Little Church of St. Francis Wood Print

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Porziuncola is a small Catholic church located within the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi. In 1211, St. Francis obtained a permanent foothold in this town near Assisi, through the generosity of the Benedictines, who gave him the little chapel of St. Mary of the Angels or the Portiuncula, which means a “little portion” of land. Adjoining the humble sanctuary of Portiuncula, the first Franciscan convent was formed by the erection of a few small huts or cells of straw and mud, and enclosed by a hedge. This settlement was the beginning of the Franciscan Order. St. Francis himself pointed out the Portiuncola as a primary source of inspiration and a model for all his followers. After the death of Francis, the spiritual value and the charisma of the Porziuncola became even greater and was visited by many pilgrims. Eventually, in order to protect this sacred chapel, a larger cathedral was built in the mid 1500's, enclosing the Portiuncola. The modesty of the small churc...

Nature has always played a significant role in my life. On walks with my dad when I was a child, I was taught to notice the world around me and appreciate the wonder of nature and all of God's creation. To this day, being out in nature is balm for my soul and necessary for my well-being. When I took up photography, I suddenly had a way to express my joy in nature by preserving the wonder I see, and then being able to share it with others. While I initially did nature and especially macro (close-up) photography, my interests have expanded into photography from travels, scenes of local interest, historic buildings, and basically any interesting image I happen to come across! Since I have taken up photography, my enjoyment of the...