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If you've ever wanted your own relic, now is your chance!  A cassock worn by John Paul II has been cut into 100,000 pieces which are being sold to the faithful.

"Devotees of John Paul can apply via e-mail, fax or post for fragments of a white cassock to augment their prayers. A cassock worn by John Paul has reportedly been cut into 100,000 pieces to satisfy demand.

The scheme is run by the Vicariate of Rome, which is promoting sainthood for John Paul. The faithful also receive a `holy card' with a prayer to `obtain graces through the intercession of John Paul II'.

The Vicariate said that it has been overwhelmed by requests for the relics, with priority now being given to those who were praying for the sick or were themselves seriously ill" (Click here: Pope's robe cut up for 100,000 'holy relics' -Times Online).

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Comments

[Tyler]

I mean, do people honestly ignore the verses in 1 John that tell us we have an advocate with the Father in Jesus Christ??

I mean, really???

[kletois]

Does the relic come with a certificate of authenticity? As the ol' saying goes (paraphrased), if you gathered all the pieces of the cross together, you could make a ship out of it. I wouldn't be too surprised if the 100,000 pieces of this cassock amounted to a chinese factory full of Nike t-shirts.

[Down Under]

Holy baloney.

[lee n. field]

"to make a ship of it"

They multiply, you know.

[drew@jomah]

So... much... sarcasm...

What happened to the good ol' days when you could get an actual bone fragment or a hunk of saint jerky? I think heathen idolatry should be restricted to actual human body parts alone.

-d

[Greg]

...but wait! There's more! To the first 666 callers we'll send free (plus shipping, handling and blessing fees) "John the Baptist Shower Curtains" and a set of "Apostle Steak Knives"... as seen advertised on WKRP.

[Glenn Hendrickson]

This is one of the MANY reasons I am a Protestant and NOT a Catholic. This is too funny!

-glenn

[Matthew]

I have a napkin that Dr. Riddlebarger used at potluck... does that count?

[plw]

LOL Matthew........and no it doesn't count.

[Kim Riddlebarger]

Matthew:

Just don't sell it on E-Bay!

[Chris Sherman]

It would be funny if it weren't so sad. I wonder if they tell you which part of they robe you get. I mean, what if you get part of the armpit? or the back end. Are some parts more honorable than others?

[Charles S]

Maybe a miracle will happen and those 100,000 pieces will suddenly mulitply to 1 million in order to meet demand.

[pilgrim]

And yet people will say they don't do this stuff anymore.

[Tyler]

Hey, you guys would never have guessed this, but I made a grilled-cheese sandwich the other day, and...

[Timothy]

Wait a minute... do you think I can cut up my clergy robe and sell it on ebay??? Wait, I guess I would have to die first. Bad idea.

Hhm? I wonder... do you think John Walvoord ever wore a robe? :)

[HelloPopee]

Silly Catholics!

[Samoyboy]

Leave it to the RCC! Anything to make a buck. What did Jesus say about turning His Father's house into a den of thieves??? Umm, yeah.