LUBBOCK – The Catholic community of Saint Clare of Assisi Church began celebrating Masses on Ash Wednesday. The Catholic Diocese of Lubbock’s newest community will celebrate Masses in worship space at ...
To mark the anniversary of the founder of what came to be known as the Poor Clares, the sisters of the Order of St. Clare will welcome visitors to celebrate 9 a.m. Mass and join them afterward for a ...
The Poor Clares follow the Rule of St. Clare — which was approved by Pope Innocent IV two days before Clare’s death in 1253 — and take vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity. The Poor Clares of ...
“You, Lord, are blessed for having made me.” St. Clare of Assisi spoke these curious final words. After exploring Clare’s unusual spiri­tual vision for many years, these words continued to confound me ...
Bret Thoman, O.F.S., is an American Catholic lay writer, secular third order Franciscan, and pilgrimage guide based in Loreto, Italy. Since 2004 he and his wife Katia have directed St. Francis ...
Assisi (Photo Tour). Franciscan Web Page. Clare of Assisi. The Legend and Writings of Saint Clare of Assisi. St. Bonaventure, New York, 1953. _____. Early Documents ...