St. Clare of Assisi
Discover St. Clare of Assisi, who left a noble life to follow St. Francis in radical poverty. Learn about her founding of the Poor Clares, her miraculous defense of Assisi, and why she became the patron saint of television.
Love God, serve God: everything is in that.
— St. Clare of Assisi
🛡️Patron Saint Of
📖Biography
Chiara Offreduccio was born to a noble family in Assisi. Inspired by the preaching of St. Francis, she secretly fled her home on Palm Sunday at age 18 to join Francis and his brothers. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies (now Poor Clares), the first religious order for women to be written by a woman. Clare insisted on the 'Privilege of Poverty' — the right to own absolutely nothing. When Saracen soldiers attacked Assisi, she held up the monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament at the convent window and the invaders fled. This event, along with a vision she had of a Christmas Mass she was too ill to attend, led to her patronage of television. She was canonized just two years after her death.
🙏Prayer to St. Clare of Assisi
O Blessed St. Clare, your life shines like a example and casts its light down through the centuries to guide our way. You left the comfort of your father's house for the love of Christ and poverty. Help us by your intercession to follow Christ in radical love and trust. Amen.
💡Lessons from St. Clare of Assisi
Radical poverty is not deprivation but liberation for deeper love
Women's religious life is a vital force in the Church
The Eucharist is our greatest defense and source of strength
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