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As the days grow shorter and the crowds begin to thin, join us in Assisi for a time of quiet prayer as we meditate on the writings of these two important early Franciscan women. In spite of the many obstacles women of thirteenth-century Italy faced, these two strong spirits rose to prominence as spiritual leaders. They were sought out by Popes and theologians and left us with compelling writing about the spiritual life. Clare was the first woman to write a Rule for a religious community, and Angela’s words appear in the writing of Teresa of Avila, Evelyn Underhill, and Simone de Beauvoir. Both women’s lives and writings, though very different from one another, resonate with us today.

Through the pilgrimage we will allow the stories of their lives to unfold. We will visit the small, unadorned stone chapels where they sought protection, lived their lives, and heard God’s call. In each setting we will spend time together in prayerful meditation. We will reflect on their words as we consider our own spiritual paths. In community we will share how these two powerful women challenge and inspire us.

The pilgrimage pace will be relaxed, allowing for spacious moments of solitude and contemplative silence, as we draw from a deep well of spiritual nourishment. Each day we will ground ourselves in prayer and reflection. Contemplative practices will help us reach inward, so that we might be more deeply touched by the beauty and inspiration of the sacred land of Umbria and its culture, as well as by Clare and Angela.

Pilgrims will stay in a convent of Franciscan sisters in the historic center of Assisi.

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COST

$3,200 per person, double occupancy
Single room: $300 additional and subject to availability

Registration is not yet open.

More details coming soon.

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