Today the Church honors St.
Clare of Assisi. St. Clare left her
comfortable life and in secret left her home and family to follow St.
Francis. She shed her regal clothes for
the coarse habit of Francis’ followers, cut her hair and embraced a totally new
identity. Clare sought the contemplative
life and knew the importance of prayer. She
praised God in her actions and sought to live the gospel message. Clare taught her followers to pray, to be
engaged in the world and to live the gospel message. Let us follow St. Clare’s example of praying
for the needs of the world. Right now
our world certainly needs prayers of healing and conversion of heart. Let us pray for world leaders to seek peace
and justice rather than weapons of destruction.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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