Inspired by a deep and simple love, Francis abandoned his fortune and chose to live simply. This classic work puts the him in the context of his historical setting and his spiritual influences. I’m sure some of our Franciscans can tell us more about this. Francis of Assisi is one of the best-known and best-loved of all the saints. The Portiuncula indulgence can still be gained on August 2 of every year. While in San Francisco, Joy and I found the copy that has been constructed there. Saint Francis died lying naked on the floor of the Portiuncula in 1226. This act of the Holy Father raised this small “little portion” to one of the most important pilgrimage shrines in the world. This was a amazing privilege since only Rome, Jerusalem, and Santiago in Spain were the sites of plenary indulgences. Saint Francis asked that this chapel be indulgenced, and the Pope granted his request. Francis by the Abbot Monte Subasio in 1208. This dilapidated little chapel was given to St.
Tradition states that Portiuncola was built under Pope Liberius (352-66) by hermits from the Valley of Josaphat who hid relics (burial clothes) from the grave of the Blessed Virgin at this spot.
The Portiuncula (or “little portion”) is essentially the mother church of the Franciscans. One of the most fascinating things about the life of Saint Francis is the Portiuncula indulgence that he obtained from the Pope.
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