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Do you long for the unvarnished truth of sanctity, the original spark of a world-changing faith? For centuries, the story of St. Francis has been told, but the most foundational chapter remains shrouded in the sacred humility of its origins. Assisi's Silent Witness: St. Francis, the First Friars, and the Humble Roots of the Sanctuary of Rivotorto is not a mere history; it is a pilgrimage back to the very moment the Franciscan spirit was forged. Step inside the dilapidated cart-shed-the Tugurium-where the Poor Man of Assisi and his first companions lay their weary heads. Discover the radical, uncompromising faith born amidst dust and straw, a faith so pure it defied the established powers of its time and rewrote the history of Christendom. This book meticulously unearths the facts, bringing to life the almost unbelievable austerity and spiritual fervor of that first community. See how they divided their meager space with chalk marks on the earthen floor, clinging to the Gospel sine glossa (without interpretation). Witness the challenges they faced from hostile neighbors and the Divine Providence that sustained them, eventually forcing them from their sanctuary-an event that perfectly demonstrated their absolute trust in God. This is the narrative of courage, dispossession, and total reliance on the Almighty that built one of the Church's greatest orders. More than just a recounting of events, Assisi's Silent Witness serves as a spiritual map, guiding the devout reader into the heart of authentic Christian living. It reveals why the Sanctuary of Rivotorto, in its very structure, stands as a perpetual challenge to the comfortable faith of modernity. It is a powerful reminder that the greatest spiritual revolutions are often born in the most insignificant, rejected places, protected by the very Poverty that Francis embraced as his Lady. Part of the acclaimed ""Pilgrimage to the Sacred: Italy's Holy Shrines"" series, this volume is essential reading for every soul seeking inspiration from the pure, hard-won holiness of the early saints. It is time to move beyond the legends and touch the unshakeable cornerstone of Franciscan spirituality preserved in stone. Are you ready to witness the silent place where the rule of Christ was first lived in its most terrifying, glorious form?

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