[Chicory]

No one disagrees with the fact that all grace comes from and through Christ. The scapular is simply an aid, like a timer, perhaps. Christ sees that we are physical beings and that physical aids help us. One does not *have* to wear a scapular.

I do not understand what you mean about performing to receive grace. God never **owes** us grace, but, for example, focusing our minds on Christ by praying will increase our ability to *receive* grace.
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Note: My discussions here are multiplying, and my ability to explain (knowledge, time, etc.) is being strained, so this may be my last post on this subject. Please don’t take my limited abilities as evidence that the Church lacks explanatory force, simply that *I* am limited.

[metmom]

performing = doing something.

Anything.

If we have to do anything to receive grace, focus our minds, take communion, say something, do something, whatever, then what we are receiving for our actions, our works, is wages due, NOT grace.

[Elsie]

The scapular is simply an aid, like a timer, perhaps.

And; for ONLY $11.95!

Hey; maybe it IS a bit bogus and weird; but why take a chance???