Love takes its toll

Inspired by her mentor Saint Francis, Saint Clare and the women who eventually joined her to form the Poor Clares had a “radical commitment to corporate poverty.” The women lived simply and spent most of their day in prayer and chores. It was a hard life, but one filled with joy for those who chose it—and continue to choose it. Spend time today pondering this pearl of wisdom from Clare: “Love that does not know of suffering is not worthy of the name.” MEMORIAL OF CLARE, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER