Stigmata

Since St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, ordinary people have suffered spontaneous and bleeding lesions on their hands and feet, resembling the wounds received by Christ during the Crucifixion. In this startling look at the prevalence of stigmata, Ted Harrison, a former religious correspondent for the BBC, examines cases of this phenomenon. As recently as 1991, men, women and children have been made living proof of this mystery. What does it mean? Why does it happen? Stigmata: A Medieval Mystery in a Modern Age can't explain everything, but it can help you understand enough to wonder.