A BOOK PATH TO CLARE

WHERE TO FIND EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SAINT CLARE CONTENTS 1.

Ancestry of Saint Clare of Assisi, studies. 2. Clares conversion. Foundation of the Order of Poor Sisters. History of San Damiano. Clares early companions. Articles preserved from San Damiano. 3. Saint Francis and Saint Clare Francis writings concerning Clare and her sisters. Testimony of the Brothers concerning Clare and her Sisters. Clares writings concerning Francis and the Brothers. Contemporary resources on the relationship between Francis and Clare, and among the Friars and sisters. 4. Writings of Saint Clare in general: Texts and commentaries. Letters of Saint Clare to Agnes of Prague. Letter to Saint Agnes of Assisi. Manuscripts, texts, studies on the Letters. Letter to Ermentrude: Texts and studies. Testament of Saint Clare: Manuscripts, early prints, texts and studies. Blessing of Saint Clare: Texts and studies. 5. Form of Life of the Poor Sisters: Early sources. Rule of Saint Clare. Original document. Manuscripts containing the Rule of Saint Clare

Official Latin text of the Rule Early prints of the Rule. Translations of the Rule. Texts and studies of the Rule of Saint Clare. Comparative studies of Friars/Clares Rules. Enclosure in the Rule of Saint Clare. Studies on enclosure in general. Extern Sisters in the Rule of Saint Clare. Fraternity in the Rule of Saint Clare. Liturgy in Rule of Saint Clare. Obedience, Penance, Poverty in Rule of Saint Clare. The Other Rules given to Clare and her Sisters. Francis Forma vivendi. Rule of Hugolino. Rule of Saint Benedict. Rule of Innocent IV. The Isabella Rule. Rule of urban IV. Studies on the Rules. 6. Death of Saint Clare. Testimonies from Process of Canonization. Letter of Notification of the death of Saint Clare: Texts and commentaries. Funeral, Burial, Temporary tomb in San Georgio. Transferal to Santa Chiara with other companions. Finding of the Body; fiftieth Anniversary; one-hundreth anniversary; seventh centenary. Recognition and conservation of the Body of Saint Clare. Eighth centenary of Clares birth. 7. Canonization of Saint Clare: Texts and studies. Bull of Canonization. Process of Canonization: Studies based on testimonies from Canonization process.

8. Sources and Early Lives of Saint Clare of Assisi. Legends of Saint Clare: Manuscripts and studies on the mss. Vita di Santa Chiara by Battista Alfani. The Gaudia Marianus of Florence Legenda versificata: Manuscripts, texts and studies. Early Imprints from 15th to 18th centuries. Legend of Saint Clare: Texts and studies. The Minor Legends Later and Contemporary biographies, studies, and articles on Saint Clare. Chronology of the Life of Saint Clare. 9. Liturgy in honor of Saint Clare. Medieval Hymns, early liturgies. The cult of Saint Clare of Assisi. 10. Sermons on Saint Clare of Assisi. Manuscripts. Information on the sermons. 11. Spirituality of Saint Clare of Assisi. Christ in Clares spirituality. Ecclesial dimensions. Eucharist in Clares spirituality. Feminine dimensions. Holy Spirit/Charism. Joy in Clares spirituality Leadership. Mary in Clares spirituality. Mysticism. Missionary dimension of Clares spirituality. Clares personality. Poverty. Prayer. Study. Vocation of Saint Clare.

 12. Saint Clare of Assisi in Art forms. Paintings of Clare: sources and studies. Expressions of Clare in Drama. Saint Clare honored through poetry. Lauda in honor of Clare. Music in honor of Clare. Audio tapes available. 13. Documents concerning Clare and her Sisters. Privilege of Poverty: Texts and commentaries. Documents dating from 1217 to 1260. Some studies on the Documents. Selected writings to Poor Clares. 14. Religious Women in the 13th century. Environment of 13th century. Spirituality of 13th century women. Monastic and eremitic opportunities for women. Influence of Anchoretic life upon Clare. Franciscan women.