“In Clare’s mind the ecclesial task for women as religious is always dynamic; it is not a profession nor is it even an activity, but an active life in Christ for others. It is a matter of belonging exclusively to God in order thereby to make Him better and more clearly present in others and thereby to make Him increase in the Church.” - Heribert Roggen, O.F.M
In this solemn consecration, the Poor Clare receives innumerable graces which will enable her to assume the profound responsibility which becomes hers in solemn profession: to cooperate fully with the Church in the redemption of all men. Learn more here.
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Our Poor Clare family is made up of cloistered contemplative nuns who serve the church and the world mainly by a life of prayer, and our extern sisters who are also called to minister to the community by meeting its external needs. All the sisters live one life in common, united in bonds of sisterly affection and shared activities.
As daughters of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, we are called to live the Holy Gospel, simply and plainly, according to the Form of Life they gave us.
12:00 A.M. | OFFICE OF READINGS Silent Prayer. Retire. |
5:00 A.M. | Rise |
5:30 A.M. | MORNING PRAYER Silent Prayer/Meditation |
6:45 A.M. | HOLY MASS Thanksgiving MID-MORNING PRAYER |
c. 8:00 A.M. | Blessing of work for the day followed by Tea |
8:50 A.M. | General kitchen/refectory work |
9:00 A.M. | Work Time |
11:05 A.M. | MID-DAY PRAYER Cross-form prayer, particular examen Dinner, dishes |
1:30 P.M. | Recreation |
2:40 P.M. | MID-AFTERNOON PRAYER |
3:00 P.M. | Work Time (sometimes a class, singing practice, etc.) |
4:40 P.M. | Rosary followed by EVENING PRAYER Spiritual reading, silent prayer |
6:00 P.M. | Collation |
6:40 P.M. | Necessary duties, free time |
7:30 P.M. | BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT |
7:45 P.M. | NIGHT PRAYER |
8:45 P.M. | Retire |