This book is not just an investigation but a journey through time, blending fiction and autofiction to create a narrative that transcends reality, drawing into a whirlwind of revelation.
Who was Maria Domenica Lazzeri? A woman from 19th century Trentino, bedridden by an unknown illness, deprived of food, water, and sleep for fourteen years, marked by the stigmata. Professors, doctors, and scientists from across Europe came to study her. Her life remains an enigma, suspended between mysticism and science, faith and doubt.
Declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2023, her story is inspiring new communities of devotees, even in the United States, where her name is circulating among the faithful and scholars.
Pino Loperfido retraces her life in a quasi-diary form, blending historical research with personal reflection.
What can this story tell us today? Bridging two continents, it becomes a meditation on the mystery of signs, the meaning of waiting, and the lasting power of lives that continue to speak after death.
“What an extraordinary work! Beyond the story itself, the style and choice of words are simply impeccable!”
Mons. Hilary C. Franco, New York
“Thank you for opening a new door into the mystery of the world around us.”
Mariapia Veladiano, Vicenza
“Bravo! Every single line rekindled the spark that was ignited when we visited her tomb last year, turning it into a fire that warms my very soul. You are a true artist, worthy of telling the story of this great saint.”
Father Kurt Koenig, New York
“A dizzying truth, one that every human being encounters sooner or later in life.”
Alessandro Zaccuri, Milan
“Loperfido does not merely recount the miracle but seeks to uncover its deeper meaning.”
Lucetta Scaraffia, Padua
“ It is no small feat to bridge history and the present in a way that feels both relevant and inspiring, yet you have done so beautifully. Your work not only honors the legacy of Maria Domenica Lazzeri but also invites reflection on how her virtues and the ever-elusive concept of miracles resonate today.”
Deana Herrera Walker, New Jersey
