Podcast appearances and mentions of Saint Clare

Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss upcoming OSF HealthCare events. OSF HealthCare Saint Luke is seeking volunteers to support hospital operations, with roles ranging from front desk assistance to patient transport. To get involved, call 309-852-7500 or visit their website for online applications. In partnership with the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, OSF Saint Clare is co-hosting a two-day LivingWorks ASIST suicide intervention training on May 8th and 9th, 2025. This workshop is designed to equip participants with vital suicide first-aid skills. Visit here for more information or contact Stefanie Morris at stefanie.morris@osfhealthcare.org. Additionally, OSF Saint Luke and Saint Clare are accepting scholarship applications until May 1, 2025. Students can apply in person or online, taking an important step toward their educational ambitions. To apply for the OSF HealthCare scholarship at OSF Saint Clare, visit here. To apply for the scholarship at OSF Saint Luke, visit here. Interested students can pick up an application at OSF Saint Luke or request an electronic copy via email from Samantha Rux at samantha.l.harkerrux@osfhealthcare.org. Completed applications must be returned to Samantha Rux via email or mailed to OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center, 1051 W. South St., Kewanee, IL 61443, by May 1st.

Full Text of ReadingsEighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 84The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

How can we meet the Divine with both our minds and our hearts? Today Richard guides us through the Eleventh Chapter of his book, Eager to Love, entitled, "Bonaventure: To Return to Love is to Yield to the Source". We're then once again joined by the inimitable Sr. Margaret Carney, who delves into the life and teachings of Bonaventure, exploring his significance in the Franciscan tradition, his mysticism, and the three great truths that underpin his theological vision. Sr. Carney, along with hosts Paul Swanson and Drew Jackson, discuss the importance of love in academia, the journey back to God, and how Bonaventure's teachings can be applied to contemporary challenges. Margaret Carney, OSF, STD is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. She holds degrees in education and theology from Duquesne University, a degree in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure University and a doctorate from the Pontifical University Antonianum in Rome.    Primary themes of her teaching focus on early Franciscan women, the history of the Third Order Regular and the challenges of Franciscan collaboration in the current era. She resides in Pittsburgh and continues to serve through various committees and boards of higher education and Franciscan service. Among her many honors she includes the Monika K. Hellwig Award of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and the Pro Pontifice et Ecclesiae Award given by Pope Francis in 2016.   Hosted by CAC Staff: Paul Swanson, and Drew Jackson Resources: Grab a copy of Eager to Love here. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Pick up Sr. Margaret Carney's book, Light of Assisi: The Story of Saint Clare, here.

Sam Rux joined Seth Parlier on Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss career opportunities with OSF Healthcare. All available career opportunities are listed on the website at https://www.osfcareers.org/. There are numerous educational opportunities available to all mission partners. Sam suggests filtering by location or facility when searching for jobs, such as OSF Saint Luke and Saint Clare or Kewanee and Princeton. OSF Healthcare also has remote and hybrid career opportunities as well. OSF will be at the January 31st basketball game and invite mission partners to come to the game. There will be OSF merchandise available. This is "Pack the Place" against the Princeton Tigers. You can use the OSF MyChart to schedule appointments, find a location, or contact your provider at http://osf.care/zwF350UL1Cs.

What or whom do you want to reflect out into the world? Today we're exploring the 9th Chapter from Richard's book Eager to Love, entitled, "The Legacy of Clare: Living the Life at Depth." In this conversation, CAC hosts are joined by the dynamic Sister Margaret Carney, who shares her deep connection to Franciscan spirituality and journey into religious life, highlighting the joy and challenges of living out these ideals. She discusses the significance of Clare of Assisi's commitment to place and community, the metaphor of the mirror in Clare's teachings, and the unique contributions Clare made beyond the shadow of Francis. The conversation also touches on the themes of downward mobility, the role of conversion in Franciscan spirituality, and how we can live out Clare's example in today's world. Margaret Carney, OSF, STD  is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. She holds degrees in education and theology from Duquesne University, a degree in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure University and a doctorate from the Pontifical University Antonianum in Rome.    Primary themes of her teaching focus on early Franciscan women, the history of the Third Order Regular and the challenges of Franciscan collaboration in the current era. She resides in Pittsburgh and continues to serve through various committees and boards of higher education and Franciscan service. Among her many honors she includes the Monika K.  Hellwig Award of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and the Pro Pontifice et Ecclesiae Award given by Pope Francis in 2016.   Hosted by CAC Staff: Mike Petrow, Paul Swanson, and Drew Jackson Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode can be found here. Grab a copy of Eager to Love here. Pick up Sr. Margaret Carney's book, Light of Assisi: The Story of Saint Clare, here.

Send us a textOn this episode of Speaking Of...College of Charleston, Father Gregory West, a 1980 College of Charleston graduate and pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi on Daniel Island, shares his journey from a devout Catholic upbringing on Sullivan's Island to a successful career in the maritime industry and eventually to the priesthood. He discusses the challenges and divine interventions in building the church including financial hurdles.The initial cost estimate for the church was around 14 million, but due to rising construction costs in the Charleston area, the final bill came closer to 25 million. This escalation required West and his team to rethink parts of the project. For example, the church had planned to include several stained glass windows, but it wasn't financially feasible. According to West, either coincidence or divine providence intervened and they were able to secure the exact number of stained glass windows they needed from a church in Pittsburg that was closing that just happened to include a large stained glass window of Saint Clare of Assisi."Einstein said there are no such things as coincidences, just God's way of remaining anonymous," says West.Resources from this episode:Saint Clare of Assisi, Daniel IslandThe Reverend H. Gregory West, JCL – Pastor

Full Text of ReadingsTuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 498The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of AssisiSaint Agnes of Assisi's Story Born Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

We get a chance to talk to the talented filmmaker  @mitzipeirone5570  about her new film #SaintClare Starring #BellaThorne. We discuss shooting a feature film on a short schedule, how the cast came together, the artistic approach to some of the more visually stunning scenes, and a whole lot more. Stay up to date with what is happening with Saint Clare by following Mitzi and Bella's Instagram channels.​​Check out more here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitzipeironeIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5625526/Instagram: www.instagram.com/mitzipeironeBella Thorne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellathorne/Saint Clare IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9024562/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spoilerroompodcast/support

Today we round up our coverage of London FrightFest 2024 with the composer of one of the top films from the event. Zola Jesus aka Nika Roza Danilova chats with us today with an absorbing chat about Saint Clare and her history with horror. ZOLA JESUS spotify instagram

Would you believe it - A Year In Horror has been invited to take part in the UK's premier horror film festival, Frightfest: London edition 2024. Joining Paul is regular guest Marc Canale and they will be delivering your daily updates regarding all the movies that they can cram into their eyeballs and earholes. Add into the mix a couple of interviews from the directors and/or cast members plus of course honest takes on the upcoming batch of movies that the genre will be spilling into our homes over the next 12 months or so. Let's Go!1.05 - The Last Ashes3.37 -  The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee (w/ Director Jon Spira)29.17 - Azrael39.56 - Saint Clare

15 Saint Francis Mourned By Saint Clare And Her Sisters by Conventual Franciscan Friars

Full Text of ReadingsNineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 116The Saint of the day is Saint Clare of AssisiSaint Clare of Assisi's Story One of the more sugary movies made about Francis of Assisi pictures Clare as a golden-haired beauty floating through sun-drenched fields, a sort of one-woman counterpart to the new Franciscan Order. The beginning of her religious life was indeed movie material. Having refused to marry at 15, Clare was moved by the dynamic preaching of Francis. He became her lifelong friend and spiritual guide. At 18, Clare escaped from her father's home one night, was met on the road by friars carrying torches, and in the poor little chapel called the Portiuncula received a rough woolen habit, exchanged her jeweled belt for a common rope with knots in it, and sacrificed her long tresses to Francis' scissors. He placed her in a Benedictine convent, which her father and uncles immediately stormed in rage. Clare clung to the altar of the church, threw aside her veil to show her cropped hair, and remained adamant. Sixteen days later her sister Agnes joined her. Others came. They lived a simple life of great poverty, austerity, and complete seclusion from the world, according to a Rule which Francis gave them as a Second Order. At age 21, Francis obliged Clare under obedience to accept the office of abbess, one she exercised until her death. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '92bc4a0b-e12d-4df2-b1d8-6770a67f6f3b', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); The Poor Ladies went barefoot, slept on the ground, ate no meat, and observed almost complete silence. Later Clare, like Francis, persuaded her sisters to moderate this rigor: “Our bodies are not made of brass.” The greatest emphasis, of course, was on gospel poverty. They possessed no property, even in common, subsisting on daily contributions. When even the pope tried to persuade Clare to mitigate this practice, she showed her characteristic firmness: “I need to be absolved from my sins, but I do not wish to be absolved from the obligation of following Jesus Christ.” Contemporary accounts glow with admiration of Clare’s life in the convent of San Damiano in Assisi. She served the sick and washed the feet of the begging nuns. She came from prayer, it was said, with her face so shining it dazzled those about her. She suffered serious illness for the last 27 years of her life. Her influence was such that popes, cardinals, and bishops often came to consult her—Clare herself never left the walls of San Damiano. Francis always remained her great friend and inspiration. Clare was always obedient to his will and to the great ideal of gospel life which he was making real. A well-known story concerns her prayer and trust. Clare had the Blessed Sacrament placed on the walls of the convent when it faced attack by invading Saracens. “Does it please you, O God, to deliver into the hands of these beasts the defenseless children I have nourished with your love? I beseech you, dear Lord, protect these whom I am now unable to protect.” To her sisters she said, “Don't be afraid. Trust in Jesus.” The Saracens fled. To learn more, visit the Novena to Saint Clare. Reflection The 41 years of Clare's religious life are scenarios of sanctity: an indomitable resolve to lead the simple, literal gospel life as Francis taught her; courageous resistance to the ever-present pressure to dilute the ideal; a passion for poverty and humility; an ardent life of prayer; and a generous concern for her sisters. Saint Clare is the Patron Saint of: Protection from eye disordersTelevision Learn more about Saint Clare of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sister Colleen, Poor Clare Nun in the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare in Spokane, Washington. Sr. Colleen shares her testimony of participating in the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis.

Saint Clare: After Braid, the new film by US based italian director Mitzi Peirone with Bella Thorne and Rebecca De Mournay. The post “Saint Clare”, interview with director Mitzi Peirone and actress Rebecca De Mournay appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

In this episode of the Compendium, we delve into the audacious tale where eight Belgian nuns orchestrate an unlikely escape from a life of stringent spiritual commitments to chase a dream of freedom in the sun-drenched South of France. Explore how Sister Anna and her cohort leveraged a surprising Belgian nuns legal loophole exploitation to sell their ancient convent and fund their new lavish lifestyle. This scandalous nun story, wrapped in secrecy and drama, challenges the expected norms of the Order of Saint Clare and highlights profound Catholic Church scandals.We'll take you through the planning, the escape, and the aftermath, as these nuns navigate legal complexities and ethical dilemmas. From the quiet streets of Bruges to the luxury of a French castle, their journey invites us to question the balance between spiritual devotion and personal fulfillment. This episode is a rollercoaster ride through faith, betrayal, and liberation.We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:“The aging nuns who sold their convent” - The advisor“Poor Clares” - Wikipedia“The Millionaire Nuns” - Radar onlineText us a suggestion or just say hi.Connect with Us:

It was a week of celebration at OSF Healthcare locations in  Princeton and Kewanee. OSF Healthcare celebrated Healthcare Week with a series of events each day last week to honor hardworking mission partners who help make OSF Healthcare what it is today, one of the leading hospital groups in the state of Illinois. Jackie Kernan, President of OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and OSF Saint Luke Medical Center joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday, May 17th, to talk about Hospital Week and the awarding of the Daisy and Sunflower Awards which were handed out during events at Saint Clare in Princeton last Thursday and at Saint Luke in Kewanee on Friday. 

Last week, in ceremonies in Princeton and Kewanee, OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and OSF Saint Luke Medical Center, honored the recipients of the Daisy and Sunflower Awards. Daisy Awards are handed out to members of the nursing staff as nominated by the patients that they cared for. Sunflower Awards are given out to members of the Support Staff at OSF Healthcare for their work in helping patients find their way around Saint Clare and Saint Luke Medical centers. Samantha Rux from OSF Healthcare joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to share the stories behind the recipients of the Daisy and Sunflower Awards. 

Sr. Therese Wong, CFR is my special guest on OVC. Sr. Therese is a professed member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. " The aim of the Community is to live the Gospel in simplicity according to the ideals of Saint Francis, as handed on by the Capuchin tradition. The values uniting the sisters include a strong Eucharistic prayer life, an emphasis on a common life marked by a warm family spirit, joyful imitation of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, faithfulness to the Magisterium of the Church and loyalty to the Holy Father." Her family are parishioners at St. Mark. here is her story. Here is more about the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal: https://www.franciscansisterscfr.com/ Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Second Week of Lent Lectionary: 235The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Alabama Supreme Court rules that embryos are children protected by state law. Voters head to the polls in the South Carolina G.O.P. primary. On the front lines for life: On an abortion day at a Planned Parenthood some work to give mothers options for life. Pro-life lawmakers work to keep federal funding for pregnancy centers. We bring you inside the walls of Saint Clare's maternity home. EWTN Pro-life Weekly with Prudence Robertson airs every Thursday night at 10 PM ET and re-airs on Sundays at 10:30am ET and Tuesdays at 1:30pm ET.

rWotD Episode 2428: Clara (given name) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Wednesday, 27 December 2023 is Clara (given name).Clara or Klara is a female given name. It is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous". Various early male Christian saints were named Clarus; the feminine form became popular after the 13th-century Saint Clare of Assisi (called Chiara in Italian), one of the followers of Saint Francis, who renounced her privileged background and founded the order of Poor Clares.Clare was the main English form of the name used in the Middle Ages, but the Latin spelling Clara became more popular in the 19th century. Glara is a related Kurdish name with a common origin, meaning "vision or brightness".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:05 UTC on Wednesday, 27 December 2023.For the full current version of the article, see Clara (given name) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Salli Neural.

It's an extra-long Christmas episode! Father Dwight Longenecker discusses his book, The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. Father Longenecker brings a great depth of research to the topic and we learn what Bethlehem might have been like during the time of Jesus' birth. Brother Richard Hendrick joins The Flowered Path for three segments: a story of Saint Clare's Christmas bilocation; a discussion of Saint Francis and the Christmas Crib; and a question-and-answer segment covering possession, relics, Poor Souls and purgatory, penance, victim souls, and more. Justin Showalter shares some thoughts on the astrology of Christ's birth and what the three Magi may have been observing in the skies. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpathAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The annual OSF Saint Clare Medical Center Tree of Lights campaign is underway. You can buy a light at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and the proceeds will be used to help purchase new equipment for the Rehabilitation Services at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center. We spoke with Samantha Rux, Cathy Foes, Deb Curley and Jim Scarpaci on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Monday about the history of Tree Lights, the chance to honor people who have passed on via the Tree of Lights, and how your donations via the Tree of Light will help people in rehabilitation from various forms of injuries. 

Full Text of ReadingsThirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 157The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of AssisiSaint Agnes of Assisi's Story Born Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

When she was the most vulnerable and desperate, St. Clare turned to Jesus in the Eucharist. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.Your Next Mission From God is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

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Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mt 16:24-28 - Jesus said to His disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after Me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with His angels in His Father's glory, and then He will repay each according to his conduct. Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom." Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Saint Clare, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) The Seamless Garment: Death for the Pro-Life Movement https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/seamless-garment-death-for-the-prolife-movement-9621 3, 4) Why and how Catholics should kneel when entering a church https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/why-catholics-should-kneel-when-entering-a-church/

Every morning, join Father Jeffrey Kirby as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Kirby guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Let us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)Books by Father Kirby:https://www.catholiccompany.com/fr-jeffrey-kirby-std/Podcast by Father Kirby on current issues:https://www.goodcatholic.com/podcasts/truth-be-bold/Pilgrimages offered by Father Kirby:https://www.pilgrimages.com/frkirby/________________

Happy feast day of St. Clare of Assisi! Celebrate with us by returning to her amazing story!"Love God, serve God; everything is in that"Saint Clare can sometimes be overlooked as the tag-along friend of Saint Francis. But her story is unforgettable. She was bold in her faith and tireless in her pursuit of Christ. Listen to her story to hear how this humble saint saved the city of Assisi and founded an order that is still thriving today! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Lectionary: 411The Saint of the day is Saint Clare of AssisiSaint Clare of Assisi's Story One of the more sugary movies made about Francis of Assisi pictures Clare as a golden-haired beauty floating through sun-drenched fields, a sort of one-woman counterpart to the new Franciscan Order. The beginning of her religious life was indeed movie material. Having refused to marry at 15, Clare was moved by the dynamic preaching of Francis. He became her lifelong friend and spiritual guide. At 18, Clare escaped from her father's home one night, was met on the road by friars carrying torches, and in the poor little chapel called the Portiuncula received a rough woolen habit, exchanged her jeweled belt for a common rope with knots in it, and sacrificed her long tresses to Francis' scissors. He placed her in a Benedictine convent, which her father and uncles immediately stormed in rage. Clare clung to the altar of the church, threw aside her veil to show her cropped hair, and remained adamant. Sixteen days later her sister Agnes joined her. Others came. They lived a simple life of great poverty, austerity, and complete seclusion from the world, according to a Rule which Francis gave them as a Second Order. At age 21, Francis obliged Clare under obedience to accept the office of abbess, one she exercised until her death. hbspt.cta.load(465210, '0238bf79-d8a6-4b43-ab3f-f2e7e16c8804', {"useNewLoader":"true","region":"na1"}); The Poor Ladies went barefoot, slept on the ground, ate no meat, and observed almost complete silence. Later Clare, like Francis, persuaded her sisters to moderate this rigor: “Our bodies are not made of brass.” The greatest emphasis, of course, was on gospel poverty. They possessed no property, even in common, subsisting on daily contributions. When even the pope tried to persuade Clare to mitigate this practice, she showed her characteristic firmness: “I need to be absolved from my sins, but I do not wish to be absolved from the obligation of following Jesus Christ.” Contemporary accounts glow with admiration of Clare’s life in the convent of San Damiano in Assisi. She served the sick and washed the feet of the begging nuns. She came from prayer, it was said, with her face so shining it dazzled those about her. She suffered serious illness for the last 27 years of her life. Her influence was such that popes, cardinals, and bishops often came to consult her—Clare herself never left the walls of San Damiano. Francis always remained her great friend and inspiration. Clare was always obedient to his will and to the great ideal of gospel life which he was making real. A well-known story concerns her prayer and trust. Clare had the Blessed Sacrament placed on the walls of the convent when it faced attack by invading Saracens. “Does it please you, O God, to deliver into the hands of these beasts the defenseless children I have nourished with your love? I beseech you, dear Lord, protect these whom I am now unable to protect.” To her sisters she said, “Don't be afraid. Trust in Jesus.” The Saracens fled. Reflection The 41 years of Clare's religious life are scenarios of sanctity: an indomitable resolve to lead the simple, literal gospel life as Francis taught her; courageous resistance to the ever-present pressure to dilute the ideal; a passion for poverty and humility; an ardent life of prayer; and a generous concern for her sisters. Saint Clare is the Patron Saint of: Protection from eye disordersTelevision Learn more about Saint Clare of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A special counsel has been named in the investigation into Hunter Biden's business dealings. He's the son of President Joe Biden, who was at the White House today when the news broke. And Catholic couple has filed a lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts. They allege the commonwealth is rejecting their application to be foster parents because of their Catholic faith. Senior Counsel at Becket Law who is representing the Burkes, Lori Windham, joins to give us a little background on the Burke's story and what ultimately led her to file the lawsuit on their behalf. While at World Youth Day in Lisbon, EWTN Vatican News Correspondent Colm Flynn had the chance to speak to Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester. Finally this evening, today is the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, a special day for the Franciscan order, and a new movie is highlighting the work of a Franciscan nun in Honduras. It tells the story of Sister Maria Rosa Leggol, who helped more than 87,000 children in Honduras escape poverty and violence. Executive Producer of "With This Light," Jessica Sarowitz, joins to share what inspired her to tell this story. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Saint Clare, virgin. Today's readings First Reading: Phil 3:8-14 Psalm: Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11 Gospel: Mt 19:27-29 Catholic Radio Network

Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Friday, August 11th, 2023 – St. Clare of Assisis INTRO – Happy Friday Howdy to Catholic Spirit Radio I'll be in Dallas in a couple weeks. When someone uses the OH MY GOD statement. I say Praise be His Holy Name. I dare you to say it. And – at 15 past the hour, Also – at 30 past the hour, Oh Yeah – at 45 past the hour, Plus – in the next hour, As always – we have the fear and trembling game show with a prize from Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

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Today is the feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, a nun who gained her zeal for the religious life from Saint Francis of Assisi. Father Kubicki shares a story about how Saint Clare asked Jesus in the sacrament to help her convent against an oncoming army.

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A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - A Catholic university in the state of Washington recently announced its full divestment from holdings in fossil fuel concerns, a decision one of the school's leaders says came about as part of a “moral imperative to action” stemming from Catholic teachings. Seattle University, a Jesuit-run school near the city's downtown, said last month that it had fully “scrubbed its endowment portfolio of fossil fuel investments,” with the school touting itself as “the first university in Washington state and the first Jesuit Catholic university in the country” to do so. The school's board of trustees in 2018 “became the first Jesuit university in the country to pledge 100% withdrawal from publicly traded fossil fuel investments,” with the school claiming the divestment measure was part of a broader effort at “building a sustainable community that supports human and ecological health, social justice, and economic well-being.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255062/catholic-university-divests-from-fossil-fuels-after-a-six-year-process The Archdiocese of Philadelphia agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with a man who accused a now-deceased priest of raping him about 17 years ago and alleged that the archdiocese failed to take action when previously informed of separately alleged abuse. The lawsuit alleged that Monsignor John Close, who was ordained in 1969, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in 2006 when he took classes at Saint Katherine of Siena Parish in Wayne, which is within the archdiocese. The lawyers claimed that Close sexually abused the teenager after hearing his confession and warned him not to report the abuse. Although the man, who is now 30 years old, first opened up about the alleged abuse in 2018, his lawyers argued that the archdiocese failed to take proper action in response to previous allegations, which could have prevented his assault. In the 1990s, a different man accused the priest of sexual abuse allegedly occurring in 1969, but the archdiocese could not substantiate the claims. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255068/philadelphia-archdiocese-settles-for-3-dollars-5-cents-million-in-sex-abuse-lawsuit-for-deceased-priest Today, the Church celebrates Saint Clare of Assisi. As a child she was already very strongly drawn to the things of God, praying fervently, devoutly visiting the Blessed Sacrament, and manifesting a tender love towards the poor. Saint Francis made her superior of the Poor Clares order, a post she should serve for the next 42 years of her life until her death. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-clare-of-assisi-564

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David Carollo sits in today for Fr. Anthony. His guest is Br. Pius Gagne of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to speak on St. Clare, on this her feast day, and Franciscan spirituality as defined by St. Francis and St. Clare. He also discusses his role and the work as co-chaplain at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in New Jersey. https://ststanschurch.org/  www.bluearmy.com  

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Episode five in the Mystics series is about a saint who was devoted to Saint Francis' rule to live in absolute poverty. She defied her aristocratic family, powerful bishops, and several popes to do just this. This saint is the first female founder of a monastic order. She was a celebrity in life and played a role in defining 13th-century European politics – all while confined within the walls of a monastery. She's also the patron saint of television. This is the story of Saint Clare the Mighty Abbess in the Shadows.

Lori Anderson is the Director of the Emergency Department at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and she, along with Samantha Rux, was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Monday, March 13th. Lori takes us through her background in Nursing and through the process of directing an emergency room and the various choices that are made day after day in providing the best possible Emergency care. The Emergency Department at OSF Saint Clare Medical Center recently won an ICAHN Award for its level of care, a strong reflection on Lori and her incredible staff. 

Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the First Week in Lent Lectionary: 227The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of BohemiaSaint Agnes of Bohemia's Story Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted to enter the religious life. After declining marriages to King Henry VII of Germany and King Henry III of England, Agnes was faced with a proposal from Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. She appealed to Pope Gregory IX for help. The pope was persuasive; Frederick magnanimously said that he could not be offended if Agnes preferred the King of Heaven to him. After Agnes built a hospital for the poor and a residence for the friars, she financed the construction of a Poor Clare monastery in Prague. In 1236, she and seven other noblewomen entered this monastery. Saint Clare sent five sisters from San Damiano to join them, and wrote Agnes four letters advising her on the beauty of her vocation and her duties as abbess. Agnes became known for prayer, obedience and mortification. Papal pressure forced her to accept her election as abbess, nevertheless, the title she preferred was “senior sister.” Her position did not prevent her from cooking for the other sisters and mending the clothes of lepers. The sisters found her kind but very strict regarding the observance of poverty; she declined her royal brother's offer to set up an endowment for the monastery. Devotion to Agnes arose soon after her death on March 6, 1282. Canonized in 1989, her liturgical feast is celebrated on March 6. Reflection Agnes spent at least 45 years in a Poor Clare monastery. Such a life requires a great deal of patience and charity. The temptation to selfishness certainly didn't vanish when Agnes walked into the monastery. It is perhaps easy for us to think that cloistered nuns “have it made” regarding holiness. Their route is the same as ours: gradual exchange of our standards—inclinations to selfishness—for God's standard of generosity. Click here for more on Saint Agnes of Bohemia! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Today, the Church celebrates Saint Angela of the Cross, the Foundress of the Institute of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-angela-of-the-cross-165 The Church also celebrates Saint Agnes of Prague, a relative of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. She entered the Order of Saint Clare in the monastery of Saint Saviour at Prague, which she herself had erected. She was elected abbess of the monastery, and through this office became a model of Christian virtue and religious observance for all. God favored her with the gift of miracles, and she predicted the victory of her brother Wenceslaus over the Duke of Austria. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-agnes-of-prague-170 Finally, the Church celebrates Blessed Charles the Good, a twelfth-century king of Denmark. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/blessed-charles-the-good-412

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 502All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint Agnes of AssisiBorn Caterina Offreducia, Agnes was the younger sister of Saint Clare, and her first follower. When Caterina left home two weeks after Clare's departure, their family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Caterina and Clare in peace. Saint Francis himself gave Clare's sister the name Agnes, because she was gentle like a young lamb. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances that characterized the Poor Ladies' lives at San Damiano. In 1221, a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli near Florence asked to become Poor Ladies. Saint Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote a rather sad letter about how much she missed Clare and the other nuns at San Damiano. After establishing other monasteries of Poor Ladies in northern Italy, Agnes was recalled to San Damiano in 1253, as Clare lay dying. Three months later Agnes followed Clare in death, and was canonized in 1753. Reflection God must love irony; the world is so full of it. In 1212, many in Assisi surely felt that Clare and Agnes were wasting their lives and were turning their backs on the world. In reality, their lives were tremendously life-giving, and the world has been enriched by the example of these poor contemplatives. Enjoy this prayer in honor of St. Agnes of Assisi! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

We'll continue to use the same reflection and examen for the rest of the week. New reflections will be added every Sunday. *Due to Covid-19, our 2020 reflections are re-purposed from earlier examen episodes.

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - MT 18:21–19:1 - Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me,how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Saint Clare, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day Interview with Steven Mosher on his new book