The Portiuncula, located in Jerusalem, Ohio, in the Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments. Placing ourselves under strict and holy obedience to the Bishop of Steubenville, the Magisterium, and Father Nick Ward, we follow the Medieval Penitential First Rule of the Third Order of St. Francis, dated 1221 A.D.
Because the vision of Christ is the splendor of eternal glory, the radiance of eternal light and the mirror without stain, look upon that mirror each day...
Fourth Letter of St. Clare to Blessed Agnes of Prague
It is when I am truly 'alone' with Him that I feel the most strengthened and prepared to 'rebuild His Church' however so small my attempts might be.
ReplyDeletedesert dreamer: you say, "however so small my attempts might be," but we don't measure things the same way our Father measures them.
ReplyDeleteTo our heavenly Father, all our efforts, no matter how large or small, are truly magnificent in His eyes!