Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Tuesday
St. Clare did not let chronic illness deter her from taking care of her fellow sisters who were ill, as well as some of Francis’ brothers in their times of need. Clare also cared for Francis near the end of ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Fourth Monday
There are few writings on Clare, compared to the volumes on Francis, and Clare herself left only a handful of writings. Of what remains we have four letters to Agnes of Prague, a Rule and a Blessing that are authentically ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Third Friday
“I admonish and exhort all my sisters, both those present and those to come, to strive always to imitate the way of holy simplicity, humility, and poverty.” —The Testament of St. Clare For many of us, simplicity is something that ...
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Lent with St. Clare: Third Thursday
“O most noble Queen, gaze upon Him, consider Him, contemplate Him, as you desire to imitate Him.” —Second letter to Agnes of Prague
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Lent with St. Clare: Third Wednesday
Love was at the heart of everything St. Clare did. Her love for Christ was her purpose. Her love for St. Francis was her compass.
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Lent with St. Clare: Third Monday
At this point in our Lenten journey, we may be growing weary of the promises we made at the beginning of the season. In those moments, we must remember St. Clare’s determination.
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