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 Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville, the Magisterium, and Father Timothy Davison, we follow the Medieval Penitential First Rule of the Third Order of St. Francis, dated 1221 A.D.
The open palms of his hands, especially released St. Francis from the knotted tangle deep within. The open palms. The imitating of Christ on the cross. Vulnerable, Open. Christ pouring Himself out to us. The cross! God's final victory over forces deep in our hearts.
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