Saint Clare of Assisi Shining Light Doll

Meet St. Clare of Assisi!St. Clare of Assisi (August 11th) - Patron of: television, eye disease, laundry, goldsmiths, bicycle messengers "We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become" -St. Clare of AssisiSt. Clare of Assisi was one of the first followers and lifelong friend of the great St. Francis of Assisi, and became a great Saint in her own right! St. Clare was the founder of the first female order of Franciscans, the Poor Clares. Like the men, the women lived lives of radical gospel poverty. She was known for her deep prayer life and was consulted on spiritual matters by many- including cardinals, bishops and popes! St. Clare is depicted in art holding the Blessed Sacrament because she once held a monstrance containing the Eucharist out her monastery window to stop an invading army! Teach your children what true wealth is! Introduce the story of St. Clare of Assisi using the educational insert in the box. Encourage children to consider what it means to live relying