{"title":"Scapulars","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Scapular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost often when we hear the word scapular, we think of a scapular in its most recognizable form, a small necklace of sorts constructed from two wool patches of cloth. Scapulars, however, originated from the habit of monastic orders and started off as a work apron. From this “apron” developed a special monastic garment to be worn by specific religious orders. The scapular, in its original form, was often referred to as jugum Christi, or the yoke of Christ, and was even worn at bedtime. A scapular worn in this way is a large piece of cloth that covers the individual from shoulder to shoulder and hangs down as far as the ankles, with an opening in the center for the head. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the early Middle Ages, the laity began to associate themselves with various monastic orders and formed Confraternities, secular oblates that would receive the scapular to wear upon death, as a sign of great honor. Eventually, this tradition transformed into the small sacramental scapulars of today that are worn daily under or over regular clothing as an open sign of devotion. The four oldest scapulars originated from four confraternities, the Carmelites, Servites, Trinitarians, and the Mercederians. Today there are many more kinds of scapulars, and not all of them associated with a particular confraternity. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original and most common scapular is the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Given by Our Lady herself to the Carmelite friar, St. Simon Stock, with special promises to its wearers, the brown scapular is a sign of devotion and personal consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, placing oneself under her mantle of protection.","products":[{"product_id":"brown-scapular","title":"Brown Scapular","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrown Scapular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5cm by 4cm square Scapular cloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable and washable variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the year 1251, in the town of Aylesford in England, Our Lady appeared to St. Simon Stock, a Carmelite. She handed him a brown woolen scapular and said, “This shall be a privilege for you and all Carmelites, that anyone dying in this habit shall not suffer eternal fire.” In time, the Church extended this magnificent privilege to all the laity who are willing to be invested in the Brown Scapular of the Carmelites and who perpetually wear it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel has promised to save those who wear the scapular from the fires of hell; She will also shorten their stay in purgatory if they should pass from this world still owing some debt of punishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blessed Virgin assigned certain conditions which must be fulfilled:\u003cbr\u003e1.Wear the Brown Scapular continuously.\u003cbr\u003e2.Observe chastity according to one’s state in life (married\/single).\u003cbr\u003e3.Recite daily the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin OR Observe the fasts of the Church together with abstaining from meat on Wednesdays and Saturdays OR With permission of a priest, say five decades of Our Lady’s Most Holy Rosary OR With permission of a priest, substitute some other good work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePope Benedict XV, the celebrated World War I Pontiff, granted 500 days indulgence for devoutly kissing your scapular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fatimasupplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40617479078083,"sku":"carmelites kew","price":6.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/7938\/4515\/products\/20210908_074729.jpg?v=1631051936"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/7938\/4515\/collections\/OUR-LADY-MOUNT-CARMEL.jpg?v=1631052400","url":"https:\/\/fatimasupplies.com.au\/collections\/scapulars.oembed","provider":"fatimasupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}