St. Clare of Assisi

We know that Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) was a saint who devoted her life to contemplative prayer.

From out of the shadow of Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare emerged as a distinctly necessary person in the renewal of the Franciscan charism today.

Saint Clare followed Francis while forging a path entirely of her own.

As we examine the literature of Francis, we see that Clare is central to understanding the vision and mission of Francis.

St. Clare risked everything to follow her own unique path.