Franciscan Spirit
Novena to Saint Clare | Day Seven: Embrace the Quiet
In her way, Saint Clare reminds us that we should all step away from the hustle and bustle of our lives once in a while.
Novena to Saint Clare | Day Six: Our Spiritual Reflection
In her final letter to Saint Agnes of Prague, Clare encouraged her friend to look deeper than the surface level of the mirror.
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Novena to Saint Clare | Day Five: Faithful Persistence
It was Clare's conviction to defend that which she felt so strongly about that serves as a model for us today.
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Novena to Saint Clare | Day Four: Finding Our Path
Clare’s way of living the Gospel was not Saint Francis’ way, yet she left a profound mark on the life of the Church through her own form of ministry.
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Novena to Saint Clare | Day Three: Power of Community
It is not often that you hear mention of Saint Clare without also hearing of Saint Francis. Francis was an inspiration for Clare; Clare was a constant support for Francis.
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Novena to Saint Clare | Day Two: Strength in Suffering
Saint Clare was no stranger to suffering. Throughout her life she endured pain and illness and often was bedridden.
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Novena to Saint Clare | Day One: Outside Our Comfort Zone
At the young age of 18, Clare walked away from her life of nobility and all of its comforts and joined Saint Francis in living out his mission.
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