Search results
- Clare led the order for nearly 40 years through a life of service and absolute poverty, yet with a joyous spirit of mystical union with Christ. Many miracles were attributed to her, and Francis himself turned to her for guidance when he doubted his ministry.
www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Clare_of_Assisi
People also ask
Why was Clare a great king of Assisi?
Who is Clare of Assisi?
Why did Clare join Francis of Assisi?
Why is Saint Clare important today?
How did Clare save Assisi?
How did Clare help Francis?
St. Clare of Assisi, abbess and founder of the Poor Clares (Clarissines), one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi. She was credited with twice saving the city of Assisi from destruction, and in 1958 Pope Pius XII declared her patron of television. Learn more about Clare’s life and work.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Chiara Offreduccio (16 July 1194 – 11 August 1253), known as Clare of Assisi (sometimes spelled Clara, Clair or Claire; Italian: Chiara d'Assisi), is an Italian saint who was one of the first followers of Francis of Assisi.
Apr 2, 2014 · The founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, Saint Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi.
- Caroline Perkins
- She was born into the royalty of Assisi on July 16, 1194.
- She was a lifelong friend and follower of St. Francis of Assisi. After hearing the preaching of St. Francis, she left home to follow her desire to live only for God.
- Together with Saint Francis, she founded the Poor Clares, a contemplative religious community for women that emphasized a life of simplicity, humility, and service to God.
- She considered silence as a means of avoiding the innumerable sins of the tongue, and for keeping the mind steadily fixed on God. (EWTN)
Aug 10, 2012 · Her life began to change when she heard the preaching of St. Francis of Assisi. The words of St. Francis lit a fire in her as she began to strongly desire living a life parallel to that of St. Francis, in complete service to God and dependence on Him. However, she was not without doubts, fears, and concerns.
Aug 10, 2023 · Here are seven things to know and share about Saint Clare of Assisi: Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP. 1. She was born into the royalty of Assisi on July 16, 1194. 2. She was a lifelong friend and follower of St. Francis of Assisi.
Nov 11, 2018 · St. Clare was fortunate to know St. Francis of Assisi. In fact, he was her spiritual advisor and something of a father figure in her life. From the time she ran away from her father’s house at age 18, she remained ever true to living the lifestyle that the Franciscan friars were living.
