We are now approaching Barham, crossing the open space of Barham Downs .

There are amazing views from here….
but we also remember that it was once used for military purposes.

Spend a little time praying for world peace and an end to violence
Remember that at the core of our Franciscan charism is the message of Peace.

Thomas of Split, who saw Francis preaching in Bologna in 1222, said:

All the substance of his words was to extinguish enmities and building the foundations of new pacts of peace. His clothing was messy; the person was contemptible, his face without beauty.

The message of peace which the Friars brought and preached was a powerful one.