History of the Portiuncula
It was in the night in the year of our Lord 1216, Francis was immersed in prayer and contemplation, in the small church of the Portiuncula, when all of a suddent the church was filled with a brilliant light and Francis saw above the altar the Christ clothed in light and on His right His holy Mother, surrounded by a multitude of Angels. Francis with his face on the ground adored his Lord in silence. They asked him what he desired for the salvation of souls. Francis responded immediately, “Father, even though I’m a poor sinner, I pray that all who come to this church, repented for their sins and having confessed them, may they receive a bountiful and generous pardon,with the full remission of all faults.” (read more at the Franciscan Monestary website)
The Pardon of Assisi
The Pardon of Assisi remains a manifestation of God’s infinite mercy and a sign of Francis’ apostolic passion. Francis continues to receive consolations for those that have lost all hope, light for those that wander in the darkness of sin. From this holy place of the Portiuncula there is a constant flowing of grace in our sin-filled world.
The Portinuncula remains for everyone that comes to this place of mercy, a luminous sign of God’s infinite love and mercy.