Scars

[Paris_Blues]

I’ve noticed some statues of St. Francis of Assisi…that some statues of him have the same scars on his hands, etc. as Jesus did. Could anyone plese explain this?

 

[Pious]

Paris Blues:

I’ve noticed some statues of St. Francis of Assisi…that some statues of him have the same scars on his hands, etc. as Jesus did. Could anyone plese explain this?

It is called the Stigmata (the wounds of Christ).

Yours in the Spirit

Pious.

 

[MonicaC]

There are quite a few saints who suffered these stigmas.

 

[Paris_Blues]

MonicaC:

There are quite a few saints who suffered these stigmas.

Why? I don’t get it! Could you please explain?

 

[RichSpidizzy]

newadvent.org/cathen/14294b.htm

Here’s alot of info on stigmatas… hope it helps!