7 Things to Know About St. Clare of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Television

7 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. [...]

Finding Everyday Holiness with Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi

For as long as I can remember, I have loved St. Francis and St. Clare. When we were planning a trip to Italy, I convinced my husband to make Assisi one of our stops. It was every bit as beautiful and peaceful as people describe. But the greatest gift that I received from that trip was the realization that the world of Francis and Clare was ordinary. It was that ordinariness, imbued with profound love of God, that made it so extraordinary. The Ch…

Who was St. Francis' kindred spirit, St. Clare of Assisi?

(OSV News) — In St. Clare’s day, society was shifting, there was greater disparity between rich and poor, migration was on the rise, and urban centers were booming. The world around her looked quite chaotic and seemed to have lost its way, particularly where Christianity was concerned. Clare (1193-1253) found her way, however, when she first encountered St. Francis of Assisi, a holy man who preached a way of life so contrary to the world that it…

Pope Benedict and Saint Clare of Assisi

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Hall Wednesday, 15 September 2010 Saint Clare of Assisi Dear Brothers and Sisters, One of the best loved Saints is without a doubt St Clare of Assisi who lived in the 13th century and was a contemporary of St Francis. Her testimony shows us how indebted the Church is to courageous women, full of faith like her, who can give a crucial impetus to the Church’s renewal. So who was Clare of Assisi? To answer this…