Poor Clare Sisters Surrounding the World with Prayer

A picture of Saint Clare of Assisi

Who this site is for: This is a site about the mysterious world of being a Poor Clare. Contemplative nuns who live a life of prayer, community and joy.

The first thing you need to know is that a Poor Clare is a nun - meaning that she lives in one monastery (usually) for her whole life. She takes solemn vows that can only be dispensed by Rome. BUT the second thing you have to know - is that a Poor Clare Nun is not a Benedictine, Dominican, Visitation or Carmelite nun. She is a Poor Clare nun.There is a world of difference between these other beautiful orders and Poor Clares.NO, not all nuns are alike. More

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New OSC Joint Federation Website

poorclare September 26th, 2014

August 2, 2014 The Mother Bentivoglio Federation and the Holy Names Federation have launched a new joint website:  www.poorclaresosc.org

Original Christmas Cards

Saginaw October 8th, 2012

For the joyous season of Christmas the Poor Clare Sisters in Saginaw, Michigan have created elegantly calligraphic Christmas cards that express the wonder and awe of the season. Each card is an original design with a message of spiritual depth.

View samples at: http://srsclare.com/our-gift-store/gift-store

We accept payment by mail, credit card or PayPal.

Christmas Cards inspired by our life of prayer

Saginaw September 5th, 2012

For the joyous season of Christmas the Poor Clare Sisters in Saginaw, Michigan have created four original calligraphic Christmas cards that express the wonder and awe of the season. Each card is an original design with a message of spiritual depth.

View samples at: http://srsclare.com/our-gift-store/christmas-cards

We accept payment by mail, credit card or PayPal.

Poor Clares in Roswell, NM - singing

poorclare January 18th, 2009

Poor Clares in Roswell, New Mexico

Here is a link to a blog posting of the Sisters singing in Roswell, New Mexico. Is nice!

Poor Clares Singing

Thanksgiving in Spokane, Washington

poorclare December 10th, 2008

httpv://www.youtube.com/v/YmPAc2vyJkQ&hl=en&fs=1

Poor Clares of Dundalk, Ireland

poorclare November 22nd, 2008

I’m trying to turn over a new leaf, and be much more active on this website. We will see how it goes. Life gets in the way of my plans.. or maybe its just me.. who knows. At any rate I wanted to share with you this beautiful, new web site of the Sisters In Dundalk, Ireland.

Poor Clare web site in Dundalk, Ireland

Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration

poorclare November 22nd, 2008

This video is (I think) from the Poor Clare monastery - St. Joseph in Ohio. At least that is what the comment says.

Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration in Ohio.

YouTube - Poor Clares in Malawi

poorclare November 22nd, 2008

Youtube of Poor Clares Singing in Malawai

I found this beautiful Youtube video today… AND .. I see that there are lots more YouTubes of the Poor Clares. Who would have guessed. I will be adding them (links anyway) as I find them. This is neat.

New Web site for Poor Clares In Washington DC

poorclare October 10th, 2008

Poor Clare Nuns of Washington DC

The Poor Clare nuns in Washington DC have a new web site!

Poor Clares - Announce New Book

poorclare May 2nd, 2008

Front Cover of the new book - 101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of PrayerThe Poor Clare Sisters in Spokane, announce they are starting presales for their latest book, “101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer.”

The book is a collection of true stories of answered prayer collected from all over the world. The book also includes quotes, meditations and even cartoons about the Power of Prayer.

The foreword of the book was written by Jerry Usher of Catholic Answers Live .

The Introduction by Bishop William S. Skylstad, Bishop of Spokane.

The book is published by the Sisters in Spokane but distribution is exclusively handled by Saint Anthony Messenger Press after the Presales.

You can find out more information at 101Prayer.com

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