Clare of Assisi cannot be understood without understanding Francis of Assisi and Francis is incomplete without Clare.
While Francis represents the masculine, active and overt dimensions, Clare represents the feminine, contemplative and covert (hidden) dimensions of the Franciscan movement.
If Francis, then is the sun, Clare is the moon that reflects his light.
Clare, who called herself as the “little plant” of Francis has many things to teach us.
She taught us how to “gaze upon the Lord” in a spirit of silent contemplation … the meaning of undaunted spiritual courage that can dialogue with the Pope and withstand the unruly Saracens … the spirit of patient perseverance till she got what she wanted – her rule approved.
While Francis was the flashy guy, with his song, poetry, music and dance … Clare was the solid rock with deep wellsprings of spiritual energy.
A Short Reflection on the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi By Austine J. Crasta, STL - August 11, 2023: Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi. Popular hagiographies often portray her as a shy and humble follower of St. Francis of Assisi. But it…
Tom Thomas - Clara: in Latin, means bright and clear. There is no better way to describe St Clare of Assisi (Feast Day – August 11th) than using the words of Pope Alexander IV (in 1255) who says in his canonization decree: “Clare, brilliant by her bright merits, by the…
By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM - St. Clare, as we know, was born into one of Assisi’s most notable families, the Offreduccio clan. They lived next to the Cathedral of San Rufino in one of Assisi’s most fashionable quarters. High above the Piazza del Commune where the ordinary people gathered,…
A Short Reflection on the Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi By Austine J. Crasta, STL - August 11, 2023: Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi. Popular hagiographies often portray her as a shy and humble follower of St. Francis of Assisi. But it…
Tom Thomas - Clara: in Latin, means bright and clear. There is no better way to describe St Clare of Assisi (Feast Day – August 11th) than using the words of Pope Alexander IV (in 1255) who says in his canonization decree: “Clare, brilliant by her bright merits, by the…
By Fr. Joy Prakash, OFM - St. Clare, as we know, was born into one of Assisi’s most notable families, the Offreduccio clan. They lived next to the Cathedral of San Rufino in one of Assisi’s most fashionable quarters. High above the Piazza del Commune where the ordinary people gathered,…
