From a bestselling Catholic author A handbook of brief profiles of famous victim souls known as stigmatists from the past few centuries: stigmatics who bore the wounds of Christ internally (invisible stigmata) or externally (visible stigmata). Dozens of profile examples of those modern victim souls who are recognized throughout the world for their lives of sanctity and heroic virtue. Examples include lay people, sisters, brothers, priests, and saints. A recent endorsement: "I have to say that of the many books I have read (having multiple degrees in theology -including my Doctorate from...

From a bestselling Catholic author A handbook of brief profiles on the lives of famous stigmatists from the medieval centuries: stigmatics who bore the wounds of Christ internally (invisible stigmata) or externally (visible stigmata). Numerous profile examples of those 12th-17th century victim souls who are recognized throughout the world for their lives of sanctity and heroic virtue. Examples include lay people, sisters, brothers, priests, and saints. Includes a detailed Appendix covering theological discussions concerning Jesus, Mary, and St. Paul as victim souls of the Father's love. A...