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The Spirituality and Miracles of St. Clare of Assisi
August 11 is the memorial of St. Clare, one of my favorite saints. She was the first woman to follow the life of radical poverty practiced by St. Francis of Assisi and is the co-founder of the Poor Clares. Although I am not a Franciscan, I have had Franciscan friends, clergy, and spiritual directors instruct me on the beauty of St. Clare's spirituality. I have also learned a great deal from reading about her over the years. Clare and Francis (2007) is a film which depicts the fascinating story of her dramatic conversion and surrender to the will of God. St. Clare is the patron saint of television. She is also the patron of eye disorders, embroiderers, good weather, and telephones. The Contemplative Life The Lady Clare was born into a noble family in Assisi in 1193 and was admired for her great beauty. When she heard Francis of Assisi preach his Lenten homilies at the Church of San Giorgio, she was captivated by his words. At age eighteen, she heard him say: "When the
Thanks for posting it Jean. I have forwarded it to others. There is an email going around and Snopes branded the story false. However, this video adds credence to the story.
ReplyDeleteI had heard that, too, but didn't believe it because of a post I read on WorldNetDaily.com plus the Fox News reports plus this post: Columnist Says Barack Obama 'Lied To The American People;'
ReplyDeleteAsks Publisher to Withdraw Obama's Book. Check it out here http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1189687/posts
Thanks for the comment.
Jean