Portiuncula Franciscan Hermitage and Retreat Center

Portiuncula Franciscan Hermitage and Retreat Center Home of the Franciscan Lay Apostolate dedicated to Santa Maria degli Angeli (Saint Mary of the Angels) Francis, dated 1221 A.D.

The Portiuncula, located in the Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments. Placing ourselves under strict and holy obedience to Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville, and the Magisterium, we follow the Medieval Penitential First Rule of the Third Order of St. Our mission is to preach Repentance and Penance to all God's people.

Carceri Hermitage, Assisi. One of the small caves once occupied by St. Francis' companions. [Photos by Marco Cioccoloni...
10/17/2019

Carceri Hermitage, Assisi. One of the small caves once occupied by St. Francis' companions. [Photos by Marco Cioccoloni]

St. Francis of Assisi and the VaseOne Lent St. Francis made a little vase, using just the little time he had to spare, s...
10/02/2019

St. Francis of Assisi and the Vase

One Lent St. Francis made a little vase, using just the little time he had to spare, so that he would not be completely taken up with it. One day, while he was devoutly saying Tierce, his eyes turned to look at the vessel, and he felt that the interior man was thereby impeded in its fervor. Sorrowful therefore that the voice of his heart had been interrupted in its speaking to the ears of God, when Tierce was finished he said before the listening brothers: "Alas, what a worthless work that has such power over me that it can twist my mind to itself! I will sacrifice it to the Lord, whose sacrifice it has impeded." When he said these words, he took the little vase and threw it into the fire to be burned. "Let us be ashamed," he said, "to be caught up by worthless imaginings, for at the time of prayer we speak to the great King."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, Second Life
Chapter LXIII

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09/23/2019

Exclusive interview with the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

Joy Springs From Purity Of Heart And PrayerSt. Francis used to say, 'If the servant of God strives to obtain and preserv...
09/22/2019

Joy Springs From Purity Of Heart And Prayer

St. Francis used to say, 'If the servant of God strives to obtain and preserve both outwardly and inwardly the joyful spirit which springs from purity of heart and is acquired through devout prayer, the devils have no power to hurt him'

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 95

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"Silent" and "Listen" are spelled with the same letters! ~ Chris
09/22/2019

"Silent" and "Listen" are spelled with the same letters! ~ Chris

"We must entertain silence in our hearts if we are to hear the voice of God." ~ ChrisT
09/22/2019

"We must entertain silence in our hearts if we are to hear the voice of God." ~ Chris

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09/22/2019

Ave Maria! On the Solemnity of Our Lady's Assumption 10 individuals made their 1st profession as Third Order Members. The Third Order was founded by St. Fran...

09/12/2019

Citing “serious theological errors and heresies” in the Amazon Synod’s working document, they call on the faithful to pray and fast...

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