{"product_id":"the-incorruptibles-a-study-of-incorruption-in-the-bodies-of-various-saints-and-beati-paperback","title":"The Incorruptibles: A Study of Incorruption in the Bodies of Various Saints and Beati - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Carroll Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuously popular since it first appeared in 1977, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncorruptibles\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoan Carroll Cruz is a native of New Orleans and is the educational product of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She attended grade school, high school, and college under their tutelage. Mrs. Cruz has been a tertiary in the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order (Third Order) since 1968 and has served as Mistress of Formation (Novice Mistress) for eight years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For her non-fiction books, Joan Carroll Cruz depended heavily on information received from foreign shrines, churches, convents, and monasteries. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Incorruptibles\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1977; \u003ci\u003eDesires of Thy Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, a strongly Catholic-themed novel, also in 1977; \u003ci\u003eRelics\u003c\/i\u003e, published in 1983; \u003ci\u003eEucharistic Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e in 1987; \u003ci\u003eSecular Saints\u003c\/i\u003e in 1989; \u003ci\u003ePrayers and Heavenly Promises\u003c\/i\u003e in 1990; \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Images of Our Lady\u003c\/i\u003e in 1993; \u003ci\u003eMiraculous Images of Our Lord\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995; \u003ci\u003eMysteries, Marvels, Miracles: In the Lives of the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e in 1997; \u003ci\u003eAngels \u0026amp; Devils\u003c\/i\u003e in 1999; and \u003ci\u003eSaints for the Sick\u003c\/i\u003e in 2010.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 1991\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772965159200,"sku":"9780895550668","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86445a29732a6b27a50a054e0fba3e8e.webp?v=1780417384","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-incorruptibles-a-study-of-incorruption-in-the-bodies-of-various-saints-and-beati-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}