St. Clare of Montefalco

Clare was born at Montefalco, Italy, around 1268. As a young woman she joined a conventConvent at Montefalco in 1290, adopting the Rule of St. Augustine. Clare’s sister Joan was the abbess of this community, but at her death Clare succeeded her. She led an austere life, being particularly devoted to the Passion of Christ and His Cross. When Clare died in 1308, an … Read More »