Franciscan superiors especially point St. Clare’s testimony of life, which mirrored the poverty and vulnerability of Christ. The Conference of Ministers General of the First Franciscan Order and of the Third Order Regular suggests this in a letter published in VID, the Web page of religious communities.
The ministers general of the Franciscans suggest that the celebrations begin next Palm Sunday, «when Sister Clare ran away from her father’s home and promised obedience to Francis at Santa Maria degli Angeli,» and that they close with «with a great celebration on the feast of the glorious Mother Clare on Aug. 11, 2004.»
«As your brothers, we are offering to assist you in every way we can,» the letter continues. «One of the greatest gifts that we monks have had in recent years is that of a growing knowledge and respect of Sister Clare; and it is our sincere desire that this gift be nurtured and continually enriched in our midst.»
