Bethlehem - General Chapter

On May 31st the Chapter delegates made their last common trip to celebrate the Visitation in Ein Kerem , on the very site of the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth.

They joined the Holy Land Franciscan communities who celebrated this day the institution by the Father Custos of 11 lectors and 7 acolytes. Praise and joy were the dominant notes of a liturgy carried by the beauty of Gregorian chant, the depth of the homily and mood of the procession. And so the thanksgiving of Betharramites expanded to religious life in its universal mission. The last word of this 26th General Chapter? Magnificat, of course, and forward ever!