The Portiuncula (the Little Portion)

Saint Mary of the Angels, or Portiuncula, in Assisi, Italy

Francis and his two companions had no fixed dwelling; so they went to a poor, derelict church called Saint Mary of the Angels, or the Portiuncula, that is, the Little Portion, where they built a hut to serve as a shelter. Not many days later a man of Assisi named Giles came to them, and kneeling down with great reverence and devotion, he begged the servant of God to receive him as a companion. Seeing him so faithful and devout, Francis admitted him most willingly; and he realized that God would grant them many graces through Giles; this also came true.

Saint Francis of Assisi
Legend of the Three Companions
CHAPTER IX

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