St Clare and St Francis

Who We Are

The Poor Clares are a contemplative order founded by St. Clare of Assisi who was inspired by St. Francis. Clare was the first woman to write a Rule for other women and this Rule is still followed today by Poor Clares all over the world.

St Clare's Blessing

Always be lovers of your souls
and those of all your sisters.
And may you always be eager
to observe what you have promised the Lord.
May the Lord always be with you
and may you always be with Him
Amen

" The form of life of the Order of the Poor Sisters ... is this:
to observe the holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by living in obedience,
without possessing anything as my own and in chastity."
Rule of St. Clare

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