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Saturday, June 14, 2008
1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16, Matthew 5:33-37
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TAKE OFF YOUR SCAPULAR
"Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak over him." —1 Kings 19:19
When Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha, he called Elisha to be his
disciple. Elisha then left his farm and family to become Elijah's disciple
(1 Kgs 19:21).
The scapular represents Mary's cloak. When we put it on, we are agreeing
to leave everything behind to become Mary's disciple. In doing this, we
accept Mary as our principal guide in being and making disciples for Jesus
(see Mt 28:19).
When we wear the scapular, we commit ourselves to deny our very selves,
take up the cross daily, and follow Jesus (see Lk 9:23). We commit
ourselves to live our lives with Mary at the foot of Jesus' cross (see Jn
19:25).
When we wear the scapular, we are not saying we are perfect but rather
that we are repentant and willing to be holy in every aspect of our
conduct (see 1 Pt 1:15).
If you don't have a scapular, go to your parish or Catholic bookstore and
get one. If you are wearing a scapular, take it off and put it on the
table in front of you. Pray to know what it means to wear the scapular.
Then ask for the grace to follow Jesus immediately and totally. Decide to
be Jesus' disciple with Mary's help. Then put on your scapular. Be a
disciple of Christ. Make disciples for Christ. Live a new life in Christ.
Prayer: Father, may the life I live no longer be my own but a life of
faith in You (Gal 2:20).
Promise: "Say, 'Yes' when you mean 'Yes' and 'No' when you mean 'No.'
Anything beyond that is from the evil one." —Mt 5:37
Praise: When George puts on his scapular he thinks of donning vestments or
a holy uniform, and all that it signifies.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on "The Scapular" on audio AV 2-1
or video V-2.)
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