Brown scapular question

[Kateri89]

I was invested with the brown scapular after Mass a year or two ago and I wear it at all times except for bathing and working out because it gets tangled and sweaty.  I wondered if ordinary Catholics are allowed to wear a bigger scapular.  I’m asking because it drives me crazy to constantly be readjusting it and I thought that if I wore a bigger one with thicker, shorter cords it might stay put better.  I just didn’t know if the bigger scapulars are only meant for lay Carmelites or not.

Can anyone help answer this?

[truthfinder]

The ceremonial size ones are meant for lay Carmelites. However, there are different versions around in slightly different size of the actual wool part and cord lengths.  I find that one geographic area often will only sell one size, so try contacting a Carmelite monastery which makes them (some might even be willing to accept a custom request), or just try different online sellers. My first one was the sort of run of the mill one, and it drove me crazy - the cords were too short, and the plasticy/cardboard cover was not good.  I found the one one which wool was a little bit larger, maybe 1/8th of an inch all way around, with longer cords, and a fabric cover.  I've been wearing it for years now and its been good - just need to wash it occasionally.

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