Ziggamafu Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1185664' date='Feb 5 2007, 07:29 PM'] Scapulars are certainly not parto of the Deposit of Faith. Scapulars are, however, sacramentals. I personally hate how in 'folk Catholicism' it is believed that the Brown Scapular is believed to be a get-out-of-hell-free card. Becuase of this I don't feel as close to the scapular as I do to other sacramentals such as the Rosary which are not so greatly misunderstood. [/quote] The theology of sacramentals is part of the Deposit of faith. I would say that "folk Catholicism" is probably largely unaware of what the word "scapular" means, as that is something of which only the more orthodox / traditional Catholics are aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1185664' date='Feb 5 2007, 06:29 PM'] I personally hate how in 'folk Catholicism' it is believed that the Brown Scapular is believed to be a get-out-of-hell-free card. [/quote] Well, I would agree with you here... But please remember, this is NOT the debate phorum. You are free to debate the merrits of the scapular or the Luminous Mysteries if you like-- BUT NOT HERE! When someone is asking for advice or help please either offer some of leave the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Ziggamafu, I would ask a priest who was familiar with the blessings of the scapulars but I think it would work. Its sad how some people can disregard a gift from Our Blessed Mother and even call it petty! The scapular is a good sacramental to have and I'm with Zigga when I say it is something that I would not throw aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) [quote name='littleflower+JMJ' post='1185767' date='Feb 5 2007, 07:08 PM'] Ziggamafu, I would ask a priest who was familiar with the blessings of the scapulars but I think it would work. Its sad how some people can disregard a gift from Our Blessed Mother and even call it petty! The scapular is a good sacramental to have and I'm with Zigga when I say it is something that I would not throw aside. [/quote] I was calling the enormous amout of "Is this sort of scapular ok?" and "How many mortal sins can I comitt while wearing the scapular before I get condemned to hell?" and "Do scapulars have to be worn against your skin?" threads petty, not the scapular itsefl petty. Edited February 6, 2007 by StThomasMore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1185527' date='Feb 5 2007, 02:59 PM'] Seriously, I think people care too much about [size=4][b]trivial[/b] [/size]things like scapulars. Does it really matter if your scapular is perfect or not? I think people should spend more time worrying about the Dogmata and Doctrines, the Sacraments, the Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer and the Angelical Salutation rather than [size=4][b]trivial things like scapulars[/b][/size]. [/quote] Trivial: of little worth or importance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrexi Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 [quote name='littleflower+JMJ' post='1185800' date='Feb 5 2007, 07:21 PM'] Trivial: of little worth or importance [/quote] Compared to any of the Marian Dogmata, scapulars are trivial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1185802' date='Feb 5 2007, 08:22 PM'] Compared to any of the Marian Dogmata, scapulars are trivial. [/quote] No one is comparing it with any marian dogmata, or even saying it is, only you are. [quote name='StThomasMore' post='1185564' date='Feb 5 2007, 04:12 PM'] I'm just saying there are always two or three threads going on Phatmass about scapulars and I think it's kind of [b]petty and ridiculous[/b] when there are so many more important matters to discuss. [/quote] And this reply also points out. Sorry if I read you wrong : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Holy Rosary Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 ..... littleflower+JMJ, Your signature is awesome! ...... Okay, resume converation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggamafu Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Could a five-fold scapular be used in place of a single brown scapular by itself for proper enrollment into the Confraternity? I know there's a kind of "blanket" investment for the five-fold that goes through each scapular. I'm wondering if, for the Confraternity of Our Lady of the Brown Scapular (that is their name, right?), the brown scapular must be worn separate from any other scapular at the time of enrollment / blessing. Anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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