The StigmatistsThis book opens with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of stigmata, beginning with the words of St. Paul that some believe might be the first recorded case of stigmata. Aside from St. Paul, Saint Francis (1182 1226) is believed to be the first stigmatist. The opening chapter looks at the data and cases that we know of. Thereafter, the book provides individual chapters focused on figures from Catherine of Siena to Anne Catherine Emmerich,

and well-known prayers written in English and Latin

The Cross of Christ helps us to carry little crosses and so love others with an undivided heart

The story of the fifteenth century erection of a magnificent basilica over the humble Holy House and the sixteenth century enclosing of the fragile structure in a grand marble encasement

after she refused Alessandro's advances

Unique Features of this Dictionary

as well as that of our brethren

our Church

In this fascinating autobiographical interview

That is about to change

time and again

Chapters on the four elements

Totus tuus