In the year 1212 a light was kindled in a little monastery outside the walls of Assisi. Clare whose name means “Clear Light” had begun a new way of life under the guidance of her friend, Francis of Assisi. From then onwards a new light shone in the church and throughout the centuries, countless women seeing the radiance of this light have responded to the call of Clare, lighting their lives from her light.
Today, 811 years later, a light from that flame burns in the Poor Clare Monastery in Francis Street, Ennis. For the past 66 years, we have been blessed with the presence of the sisters praying for us and with us. On Friday 11th August, we celebrate the Feast of St. Clare and it is our opportunity to pray for the present community: Mother Abbess, Sr. Bernadine, and her sisters: Catherine, Veronica, Gertrude, Regina, Leo, Mary, Gabriel, and Frances.
We thank them for their prayers and presence with us.