jan -iii-

To reach Rome... 

he set out in October and had to travel on foot a long journey through France and Italy.

One incident in this journey was remembered with deep devotion by our Saint. On Christmas eve the pilgrim caught the first view of the dome and towers of Loreto, and it was his privilege to assist at the midnight Mass, beneath the same roof that sheltered Mary and the child Jesus.

The recollection of the young religious, who knelt through the long service, deeply impressed the pilgrims, who were attracted by his devotion.

~bron~