The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

Confraternity members are to recite and offer daily for the intention of the deceased the Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical Virtues of the B.V.M. or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Salve Regina prayer. They may also offer for the intentions of the Poor Souls their deeds of mercy, sufferings, and trials of life, as well as voluntary self-denial and mortification. It is recommended for the Confraternity members to frequently invoke Mary’s protection with short ardent prayers such as, “Immaculate Queen of the Holy Scapular take me under the mantle of your protection;” “O Mary Conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you;” “May the Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception be our health and protection,” and “Blessed be the holy and Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin Mary.” As faith-filled persons involved in the life of the Church, Confraternity members shall participate in the life of their parish community and support the priests in various ways, especially in the work of evangelization in their own parish. They should also spread the scapular devotion and encourage others to join the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception. Confraternity members should participate in periodic meetings presided over by the local 50