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800 Years Later, Catholics Still Walk in the Footsteps of St. Francis
Hundreds of people in Denver gathered for a Transitus liturgy to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The special Franciscan prayer service included Mass, Adoration, Night Prayer, and blessings of animals.
The service retraced the final journey of St. Francis as participants reflected on his life and his call to follow Jesus.
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Denver Catholic · André Escaleira, Jr.
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