St. Clare of Assisi
Lent with the Saints: Clare
Clare’s vocation, nurtured in her family’s home with her mother and sisters, had grown into a longing to live the gospel life in simple service.
Why St. Francis Belongs on the Birdbath
Since his death, St. Francis of Assisi has been the subject of some of the world’s most admired works of art.
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Clare and Francis: Assisi’s Most Dangerous Citizens
Sometimes we are so attracted to the saints for our own personal reasons that we fail to see how radical they were in their day. Clare and Francis are perfect examples.
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Sisterhood of Saints: Clare of Assisi
Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul. Paula and Jerome. Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. It’s not unusual for women saints to have had non-romantic ministry. Much like Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi.
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St. Clare of Assisi: A Little Plant or a Mighty Oak?
Saint Clare of Assisi offered a new approach to authority and sisterhood, to community prayer, to the enclosure, and to financial security.
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Radical Saint, Radical Faith: Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi gave up a world of privilege for a world of poverty. Her radical faith is a model for us all.
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How to Be an Instrument of Peace
“May God smile on you and be merciful to you. May God turn his regard toward you and give you peace.” —St. Francis of Assisi
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