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TheScapular of Saint Joseph is aCatholicdevotional scapular, intended as a reminder of the virtues attributed to Joseph: humility, modesty and purity. It was approved for theDiocese of Verona by the Congregation of Rites in 1880.
On 15 April, 1898, Leo XIII granted to the General of theCapuchins the faculty of blessing and investing the faithful everywhere with this scapular.[1] From theDiocese of St-Claude in France use of the scapular was spread by the Capuchins.[2] There are no special conditions, even inscribing the names of its wearers.[3]
Due to the multiple sources for the scapular, the colors may be in combination, having white, gold and purple. The front of the scapular depicts Joseph carrying the infant Jesus, and a lily in the other hand. The back panel features the Papal Arms, a dove (to symbolize theHoly Ghost) and a Cross.[4][5]
Various indulgences have been granted for all Catholic who wear it by a Rescript of theCongregation for Indulgences, 8 June 1893.[6]
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Scapular".Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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