Description

The “Sorrowful Mysteries” Jumbo Discipline (Jumbo Size = 3/8″ cordage) features five falls, each one representing one of the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, and three knots per fall, representing the three days between the Death of Our Lord on the Cross, and His resurrection.

The Sorrowful Mysteries
– The Agony in the Garden
– The Scourging at the Pillar
– The Crowning with Thorns
– The Carrying of the Cross
– The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord Jesus

A discipline whip, also known as a flagrum or scourge, is an ancient instrument of penance and spiritual discipline.  Here at Cords of Penance, we make our disciplines of sisal rope, by hand and with care.  Our whips hold strong even after over 10,000 strokes.  They do the job very well without much ado.  Knots in 3/8″ sisal are quite substantial and hit with somewhat of a thump, which is decidedly different from the Standard Size disciplines.

Compare with Standard Size

If you are looking for a long discipline with slightly less bulk and three knots per fall, consider our Three Dark Days 23″ Standard Size whip.

Sisal disciplines are impact whips that do not break the skin easily, although bruising may happen, depending mostly on vigor and frequency of use.  Whips like ours add an edge to meditation and fervency to prayer, rather than draw blood.  Customers have repeatedly confirmed that our sisal disciplines lie well in the hand and are easy to use with satisfying results, making them the perfect tool for meditative penitential spiritual practices.

The sisal rope we work with is a natural, biodegradable, unoiled and untreated product.  It is exceptionally durable and retains both knots and twist very well.  New sisal is somewhat stiff but softens quickly with use.  You need neither oil, wax, nor otherwise condition your “Sorrowful Mysteries” Discipline Whip.

We package discreetly so you can buy with confidence!

Dimensions (approximate):

Total length of the Discipline: 23″
Length of the handle: 5″
Fall diameter: 3/8″
Length of the falls: approx. 16″