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The daughter of a noble family, Clare of Assisi was known for her deep spirituality and love for the poor. Her heart was attracted to the radical way of life preached by St. Francis.
St. Clare and St. Francis were united by a profound desire to life the teachings of Jesus without compromise.
Often on the way home from Mass at Cathedral St. Pierre in Lisieux, Papa—the father of St. Thérèse of Lisieux—was rather quiet.
Feast of Saint Lawrence August 10, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 Saint Lawrence is one of Rome’s most famous post-apostolic martyrs, and
Clare’s meditation on the San Damiano cross always echoed Christ’s words: “I am risen and with you always.”
Have you ever felt hurt by someone else’s success, their good fortune, their lucky break? You work so hard, but no one seems to notice.
Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time August 9, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35 The Israelites finally come to
Francis’ vision was to walk in the way of the Lord. Clare followed in the footsteps of her friend but also forged her own path to holiness.
Contemplation, conversion, minority, and poverty are essential Franciscan values.
Prayer gives meaning to the triumphs and trials of our days by uniting us with Christ.
