It's our 20th Wedding Anniversary!
This one's for you, Bill! ♥
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
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ReplyDeleteand, by the way, who's Bill?
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ReplyDeleteWho are you? I would feel more comfortable conversing with you if you would use your real name here. It makes me wonder what you are trying to hide.
Who would you guess Bill to be?
As a rule I don't broadcast my name over the Internet, but I suppose here is safe- Joachim Anthony Francis Hannibal Robine. I honestly don't know- I always assumed Jean to be a male name, but maybe the M stands for Marie? In which case all is cristal clear.
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