Saint Clare of Assisi: A Life of Faith and Miracles
Published: August 11, 2024
Every August 11th, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Clare of Assisi, founder, along with St. Francis of Assisi, of the Order of Poor Sisters, posthumously known as “Poor Sisters” in her honor. Saint Clare of Assisi is considered the patron saint of television and telecommunications.
Francis of Assisi, brother
Saint Clare, whose name represents purity and brightness, was born in 1194 in Assisi (Italy)…
That same night, in front of Christ San Damiano, Clare renounced forever the things of the world “for the love of the most holy and beloved Child wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying on the manger.” He was given the habit of the brothers and Francis himself cut his golden hair. From that moment on the saint began to be part of the Order of Friars Minor.
The miracle of bread
Saint Clare lived almost her entire religious life in the monastery of San Damiano. One day, there was only one loaf in the cupboard and fifty had to be fed. Saint Clare blessed him and made everyone pray the Lord’s Prayer. Seconds later the miracle happened: Clara multiplied the bread and distributed it to her sisters…
For God nothing is impossible
One of the most famous events of his life happened on the day of the Solemnity of the Nativity of Christ. While seriously ill, she was miraculously transported from her bed to the church of San Francisco…
Patron of telecommunications and television
In the late 1950s, television emerged as one of the most important forms of communication in modern society. In response to this, Pope Pius XII blessed the new technology, and offered the company and protection of the Catholic Church to guide this new tool within the limits of what is human right…
In the heart of God’s Community
In September 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that the life of Saint Clare is an example of the importance of women in church life…
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