Continuously popular since it first appeared in 1977, The Incorruptibles remains the acknowledged classic on the bodies of saints that did not undergo decomposition after death. Many remained fresh and flexible for years, or even centuries.
After explaining both natural and artificial mummification, the author shows that the incorruption of the saints' bodies fits neither category but rather constitutes a much greater phenomenon that is unexplained by modern science to this day. The author presents 102 canonized saints, beati, and venerables, summarizing their lives, the discovery of their incorruption, and investigations by Church and medical authorities.
The incorruptible bodies of saints are a consoling sign of Christ's victory over death, a confirmation of the dogma of the Resurrection of the Body, a sign that the Saints are still with us in the Mystical Body of Christ, and proof of the truth of the Catholic Faith—for only in the Catholic Church do we find this phenomenon. Impr. 342 pgs 33 Illus, PB.
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The Incorruptibles audiobook
I had been eyeing this book for years. 342 pages was a little daunting for a light read. I saw the audiobook on TAN’s site and ordered immediately. Saint stories are broken down by chapter, and each chapter is its own .mp3, 102 different stories/chapters in total. I simply add 1 or 2 chapters to my morning commute podcast playlist. I enjoyed listening and learning about new saints I have never heard of before. Our Catholic faith is so rich, I love sharing incorruptible stories with non-catholics who are blown away.
