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.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Francis Forgives His Brothers
As Francis lay dying, he said to one of the brothers, "Behold, my son, I am called by God; I forgive my brothers, both present and absent, all their offenses and faults, and, in so far as I am able, I absolve them; I want you to announce this to them and to bless them all on my behalf."
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER VIII
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