Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Thursday of Lent

"When Clare left her home to join Francis and his brothers, her family immediately sought to bring her back, even using force to try to do so. But Clare held tight to both the altar and her conviction as they tried to drag her away. She knew that this was the life she wished to lead and was willing to resist any attempts to prevent it. This was the path that would bring her happiness.

"Clare's actions should make us think: What in our own lives are we willing to hold fast to, even when it is difficult, or we face challenges in doing so?"

Franciscan Media is offering a special Lenten series of meditations, "Lent with St. Clare." The mediation for the Fifth Thursday of Lent is as follows:

Franciscan Media: Lent with St. Clare: Fifth Thursday