Mary Queen Of Heaven

Why is Mother’s Day so important? What does the May season of Easter have to do with my salvation?

Today, and hopefully throughout the remaining weeks of Easter, we reflect on our Immaculate Mother, and the promises her coronation brings for us -- the banished children of Eve -- and what we need to do to receive those eternal, supernatural promises. 

What is a Scapular?

A Scapular has two cuts of brown rectangular wool with two images, typically including the Sacred Heart of Jesus on one side and the Virgin Mary on the other. It should be hanged from the shoulders, with one piece in the front, and one in the back. “Scapular” translates to “shoulder blade.” It originates from the Carmelites in the 1500′s. A Scapular is best paired with a Rosary.

What was Mary’s promise to those who wear the brown scapular?

“Take this Scapular. Whosoever dies wearing it shall not suffer eternal fire. It shall be a sign of salvation, a protection in danger and pledge of peace.”

How should I wear the Scapular to receive Our Lady’s promise?

A Scapular should be worn around the shoulders, with one piece in front, and one in back. It should be wool, unless you are allergic, or in special climate conditions. It must always be brown, unless it is a special devotional Scapular; mine, for example, is blue and yellow with a devotional St. Benedict Medal.

Not confessed, baptized, or able to receive plenary indulgences?

The brown scapular is a sign of intent that Our Mother can see. She will help guide us on our path to be able to receive sacraments once we wear the Scapular. She will help us receive her promises. 

I’m not Catholic, or I’m nervous about the Novus Order/New World Order Church. What can I do? 

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart. Hear me.

Deliver me, Jesus,

From the desire of being esteemed, From the desire of being loved,  From the desire of being extolled, From the desire of being honored, From the desire of being praised,  From the desire of being preferred to others, From the desire of being consulted, From the desire of being approved, From the fear of being despised, From the fear of suffering rebukes, From the fear of being calumniated, From the fear of being forgotten, From the fear of being ridiculed, From the fear of being wronged, From the fear of being suspected.

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it,

That others may be loved more than I, That in the opinion of the world, others may increase, and I may decrease, That others may be chosen and I set aside, That others may be praised and I unnoticed, That others may e preferred to me in everything, That others may be preferred o me in everything, That others should become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should.