“In 1220 at the age of 38, St. Francis of Assisi returned to Italy from the Holy Land on fire with the Holy Spirit. While he had spent the last two years there on business and visiting the holy sites, he was especially inspired by the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem. These were 14 spots following the events of Jesus’ passion walking from the Praetorium in the city to his tomb outside the walls. Fourteen spots where Christians have been venerating events such since the beginning of Christendom”

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Stations of the Cross devotion brings together parishioners throughout Lisbon

In 1220 at the age of 38, St. Francis of Assisi returned to Italy from the Holy Land on fire with the Holy Spirit. While he had spent the last two years there on business and visiting the holy sites, … Continue reading