18. What is the purpose of wearing a scapular?
"The brown scapular - does our Lord want me to wear that or to trust fully
in Him alone?"
The purpose of all sacramentals is to put us in touch with Christ. So the
answer to your question is... If you choose to wear the brown scapular, it
should help you to trust fully in Him alone! Scapulars and religious medals
are blessed reminders to us of the power of Christ. These scapulars and
medals may have representations of Mary or the Saints on them, but the
Saints themselves are people who bring us closer to Christ.
The sacraments come to us from Christ, of course, and they have special
value and importance. But sacramentals and indulgences are signs of God's
love and presence. You probably have pictures of loved ones in your house;
perhaps you have souvenirs and reminders of departed relatives. These
objects keep you in touch with the ones you love. Sacramentals and
indulgences, when used properly, keep us in touch with the God we love.
We invite your questions on Mary.
Send them to Father at the Association.
The questions and responses 1-20 come from Catholic Home Study Service,
Rev. Oscar Lukefahr, C.M., Director. If you would like to enroll in a
free course of instruction in the Catholic faith, check out the
Catholic Home Study Service.
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