He began that day to breathe out more than to breathe in, to turn outward rather than inward, to do rather than think about doing.

To Francis everything in him and around him was a gift from his Father in Heaven.

Clare asks, are you becoming a mirror of Christ for others to see and follow? She wants us to reflect Christ in our lives

Many metaphors have been employed to paint the picture of the relationship between Francis and Clare of Assisi.

As Clare had labored over the years in doing the fine handwork that helped support the monastery, she now set herself the task of a written text.

Clare’s importance stems from the fact that she was the recipient of a powerful charism of her own—a gift bestowed by the Spirit of the Lord and given to her in a fullness and forcefulness that was hers alone.

In the long dark time of his illness, was it Clare who was this “pretiose, belle, clarite” companion whose light helped him endure encroaching blindness and searing pain?

Weaving prayer and productive work created the balance within their hearts and minds that allowed them to keep moving.

The story of redemption portrayed on the Cross helped her to anchor her soul in that mystery.