A Catechism of the Strange: Stigmata, Relics, and the Miracles That Shape the Soul - Paperback

by W. Tyler Allen (Author)

Enter the Strange--and Discover the Truth That Transforms

W. Tyler Allen, host of St. Anthony's Tongue podcast, beckons us into the mysterious heart of the Catholic faith with his long-awaited book debut, A Catechism of the Strange.

Allen, who has a gift for finding beauty in the weird, shows how the stigmata, visions, relics, and miracles experienced by the saints point to an extraordinary truth: We are meant to be transformed in body, soul, and free will into the likeness of Christ.

Whether you are hungry for the grace that emanates from a mystery deftly delivered, or you are driven by curiosity to learn more about these phenomena, this book will speak to you. Seeing that the supernatural is connected to the hidden work of grace in daily life is liberating, empowering, and fascinating.

Author Biography

W. Tyler Allen is a Catholic writer, podcaster, and speaker whose work explores the beauty, mystery, and supernatural heart of the Catholic faith. He is the creator and host of St. Anthony's Tongue, a popular podcast and online platform dedicated to Catholic mysticism and what he calls "strange Catholicism," which reaches tens of thousands of listeners and readers each month.

A writer and publicist by profession, Tyler has spent more than a decade studying the lives of the saints, mystical theology, and the role of wonder in spiritual formation. Writing as a lay Catholic, he seeks to reawaken awe in a faith often reduced to explanation, inviting readers to encounter Catholicism not merely as true, but as beautiful.