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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
Awesome film, Jean, thanks for posting it. I think that if we spread this around enough, we may be able to turn the tide in this election.
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow Catholic who is strongly pro-life, the essential message of this film resonates with me deeply. Yet through my moral obligation as a Catholic to consider the wide range of moral issues confronting our nation, I politely disagree that there is a clear choice for this November's presidential election. This is my humble opinion; thank you for considering it. May god bless you.
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