Our Last Day of Service in Philly

Today was our last day at the St. Francis Inn. It was another full day...full of hard work, full of laughs and full of love. Hats off to the students, even though we were worn out and didn't have much energy left, we pulled together and had another successful day, followed by some great reflection time. During our reflection we heard the reading of the Transfiguration and we talked about the importance of coming down from our mountain to bring the joy of this experience into the valley. We also talked about "tools" that we have in our "backpacks" that will help us transition back into life in Buffalo.

One of those tools was this reading by St. Francis. The following reading can be our vision for coming back to the valley of Buffalo:

Swift to forgive, slow to grow angry, free in nature, remarkable in memory, subtle in discussing, careful in choices, Francis was simple in everything! Strict with himself, kind with others, he was discerning in everything! Because he was very humble, he showed meekness to all people, and duly adapted himself to behavior of all. Holy among the holy, among sinner he was like one of them.

-A Selection form The Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano

Here are our last two video blogs...Sonia and Liz!