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Walking the Way of St Francis to Assisi I first began to dream about walking the St Francis Way when I visited Assisi on a trip to Italy in 2019. While traveling, I was reading about St Francis and his wanderings. I promised myself that the next time I visited Assisi, I would arrive on …
Walking While Sheltering: Changing Plans and Shifting Perspective I was meant to be flying home from Italy today after a week of walking in Umbria and a week of retreating in Tuscany. It’s strange how far away that feels as a possibility now. I do believe I will return to Italy one day, but …
A Visit to The Home of The Beloved Saint Francis of Assisi What can I say about Assisi? I hardly know where to begin. Maybe it’s best to start with the ending. As I left the convent in Assisi, the same nun who welcomed me in, took hold of my face and kissed me twice, …