What is a Scapular, and what theology is tied to it?
score:3
The Scapular was given to St. Simon Stock, a Carmelite monk.
the Mother of God appeared to Simon Stock with the scapular of the order in her hand. This scapular she gave him with the words: "Hoc erit tibi et cunctis Carmelitis privilegium, in hoc habitu moriens salvabitur" (This shall be the privilege for you and for all the Carmelites, that anyone dying in this habit shall be saved).
Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Simon Stock
It's essentially two small pieces of wool attached by two 18 inch cords with the words (in the vernacular) "Whosoever dies wearing this scapular will not suffer eternal fire".
For this reason, I wear a scapular all the time, except when I take a shower and then I am very careful not to drop the soap.
If you want to associate a theology with the scapular, then I guess it would have to be Carmelite spirituality which is austere, loving and personal. St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross would be good starting points to know about Carmelite Spirituality. St. Therese of Lisieux too, but she came along long after the first two and her words are, well they're just amazing.
In any event, I think the priest who answered my question you linked to gave a good explanation of what one needs to do in conjunction with the scapular. It's a sacramental and a devotion. It should be blessed by a priest and the prayers should be recited every night. But it's not magic and by itself will not pull your soul out of hell. I think it was made as a small mortification, which fits in excellently with St. Therese's little way. It's two itchy spots on your chest and back that. If you've got a decision that makes you sweat a little, will pull you back in to reality. It works a bit better than a WWJD bracelet, but in this sense is the same thing.
More post
- 📝 What is Reasoning behind the Inquisition and Separation of Holy days to be separate from the Israeli Sabbath
- 📝 How are the bread and wine explained by those who forbid images of Jesus?
- 📝 What do Evangelicals who speak negatively of "religion" mean by that?
- 📝 Can we conclude that there is food and drink in heaven because Jesus ate and drank after the resurrection?
- 📝 The Explosion of Thera 1642–1540 BCE
- 📝 Is there any significance to the aside in Luke 23:12, regarding Pilate and Herod?
- 📝 Are there any bundles of subsets of the New Testament that are common?
- 📝 Did the gospels really copy from each other?
- 📝 Can someone help me cite Luther's explanation of faith alone to Catholics
- 📝 Is there a denomination/sect of Christianity that believes that Jesus was the son of an angel?
- 📝 What does the Orthodox Church actually teach about Original Sin?
- 📝 Adam and Eve, and the 10 Commandments
- 📝 According to LDS, on what earth did God live before he became God and created everything?
- 📝 Are the "Great Supper of God" and the "Wedding Supper of the Lamb" the same event?
- 📝 What exactly is hermeneutics and exegesis?
- 📝 How does Reformed Theology consider passages that may imply that God is the "subject of sufferings"?
- 📝 Are there published testimonies from Christians who independently discovered the doctrine of the Trinity on their own by just reading the Bible?
- 📝 Why do adherents in laestadianism consider watching television and listening popular music as sin?
- 📝 When did we begin to exist?
- 📝 How did the Roman Punishment "cross" became a holy symbol to Christians?
- 📝 5 meaningful contacts with Christians before considering the claims of the gospel
- 📝 What is the biblical basis for giving the bread/wafer to the laity at the Eucharist but reserving the wine for the clergy?
- 📝 Do different Christian denominations think each other will be saved?
- 📝 What role do the people of Rome play in the election of a pope?
- 📝 What is the difference between the grave and Hades?
- 📝 What is the basis for King Melchizedek actually being Jesus? Where did this idea come from?
- 📝 How do those who hold to a literal interpretation of the flood account respond to the criticism that Noah building the ark would be unfeasible?
- 📝 Does Presbuteros mean priest?
- 📝 According to the Catholic Church, do guardian angels graduate?
- 📝 Was the date of Christmas just derived from Saturnalia and other winter pagan festivals?
Source: stackoverflow.com
Search Posts
Related post
- 📝 What is a Scapular, and what theology is tied to it?
- 📝 What do you call the adherents of Covenant Theology (CT) and New Covenant Theology (NCT)?
- 📝 In Reformed Theology what mechanisms and practices does God provide a believer to help fight temptation?
- 📝 What are the main differences between Reformed Protestant Biblical Theology and Covenant Theology?
- 📝 What theological teachings of Watchman Nee, Witness Lee, and the Local Churches differ from Reformed Theology
- 📝 What is the basis for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
- 📝 What is the difference between Evangelical and Protestant?
- 📝 What are the different names of God in the Bible and what do they mean?
- 📝 What were the main doctrinal disagreements between Luther and Calvin?
- 📝 What were the Nephilim, and what role did they play in the Bible beyond just being mentioned?
- 📝 What is the difference between Reformed and Presbyterian
- 📝 What have Christians taught during past plagues and pandemics?
- 📝 What are the Biblical and theological problems with theistic evolution?
- 📝 What are the primary differences and implications of a propitiatory view of the atonement versus an expiatory view?
- 📝 What are the main differences between 7th Day Adventists and Catholic/Protestant churches?
- 📝 What is the meaning and origin of bridal veils in Christian weddings?
- 📝 What is the difference between 'Biblical' and 'Systematic' theology?
- 📝 What did Jesus mean when he said ‘Go and sin no more’ if sinlessness is impossible?
- 📝 What is the significance of Noah, after the flood, getting drunk and cursing his son who saw him Naked?
- 📝 What is "Manuscript Evidence" and how is it useful?
- 📝 What is the scriptural basis for "Love God and do whatever you please"?
- 📝 What is the Difference Between ROCOR-MP and ROCOR-A (ROCA)
- 📝 What was the difference between the Pharisees and Sadducees?
- 📝 What is the purpose and meaning of the Christian Flag?
- 📝 What is the Catholic Church's answer to Nancy Pelosi's argument of a double standard between abortion and the death penalty?
- 📝 Where did Baptists get their name and what do they believe?
- 📝 What is the argument and Biblical basis that it is possible to know God from nature?
- 📝 What is the difference between icons and idols in churches that permit icons?
- 📝 What is the origin of the Christmas tree and is it accepted in all Christian traditions?
- 📝 What is the distinction between Consubstantial and One in Being?