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Patron Saint Clare
St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy in 1194.
She founded a religious order of nuns and worked closely
with St.
Francis of Assisi. St. Clare is the patron saint
of many causes:
* Eye disease
* Assisi, Italy
* Embroiderers
* Good weather
* Gliders
* Gold workers
* Laundry workers
* Needle workers
* Santa Clara Indian Pueblo
* Telegraphs
* Television
* Television Writers
St Clare of Assisi Remembered
St. Clare is remembered today by the many Catholics
who watch Mother Angelica on the Catholic Television
Network. The television show was created because of
the visions of St. Clare who used to see the Mass on
her bedroom wall. Many Catholics wear the Saint Clare
medal or the Saint Clare necklace remembering her austere
lifestyle and praying for their own humbleness as they
walk in the path of Jesus.
Novena to Saint Clare
Dear St. Clare, as a young girl you imitated your
mother's love for the poor of your native Assisi. Inspired
by the preaching of St. Francis, who sang enthusiastically
of His Lord Jesus and Lady Poverty, you gave your life
to Jesus at nineteen years of age, allowing St. Francis
to cut off your beautiful hair and invest you with the
Franciscan habit. All through your life you offered
your great suffering for your Sisters, the Poor Clares,
and the conversion of souls. You greatly aided St. Francis
with his new order, carrying on his spirit in the Franciscans
after his death. Most of all you had a deep love of
Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, which fueled your
vocation to love and care for the poor. Please pray
for me (mention your request) that I will seek to keep
Jesus as my first love, as you did. Help me to grow
in love of the Blessed Sacrament, to care for the poor,
and to offer my whole life to God. Heavenly Father,
thank You for the gift of St. Clare. Through her intercession,
please hear and answer my prayer, in the name of Jesus
Your Son. Amen.
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