To Assisi by Micah (a pilgrim)
Today we woke up early and went downstairs for a relaxing breakfast. Immediately afterwards we began packing for our trip to Assisi in search of St. Francis.
We gathered in St. Elizabetta’s little chapel for a discussion and reflection session on a Gospel verse. After reading the verse a couple times we chose small sections that struck us and then we reflected on our choices. After applying the verse to our lives we identified some of the difficulties in our lives and we discussed how God could make those difficulties a positive force in our lives.
Immediately afterwards we left for assisi and after stopping shortly for some amazing pasta near a sunny and breezy lake we arrived at our Assisi Gardens. After exploring the former monastery and using our free time for some quiet and games we headed to a delicious 3 course dinner.
Gathering on the balcony overlooking the Italian countryside we discussed some of the difficulties that we had identified that morning. Many tears later and after some thoughts from our leader on how to allow God to help us we wrapped up took showers and went to sleep ready for more excitement tomorrow.