Feast of St. Clare, August 11
St. Clare was a friend of St. Francis of Assisi, and founder of the order known as the Poor Clares.
St. Clare:
1) Wore a course brown habit tied with a cord.
2) Didn't wear shoes.
3) Lived in a poor house.
4) Kept silent most of the time.
5) Is the patron saint for those with eye problems.
5) Ate no meat.
Hey! Miley Cyrus doesn't eat meat either!
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