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Scope and Contents The crown of roses was offered to a sister, together with the crown of thorns, at the time of her investiture (reception of the habit). She was asked to choose between the two crowns. Each sister chose the crown of thorns .

Scope and Contents The crown of thorns was offered to a sister, together with the crown of roses, at the time of her investiture (reception of the habit.) She was asked to choose between the two crowns. Each sister chose the crown of thorns.

Scope and Contents According to Wikipedia, "Some members of strict monastic orders, and some members of the Catholic lay organization Opus Dei, practice mild self-flagellation using an instrument called a 'discipline', a cattail whip usually made of knotted cords, which is flung over the shoulders repeatedly during private prayer.[19]. Pope John Paul II took the discipline regularly.[20]." Accessed @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation, 2016 April 7.

Scope and Contents The Dominican Prayer Book is the 4th and Rev. edition, 1962.

Scope and Contents The medal contains a bust of the Blessed Mother inside an open circle. There is a halo around her head and a radiating heart on her breast.

Scope and Contents The bookmark commemorates the 125th anniversary of the  Dominican Sisters of Newburgh

Scope and Contents The key ring commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh