There’s a place where faith and science meet—a quiet space where we stop debating and start wondering. For me, that place is found when I reflect on the Shroud of Turin.
For centuries, this ancient linen cloth has stirred the hearts of believers and skeptics alike. Is it truly the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth, imprinted with a divine moment of resurrection? Or is it something else entirely—a medieval mystery, or a misunderstood relic?
Recently, new scientific findings are once again lighting up the conversation. Some researchers now suggest that the image on the Shroud may have been created by a radiant burst of energy—perhaps even a type of light unknown to us. As someone who walks by faith and keeps an open heart to science, I find this awe-inspiring.
My best friend and I often stand on opposite sides of this bridge—he leans science, I lean faith. But rather than argue, I’ve come to cherish our differences. Faith isn’t afraid of questions. And science isn’t the enemy of belief. In fact, the more I learn about the natural world, the more I sense the fingerprints of a loving Creator.
Tomorrow, my bride of 35 years and I will go on our third “Chosen” date of the month. We're watching The Chosen: Season 5, Part 3, and this installment brings us to the Last Supper. What a perfect conclusion to our shared journey through this season—together, remembering the meal that led to the cross… and, yes, perhaps even to the Shroud.
As I hold her hand in the theater and take in the story, I’ll be thinking about the mystery and the majesty of it all. Jesus didn't leave behind a manuscript or monument. He left us with a meal. And maybe… just maybe… He left us with a linen cloth that still whispers, "I am risen."
Have a great day.
✝️
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1
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