ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Flemish School; St Francis of Assisi; Fairfax House; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/st-francis-of-assisi-9869 Did you know that ST. Francis was not a priest? He was a deacon and a preacher. Yet, he organized religious orders, one for men, one for women and one for...

ST. CLARE OF ASSISI

AUGUST 11 is the feast day of ST. CLARE (+1253). In 1969, it was moved from August 12. Clare’s is a surprising story of fortitude and commitment. Clare was born in Assisi 16 July, 1194, daughter of Favorino Sciffi, the wealthy count of Sasso-Rosso, and his wife...