Saint Claire of Assisi

Saint Claire of Assisi

St Clare of Assisi was born on the 16 July 1194 in Assisi, Italy.

She was known for being the Foundress of an order of nuns

now called “Poor Clares.” When she heard St. Francis of

Assisi preach, her heart burned with a great desire to imitate

Francis and to live a poor humble life for Jesus.

Walters, J. (n.d.). St. Clare of Assisi. Pinterest [image]. Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com.au/lulalia/st-clare-of-assisi/

Online resources

Online resources

The noble family of St. Clare of Assisi Clare of Assisi and her family is discussed in this journal article. Fortini, G., & Conroy, F. (1982). THE NOBLE FAMILY OF ST. CLARE OF ASSISI. Franciscan Studies, 42, 48-67. Retrieved July 7, 2020, from www.jstor.org/stable/41974988

St. Clare of Assisi: Nun, saint (1194-1253) Saint Clare of Assisi was born into a wealthy Italian family but soon shunned her luxurious upbringing to embrace the life of piety and poverty. Inspired by the words of Francis of Assisi, Clare fled her home and joined Francis, establishing her own religious order. The group became known for their austere and devout lifestyle and for the power of their prayer, which is credited with saving Assisi from invaders twice. The Biography.com. (Ed.). St. Clare of Assisi. Retrieved 7 July 2020 from https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/saint-clare-of-assisi

St Clare of Assisi St. Clare of Assisi, Clare also spelled Clara, Italian Santa Chiara d’Assisi, (born July 16, 1194, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died August 11, 1253, Assisi; canonized 1255; feast day August 11), abbess and founder of the Poor Clares (Clarissines). Encyclopaedia Britannica. (Eds.). (2019). St. Clare of Assisi. Retrieved 7 July 2020 from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Clare-of-Assisi

Podcasts

St. Clare of Assisi St Clare of Assisi was born on the 16 July 1194 in Assisi, Italy. She was known for being the Foundress of an order of nuns now called “Poor Clares.” When she heard St. Francis of Assisi preach, her heart burned with a great desire to imitate Francis and to live a poor humble life for Jesus. Casamento, Fr. A. (2017, August 11). St. Clare of Assisi [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://cradio.org.au/shows-and-audio/exclusive-to-cradio/saint-of-the-day/st-clare-of-assisi-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CradioSaintOfTheDay+%28Saint+of+the+Day%29

Books in the library

This list is not exhaustive. Check the assessment shelf and the library catalogue for more material.

Women in Church History by Joanne Turpin
Call Number: REL ST. WOM TUR
ISBN: 9780867167764
Publication Date: 2007

Videos

D'Souza, S. (2017, August 5). Life story of Clare of Assisi [YouTube]. Retrieved 7 July 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3RG7S6hDY8

Catholic online. (2018, November 8). St. Clare [YouTube]. Retrieved 7 July 2020, from https://youtu.be/L_m9OIISHU4