Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Tuesday, Aug. 2, is the day of the annual Portiuncula indulgence. Here’s how you can get it…..

The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Porziuncola and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on the importance of Mary and the Franciscan tradition in the Church, said one friar. The Aug. 2 feast is found in the Franciscan tradition, and marks the dedication of the parish church, called Porziuncola or “little portion,” which is one of those Italy’s St…