Seculsion

St Francis not only despised arrogance with regard to houses, but he also had a great horror of many and exquisite furnishings in the houses. He wanted nothing on the table, nothing in the utensils, that would bring back memories of the world. Everything should show forth our state as pilgrims, everything bespeak our exile.

I am leaving for four days of seclusion at the Portiuncula Hermitage.

Please know that you will all be in my prayers this weekend!

Pax Et Bonum!

Fra Giles Mary Christopher