also have a question about the scapular.

I was invested to wear the Carmelite Brown Scapular back in grade school - by the order which runs our school (not Carmelite order). I know that the Vatican allowed this some time ago, and my investiture is legitimate. But, if I wish to be invested again but by a Carmelite priest, will it also be considered legitimate? Redundant? Or outright wrong?

Thanks.
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You don’t need to be re-invested. You can procure a brown scapular and it is just as blessed as the first one was.
 
Dies_Irae said:
You don’t need to be re-invested. You can procure a brown scapular and it is just as blessed as the first one was.
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Just one point of clarification. The scapular does not get blessed. When one is invested with any of the scapulars - the blessing is on the person and not on the scapular. That is why even when you replace a worn scapular you do not need to have it blessed you merely put it on.
 
jmjconder said:
Just one point of clarification. The scapular does not get blessed. When one is invested with any of the scapulars - the blessing is on the person and not on the scapular. That is why even when you replace a worn scapular you do not need to have it blessed you merely put it on.
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You’re right. Mea culpa.
 
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