They Bore the Wounds of Christ by Michael Freze - Catholic Saint Book, Softcover, 350 pp.
They Bore the Wounds of Christ: The Mystery of the Sacred Stigmata is the most comprehensive treatment ever done on the Sacred Stigmata. Including a detailed account of the lives of authenticated stigmatists, secular Franciscan Michael Freze has put together an introductory primer for those interested in the study of mystical theology. He brings together the teachings of the Magisterium, Sacred Scripture, Doctors of the Church, and writings of the saints from the beginning of Christendom to the present era. Included in this work are: a lengthy discourse on the meaning of suffering, a brief history of Mariology, numerous extraordinary mystical gifts, biographies of twentyfive stigmatists, a comprehensive glossary, dozens of rare photographs, and a two-part indexing system for the serious reader.
Because of the important role that stigmatists play in the salvation of souls, it is one's Christian duty to be aware of such graces the Lord gives to His people. They Bore the Wounds of Christ is destined to become the standard work in this specialized field of mystical theology.
