Dear John, As we near the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi, we hope you will join us in contemplating the influence this great saint has had on our understanding of the Gospel call to transform our lives. St. Clare reminds us that following Christ is a life of action, not merely a set of beliefs. One way that we at Franciscan Media have seen you answer that call is through your generous donations to our mission. For that we are extremely grateful. Your donations help us publish books by some of the most gifted authors on a wide range of topics. We know many of you have been deeply touched by the books these authors have worked so hard to put into the world. That would not have been possible without your help. Margaret Carney, OSF, is one such author. Her book, Light of Assisi, provides an insightful look into the life of St. Clare. In the video linked here and in the image below, Sister Margaret explains why St. Clare’s life was so revolutionary—and what we can learn from it today. We pray her words might inspire you on your own faith journey. | 