802) MOTHER OF PEARL ROSARY WITH TERRA (SOIL) FROM JERUSALEM. - This is a new rosary made of mother of pearl beads, each bead measures approx. 7 by 8 mm, large beads. The necklace part measures 30 inches; the dangling part from the center medal to the tip of the cross 5 1/2 inches. The Pardon cross measures 2 by 1 1/4 inches. The Pardon crucifix dates back to Pope St. Pius X, who granted these indulgences:

Whoever carries on his person the Pardon Crucifix, may thereby gain an indulgence.

For devoutly kissing the Crucifix, an indulgence is gained.

Whoever says one of the following invocations before this crucifix may gain each time an indulgence: "Our Father who art in heaven, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." "I beg the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray to the Lord our God for me."

Whoever, habitually devout to this Crucifix, will fulfill the necessary conditions of Confession and Holy Communion, may gain a Plenary Indulgence on the following feasts: On the feasts of the Five Wounds of our Lord, the Invention of the Holy Cross, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Immaculate Conception, and the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Whoever at the moment of death, fortified with the Sacraments of the Church, or contrite of heart, in the supposition of being unable to receive them, will kiss this Crucifix and ask pardon of God for his sins, and pardon his neighbor, will gain a Plenary Indulgence.

The rosary weighs 51.8 grams. The Pardon Cross has an elaborate design in front and the back is inscribed, "Father Forgive Them," and "Behold this Heart which has so loved men." Mother of Pearl is nacre coming from a live sea shell animal. $69

803) STURDY IRISH ROSARY FROM KNOCK WITH SHAMROCK - This rosary came from Knock, Ireland, where Our Lady had appeared in August 1879. The rosary is made of round beads with a shamrock pattern. Each bead measures 6 mm. The lovely Irish St. Patrick's Cross measures approx. 2 by 1 1/5 inches. The oval Center Medal is one inch long and shows the image of Our Lady of Knock. The reverse is inscribed, "I Have Prayed for You at Knock." The rosary weighs 42.3. The necklace part measures 29 inches, and the dangling part is another 7 inches. The is a nice sturdy durable rosary for daily use. $39