HISTORY: In addition to the Miraculous Medal , the Blessed Virgin Mary also chose to use 
St. Vincent de Paul's Daughters of Charity to reveal another great sacramental known as the 
Green Scapular. The Blessed Mother Mary appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu in Paris, France, on January 28, 1840. In the fifth of a series of apparitions, Sr. Justine was given the design of a new scapular. Sr. Justine was hesitant at first, but eventually revealed the devotion to her Spiritual Director Fr. Aladel (also the director of St. Catherine Laboure of the Miraculous Medal). After some delay, the green scapulars were produced and distributed with many conversions and cures occurring. The Green Scapular emphasized the theme of Mary's Immaculate Conception. Bl. Pope Pius IX twice strongly recommended its promotion and use. 

Practices of the Green Scapular:
1. Wear or carry the scapular
2. To help another, place it in their vicinity (room, under pillow, other place)
3. Pray, at least daily: 
   "Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death"
4. The prayer should be said for oneself and separately for each person to whom it has 
    been given (unless they pray themselves)
5. No enrollment of any kind is necessary, but each green scapular should be blessed 
    by a priest (general blessing of sacramentals)
6. Have confidence in the effects of the green scapular:
    "The greatest graces come from using the scapular but these graces come
      in direct proportion to the degree of confidence in me which the user has."