Stigmata (Ancient Greek: στίγματα, plural of στίγμα stigma, 'mark, spot, brand'), in Catholicism, are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion …

Aug 31, 2018 · Many believe stigmata to be a blessing to the holiest of servants, those saints among men who’ve been touched by Christ. Skeptics, on the other hand, believe that it is …

Jan 8, 2015 · The stigmata represent a sign of Christ’s sufferings during the Passion, and therefore they constitute a theological statement; that is to say, they are a faithful reproduction …

Feb 11, 2014 · Stigmata outside the Catholic Church are possible BUT all of the real mystics eventually convert to the Catholic Church, like Adrienne von Speyer. This is because the Holy …

Stigmata, in Christian mysticism, bodily marks, scars, or pains corresponding to those of the crucified Jesus Christ. Stigmata may be on the hands, on the feet, near the heart, and …

Nov 18, 2011 · Through the centuries, stigmata has become one of the best-documented, and most controversial, of mystical phenomena. The extensive record makes it possible to …

Oct 4, 2017 · When we speak of saints who had the stigmata, we are referring to the miraculous presence of Jesus’ wounds reproduced in the body of the saint. The word is from the Greek for …

Jan 24, 2014 · So is stigmata real, or a hoax, or something in between? The claimed miracle of stigmata — like inedia, where people who claim not to eat food — is very difficult to …

Sep 22, 2008 · The distinctive elements “of true stigmata were found in those of Padre Pio,” he added. Other details such as his high fevers and perfume-like scents confirmed the veracity of …

In a religious context, stigmata are the wounds of Christ's hands, feet, forehead, and side that mysteriously appear on someone else. In some instances only the marks appear, but in the …