Monday,
August 11, 2014
Commemoration
Clare, Abbess of San Damiano, d. 1253
Reflection
At age 18, Clare of Assisi heard Francis preach, and from
that time, she determined to follow his example of Christian living. With Francis’
help (and against the wishes of her father) she and a growing number of
companions established a women’s Franciscan community, called the Order of Poor
Ladies, or Poor Clares. She became a confidante and advisor to Francis, and in
standing up against the wishes of popes for the sake of maintaining complete
poverty, she helped inspire other women to pursue spiritual goals.
Prayer
Gracious God, Thank you for the life and witness of your
servant, Clare, who continues to inspire us to seek your will above all things.
Let your light, which shone so brightly through her, illumine our path and
shine through us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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