Saint of the Day: St. Clare of Assisi

Saint of the Day: St. Clare of Assisi | August 10, 2024

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Saint Clare of Assisi: Foundress of the Poor Clares
Saint Clare of Assisi is one of the most beloved figures in Catholic history, known for her deep devotion to God and her role in establishing the Franciscan tradition among women. Below are key facts about her life, other saints celebrated on August 10th, and sources for more information.
Facts about Saint Clare of Assisi:
1. Birth: Born on July 16, 1194, in Assisi, Italy, as Chiara Offreduccio.
2. Family: Eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso, and Ortolana, a member of the noble Fiumi family.
3. Early Life: Known for her piety and charity from a young age, often secretly giving food to the poor.
4. Calling: At 18, inspired by the preaching of St. Francis of Assisi, she left her noble family to dedicate her life to God.
5. Founding the Poor Clares: Clare established the Order of Poor Ladies, later known as the Poor Clares, at the church of San Damiano in 1212, embracing a life of radical poverty and prayer.
6. Miracle of the Blessed Sacrament: In 1244, Clare repelled an invading army by displaying the Blessed Sacrament, saving her convent and the town of Assisi.
7. Patronage: Patroness of television, eye diseases, goldsmiths, and laundry workers.
8. Canonization: Clare was canonized on August 15, 1255, by Pope Alexander IV, just two years after her death.
9. Death: Clare died on August 11, 1253, after a life of austerity, devotion, and suffering.
10. Legacy: Clare was the first woman to write a Rule of Life for a religious order, ensuring the continuation of the Franciscan charism among women.
Other Saints Celebrated on August 10th:
1. Saint Lawrence of Rome: Deacon and martyr, known for his charitable works and courageous martyrdom during the persecution of Emperor Valerian.
2. Saint Geraint: A Welsh saint and martyr, known as a protector of his people and defender of the Christian faith in early medieval Wales.
Sources for More Information:
1. Catholic Online: Saint Clare of Assisi
2. New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Clare of Assisi