New book celebrates vocations, lives of Poor Clare Sisters

Published: 2005-01-20

VICTORIA, Texas (CNS) -- In honor of the 750th anniversary of the life and charism of St. Clare of Assisi, the Mother Bentivoglio Federation of Poor Clare monasteries has released a book titled "Wrapped in Joy: Franciscan Poor Clare Sisters Share Special Stories." Compiled by Sister Katherine of the Monastery of St. Clare in Victoria, "Wrapped in Joy" is a celebration of the lives and vocations of Poor Clare Sisters throughout the world. Sister Katherine said she wanted to share the stories of the sisters so that others would be inspired to follow the way of St. Francis and St. Clare in their everyday lives, "walking in the footprints of Jesus." Nearly 100 sisters share inspiring stories of their lives and vocations in "Wrapped in Joy." The stories reflect lives that are diverse in age, experience, personality and background. And yet, as Father Murray Bodo, a Franciscan priest and scholar, says in a welcome note in the book, "It is God's providence that has brought them together in monasteries across America and throughout the world."

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