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The Brown Scapular (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)
Association of Marian Helpers (Marians of the Immaculate Conception) | 1991 | Rt. Rev. Charles A. Klauder

Posted on 07/16/2003 7:22:38 PM PDT by Pyro7480

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I thought this was a fitting thing to post on this feast day. I know both of these are private revelation, and not necessary for salvation, but they are such wonderful aids to the way of holiness. There are not "pagan" rituals. They are not good luck charms. They are exterior signs of our consecration to Jesus through the Most Immaculate Heart of Mary. Why miss this great opportunity? If you aren't enrolled already or if you don't remember if you are, get a Brown Scapular (you can get one for free by writing EWTN Viewer Response, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210. Here are some related prayers for the Brown Scapular:

Morning Offering

O my God, in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary (here kiss your Brown Scapular *)I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus from all the altars throughout the world, joining with it the offering of my every thought, word and action of this day.

O my Jesus, I desire today to gain every indulgence and merit I can and I offer them, together with myself, to Mary Immaculate... that she may best apply them to the interests of Thy most Sacred Heart.

* Precious Blood of Jesus, Save us!
* Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us!
* Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us!

PROCEDURE FOR THE BLESSING AND INVESTITURE THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

(Latin)

Priest - Ostende nobis, domine misericordiam tuam.
Respondent - Et salutare tuum da nobis.
P - Domine, exaudi orationem meum.
R - Et clamor meus ad te veniat.
P - Dominus vobiscum.
R - Et cum spiritu tuo.
P - Oremus. Domine Jesu Christe, humani generis Salvator, hunc habitum, quem propter tuum tuaeque Genitricis Virginis Mariae de Monte Carmelo, Amorem servus tuus devote est delaturus, dextera tua sanctifica, tu eadem Genitrice tua intercedente, ab hoste maligno defensus in tua gratia usque ad mortem perseveret: Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

THE PRIEST BLESSES THE SCAPULAR AND INVESTS PERSONS SAYING:

P - Accipite hunc, habitum benedictum precantes sanctissima Virginem, ut ejus meritis illum perferatis sine macula, et vos ab omni adversitate defendat, atque advitam perducat aeternam. Amen.

AFTER INVESTITURE THE PRIEST CONTINUES WITH THE PRAYERS:

P - Ego, ex potestate mihi concessa, recipio vos ad participationem, omnium bonorum spiritualium, qua, cooperante misericordia Jesu Christi, a Religiosa de Monte Carmelo peraguntur. In Nomine Patris + et Filii + et Spiritus Sancti. + Amen.

Benedicat + vos Conditor caeli at terrae, Deus omnipotens, qui vos cooptare dignatus est in Confraternitatem Beatae Mariae Virginis de Monte Carmelo: quam exoramus, ut in hore obitus vestri conterat caput serpentis antiqui, atque palmam et coronam sempiternae hereditatis tandem consequamini Per Christum Dominum nostrum.
R - Amen.

(English)

Priest - Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.
Respondent - And grant us Thy salvation.
P - Lord, hear my prayer.
R - And let my cry come unto Thee.
P - The Lord be with you.
R - And with your Spirit.
P - Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race, sanctify by Thy power these scapulars, which for love of Thee and for love of Our Lady of Mont Carmel, Thy servants will wear devoutly, so that through the intercession of the same Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and protected against the evil spirit, they persevere until death in Thy grace. Thou who liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen.

THE PRIEST BLESSES THE SCAPULAR AND INVESTS PERSONS SAYING:

P - Receive this blessed scapular and beseech the Blessed Virgin that through Her merits, you may wear it without stain. May it defend you against all adversity and accompany you to eternal life. Amen.

AFTER INVESTITURE THE PRIEST CONTINUES WITH THE PRAYERS:

P - I, by the power vested in me, admit you to participate in all the spiritual benefits obtained through the mercy of Jesus Christ by the Religious Order of Mont Carmel.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

May God Almighty, the Creator of Heaven and earth, bless you, He who has deigned to join you to the Confraternity of the Blessed Virgin of Mont Carmel; we beseech Her to crush the head of the ancient serpent so that you may enter into possession of your eternal heritage through Christ our Lord. R - Amen.

THE ROSARY AND THE SCAPULAR ARE INSEPARABLE. PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY.

1 posted on 07/16/2003 7:22:38 PM PDT by Pyro7480
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2 posted on 07/16/2003 7:24:27 PM PDT by Support Free Republic (Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
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3 posted on 07/16/2003 7:26:21 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (+ Vive Jesus! (Live Jesus!) +)
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I, your resident Catholic liberal, have worn the scapular for 44 years, since I was 8.

I'm gonna wave that scapular on judgement day and hold Mary to the promises she made.

I'll be buried in it; the instructions are already in my will.

4 posted on 07/16/2003 7:30:58 PM PDT by sinkspur
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I haven't kept the Saturday promises, but I have worn the scapular.

Actually, I've worn out six of them, and ruined two in the washing machine.

The one I have now is about two years old.

My wife thinks this is a childish habit, but I'm going to convert her to wearing the scapular yet!

6 posted on 07/16/2003 8:03:35 PM PDT by sinkspur
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Wow, thanks for sharing this account with us. I was watching a special on EWTN in the past half hour (10:30-11:00 EDT) about Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The presenter, a Redemptorist priest, quoted his order's patron saying, "Modern-day heretics scoff at the Brown Scapular." There's hope for you yet, sinkspur. (joke mode on) ;-)
7 posted on 07/16/2003 8:15:08 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (+ Vive Jesus! (Live Jesus!) +)
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Mary made a promise, that no one who wore the scapular would see the fires of hell.

I've not said the rosary every day, nor have I made the First Saturdays.

But I have worn the scapular, and seen the image of Mary, and kissed the scapular and remembered her promises.

She will not abandon someone with such faithfulness to her promises. I just know she won't.

8 posted on 07/16/2003 8:19:55 PM PDT by sinkspur
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You only need to do the First Saturday devotions for five consecutive Saturdays - you can start in August and finish in time for Christmas.

I must have done them as a kid.

But, it wouldn't hurt to do them again.

10 posted on 07/16/2003 8:23:11 PM PDT by sinkspur
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I thought you guys might enjoy this....

Pope Says Our Lady of Mount Carmel Is Source of Hope
Recalls a Church Feast Full of Memories of His Youth

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, JULY 16, 2003 (Zenit.org).- On a day the Church was celebrating the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, John Paul II presented Mary as a reason for hope and consolation.

After greeting the Carmelites who were among the 2,000 faithful gathered for today's general audience at the papal summer residence here, the Pope highlighted the meaning of the day, which for him brought back memories.

"Today is the liturgical memory of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel," he said in Polish at the end of the audience. "This memory is especially dear to all those who are devoted to Our Lady of Mount Carmel."

"Even I, from my youngest days, have worn around my neck the scapular of Our Lady and I take refuge with trust under the mantle of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus," the Pope said.

He added: "I hope the scapular will be for everyone, especially the faithful who wear it, a help and defense in times of danger, a seal of peace and a sign of Mary's care."

The Carmel scapular wasn't the extent of Karol Wojtyla's connection with its spirituality. He gave serious thought to entering the Carmel, after reading the works of St. John of the Cross. The Spanish saint's mystical writings so moved the future Pope that he based his doctoral thesis in theology on them.

Simon Stock, general superior of the Carmelite Order, received the scapular in 1251, during an apparition of the Virgin, when she promised special assistance in life and in death to all those who wear it with devotion.

Commenting on the Holy Father's words, theologian and Mariologist Father Stefano De Fiores explained on Vatican Radio: "When we think of the Virgin of Carmel today, we think first of all of the contemplation so necessary for the world of today which is too absorbed in activity and subjected to stress and anxiety."

"At the same time, in Mary we also see beauty," said Father De Fiores, a Montfort Missionary. "This way of beauty today is particularly adapted to attract the hearts of men. According to Fyodor M. Dostoyevsky, beauty will save the world. However, not any beauty but redeemed beauty, as Pavel Evdokimov emphasizes."

With her beauty, Mary indicates to us "what we should be and, unfortunately, are not," the theologian added.


12 posted on 07/16/2003 8:37:17 PM PDT by Saint Athanasius (How can there be too many children? That's like saying there are too many flowers - Mother Theresa)
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I don't doubt that he does. Where did you hear/read that?
15 posted on 07/16/2003 8:44:52 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (+ Vive Jesus! (Live Jesus!) +)
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It has been reported in articles about the filming of The Passion. He attended Mass everyday and was quite open about his wearing the Brown Scapular. He knew dark forces were at work trying to sabotage the movie.
16 posted on 07/16/2003 8:51:07 PM PDT by Canticle_of_Deborah
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What do y'all think of the article?
17 posted on 07/16/2003 8:53:32 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (+ Vive Jesus! (Live Jesus!) +)
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Wow. Thanks for posting this. I can't wait to see this film!
18 posted on 07/16/2003 8:54:07 PM PDT by Pyro7480 (+ Vive Jesus! (Live Jesus!) +)
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Thanks.

It warms my heart to know that JP II has also worn the scapular for most of his life.

The Lord will not refuse those who have such simple trust in His Mother.

If you don't wear the scapular, it's not too late to start.

19 posted on 07/16/2003 8:59:54 PM PDT by sinkspur
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FWIW I think I did the five first Saturdays and met the other conditions several years ago.

You may not know, but there is a special "investiture" in one of those liturgical or books they use. Anyway, I asked a priest to run through that for me when I started wearing the scapular.

I had too many books with too many scapulars, medals, promises that I got confused and started wondering about all of it.

20 posted on 07/16/2003 9:01:37 PM PDT by Aliska
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