The Green Scapular
Ten years after the manifestation of the Miraculous Medal to Sister
Catherine Laboure in 1830, the Blessed Mother entrusted the Green
Scapular of the Immaculate Heart to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu,
likewise a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
The manner of using the Scapular was indicated by the Blessed Virgin.
Since it is not the badge of a confraternity but simply a double
image attached to a single piece of cloth and suspended from a cord,
investiture is not required. It suffices that it be blessed by a
priest and worn by the one for whom it is intended. It may be placed
in the clothing, on the bed, or simply in the room.
The only prayer is the inscription surrounding the heart on the
reverse of the Scapular: "Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now
and at the hour of our death." Although wonderful graces are
obtained, they are proportionate to the confidence with which it is
given.
The Green Scapular was twice approved by Pope Pius IX, in 1863, and
again in 1870, when he said: "Write to these good Sisters that I
authorize them to make and distribute it." Reports of conversions and
cures attributed to the Green Scapular should be sent with details of
time, place and persons to the Daughters of Charity, Marian Center,
address below.
Nihil Obstat: E. A. Cerny, S.S., S.T.D.
Censor Librorum
Imprimatur: Lawrence Cardinal Shehan, D.D. Archbishop of Baltimore
Address:
Marian Center
Saint Joseph's Provincial House
333 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
Practices
1. Wear or carry the scapular
2. To help another, place it in their vicinity (i.e. their room)
3. Pray, at least daily: "Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us
now and at the hour of our death."
4. The prayer should be said for oneself and separately for each
person to whom it has been given (unless they pray themselves)
5. No enrollment of any kind is necessary, but each scapular
should be blessed by a priest (general blessing of sacramentals)
6. Have confidence in the effects of the scapular:
"The greatest graces come from using the scapular but these graces
come in direct proportion to the degree of confidence in me which the
user has." Promises/Benefits
1. Conversion of those who do not have the faith
2. Reconciliation to the Church for those who have lost/strayed
from the faith
3. Assurance of a happy death
4. Strengthening of the faith for those already in the Church
5. Protection from Satan for those who wear or promote the scapular
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Lord, may everything we do begin with Your inspiration and continue
with Your help,
so that all our prayers and works may begin in You and by You be happily ended.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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