Passionist Scapular

Black felt Passionist scapular with pinked edges, with black ribbon, with pictures securely stitched to the scapular. On the front is the figure of a Heart surmounted by a White Cross. In the centre of the Heart are the letters: JESU .. XPI .. PASSIO .. meaning: "The Passion of Jesus Christ." Beneath these letters are three nails. They represent the nails that pierced the Hands and Feet of Jesus. It is surrounded by the wording: "May the Passion of Jesus Christ be ever in our hearts". On the reverse is a Crucifixion scene. The Scapular represents, in a small size, the habit in which St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionists, saw himself clothed during a vision. This vision was bestowed upon him during the time he was cherishing the design of founding a new Congregation, to be devoted in a special manner to the sufferings and death of Jesus. Scapular dimensions approx 3 x 2.25 inches (8 x 5.5 cm), cord length approx 19 inches (48 cm) front to back.