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[catholicboy123]

Who can wear a scapular?Can teenagers?And where can I find them?thanks for all the answers!

 

[jantoniello]

Peace.

Anyone can wear a scapular. It is a sacramental like any other.

Most Catholic book/gift-stores will have them, and many Catholic Churches may. Ask a priest. If you want to order one online, I recommend sistersofcarmel.com/brown-scapulars-brown-scapular-of-our-lady-of-mount-carmel.php. They are handmade and support the Carmelite nuns that make them!

There are numerous resources on the scapular, the most exhaustive of which is probably newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm

Pax et bonum,
Joseph

 

[Monica4316]

Who can wear a scapular?Can teenagers?And where can I find them?thanks for all the answers!

any Catholic can wear a scapular which one do you mean? the brown scapular? you can get them at most Catholic bookstores or online. Make sure they’re wool though and not felt material. They can have any picture on them, mine has St Therese. Ask a priest to enroll you and then you have to do certain things like live chastely and pray the Rosary (traditionally it was another prayer, that’s much longer than the Rosary, but you can ask the priest to give you permission to pray the Rosary instead)… here’s more info
fisheaters.com/scapulars.html#brown
and
freebrownscapular.com/
freebrownscapular.com/brown_scapular_enrollment.html

 

[catholicboy123]

I think I like the sky-blue immaculate conception scapular.

 

[catholicboy123]

Why is wool better?

 

[Monica4316]

I think I like the sky-blue immaculate conception scapular.

I think I’ve seen it before somewhere, where is it on the page?

Why is wool better?

the official requirements include that they be made from wool. I don’t know why. Maybe because originaly they were all made from wool. Sometimes these rules just exist for consistency. (not for any superstitious reason)

 

[tbcrawford]

Hi catholic boy

The first thing you need to do is to find out if enrollment in a particular Confraternity is necessary before wearing one with the rightful expectation of spiritual benefit. This varies with the type of scapular, but most scapulars do not require any sort of enrollment that your parish priest can’t handle for you.

You can buy scapulars from Catholic Gift Shops, Catholic mail order catalogues, etc. They’re very inexpensive, and you can also often find free ones from various places, such as the religious Order with which the desired scapular is associated or from charitable organizations and souls who make them available. Just do a Google Search for “Free Scapulars.” Know, though, that free scapulars are often poorly made, are not made of wool, and are not of traditional design. It is best if you can find a traditional source for your scapulars, especially the Brown Scapular.

After you get your scapular, you must have it blessed by a priest. After it’s been blessed, you then become “invested” when the priest recites certain prayers (different scapulars have different prayers for investement). Many scapulars do not require investment at all, but simply need to be blessed – as do all scapulars – and then used properly per the directions below.

You only need to have your first scapular blessed; it it wears out and you need to replace it, the blessing “transfers” to replacements. (The proper way to get rid of worn out scapulars – or any sacramental – is to either burn it or bury it.)

I this the one you are interested in The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception

Requirements

Enrollment in the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception.

You must wear the Blue Scapular.

Daily say the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be six times each, in honor of The Holy Trinity and Mary Immaculate.

Text Source:
The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception

Blue Scapular
Clerics Regular (Theatines)
A.D. 1605

“The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception” originated with the foundress of the Theatine Order of nuns, Venerable Ursula Benicasa. To her, Christ promised favor to that Order and she asked Him to extend those promises to those who associated themselves with the Order through the faithful wearing of the Scapular. The Blue Scapular is worn for the conversion of sinners.

Enrollment in the Theatine Confraternity is necessary for investment with this scapular.

Hope this helps my friend God bless

 

[Dakota_Roberts]

Since the OP appears to have been answered, on a related note: What are the rules governing the Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel?

 

[jantoniello]

catholicboy123:

catholicboy123:

Can you have more then one scapular at a time?Thanks.

You can wear more than one at a time (in response to your PM). There is what is called a “five fold scapular” which is a scapular made of the red, white, green, brown, and (I think) blue scapulars. This way the many scapulars do not become a hindrance under your shirt.

But the devotion is what is most important in the scapular. They are sacramentals, and must be looked at as such. They are to remind you of certain things (i.e. Devotion to the Church through Mary, most notable by the brown scapular) and are not magic get-out-of-hell free cards. In all honesty, a scapular is almost unnecessary because the requirements for it to “work” are things one should already be doing. Following the precepts of the Church, praying the Rosary, striving to be perfect, etc.

Do not let intrigue in the scapular push you to a level of religiosity that borders–and often becomes–superstitious. I wear the Brown Scapular because I love the Blessed Mother and the Rosary, and one of its promises are to not die without Confession. It is a practical means to perfect end.

 

[jantoniello]

correction: The five-fold scapular is made up of “The Red Scapular of the Passion,” then the “The Scapular of the Most Blessed Trinity,” the “The Brown Scapular of our Lady of Mount Carmel,” the “The Black Scapular of the Seven Dolors of Mary,” and then “The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception.” (from Fisheaters)

 

[tbcrawford]

Since the OP appears to have been answered, on a related note: What are the rules governing the Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel?

Hi Dakota

Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel

The scapular of St. Michael the Archangel was established in 1878, when the Church of St. Eustachius in Rome founded a confraternity in his honor. The scapular of St. Michael the Archangel is unique in form, as it is shaped like a shield, one black and one blue. Like the segments of wool, one band or string tying the two pieces together is black and the other is blue. On each shield is the image of St. Michael slaying the dragon along with the words, “Quis ut Deus.” According to the Congregation of Rites the scapular of St. Michael the Archangel may be blessed by any priest.

I hope this helps.God bless

 

[tbcrawford]

I think I like the sky-blue immaculate conception scapular.

Hi catholicboy I was researching about scapulars and found this:

Scapular of Conversion (Green Scapular)

The green scapular, or the scapular of Conversion, was created in 1840 when Mary appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. The green scapular has become known as the scapular of conversion and carries promises of strengthening faith, protection against Satan, a happy death for Catholics and especially for the conversion of those outside of the church. The green scapular can be worn or carried by the faithful or given to an unbeliever in hopes of their conversion. Those who wear the scapular of Conversion are to say the following prayer daily, “Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.” If you decide to give the green scapular to an unbeliever you may pray the prayer on their behalf and hide the scapular somewhere near them if they do not wish to accept it. There is no need to enroll in any confraternity to wear the green scapular, however it should be blessed by a priest.

I thought this one would be very apt for you .God bless

 

[Dakota_Roberts]

Hi Dakota

Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel

The scapular of St. Michael the Archangel was established in 1878, when the Church of St. Eustachius in Rome founded a confraternity in his honor. The scapular of St. Michael the Archangel is unique in form, as it is shaped like a shield, one black and one blue. Like the segments of wool, one band or string tying the two pieces together is black and the other is blue. On each shield is the image of St. Michael slaying the dragon along with the words, “Quis ut Deus.” According to the Congregation of Rites the scapular of St. Michael the Archangel may be blessed by any priest.

I hope this helps.God bless

This is wonderful

 

[TRAD1936]

Why is wool better?

The wool is generally a little irratating to the skin. A constant reminder as it were of Jesus’ Passion and death that we might be saved. It is also said to more accurately reflect the fact that originally the scapular was a tunic worn by Monks of the time period as an outer garment. They were generally made of wool.

In most cases after enrollment into the Scapular you are allowed to wear a blessed medal rather than the Scapular. I am speaking specifically od the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in this regard. I don’t know the specifics of the other scapulars in this area.

 

[corsair]

I love scapulars but my favorite is the Brown scapular. I find the Carmelite spirituality enriching.

 

[TRAD1936]

catholicboy123:

You can wear more than one at a time (in response to your PM). There is what is called a “five fold scapular” which is a scapular made of the red, white, green, brown, and (I think) blue scapulars. This way the many scapulars do not become a hindrance under your shirt.

But the devotion is what is most important in the scapular. They are sacramentals, and must be looked at as such. They are to remind you of certain things (i.e. Devotion to the Church through Mary, most notable by the brown scapular) and are not magic get-out-of-hell free cards. In all honesty, a scapular is almost unnecessary because the requirements for it to “work” are things one should already be doing. Following the precepts of the Church, praying the Rosary, striving to be perfect, etc.

Do not let intrigue in the scapular push you to a level of religiosity that borders–and often becomes–superstitious. I wear the Brown Scapular because I love the Blessed Mother and the Rosary, and one of its promises are to not die without Confession. It is a practical means to perfect end.

Could I ask exactly what you mean by the bolded part of your statement?