"By their fruits, you shall know them," our Lord declared.  The following Franciscan reflections, which we have shared with our friends and benefactors over the years, contain many "fruits" of our prayer, study and sisterly sharing. We hope you find them an inspirational introduction to the spirituality bequeathed to us by our Holy Father Francis and our Holy Mother Clare.

The Praying Francis The Prayers of our Holy Father Francis 1 - Prayer before the San Damiano Crucifix 2 - We Adore You 3 - The Praises before the Office 4 - O Holy Virgin! 5 - Who are You, My Lord? 6 - My God and My All! 7 - Canticle of the Creatures 8 - Praises of God Most High 9 - A Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10 - Lord, Make me an Instrument of Thy Peace! 11 - O my Infant Jesus (CHRISTMAS) 12 - The Holy Name of JESUS 13 - The Kindness of God has Appeared		Great Ladies St. Clare: A variety of titles Lives of our Poor Clare Saints and Blesseds 1- St. Eustochia Calafato (Gods Gem) 2 - St. Colette of Corbie (Little Handmaid) 3 - St. Agnes of Prague (The Princess) 4 - Blessed Marie Celine (God's Violet) 5 - St. Camilla Baptista Varano 6 - St. Catherine of Bologna 7 - St. Kinga (Cunegunda) 8 - Beatrice of Assisi 9 - St. Veronica Giuliani 10 - Blessed Josephine Leroux
Behold Him The Christocentric Prayer  of  our Mother St. Clare 1 - Her Secret 2 - Son of the Most High Father 3 - Son of the Glorious Virgin 4 - Perfection of the Holy Gospel 5 - Most High Lord 6 - Most Holy and Most Beloved Child (Christmas) 7 - Jesus, Poor and Humble 8 - The Way 9 - Crucified for Us Sinners Lent 10 - The Author of Salvation Easter 11 - The Beautiful One 12 - The Inflaming Love 13 - The Mirror Without Spot 14 - The Heavenly Spouse 15 - The Hidden Treasure 16 - The Lamb Without Spot 17 - The King of Glory 18 - The Lord So Great and Good		Catechetical Saints A Walk Through the Catechism with Sts. Francis and Clare 1 - We Believe 2 - Christian Penance LENT 3 - God is Love 4 - Resting in God 5 - Look to Heaven 6 - Gospel Vision of Work Praising God in Life and in Death 8 - Living in thanksgiving 9 - Secret of Christmas Joy (CHRISTMAS) 10 - The Holy Name of  JESUS 11 - Suffering with Christ 12 - Spirit of Sacrifice (LENT) 13 - The Feast of Feasts (EASTER) 14 - Hail, Holy Lady 15 - The Sprirt's Holy Way of Working 16 - Give Thanks for the Gift of Life 17 - Praise of the Holy Trinity 18 - The Heart the Prays 19 - Who are You, My God? 20 - Praying for the Faithful Departed 21 - The Lord Give You Peace!  (CHRISTMAS)
The Seraphic Alphabet The Essential Elements of our Franciscan Spirituality Simple-Swift-Singing Eucharistic-Ecclesial Radical-Radiance Ardent-Adoration-Apostolic Penance-Praise/Prayer-Perfect Humility-Happiness-Holiness In God-In Joy-Intent-Intimate Intensified-Involved-Interest Crib-Cross-Ciborium		Sweet Fruit of Faith Our Holy Mother Clare's Life of Faith 1 - In a Household of the Faith 2 - Repent, and Believe! 3 - Will He Find Faith? 4 - Through Faith. the Saints Conquered Kingdoms 5 - Strength out of Weakness 6 - The Obedience of Faith 7 - Blessed is She who Believed 8 - Increase our Faith 9 - Faith Working Through Love 10 - We Walk By Faith 11 - O Woman, Great is Your Faith
St. Clare Novena 2016 St. Clare of Assisi A Co-Worker of Mercy Novena Reflections The Apostles' Creed A Reflection		Consider Him! Those High A's                        The Opening Power A Bouquet of Goodness             Quickening The 3-C's                                  Three Other R's  3-D Living                                The Great "S" Encouragement                          The Task of a Lifetime Fidelity                                      Understanding In the Key of G                          Vigilance High and Low                            Willingness I Yet Not I                                  The Excelling Love The Jewel                                   The Gracious YES Kindness                                    With Zeal Aflame O Loyal Love Mild and Meek The Noble Race Good Order
Sing Songs to God A Franciscan look at the Psalter Praise in a Little Space God in the Present Time Knowing the Father Angelic Expansion A Pilgrim of Peace Invited God Hears God answers Your Servant am I Open Your Hearts Christ's Cry  Francis' Echo Watching for Mercy The Lord Reigns		The Heart of the Gospel Feed the Hungry Instruct the Ignorant Clothe the Naked Comfort the Afflicted Visit the Sick Forgive Offenses Bear Patiently With Those Who Do Us Ill Pray For the Living and the Dead Marked By Mercy, Moved By Mercy

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