- Scapular - Wikipedia
A scapular (from Latin scapula 'shoulder') is a Western Christian garment suspended from the shoulders
- Why Wear A Scapular? - Simply Catholic
Many Catholics wear a scapular In fact, those who wear it are rarely without it except perhaps when bathing It is as much a part of us as a wedding band, a symbol that signifies our love or commitment to another; in this case to the Blessed Mother and through her to our Lord Jesus Christ
- What Is a Scapular and Why Would You Wear One? - Learn Religions
In its original form, the scapular is a part of the monastic habit (the outfit that monks wear) It is composed of two large pieces of cloth, connected in the middle by narrower strips of cloth, much like an apron that covers both the front and the back of the wearer
- How to Use the Scapular - The Catholic Company
Most 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
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- What is a scapular - U. S. Catholic
The scapular, which looks like two pieces of cloth on opposite ends of a string necklace, remains a popular Catholic practice Starting in the late 12th century, some veterans of the Crusades began making their home on Mount Carmel, located near what is now Haifa, Israel
- The Scapular: Origins, Meaning, and Spiritual Power of a Symbol of . . .
The scapular is a devotional object that forms part of Catholic tradition, particularly associated with the Carmelite Order and Marian devotion There are different types of scapulars, but the most well-known is the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also called the “brown scapular ”
- Different Kinds of Scapulars – CERC
Are there different kinds of scapulars? The scapular originates in the habits worn by the monastic orders, beginning with the Benedictines, and later adapted by many other religious communities
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