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 you can't be serious. You expect me to believe that's a picture of a human?
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Seriously though...and the key emergent leaders and some evangelicals have put together the Matthew25 initiative with the sole intention of supporting Oblabla. Naturally they interpret verse 40 differently.
This a 20 week old unborn baby. Yes, I am dead serious. Obama has supported infanticide as well as abortion.
ReplyDeleteGottcha! I know what this picture is and what Oblabla has been supporting and it is nothing short than a travesty. I was being, well, stupid silly, inane, idiotic just like Oblabla and his band of baby killas.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe anyone can look at this or similar images not to mention a breathing botched abortion in the hand and say they are not human.
P.S. Hope I'm still in your favourite commenter list ;-)
Of course you are Owen!
ReplyDeleteJust don't do that again or it will be 20 lashes with a wet noodle! ;)