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Title: They Bore the Wounds of Christ: The Mystery of the Sacred Stigmata by Mike Freze ISBN: 0-87973-422-1 Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Pub. Date: 01 November, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An In Depth Investigation Into A Sacred Mystery
Comment: Upon reading this in depth, and graphic account of the mysteries of the stigmata, I was inspired to investigate the phenomenon in a far more focused, and intelligent manner.
I'll be the first to admit that in the past I viewed the stigmata as little more than a medical condition on the lesser scale, and horrid act of self-mutilation on the higher.
Upon reading this book however I began to see the sacred stigmata for what it was, a miraculous, and painful test of human faith in the man known to the world as the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. This book (set out in almost a textbook fashion) details the visions, and stimatas of a number of already well-known, and documented stigmatists such as Anne Catherine Emmerich, Padre Pio, and Saint Theresa.
This book gives a detailed account of a lot of their "afflictions", etc. and is a definite must read for anyone interested in the sacred stigmata, and it's meaning for the world as a whole.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent book on stigmata.
Comment: I've read this book a while back and am strongly considering reading it again. It is that good and it has pictures of the modern day stigmatists (when I say modern I mean 20th century). Some of these pictures were very eye popping. It makes you really understand how much Jesus loved humanity to go through the pain and suffering he went through. The book is very informative and well researched. I even saw the author on a television special where they were speaking about the stigmata and they spoke about his book there. Some people wonder if stigmata is real or if it is self inflicted. I think this book shows the difference between the real mystical stigmata and wounds that are self inflicted. I also found out while reading this book that people can be deceived b/c the devil can also plant the marks on people. Research is always done to every case before the stigmata is considered authentic. I recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn more about the stigmata. Like I said before, the book is very well written and researched. I only wish there were more books on this subject available.
Rating: 5
Summary: They Bore the Wounds of Christ, by Michael Freze, SFO
Comment: "'They Bore the Wounds of Christ: The Mystery of the Sacred Stigmata,' is the most comprehensive treatment ever done on the Sacred Stigmata..."
So begins the description of this succinctly written, carefully researched and thoroughly annotated treatise on the Sacred Stigmata. I personally learned many more things about stigmata that may be little known.
The focus of this work is on the meaning behind "these sacred wounds and the role they play for the lives of the faithful." What I found remarkable about this book was its scholarly approach to an extraordinary mystical gift given to chosen souls through the history of the Catholic Church. I was also amazed to learn that there are two types of stigmata: visible and hidden, and many times only partial.
There are approximately 320 authentic stigmatists recorded throughout history, St. Francis of Assissi being the first recorded. It is also conjectured in Mr. Freze's treatise that St. Paul also may have been blessed with the stigmata. An extensive study is made of Padre Pio and Therese Neuman, as well as others: St. Gertrude the Great, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, to name a few.
Special phenomena associated with this sacred gift are ecstasy, rapture, mystical flights, visions, supernatural communions, inedia, transverberation, divine union and mystical marriage.
Mr. Freze skillfully works through the teachings of the Magisterium, sacred scripture, the Doctors of the Church and other writings of the Saints regarding this mystical theology. This book shows the importance the stigmatist holds in co-redemptive activity for the salvation of souls, bringing attention to the fact that it is the duty of all Christians to become aware of the these gifts, and the graces associated with them, that the Lord gives to His people. It is for this reason that this book comes highly recommended.
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Title: Stigmata: A Medieval Mystery in a Modern Age by Ted Harrison ISBN: 0140252053 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Padre Pio the Stigmatist by Carty ISBN: 0895553554 Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers Pub. Date: 01 December, 1989 List Price(USD): $16.50 |
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Title: The Incorruptibles: A Study of the Incorruption of the Bodies of Various Catholic Saints and Beati by Joan Cruz ISBN: 0895550660 Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers Pub. Date: 01 June, 1977 List Price(USD): $16.50 |
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Title: Padre Pio: The True Story by Bernard C. Ruffin ISBN: 0879736739 Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Pub. Date: 01 May, 1991 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Eucharistic Miracles by Joan Carroll Cruz ISBN: 0895553031 Publisher: Tan Books & Publishers Pub. Date: 01 February, 1987 List Price(USD): $16.50 |
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