The Shroud of Turin is one of those Christian miracles that have garnered so much attention that there is a name for its scholarly study: Sindonology. It’s existence is fascinating. When I was going through Catechism, I found myself asking: why don’t Christians talk about these miracles? Shouldn’t their existence convert more people? Our new Pope Francis certainly hopes so. This past Good Friday, the New York Times reported that a new introduction by Pope Francis was added to a previously-made documentary on the Shroud of Turin. I would like to see that documentary if there are subtitles in English.
There are so many miracles in recent history. Why aren’t people talking about them? I must be naive to think these miracles would convert souls…