Relics

Our first stop on our tour of the Wonderful World of Relics is one of the strangest stories in the Old Testament

Jul 11 •

Relics: An Introduction

First in a series exploring the relics of the saints.

Jul 3 •

How tall was Jesus?

The Bible is silent. What do the relics say?

Jun 10 •

The strange case of the stolen heart

The life of the great irish saint Laurence of O'Toole has a weird footnote. BONUS! Tom and Jerry: Mummified

May 23 •

The Nails of the Crucifixion: Part II

Are any genuine nails preserved as relics?

Apr 8 •

A Thorn in the Heart

The remarkable relic of St. Teresa's heart

Feb 28 •

The many heads of John the Baptist

A number of sites claim to have the genuine head of John, but do they?

Aug 29, 2024 •

Update on the incorruptible remains of Sr. Wilhelmina

A statement from Bishop James V. Johnston, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on the investigation into the remains of the Benedictine sister.

Aug 24, 2024 •

The Healing Hankies of St. Paul

The wholly Biblical practice of relics that heal

Aug 6, 2024 •

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