Today, Franciscans celebrate the chapel of the Portiuncola. One of the chapels near Assisi that Francis repaired, it would become the "mother church" of the Franciscan Friars, indeed, of the Franciscan movement. In keeping with Franciscan poverty, the chapel does not technically belong to the Friars, but to a nearby Benedictine monastery. Every year, the Franciscan friars give the monks a basket of fish as rent.
Francis persuaded the Pope to give an indulgence to anyone who came into the Portiuncola chapel and pray for the forgiveness of sins. The Portiuncola privilege has been extended to all Franciscan churches and chapels; as long as one also goes to confession, attends Mass and receives communion.
Pray for us, Mary, Our Lady of the Angels, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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