Rejoice And Be Glad

St. Clare's Tunic and Mantle

Since the great and good Lord, on entering the Virgin's womb, chose to look despised, needy, and poor in this world, so that people of dire poverty and deprivation and in absolute need of heavenly nourishment might become rich in Him by possessing the kingdom of heaven, then you who have chosen poverty should rejoice and be glad!

First Letter of St. Clare to Blessed Agnes of Prague - 19

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