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Chiara Offreduccio (St. Clare) was born in 1194. It is said that when her mother had Chiara in her womb, an angel appeared to her and said, "your child will be a light that will illuminate the world!" Hence, her mother named the child Chiara, which means "light. As G.K. Chesterton put it, St. Clare was a romantic figure just like Juliet was. However, instead of running away from her family in order to be with an earthly man, Clare gave up everything and ran away from her family for the love of her Savior!

Friday, December 29, 2006

There's Still Time.....


A friend of the blog asked me to inform all of you about a wonderful retreat that will be starting TONIGHT at the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Wisconsin. I apologize for posting this at the last minute....I had a family emergency last night, so please keep me in your prayers. Being that the sisters are Franciscans, I'm sure that they won't mind you signing up for the retreat at the last minute! Here is a link to a past post that I made about the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.

Below is the information for the retreat:

FRANCISCAN CHRISTMAS BREAK RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS
DEC. 29-31, 2006

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity & The Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province invite young adults to this blessedChristmas Break Retreat! It's specially designed for Men, Women andCouples ages 18-35.The Christmas mystery transformed the lives of St. Francis and St. Clareof Assisi; come and discover this Christmas transforming your life,through common prayer, the Eucharist, presentations, quiet prayer,activities, renewal and an opportunity for Reconciliation.

Begins: 7:00p.m. Friday Dec 29
Closes: 12:30p.m. Sunday Dec 31

Cost: $50/person$75/couple

WHERE: HOLY FAMILY CONVENT2409 S. ALVERNO RD. MANITOWOC, WI 54220

Contact:Sister Mary Ann Spanjers, O.S.F.
2409 S. Alverno Rd. Manitowoc, WI 54220P

hone: 920-682-7728

E-mail: smaryannsp@fscc-calledtobe.org

Or fill out the registration on the website:
http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/backend/PDF_uploads/presentation_file1_133.pdf

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