Penal Rosary

Has anybody else got one?
I have a really nice one from S. Colemans Cathedral-currently on my shrine to John Paul the Great-will be bringing it to my exams next week.
Very Irish-Green beads with raised Shamrocks on and a Celtic Crucifix :)

Penal rosary-is that something to do with a penis?! ;) :D Sorry...

Couldn't resist! Never heard of it tbh Liam. What is it for/ when used?

think he means rosary beads

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Originally Posted by razor

think he means rosary beads

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rosary beads you use for saying penance

Special type of Rosary used during Penal law when Catholicism was outlawed.....nothing to do with the penis.

One strand of beads with a thumb ring at one end and the crucifix at the other. Thought i'd post about it because I didn't really know about them before.

Looks like they're going to make your mate a saint, Liam.

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Pope Benedict XVI said today he had opened the process for the sainthood of Pope John Paul II.

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Taken from BreakingNews.ie

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Originally Posted by liam88

Special type of Rosary used during Penal law when Catholicism was outlawed.....nothing to do with the penis.

One strand of beads with a thumb ring at one end and the crucifix at the other. Thought i'd post about it because I didn't really know about them before.

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Really admire your strong faith liam88. Reckon a stint reading replies to my posts is penance with the kicking I get - usually from Corky Boys! Pure purgatory. Say a prayer for me will ya, not messin' :)

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

Really admire your strong faith liam88. Reckon a stint reading replies to my posts is penance with the kicking I get - usually from Corky Boys! Pure purgatory. Say a prayer for me will ya, not messin' :)

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:) Fair juice buddy-will remember you in ma prayers tonight-Peader; there is nothing i'd like more than to be in Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul the Great!

Penal Rosary
Usually have a Celtic crucifix as they were made in Ireland-often have Green beads. Nice and small so useful for carrying and saying a quick prayer-designed to Prey in secret :)

You juts put something in what's left of my mind liam88 - I saw Muslims praying using what look like beads - wonder is there any connection with Christianity/Rosary there????

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

You juts put something in what's left of my mind liam88 - I saw Muslims praying using what look like beads - wonder is there any connection with Christianity/Rosary there????

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I have seen those bead things that Muslims use to pray with as well. That Penal Rosary is lovely Liam, never seen one before, class!

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Originally Posted by sirhamish

I saw Muslims praying using what look like beads - wonder is there any connection with Christianity/Rosary there????

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Dont know if they are connected, but its the same idea. Hindu's also have them.

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Originally Posted by Troy.McClure

Dont know if they are connected, but its the same idea. Hindu's also have them.

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Hey Troy did you ever send that hilarious photo to Private Eye like I suggested??
Thanks for the data on the beads.

have to say Liam, fair play for standing up for your beliefs.... :)

Great to see liam88 getting good vibes.

liam88, enjoy the compliments because the slaggin' aint far behind, Take it from me!!! :eek:

i had a scapler for years and years, got it in knock, this old man gave it to me, was extremely decent of him, made a point of having it with me everywhere. but then once it felll off and i lost it :eek: :(

:D That explains yer heathen behaviour then??? Don't go near crosses either POS!! :p :D

no i dont know what it really explains other than maybe im a dope?

Nah, POS, a dope you most certainly aint - I know, I've suffered yer quality slaggin'. Heathen? , well, YES. Welcome to the club. :D

sirham i.e. sham
well if i or anyone else has kept ye entertained isnt that something in itself? if it helps you along your road then im happy with that!! :) even if dont do any work!!