an instrument of the passion - alluded to by early church fathers - a glory to god - the relic adored by the faithful - the sortie of the basilica of our redeemer of mount zion - a truly mighty image - be penitent - pray - that you might be saved - that you might know - that you might truly be blessed

also a plant - and a starfish - for which blessing is therefore unrequired - unless you like starfish a lot