#scapular

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scapular necklace (1936)

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Power of Sacramentals

BROWN SCAPULAR'S SPECIAL PROTECTION

The Brown Scapular is embroidered with the original promise of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Simon Stock: “Whosoever dies clothed with this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire.” Additionally, several privileges benefit those who wear the Scapular:

1 As a sacramental, the brown scapular confers extra grace and disposes us to cooperate with it. (CCC 1670)

2 The Blessed Virgin Mary promises special protection in life and death

3 Final perseverance “at the hour of death”

4 Assistance after death and an early release from Purgatory (also called the Sabbatine Privilege)

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My favorite scapular snapped T_T

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Franciscan monk in brown tunic and hood

[thejewellerybox]

Mushroom scapular necklace by Marie Lichtenberg

18k gold with a braided chain that integrates green and pink cotton thread, enamelled, then embellished with 15 round-cut white diamonds. $5,800

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Tie

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Thoughts on the Purple Scapular?

So, my only exposure to the purple scapular was through an interview with Fr. Chad Ripperger (pls no judgment). From what I understand, it is connected to a Breton mystic who suggested that everyone who wears it will be protected from "the Chastisement" leading up to the Three Days of Darkness.

So, I'll tell you right off the bat, I am Three Days of Darkness-skeptical. The Book of Revelation mentions that the Kingdom of the Beast will experience a period of darkness in which its inhabitants will bite their tongues in agony and curse God, but Revelation is an incredibly enigmatic and deeply symbolic book. From what I understand, Three Days of Darkness end-times predictions are only about a century or so older than Rapture theology... and I think Rapture theology is a load of hooey, so...

That being said, I think the imagery of the Purple Scapular itself is pretty awesome. On one side you have the La Pieta with an angel cradling Jesus's feet, and on the other you have the nails of the cross dripping His Precious Blood into a Chalice surrounded by the crown of thorns. That's metal as frick, and if I didn't already wear the brown scapular I might wear that as a devotional sacramental for that reason alone.

I personally wouldn't put much stock in it protecting us from any end-of-days events, but it's not like the Church has condemned it. And whether you believe in the prophecy or not... c'mon. It looks so cool.

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scapular por mi amor de mi vida ♡ in méxico, these are used to carry around to have protection and guidance on your journeys and act as an altar or a a pouch of amulets/trinkets/crosses etc.

vintage charms with rosary, and this neat cross that depicts the story of jesus' life and death, and of course san miguel ♡ the picture scapular is hand made from mexico ♡