Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 10, 2003 14:32:26 GMT -5
Stigmata is spontaneous manifestation of bloody wounds on a person's hands, feet, forehead and back - similar to the wounds of the crucified Jesus. Those who describe stigmata categorize these experiences as divine or mystical. History tells us that many ecstatic bear on hands, feet, side, or brow the marks of the Passion of Christ with corresponding and intense sufferings. These are called visible stigmata. Others only have the sufferings, without any outward marks, and these phenomena are called invisible stigmata.
Healing is usually reported within a few hours after the wounds appear.
Some people who suffer from stigmata report feels of sadness, depression, weakness, their body in physical pain, prior to the bleeding.
The blood will pour forth from openings on the body for an unknown amount of time -then just as suddenly disappear and heal.
The openings can be just in one area of the body - such as the hands or feet - or in several areas of the body at the same time.
The person is almost always in pain and discomfort when this occurs.
Though some people feel stigmata is psychosomatically induced. This is rarely the case.
Stigmata can affect women as well as men.
The blood may be of a different type than the person who is having the experience.
Healing is usually reported within a few hours after the wounds appear.
Some people who suffer from stigmata report feels of sadness, depression, weakness, their body in physical pain, prior to the bleeding.
The blood will pour forth from openings on the body for an unknown amount of time -then just as suddenly disappear and heal.
The openings can be just in one area of the body - such as the hands or feet - or in several areas of the body at the same time.
The person is almost always in pain and discomfort when this occurs.
Though some people feel stigmata is psychosomatically induced. This is rarely the case.
Stigmata can affect women as well as men.
The blood may be of a different type than the person who is having the experience.
