The Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel

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A few Months ago, I tried to find Information about this Scapular. I started using the search function from the Forum, and it gave me these results:

**St. Michael’s Scapular **
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=237662

**St. Michael scapular? **
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=254095

**St. Michael scapular? **
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=253856

**Scapular of St.Michael Archangel? **
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=342864

**St. Michael scapular? **
forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=342584

I was not really satisfied with what I found there because I noticed the Information was not 100% clear or complete, so I kept searching for more Information, and I kept asking questions to a lot of People. Now I have some results that I am ready to share with everybody.

The Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel

To Whom it may concern,

The Following is a Compilation of Information about the Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel that I found through different Sources.

#1. This is what I found on the Wikipedia about it:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapular_of_St._Michael_the_Archangel

The Scapular of St. Michael is a Roman Catholic devotional scapular associated with St. Michael, the Archangel.

Pope Pius IX gave this scapular his blessing, but it was first formally approved under Pope Leo XIII, who sanctioned the Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael. Indulgences were approved by the Congregation of Indulgences in 1903. Each member of the confraternity is invested with the scapular.

The form of this scapular is somewhat distinct, in that the two segments of cloth have the form of a small shield; one is made of blue and the other of black cloth, and one of the bands likewise is blue and the other black. Both portions of the scapular bear the well-known representation of the Archangel St. Michael slaying the dragon and the inscription “Quis ut Deus?” meaning Who is like God?, a translation of the Hebrew name of Michael (Mi “who”, cha “like”, el “god”). Pious tradition attributes these words to St. Michael, the Archangel and in art it is often used as the Archangel is portrayed slays Satan, asking this question scornfully.[1][2]

Notes
  1. ^ Ann Ball, 2003, Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices OSV Press ISBN 087973910X page 520
  2. ^ John F. Sullivan, 2009 The Externals of the Catholic Church ISBN 1113714085 page 202
Sources
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* Catholic Encyclopedia [1]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapular

The Catholic Encyclopedia lists 18 small scapulars approved by the Church:[50]
Code: 
    * The Scapular of the Most Blessed Trinity
    * The Scapular of Our Lady of Ransom (B. Maria V. de Mercede redemptionis captivorum)
    * The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
    * The Black Scapular of the Seven Dolours of Mary
    * The Blue Scapular of the Immaculate Conception
    * The Scapular of the Most Precious Blood
    * The Black Scapular of the Passion
    * The Red Scapular of the Passion
    * The Scapular of Help of the Sick
    * The White Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    * The Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel
    * The Scapular of St. Benedict
    * The White Scapular of the Our Lady of Good Counsel
    * The Scapular of St. Joseph
    * The Scapular of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
    * The Scapular of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
    * The Scapular of St. Dominic
    * The Scapular of the Holy Face
(50) ^ Catholic Encyclopedia on Scapular [9] (newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm)

#2. This is what I found on the Catholic Encyclopedia about it:

newadvent.org/cathen/13508b.htm

The Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel

While this scapular originated under Pius IX, who gave it his blessing, it was first formally approved under Leo XIII. In 1878 a confraternity in honour of St. Michael the Archangel was founded in the Church of St. Eustachius at Rome, and in the following year in the Church of Sant’ Angelo in Pescheria (Sancti Angeli in foro Piscium). In 1880 Leo XIII raised it to the rank of an archconfraternity, which was expressly called the Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael. At first (1878) the confraternity received indulgences from Leo XIII for seven years; the summary of indulgences of the Pious Association of St. Michael was last approved for ever by a Decree of the Congregation of Indulgences, 28 March, 1903. The scapular is so associated with the confraternity that each member is invested with it. The formula for blessing and investing with the scapular, given in the Rituale Romanum was first approved by the Congregation of Rites on 23 August, 1883. In outward form this scapular is different from the others, inasmuch as the two segments of cloth have the form of a small shield; of these one is made of blue and the other of black cloth, and of the bands likewise one is blue and the other black. Both portions of the scapular bear the well-known representation of the Archangel St. Michael slaying the dragon and the inscription “Quis ut Deus”.

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#3. This is what I found at “religionfacts.com” about it:

religionfacts.com/christianity/things/scapular.htm

The Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel
Code: 
* Form: In outward form this scapular is different from the others, inasmuch as the two segments of cloth have the form of a small shield; of these one is made of blue and the other of black cloth, and of the bands likewise one is blue and the other black. Both portions of the scapular bear the well-known representation of the Archangel St. Michael slaying the dragon and the inscription "Quis ut Deus".
* Order: Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael
* Origins: While this scapular originated under Pius IX, who gave it his blessing, it was first formally approved under Leo XIII. In 1878 a confraternity in honour of St. Michael the Archangel was founded in the Church of St. Eustachius at Rome, and in the following year in the Church of Sant' Angelo in Pescheria (Sancti Angeli in foro Piscium). In 1880 Leo XIII raised it to the rank of an archconfraternity, which was expressly called the Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael.
* Use: The scapular is so associated with the confraternity that each member is invested with it.
#4. The Following are Pictures that I found on the Internet from the Scapular, so this is how the Scapular looks like:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2237/scapularstmichael1.jpg

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/2182/scapularstmichael2.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9864/scapularstmichael3.jpg

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1851/scapularstmichael4.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4271/scapularstmichael5.jpg

In addition to the Images I showed here, I also found other Images which did not meet the correct requirements, and that is the reason why I do not show them.

#5. Since not all the Information on References #1, #2, and #3 were not clear enough for me, I tried to get some answers to some questions of mine through e-mail from several Sources from the Roman Catholic Church. Here I will list what were those Questions, and the Answers that I have found so far (unfortunately, not all of them have been asnwered yet).

#A. How can a Catholic join the Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael?

Answer: Any Catholic Priest can enroll any Catholic on this Scapular, there is no need to search for a Priest who belongs to this Archconfraternity, there is no need for the Priest to ask for Authorization from Rome (or anywhere else) because:

“The Sacred Congregation of Rites ruled that any priest may bless the Scapular of St. Michael. As for joining the archconfraternity, per its own constitution, no formal enrollment is required”. (I learnt this from the Assistant Editor & Webmaster from an Official Roman Catholic Web Site).

All that is really needed for the Priest to do is to follow the Formulas for the Blessing and Investing of this Scapular, which appear on the Book of Blessings from the “Rituale Romanum” (or Roman Ritual).

This Formula DOES NOT appear on the Version of the Roman Ritual that is Available online on the Following Link:

sanctamissa.org/en/resources/books-1962/rituale-romanum/60-blessings-formerly-reserved-to-religious-orders.html

But I am glad to say that it does appear on other Versions from the Roman Ritual. I say this because other Catholic Priests have confirmed to me that they found it on theirs.

This means, if a Catholic Priest does not find it on his Version, he should search for it on another one, eventually he will find it because it has been there since 23 August, 1883.

#B. Where can I find a Good Model, or Rules to follow in order to live an Honorable Life as a Michaelite?

I still do not have the Answer to this Question, but I am guessing that St. Francis of Assisi could be a good guide because during his Lifetime he was known to be a Devotee to St. Michael.

Of Course, I could be wrong, and if I am, please let me know.

#C. What are the Indulgences from this Scapular?

I still do not have the Answer to this Question, but I am guessing that the Private Revelation from the Portuguese Nun Antonia D’Astonaco may explain more Details about the Origin from this Scapular, its Promises, and Indulgences as well.

Of Course, I could be wrong, and if I am, please let me know.

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#6. Important Warning about the Missinformation.

It is obvious that nobody can have any Sacrament through the Internet, but the Internet is known to be a Paradise Island for Scammers. I found Web Sites that charge money for enrolling people with the Scapular of St. Michael (obviously a fake enrollment), here are the Details:

societyofstmichael.org is a website from the Anglican Church that advertises itself as the “Confraternity of St. Michael”.

traditio.com/cnf.htm is a sedevacantist website that also advertises itself as the “Confraternity of St. Michael”, and claims to have the authority to invest people with this Scapular.

saint-mike.org is one of several websites from an internet scammer that uses the alias of: “Bro. Ignatius Mary”, but is suspected to be a sex offender known as Richard Lee Collett Jr. Until a recent change on this site, he was also advertising his website as “Order of the Legion of St. Michael”, and claiming that they had the authority to invest
people with the Scapular of St. Michael the Archangel.

In Summary: Nobody can get this Scapular through the Internet, just like nobody can Marry, get a Kid Baptized, or have Holy Communion through the Internet!

Well, this is all what I found. I wish I would have found more about it, especially about Questions #B, and #C, but I guess what is written here should be enough for Priests and Lay Catholics to be better informed about this Devotion.

Maybe I left something out, or made a mistake, please feel free to make comments, corrections, questions, etc…

They will be welcome.

With Best Regards,

AF33.
 
mlldrl said:
Thank you for this info! I had no idea there was such a thing.
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You’re welcome, I would suggest to anyone who reads this, to share this info with as many Catholics as you know.

Cheers,

AF33.
 
Short Update: St. Michael’s Scapular on Rituale Romanum

Hi Everybody,

I have a Short Update.

These are two Editions from the Roman Ritual that for sure contain the Formulas for the Blessing and Investment with the Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel:
  1. “English/Latin” Available on Volume II of Rev. Philip T. Weller’s book on the Roman Ritual (Bruce Publishing, Milwaukee 1952).
  2. “Latin only” Available on a 1925 edition of the Ritual, reprinted by Benziger Brothers.
If You can tell me about other Editions that for sure include them, I will share this Information with anyone interested. Thanks in Advance.

Cheers,

AF33.
 
Important Update: Origin & Purpose of St. Michael’s Scapular

Here is my newest update, a very Important one, I think…

What are the Origins and Purpose from the Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel?

I will provide a very short answer because I think most of the People would be too busy to read my longer answer, so here it goes:

In 1.870, Monsignor Jean-Pierre Bravard, Bishop of Coutances and Avranches obtained from the Prussians that they would not enter the Diocese during the 1.870 War, in exchange he promised them that 30 Volunteers among the Prussian Soldiers would receive special protection from St. Michael. This promise was kept by the Archangel, and none of the Volunteers were even slightly wounded.

This Miraculous Protection was the Reason why the Scapular of St. Michael was created. Pope Pius IX gave his blessing to this Scapular, I am not sure about when (1870, 1871, or 1872), but it could have been soon after the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The Franco-Prussian War ended on 10 May, 1871.

In 1.875, 4.000 People go for a Pilgrimage to Mont-Saint-Michel. Pope Pius IX published a Decree ordering a Triduum of Glorification.

Pope Pius IX gave the Archangel Responsibility for the defence of the Catholic Spirit and advised, in this intention, people to enrol in the Confraternity of St. Michael to fight the bad press and godless schools.

I have more Information about some Historical Events that are related to this, but writing about them would divert the Thread from its trend, I will probably open another Thread in the Future once I have my Research properly Documented.

Regards,

AF33.
 
Saint Michael the Archangel was the first holy being I prayed to after my first prayers to God. Now, I have a very strong devotion to him and to his brothers Gabriel and Raphael. Each of the greatest archangels exhibits some sign or type of the Holy Trinity, and is a great messenger thereof. Michael protects us and fends away the enemy, Gabriel enlightens us with God’s Word, and Raphael heals our wounds in times of illness. God is the supreme commander of them all, and their powers flow only from His charity. Thanks be to God for these, our fellow-creatures and beloved helpers.

St. Michael is the epitome of honour, nobility, and humble knighthood. While praying his scapular, please remember to add the words: “St. Michael, protect me/us with your shield, which was surely embossed in the depths of our Father’s kingdom; fend away the evil one with your sword, which was truly forged in the heights of Heaven.” This gives me strength to go on through even the worst temptations.
 
Why is there a brown St Michael scapular and a black/blue St Michael scapular?
What is the difference?
 
Nelka said:
Why is there a brown St Michael scapular and a black/blue St Michael scapular?
What is the difference?
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The Correct form of St. Michael’s Scapular is Black & Blue.

A St. Michael’s Scapular should not be Brown.

Some Internet Stores sell a Brown Scapular with an Image of St. Michael and the Shield of the Emperor Constantine. That Scapular is not in conformity with the Approved form for a St. Michael’s Scapular.

Since the Colour from that Scapular is Brown, I guess it is actually a Scapular from Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I know some people use custom Devotional Icons on the back part of the Brown Scapular. If that is the case, but I am not sure it is, then that Scapular is correct for a Brown Scapular, but in any case is 100% INCORRECT for a St. Michael’s Scapular.

I have seen the Scapular you mentioned with a Crucifix, and a St. Benedict Medal Attached to it. Like I said before, it is not the right form of St. Michael’s Scapular, perhaps it is right for a Brown Scapular.
 
Thank you for all this information!

Do you know of a similar compilation of information for the Scapular of St. Benedict?
 
Tiller said:
Thank you for all this information!

Do you know of a similar compilation of information for the Scapular of St. Benedict?
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The thread is over a year old.
I would suggest posting your question as a new thread so you may have better info.
 
Tiller said:
Thank you for all this information!

Do you know of a similar compilation of information for the Scapular of St. Benedict?
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Not really, but also I guess it’s a good idea if you open a thread somewhere with that question.
 
You guys said you found an english translation! please post it hear. i have failed in my searchings to find it.
ps The name is thomas how can i change the name when i forgot a letter, thanks!
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I’m very interested in obtaining a scapular for Saint Michael. The images in this older thread appear to be to links which are no longer valid. Does anyone have any images? or links to images?
 
Okay, I know this thread is kinda old, but information is alway a good thing to add, specialy concearning an almost forgotten sacramental such as this one.

#1 I’ve edited the Wikipedia article about the Scapular now, and added the Enrollement Rite as found in the Weller Translation of the Rituale Romanum, since some priests might refuse to go at it and search [happened to me, then I got refused by not having it in Portuguise - If anyone needs a Portuguise translation of it, ask me. I’ll be glad to provide it, same with translating it to Spanish, French, Italian and Norwegian.] I’ll be also adding the rite in Latin. You can get it here: forums.catholic-questions.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20778&d=1410832839

#2 I’m adding an image as an attachment, of how the scapular is to appear. The first picture, is one from a store, I can’t remember which one. The secound, well… The quality of the picture isen’t famous, and the piece itself is hand made by yours trully, but it’s enought to know that it’s like.

I’m adding them here since all the images previously posted were hosted at Imageshark, which in the meanwhile, has removed them. Here they are, for further reference.
 
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