Scapular of the Passion (black) Badge of a confraternity associated with the Congregation of the Passionists (Passionist Fathers). The Passionists gave the faithful who wished to associate themselves more closely with their order a black scapular in honour of the Passion of Christ. It bears on the front half an exact replica of the badge … Continue reading “Scapular of the Passion (black)”
Scapular of the Mother of Good Counsel
Scapular of the Mother of Good Counsel Approved by Pope Leo XIII in December 1893. Its use is promoted by the Augustinian Fathers; the faculty of blessing and investing with the scapular belongs primarily to the Augustinian monks, but the General of the Augustinians communicates this privilege to other priests. It is white wool, with … Continue reading “Scapular of the Mother of Good Counsel”
Scapular of the Most Blessed Trinity
Scapular of the Most Blessed Trinity A white scapular with a red and blue cross. Badge of the Confraternity of the Most Blessed Trinity. Said to have originated in a vision vouchsafed to Pope Innocent II in 1198 in which an angel garbed in these colors appeared to him and directed him to approve the … Continue reading “Scapular of the Most Blessed Trinity”
Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Badge of the society of the Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It was sanctioned and endowed with indulgences by Pope Pius IX on 11 May 1877, and approved by the Congregation of Rites in 1907. The superior general of the Sons can communicate the faculty of … Continue reading “Scapular of the Immaculate Heart of Mary”
Scapular of the Immaculate Conception
Scapular of the Immaculate Conception A blue scapular, bearing on one part a picture of the Immaculate Conception, and on the other the name of Mary. Blessed Ursula Benicasa, foundress of the Order of Theatine Nuns, relates in her autobiography how the habit she and her sisters wear in honour of the Immaculate Conception was … Continue reading “Scapular of the Immaculate Conception”
Scapular of the Holy Face
Scapular of the Holy Face Made of white cloth, with the picture of the Face of Our Lord made famous through the tradition of Veronica’s Veil. It is the badge of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face, but the members may use a medal or cross bearing the same emblem. Wearing of this picture is … Continue reading “Scapular of the Holy Face”
Scapular of the Help of the Sick
Scapular of the Help of the Sick Scapular badge of a confraternity associated with the Society of Saint Camillus, patron of hospitals. In the Church of Saint Magdalen at Rome , belonging to the Clerks Regular of Saint Camillus, a picture of the Blessed Virgin is specially venerated under the title of Help of the … Continue reading “Scapular of the Help of the Sick”
Scapular of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Scapular of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary A white scapular with the two Hearts and the implements of the Passion on one part, and a red cross on the other. It owes its origin to the Daughters of the Sacred Heart, a community founded at Antwerp in 1873. It was approved in 1900. Indulgenced … Continue reading “Scapular of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary”
Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel
Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel The only scapular not oblong in shape. Designed as a shield, one part is blue, the other black, and the connecting bands are blue and black. Each part bears a picture of Michael the Archangel slaying the dragon , and the inscription Quis ut Deus? (Who is like to … Continue reading “Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel”
Scapular of Saint Joseph
Scapular of Saint Joseph Promoted by the Capuchin Fathers, and used locally since 1880. Approved by Pope Leo XIII on 15 April 1898. It is violet, with white bands; on each half is a square of gold cloth; that on the front part bearing a picture of Saint Joseph, with the words “Saint Joseph, Patron … Continue reading “Scapular of Saint Joseph”