Il Perdono
I devoured His words but have not fully understood "forgiveness" til now... I have kept the Feast of St. Mary of the Angels [2 August] in my heart and held it in high regard among the Franciscan celebrations. It is also well known as the Pardon of Assisi or the Porziuncola Indulgence . Inside the walls, I remember role playing San Francesco... in the end, I sent the audience off with these words, " Voglio mandarvi tutti in Paradiso ." I want to send you all in Paradise! ~ but how I struggled each and everyday to bless people when I am offended...fazed...aggrieved...deceived...disgraced... All I ever wanted to do was throw away memories but the Lord kept them intact. I felt mercy's full weight when I was forgiven by a person close to my heart whom I have displeased. My confessor reprimanded me heavily but also told me to be patient and wait. After a week of silence, this person spoke to me. I felt that comp