A peaceful, safe and restorative Christmas and holiday season to you!

I had the gift of spending time in Assisi many years back. The tomb of St. Francis, where his relics are kept, is in a crypt below the basilica. The reliquary is located in the central portion, above the two grilles in the picture.

The atmosphere of peace and spiritual stillness in the crypt is something very special. I pray that you'll find some of that peace this year end.