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THE MADONNA OF THE SCAPULAR
A scapular is a sacramental that looks like two small pieces
of wool cloth connected by string that is worn over the neck,
either under or over one's clothing (typically under the
clothing), such that one piece of cloth hangs over the chest,
and the second piece of cloth hangs over the back (see picture
below). They derive from the scapulars which make up part of
monastics' religious habits -- that ankle-length (front and
back), shoulder-wide, apron-like part of the habit that
basically consists of a long rectangular piece of material with
a hole for the head (some of them have hoods and some had ties
under the arms). Monastic scapulars came, over time, to be
called jugum Christi (the yoke of Christ), and receiving the
scapular (becoming "invested") took on solemn meaning.
Abbreviated forms of the full monastic scapulars were to be worn
even at night.
Below are some of the MANY different types of scapulars; the
religious Orders they are associated with and the date of the
scapular's origin appear in italics under the Scapular's popular
name.
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Brown Scapular, Carmelites
Blue Scapular, Theatines
Red Scapular, Lazarists
Black Scapular, Servites
Black Scapular, Passionists
White Scapular, Trinitarians
Green Scapular, Paulists
Scapular of St. Joseph, Capuchins
Five-fold Scapular
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From the Holy Office December 16, 1910 : There is also the
document from Pius X which introduced the Scapular Medal:
| The promise of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to Saint Simon
Stock. July 16, 1251 |
"Whosoever dies wearing this Scapular Shall not suffer
eternal fire!"
The Scapular will be for all The Sign of our Consecration to
The Immaculate Heart of Mary.
– Pope Pius XII
The Scapular is a Prayer
Mary's Motherhood is not limited to Catholics; it is extended
to ALL MEN. Many miracles of conversion have been obtained
through the devout wearing of the Scapular. The Scapular is a
great missionary Sacramental. After the Rosary, the Scapular is
the most highly indulgenced Sacramental in the Church.
Love the Scapular!
Wear it Always!
Venerate it Often!
"O Mother of Carmel, when my last hour shall sound and I take
Thy holy Scapular into my trembling hands, fill my heart with
confidence in thee, and do thou, my loving Mother, receive my
Soul and order it to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Amen".
(Hail Mary - three times)
Sweet Heart of Mary, Be My Salvation!
(An indulgence of 300 days)
The first Scapular worn should be blessed by a priest and
imposed by him (if possible). Any priest may bless and enroll in
the Confraternity. After having received the initial blessed
Scapular from a priest, no other Scapular need be blessed before
wearing. The blessing and imposition are attached to the wearer
for life. Every priest has the privilege of enrolling in the
Scapular Confraternity.
The Scapular is 'Mary's Mantle' made of wool, and MUST be
worn over the shoulders so that one piece falls in front, the
other in the back. Each time the Scapular is kissed with
devotion, 500 days indulgence is granted to those in the state
of grace. The Scapular Medal was created only for those who
would suffer grave inconvenience in wearing the cloth and the
indulgence of 500 days does NOT apply to the Medal. To obtain
the graces and promise of the Scapular, it must be worn
constantly. It should be worn day and night in sickness and in
health.
When the Scapular is worn-out, being a sacred object, it
should not be thrown in the regular garbage but should be burned
or buried.
The Sabbatine Privilege consists of Our Lady's promise to
release from Purgatory, through her special intercession, on the
first Saturday after their death, those who meet these three
requirements:
(1) You must wear the Scapular;
(2) You must observe chastity according to your state of
life;
(3) You must recite daily the Little Office of Our Blessed
Mother. (The Rosary or some other pious work may be substituted
for the Office.
ALL CONFESSORS were given the faculty to make this
substitution by Pope Leo XIII in June of 1901.
Am All Thine. O Immaculate
Heart of Mary,
Save Me!
Scapular wearers share in the daily prayers of the Carmelite
Order and the worldwide good works of some two hundred million
members of the Scapular Confraternity.
Sign of Salvation!
A Protection in Danger!
A Pledge of Peace!
This is a motto at the top of the image of our lady of the
scapular.
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