Saint Clare of Assisi: A Light for the World

This noblewoman was so moved by St. Francis of Assisi’s preaching that she gave up all of her worldly goods and devoted her life to Jesus. She defended what she called the “privilege of poverty” and founded an order of nuns called the Poor Clares.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Encounter the Saints series offers intermediate readers relatable portrayals of the saints. Each story, in a handy format, vividly recreates the saint’s place of origin, family life, and corresponding historical events.