Evening of October 3, 2010
Franciscans throughout the world gather on the eve of the feast of St. Francis, doing so at least since the 18th century, to celebrate St. Francis' passage from earthly life and death to everlasting glory. This rite is known as the TRANSITUS, a 'passing over'. Above, Br. Josef is lighting the candles in the chapel in preparation for the Transitus service which was held at 6:30 pm this past October 3rd here at Our Lady of the Angels Friary.
Joining the friar community for the service were monks from Assumption Abbey, Fr. Leon and the hermit sisters from Nazareth Hermitage, and other friends of the friars.
Following the Transitus, the friars and their guests joined in food and refreshments and time to enjoy each other's company.
For the feast on October 4th, the friary community journeyed to Republic, MO and joined the sisters of the Little Portion Franciscan Community for an evening meal and Eucharist. Bishop James Johnston celebrated the Mass.
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