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The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (also known as the Brown Scapular) belongs to the habit of both the Carmelite Order and the Discalced Carmelite Order, both of which have Our Lady of Mount Carmel as their patroness. [1] In its small form, it is widely popular among Catholics. Today, it serves as the prototype of all devotional scapulars.
These obligations are to wear the Black Scapular, to pray 15 minutes daily for the whole of the Servite order and the church (the Chaplet of Seven Sorrows is recommended) including at least one "Hail Mary", one "Hail Holy Queen", and if possible perform some work of mercy towards those suffering either bodily, spiritually, or mentally.
A scapular associated with a confraternity must be invested by an ordained representative of that group. A scapular associated with a mystery or devotion may simply be blessed by a priest and given to the wearer. To receive the benefits or indulgences granted the scapular generally must be worn constantly.
There are various confraternities of the Cord, whose members wear a cord as insignia just as members of other confraternities wear a scapular. [3] There are three archconfraternities and one confraternity the members of which wear a cord or cincture. [1] The main aims of the confraternities are to practise prayer, piety and works of charity. [4]
The scapular is two white panels, joined by a cord or ribbon. [4] Although no specific image is prescribed for it, the scapulars distributed by the Dominicans in Rome have an image of Dominic kneeling before the crucifix on the front and on the other side an image of Reginald of Orleans receiving the habit from the hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The front of the scapular depicts Joseph carrying the infant Jesus, and a lily in the other hand. The back panel features the Papal Arms, a dove (to symbolize the Holy Ghost) and a Cross. [4] [5] Various indulgences have been granted for all Catholic who wear it by a Rescript of the Congregation for Indulgences, 8 June 1893. [6]
The Scapular of Saint Benedict rests upon the Holy Bible and Book of Common Prayer. The Scapular of St. Benedict is a Christian devotional scapular.This scapular is worn most often by the votarists and oblates belonging to the Order of Saint Benedict, who most often come from the Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist Churches. [4]
The scapular of St. Michael the Archangel is a Roman Catholic devotional scapular associated with Archangel Michael, the chief enemy of Satan. Pope Pius IX gave this scapular his blessing, but it was first formally approved under Pope Leo XIII. The form of this scapular is somewhat distinct, in that the two segments of cloth that constitute it ...