Capuchin Franciscan Friars, Province of the Sacred Stigmata of St. Francis

[Cloisters]

Today, September 17, is the feast of the Imposition of the Stigmata on St. Francis of Assisi. The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the northeast US are under this patronage.

https://www.capuchinfriars.org/?start=0

(Was rather surprised to see two young men from NC as candidates)!

Blessings,
Mrs Cloisters OP
Lay Dominican
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[semper_catholicus]

Wow. How interesting.

 

[Seagull]

The last couple days, where I live, it’s been absolutely wonderful weather outside.

I used to love to read Saint Francis biographies - outside - anywhere - against a tree - through out my 20’s.
Those library books - struck a chord with me - books from the 1960’s - 200 pages - etc
Fun reading - but when I read he had the stigmata - that changed things - considerably -
I know powerful things received should be considered a blessing - but that type of mark is dark - too.
I wonder how long Francis lived - after - he received the stigmata ?
One - two years ?
Wonderful reminder !