Saint Clare of Assisi
Sara Marks
Daniel Imwalle
February 23, 2024
Sara’s role as executive director of the Franciscan Federation has her connecting Franciscans and Franciscan organizations of all stripes across the country and beyond.
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Francis and Clare: Where the Tradition Begins
Sr. Rosemary Stets, OSF
December 8, 2023
The genius of Francis and Clare's spirituality was their recognition that the Gospels could and should be lived by every person.
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Beginning Again with St. Francis
Jovian Weigel, OFM
October 6, 2023
Conversion is the ongoing process of learning to live the gospel way of life given to us by Jesus and revealed to us by Francis and Clare.
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Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 3, 2023
The bedrock of St. Francis' theology is the foundation under which his friar-brothers walk today.
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Honoring St. Clare of Assisi
Jack Wintz, OFM
August 11, 2023
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.
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St. Clare of Assisi: A Path of Her Own
Amy Heyd
August 9, 2023
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.
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Building Peace in a Nation Divided
The example of St. Francis can be our guide as we navigate bitter divisions in our world, our nation—and perhaps even our dinner tables.