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St. Clare and her intense love of the Eucharist

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Philip Kosloski - published on 08/11/21
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One of the most enduring legacies of St. Clare of Assisi is her deep devotion to the Eucharist.

While many are familiar with St. Clare of Assisi and her radical decision to pursue a life of religious poverty, few remember her intense love of the Eucharist.

St. John Paul II, on the 800th anniversary of her birth, highlighted this aspect of her life.

The Golden Legend also mentions St. Clare's Eucharistic devotion.

When instructing her own nuns, she would urge them to gaze lovingly upon the Eucharist.

St. John Paul II went so far as to say that she lived a "Eucharistic life."

For those who are inspired by her life, don't forget her wonderful example of Eucharistic devotion.

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