“The Son of God became for us the Way, which our blessed father Francis, His true lover and imitator, showed and taught us by word and example.”
— St. Clare of Assisi, Testament
A Spirituality Rooted in Love and Simplicity
The spirituality of Saint Clare of Assisi, foundress of the Poor Ladies (Poor Clares), radiates the beauty of total trust in God, joyful poverty, and unwavering dedication to a life of prayer and contemplation. Inspired by the example of Saint Francis, Clare embraced a hidden life of silence, humility, and deep intimacy with Christ.
Her writings—especially her Testament, Letters to Agnes of Prague, and Blessing—reveal a soul consumed by divine love. In her words, we find not only personal reflections but a luminous path for anyone seeking deeper union with God.
The Beauty of Saint Clare’s Spirituality: A Life Immersed in Prayer
Songs Inspired by Saint Clare’s Words
To help others enter into this contemplative spirit, the Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters have wan to share the Franciscan Music inspired directly by Saint Clare’s writings. These hymns, simple and meditative in nature, are meant to accompany moments of silence, Eucharistic adoration, Praise or personal prayer.
Examples include:
May the Lord Bless you
Hymn of vocation” –
“praise be you” –
“praise be you” –
Sisters of the Spirit
Llamadas por el Señor
Gloria Eterna
Gloria Eterna
Hymn of the Glorious Cross
Bendicion de Paz
O how Holy is the Lord
O how holy is the Lord
Behold the Handmade of the Lord
Omnipotent
Maravillas
Handmade
Bendicion de Paz
O how Holy is the Lord
Oh que Santo
Praise be you my Lord
Handmaid of the Lord
Handmaid of Christ
May the Lord Bless you
A Life of Continuous Prayer
For Saint Clare, prayer was not merely one part of life—it was the air she breathed. She wrote:
“Let the love of God and the desire to imitate Him be constant in your soul.”
Within the walls of San Damiano, Clare and her sisters lived in communion with the Eucharistic Christ, with the Scriptures, and with the Church. Her intense contemplative gaze upon the Crucified Lord shaped a spirituality rooted in adoration, intercession, and praise.
Clare’s Example for the World Today
Though Clare lived in the 13th century, her message remains urgently relevant. In a world filled with noise, anxiety, and materialism, Clare stands as a beacon of peace, detachment, and trust in Divine Providence. Her life teaches us to:
- Gaze upon Christ with love and attention
- Consider His poverty and humility
- Contemplate His mercy and love
- Imitate His way of life, as she did
Her deep desire was that her sisters, and all who draw near to her charism, might become mirrors of Christ for the world.
“Let them be mirrors and examples to those in the world.”
— Testament of Saint Clare
An Invitation to Prayer
We invite all who visit our website to draw inspiration from Saint Clare. May her writings, her life, and the songs based on her words help you grow in prayer, simplicity, and joy.
“The Lord bless you and keep you. May He show you His face and give you peace.”
— Saint Clare’s Blessing
