Incorrupt Bodies of the Saints part 2

The incorruptibles are the handful of catholic saints who died throughout the years, yet their bodies, or parts of their dead bodies, will not decay or surrender to decomposition as a normal body would. One human relic even dates back to the year 1381, the head of Saint Catherine of Siena. These bodies had not gone through any embalming or mummification methods to prevent them from decomposition, yet their bodies, or some parts of their bodies, remain intact.

It is said that many of the incorruptibles bodies died from violent matters or harsh diseases. A lot of the bodies had been buried regularly within damp conditions, to be exhumed on a far later date. When these bodies were finally exhumed, a lot of them had their clothes disintegrated from bad burial conditions, yet their bodies remained the same, and sometimes looked as if they were still alive, or had just passed on.

There are other phenomenons that are associated with the corruptibles as well. These amazing feats include lack of rigor mortis, an sweet fragrant smell coming from the incoruptibles bodies (St. Sperandia, St. Rita of Cascia, etc...), scenes of bleeding far after passing ( St. Francis Xavier, etc...), some bodies have become warm long after death, and highly rare movement of limbs long after death as well, which also have been heavily associated with blessings ( St. Rita of Cascia). Some even say there have been extremely rare cases of talking as well.
( St. Esmeralda Eustachio Callafato)
A lot of these saints or blessed people had harsh lives as well. For example, the "Blessed Margaret of Castello" was born a blind, crippled dwarf. After being born she was disowned by her parents who happened to be the Lords in a small village in Italy. Due to her limbs not being the same length, she developed a limp, which later advanced her into a hunchback. Margaret was allowed to roam the castle where her parents lived under the care of the servants, but she could not make contact with her parents. Later in life she was thrown in a custom made cell by her parents for years.

Another example is Saint Bernadette, who was born into a poor family in 1844. She suffered greatly from sicknesses and diseases throughout her life.Doctor were at hand during this exumations as well. In the excumatin of Bernadette the doctor, Doctor Jourdan, a surgeon, wrote this about the exhumation experience:

"The coffin was opened in the presence of the Bishop of Nevers, the mayors of the town several canons and ourselves. We noticed no smell. The body was clothed in the habit of Bernadette's order. The habit was damp. Only the face, hands and forearms were uncovered. The head was tilted to the left. The face was dull white. The mouth was open slightly and it could be seen that the teeth were still in place. The hands, which were crossed upon the breast, were perfectly preserved, as were the nails. The hands still held a rusting Rosary. The veins on the forearms stood out." (Doctor Jourdan, 1909).

Why are these bodies not decaying? Is it truly a miracle? These are questions everyone seeks when it comes to the incorruptibles. Maybe with more time, we will learn how and why these bodies are different from normal ones, explaining this phenomenon.

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[olaezdpenitent]

yes .. ST. BERNADETTE is the most beautiful among the incorrupt as she saw the Immaculate Conception Herself, the Blessed Mother, St. Bernadette's incorrupt body is a testimony of the authenticity in Our Lady of Lourdes Message in the 19th century .. Ave Maria!

[LatinoXandY]

i love this, Bless you, May God bless you also for your ministry!

[nickigordon1]

Thank You Very Much for all the videos and and the music..God Bless You!!!

[thejamesthejames]

does anyone know the exact artist of this recording of 'Holy God I stand in awe of you?" There's so many different versions on itunes...

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[emorejemsti]

I was doubtful before of my faith as a Roman Catholic. I explored and through the grace of God, I can now say I am proud to be one of the Church. My questions were answered, more satisfying than ever. They all come from the right resources; responsible people who have enough knowledge of the faith and of course, the standard references which are all agreed by scholars, whoever they may be. If you ask a question, who do you come to? Logically, you rely on the person responsible, a catechist.

[crazygeo81]

@blackwhimsy And If you want to the know " The Secret" to Eternal Life as they did. All you have to do is turn yourself over to God , say a prayer " and say Please God , releave me of bondage Of theyself " and make a confession and truly ask for forgivness for what you have done wrong,and watch fear, anger and resentment slip away from the body, and then physical , mental , and spiritual sickness leave also. And walk this earth as a Saint yourself my friend. God Bless

[crazygeo81]

@blackwhimsy Sure the Scientific explination is very easy. When A man/women sais " I will take it to the grave" that is exactly what they will do. Regular people carry around , fear , resentments , anger, and 100's of other burdens

that are all called bondage. When we carry these ,dirty secrets ,resentments toward other, that we never let go, to the grave when we pass , that is what makes the body ROT.  This is also what causes sickness in the body .

[myjesus2]

It's a privelege and honour to be a CATHOLIC. One true religion, one true god, one promise that will save you at all times..."I WILL BE WITH YOU, UNTIL THE END OF TIME" What more could anyone want. We all as god's people have to follow the path through all our ups and downs and thru the merits of Jesus' love and sacrifice for us. Nothing's perfect but life was not made with a label of instructions.

[abtz830]

I asked my pastor about saints during the sabbath, he explained it to me....now I believe I talked to one, got scared and nervous . Hope God gives me courage to talk and get closer to this "saint".

[EnriquePB81]

I don´t know if this is a prove of if the Catholic Church is the true Church, but i´m sure that nowadays we must pray specially for our good priests, and for the Church in general ( us included) to keep the faith in the divine providence to be able to get over those hard moments.

[sulomor]

i'm a Jew and i can say that ST Bernadette is the most beautiful face in the world and i love her and believe in her

[MeninodeValpoi]

My beloved Saint is St. Bernadette Soubirous. I am from Valpoi Goa and the Patron of our Church is the Blessed Mother Our Lady of Lourdes.