SEVENTH TUESDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Today's Reading:
From the Admonitions of Saint Francis
Where there is Love and Wisdom,
there is neither Fear nor Ignorance.
there is neither Fear nor Ignorance.
Where there is Patience and Humility,
there is neither Anger nor Annoyance.
there is neither Anger nor Annoyance.
Where there is Poverty and Joy,
there is neither Cupidity nor Avarice.
there is neither Cupidity nor Avarice.
Where there is Peace and Contemplation,
there is neither Care nor Restlessness.
there is neither Care nor Restlessness.
Where there is the Fear of God to guard the dwelling,
there is no enemy that can enter.
there is no enemy that can enter.
Where there is Mercy and Prudence,
there is neither Excess nor Harshness.
there is neither Excess nor Harshness.
Today's Prayers
For our families & friends, we pray: Hail Mary...
For our parish communities, we pray: Hail Mary...
For our archbishop, Cardinal Sean, we pray: Hail Mary...
For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we pray: Hail Mary...
For our Pope-Emeritus, Benedict XVI, we pray: Hail Mary...
For our departed brothers & sisters in faith, we pray: Hail Mary...
For the Catholic Church throughout the world, we pray: Hail Mary...
Our Father...
Almighty God and Father,
to whom this world
with all its goodness and beauty belongs,
give us grace to joyfully live this day in your name,
and fill it with an active love for you and our neighbors.
We make this prayer through Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.
Saint Francis, pray for us!
Saint Clare, pray for us!
All Saints of Assisi, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!
Liturgy of the Hours
Today's reading is from the 'Admonitions of Saint Francis, XXVII.'
Today's prayer is from the Liturgy of the Hours.
Note: Icon of Saint Francis by Jody Cole.
Note: Icon of Saint Francis by Jody Cole.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
SIXTH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT FRANCIS: ASSISI & ROME
November 2-November 9, 2013 | Three Spaces Remaining!
For the sixth consecutive year, the Assisi Project will sponsor a week-long pilgrimage and retreat to Assisi and Rome, Italy from November 2nd through November 9th. Last year, a sold-out group of seventeen pilgrims literally walked in the footsteps of Saint Francis and Saint Clare.
This year, we will journey back to these holy pilgrimage sites. Each morning, we will begin with Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass. Masses will be celebrated at the Church of San Damiano, the Carceri, the Basilica of Saint Francis, and at LaVerna. Each afternoon, all pilgrims are encouraged to explore the medieval city of Assisi at their own pace and to visit the countless churches, cafes, museums, and shops. Each evening, we will gather for Evening Prayer, followed by faith sharing and a presentation and discussion on some aspect of the Franciscan spiritual tradition.
We will visit the historic Basilicas of Saint Francis and Saint Clare. Each of these great basilicas contains the tombs of the saints, holy relics, and priceless works of art. But these basilicas are also pilgrimage sites for prayer, silent meditation, and worship. We will visit the Basilica of Saint Rufino, where Saint Francis and Saint Clare were baptized. We will visit the Church of Saint Damian, where the famous crucifix spoke to Francis and hastened his conversion. And we will visit the little chapel known as the Portziuncola, which is considered the home church of the worldwide Franciscan community.
In addition, we will spend leisurely afternoons in and around the Piazza de Commune, Assisi's city center, with its ancient Roman temple (now a Catholic church), sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and shops. And the adventurous will have an opportunity to hike to the Rocca Maggiore, the great medieval fortress with its stunning views of Assisi, the Spoleto Valley, and Mount Subasio.
Finally, on our last day in Italy, we will travel to Rome for visits to Vatican City and Saint Peter's Basilica. In addition, we will offer special optional excursions to the Carceri (or hermitage) on Mount Subasio, where Saint Francis and his first followers retreated for prayer and contemplation; and to La Verna, where Saint Francis received the stigmata (the wounds of the crucified Christ).
The cost of this extraordinary pilgrimage and retreat is just $2,699 and includes all air and ground transportation (from Boston's Logan Airport only), guest house accommodations (single room) at the Convent of Saint Bridget of Sweden in Assisi and hotel accommodations (double room; single room option available) at the historic Columbus Hotel (near Vatican City) in Rome. All meals are included. This price does not include recommended travel insurance (approximately $150) or transportation to the Carceri or La Verna (optional excursions).
For more information, please contact Cliff Garvey at assisiproject@ymail.com. If you would like to read about our previous pilgrimages and see photographs, please click on the appropriate link to the left. Please join us! Space is limited! May the Lord give you peace!
