This is the movement of the Holy Family.

So welcome to our meditation with the Rosary.

Let's begin in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

And let's call to mind all those we've promised to pray for, especially for the healing of

Olivia and Margot through the intercession of Blessed Pauline Jericho.

Today is the Feast of. Francis of Assisi.

When he was a young man, he had a dream that his home changed into a great palace,

filled with shields, armor, swords, and banners.

On all this war equipment glittered a Red Cross.

As he wandered the halls, a beautifully clad young woman appeared and clasped his hand tightly

and said to him, Francis, my beloved, all this is for you and for your companions.

Take up your arms.

Francis misinterpreted the dream.

The poorly clad young woman was Lady Poverty.

The companions, Franciscans, and the weapons, well, God had other weapons in mind, prayer, penance, and preaching.

Thankfully, God does not give up on us when we miss the point.

Francis came to the broken down church of St. Damien

barely more than rubble.

He fell on his knees before the crucifix in the silence and Jesus

spoke saying Francis rebuild my, it is falling down.

Again, Francis misunderstood what the Lord was asking.

He began rebuilding the little stone chapel of St. Damien.

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