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
Oh, please Jean say it isnt so? I am just getting fed up with people 'using' our Lady.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I wrote about a rosary site I found but it was a different from of 'rosary'. It was a 'gay rosary'. In their 'mysteries' they say that the centurion was gay and the servant healed was his lover. How sad:((.
Britney as the Virgin Mary oh please SPARE us all that ignoble sight!
Peace to you Jean:)
Marie
Marie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I, too, am fed up with people using Our Lady in such a disrespectful manner.
This may be just a publicity stunt or perhaps it is something that is for real. Who knows for sure?
Remember when Paris Hilton was being considered for the part of Blessed Mother Teresa? That never did come to fruition. Let's hope the same is true in this case.
God bless you, Marie!
I hope you're feeling better. You're in my prayers.
Jean:)
ReplyDeleteI just get fed up with 'celebrities' having a go at our Faith aka Madonna, Britney, Pullman..Why is it always the Catholic Church and the beliefs we hold dear come under attack?
Would they DARE make a mockery of Mohammed? I think not! COWARDS!
Ok, sorry rant over lol.
I am a little tired today it is SO hot here. Over one hundred degrees..please DO send me some of your snow lol.
Peace to you Jean:)
Marie