Comments on: Touring Assisi Italy, With Kids

By: Catharine Greene McRae

Catharine Greene McRae — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:15:14 +0000

I am not Catholic but went to Assissi, one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. I have always loved St. Francis as I am an animal lover and know his story. I entered the chamber where he is entombed and was suddenly overcome with the intense atmosphere, almost as if St. FRANCIS WAS THERE, and found myself and other visitors weeping. That is usually not me but the spiritual feeling there was so intense I could not help it. The town, although quaint, is very commercial, but this did affect the amazing atmosphere of the simple crypt. It is one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. I wear a St. FRANCIS medal and asked my children to make a pilgrimage there and remember me once I am gone. I will never forget it.

By: Terry Traut

Terry Traut — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:33:21 +0000

We, too, used Anne Robichaud to guide us around Assisi and surrounding environs (including a wine tasting). Anne is amazing in her wealth of information and local connections. I highly recommend Anne!

By: Zoe

Zoe — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:34:58 +0000

I loved Assisi, too. As a Catholic, I thought I’d love Rome, and I did, but Assisi was more spiritually meaningful to me. I wandered up an alley one day into an empty church called San Stefano and it was lit in two candles with ancient, worn frescoes on the walls. So great. I Would love to go back! Thanks for sharing your experience. Francis was quite a character, and remains one of those most significant saints in the Church.