St. Claire of Assisi

Clare was born into a wealthy family and was educated in the domestic arts of spinning, needlework, reading and writing. In 1210, Clare heard Francis preach detachment from possessions and money, and to live in faith, for "God will provide."

In 1212, Clare left her family and joined Francis. Inspired by Francis’ faith, Clare lived and believed in Divine Providence with a small group of followers that came to be known as the Poor Clares. The followers of St. Clare, the Order of the Poor Ladies of San Damiano or Poor Clares, are cloistered sisters who live in community, poverty and contemplative prayer to fulfill their mission of seeking prayerful union with God and interceding for the needs of the church and world. Clare was canonized two years after her death.

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