Clare was born at Montefalco, Italy, around 1268. As a young
woman she joined a
convent of Franciscan tertiaries. This group established Holy Cross
Convent at Montefalco in 1290, adopting the Rule of St. Augustine. Clare's sister Joan was the
abbess of this community, but at her death Clare succeeded her. She led an austere life, being particularly devoted to the Passion of
Christ and His Cross. When Clare died in 1308, an image of the Cross was found imprinted on her heart, and her body remained incorrupt. Whe was canonized in 1881 by Pope Leo XIII. Her
feast day is August 17th. The
life of
St. Clare reminds us that we are all called to a
life of
prayer and dedication. Still, we must not expect or anticipate special favors. We are to be satisfied with the simple
relationship we establish with God.
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