Those who belong to the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception and wear the Blue Scapular declare solemnly that they want to dedicate their lives to God alone, just as Mary did, by participating in the spirituality and privileges of the Marian Fathers. Although lay people admitted into the Confraternity are not obligated to abide by the strict discipline of this religious community, they must avoid sin and live in union with God with Mary Immaculate as their model.

These special graces and indulgences are granted only if people honor the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mother through:

• Wearing the Blue Scapular day and night;
• Living a life of chastity according to their station in life;
• Showing special devotion to the Most Holy Virgin Mary in the mystery of her Immaculate Conception;
• Praying for the conversion of sinners and for God’s mercy on the whole world.

The faithful who wear the Blue Scapular but are not formally aggregated (admitted into the Confraternity at the Marian Fathers and registered in its Book) belong to the broadly understood Theatine family.

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