St. Francis of Assisi

Clare’s love song came out of her own sufferings.

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 bereavement could hardly be equaled since for her, as for her sisters, Francis was “after God, her only consolation.”

Clare was a guide for all who would follow Francis after his death.

Francis and his spiritual companion Clare are lights in the world, illuminating not only Bonaventure’s path, but also showing the way to wholeness for us.