St. Clare Research Paper

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Where was the Franciscan Order founded? St Clare founded the Poor Clares or the Order of Saint Clare when she took a vow to give up everything she had and help the less fortunate so she joined Francis in his mission. When was it founded? 1212 by Clare in Assisi. What gender can join? Females were the only ones who could join. Who founded the order and what was their life like leading up to their religious commitment? St Clare founded the Poor Clares. She had a very wealthy life as her parents were wealthy. She was brought up in a palace with her sister, St Agnes. She had a very full education or as much as women were taught in those days (learnt to write, read and needle work) but luxury did not appeal to her and she wished to devote her life to a life without what she had where God would be closer to her. Reason for creation of this order? …show more content…

Only women can join and they must give up everything and live in poverty. They aren’t known as the Poor Clares for nothing. They eat whatever is donated to them but try to avoid meat when it is not needed. Appearance-dress code? No skin showing except for hands and feet. No shoes. Simple old colours, ragged robes/ clothes. Habits (cloth head pieces that act a bit like hoods that cover everything except for the face slightly like veils as we are quite poor). Very poor and ragged looking because they had no money and no possessions except for a quarters in the manners that were donated to them. What type of personalities does this life suit? The compassionate and meaningful personalities. The generous God loving personalities and the people who are brave and willing to give up and share their lives for others. The people who aren’t afraid to give up their wealth and live differently to how they normally would. This is because it is a very big commitment to make and requires strong virtues of faith and many others. Especially joyful and happy people who are content with a simple

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