The following writing was sent to me by James Twyman, the leader of the Walk to Assisi coming up this October. All of us 43 pilgrims are already in contact with each other via a closed group of the Beloved Community. Ingrid, the woman who put the video together, will be joining us once we reach Assisi after walking the 187 km. from LaVerna.Read James' note and then please take a few minutes to enjoy the video
"I wanted to share a short video that was sent to me by my dear friend Ingrid in Assisi. You'll all be meeting her on the journey. She has lived there for several years and really holds the energy of Francis and Clare. Such a wonderful light and has given me so many gifts.
"This is the Hermitage, or the Eremo, which is about a 45 minute walk up Mt. Subasio from Assisi. We'll all be going there, of course. It's where Francis used to retreat to, sleeping and praying in a small cave. He always wanted to stay and never come down, but Clare said that it was not his role to hide, but to share his light with the world.
"The same is true for us, especially on this journey we'll be enjoying come October. It is still uncertain how public the pope will make the prayer gathering, and we all pray that he will honor the memory of his predecessor by letting public participate in many ways. Pope Benedict is certainly no John Paul II, but we send him our energy and prayers to help him stay open to this important gathering, allowing it to be a symbol of new openness and peace. I believe that it is no coincidence that we will be there, a kind of sign of the new era of cooperation. One way or another our presence will be felt, and our mission will be accomplished. I know that you share that knowledge with me. This is going to be a turning point for each and every one of us."To enjoy the video please visit the link.
Thank you,
Phran
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