FRANCISCAN SYMBOL OVER THE DOOR
AT THE LEFT WE ENTER A LONG HALLWAY
WHICH HAS NEWLY PAINTED FRESCOS THAT
LEAD TO THE CHAPEL WHICH HAS THE SPOT WHERE FRANCESCO RECEIVED THE
SACRED STIGMATA
SO SILENT AND SIMPLE
SACREDNESS
I WAS ALONE--NO TOURISTS--THE LIGHT ON
THE SPOT...SO MOVING!!!
MONTE LA VERNA IS VERY!!! HIGH UP.......
YOU CAN GO OUTSIDE AND CLIMB WHAT FRANCIS CLIMBED TO GET TO THE SPOT WHERE HE RECEIVED THE WOUNDS...I DID IT, BUT LARRY TOOK ONE LOOK DOWN AND
PASSED!!!!
BENEDIZIONI TUTTI!
BLESSINGS TO ALL!!!
hello there! Look how much added to your blog! looks like you have had a wonderful and full trip. i particulary like the flower 'offerings' in the street,
ReplyDeleteand st francis' cliff. Happy birthdays, and anniversarys, and unexpected tubs and all around Bella Italia! Vive La Via (spelling??)
"When all your desires are distilled you will cast just two votes: To love more and be happy." - Hafiz
hey - this got cut off! ....
ReplyDeletelove to see you when you get back! xox, mary