Clare was a medieval woman born into a rich and powerful family dominated by values of the nobility and of knightly exploits in war and battle.
In 13th century Italy, her destiny, while still a child, was defined for her by the men who ruled the clan. She would be married to a man of their choosing,
someone whose assets and social standing would make the family even more powerful. Her own wishes were considered irrelevant. Clare upset all these plans. ….
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 The Poor Clares were founded in 1212 by St. Francis of Assisi who received the 18 year old Clare into the way of Gospel living that he had received. In a very short time many Monasteries, following this way of life led by Clare and her sisters, sprang up all over Italy and other parts of the world. By 1875, the Clarian life had spread to North America.
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 Our monastery is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley,
surrounded by tall evergreens as well as some deciduous trees, notably
maple and alder. This beauty of creation gives our prayer a uniquely
Franciscan quality. As St. Clare wished, most of our property is
undeveloped and uncultivated except for the flower and vegetable
gardens.
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