Cloth Scapular

Made in Italy

Approx measurements

Length between cloths: 46cm Cloth size: 7 x 5cm

This scapular was first approved by the Diocese of St-Claude in France. On 15 April, 1898, Leo XIII granted to the General of the Capuchins the faculty of blessing and investing the faithful everywhere with this scapular. The scapular is a spiritual equivalent of the physical world apron....and PPE. It gives witness to the service of the wearer and provides spiritual protection.

BLESSING AND INVESTITURE WITH THE SCAPULAR OF SAINT JOSEPH

LET US PRAY:

Lord Jesus Christ, who willed to be given over to the custody of St. Joseph, spouse of Mary, your immaculate Mother, be pleased to bless this garment, designed as a safeguard for the faithful of your Church. Grant that this servant of yours may serve you steadfastly and devoutly, under the protection of St. Joseph. We ask this of you who live and reign forever and ever.

All: Amen.

The priest sprinkles the scapular with holy water, and invests the person with it, saying:

Take, dear brother (sister), this scapular of St. Joseph, spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary; and having him as a guardian and protector, may you be defended from the wickedness of the devil, and finally attain everlasting life; through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Lastly the priest kneels and says three times the following invocation, with the newly enrolled joining in:

Priest and Newly Enrolled : St. Joseph, our protector, pray for us.