Franciscan Spirit

Novena to Saint Clare | Day Nine: Ripples of Faith

Much like a stone thrown into water extends ripples far and wide, Clare’s holiness helped spread the vision of Saint Francis.

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Novena to Saint Clare | Day Eight: Honoring Our Talents

Whenever Francis struggled with the direction of his mission and vocation, Clare provided him with insight and encouragement.
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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.
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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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