Time seems to fly while we are here in Assisi. Rain and wind prompted an alternate plan to visiting the carceri, the caves that Francis and the early brothers used for prayer, so we went down into the town of Santa Maria delli Angeli (about 1 .5 miles downhill for Assisi to spend some time at the Porziuncola, one of the small chapels rebuilt by Francis when he was new to his life of conversion. The small chapel still stands, surrounded by an immense basilica that was built to protect the chapel and to accomodate the thousands of pilgrims who visit weekly. It was in this small chapel (about the size of our own Clare Chapel at St. Francis) that Francis heart was moved by the Gospel at daily Mass and that Clare was received as the first woman to follow the franciscan way. Francis was also brought to this place as he was dying and died a few yards outside the chapel. It is regarded by many as the birthplace of the Franciscan movement.
I will say more about this tomorrow, but right now I need to sign off since I am supposed to meet some other pilgrims at 15.30 (3:30) so we can visit the tomb of Francis. It is a 15 minute walk and it is aleady 15รง20, so I will be late. hopefully, they will wait for me.
Pace e Bene
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Dear Sister Margie,
I'm happy to hear that your voyage was safe and peaceful. The blog is working well, a fabulous idea. Sitting here at home I am transported to Assisi by your words. Francis and Clare are so far away in distance and time that we need to hear a modern voice revive them.
Love, Jacquie
Hi, Margie: I am enjoying the blog postings. My heart leaps when imaging the places you are mentioning; I am there in spirit. All is well here at home. Enjoying time with your mom. We viewed the "Assisi Pilgrimage" DVD last Sunday at the Associate gathering and enjoyed good conversation. Surely your time in Assisi & Rome will continue to bring inspiration! Take care.
Love & Prayers, Jan
My Dear Sister Margie,
Sounds like you are getting quite a work out. You will need plenty of rest when you get home (one can dream!)
I hope you are taking a lot of pictures with your digital camera so Pam and I can get together with you to make crafts. Pam is doing well so don't worry.
The kids and I are thinking of you and we wish you good health and safe travels!
Peace and Love be with you Margie.
LOVE, Pauline, Maia and Liam
Dear Sr Margie;
Wow, what a trip you are having. It sounds like you are walking thru history. It must be breath taking.
Enjoy and take lots of pics
God Bless and take care
Bobby Dean
Margie,
I'm loving reading your thoughts and descriptions. It is the weather that strikes me most strongly. What a Franciscan experience of the glory of God in the wind and the rain ... and how much harder in poverty, or pilgrimage, to recognize it.
Peace ... and good food.
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