Last weekend I enjoyed a wonderful trip to Assisi with the Catholic Women of the Chapel. The Franciscan Sisters of Rome, who come down to our parish once a month, set up this retreat with their Sisters in Assisi. I couldn't have asked for a better way to learn about Saint Francis and Saint Clare!
We stayed at a quaint hotel in lower Assisi. This is the view from my "penthouse" balcony.
The Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
On Saturday morning, we had Mass in this beautiful chapel connected to the basilica.
Statue of Saint Francis with a live bird in his basket.
Cafe' Happy Hour with some of the Sisters and Father Dennis.
Sunday morning we traveled up to the mountain near Assisi where Saint Francis spent a lot of time. This church has been built into the side of the mountain.
A photo op with 3 wonderful women: Sister Judith, Nicole, and Sister Rafaella.
The whole group
Mass on Sunday morning was held in this quaint chapel in the crypt of the church on the mountain.
After watching Pope Benedict's final Angeles on TV, we visited the Basilica di Santa Chiara before heading home.
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