What part does Clare play in the media? She is the patron Saint of Television and Radio - and by association of the internet!
What is it that makes for holiness? Clare is a magnificent guide to the life in the Spirit. You will find her way of prayer outlined in her four letters to St Agnes of Prague.
If you want to grasp the heart of Clare read her Testament. But if you read her Form of Life (our rule) take into account that the thirteenth century is another county, one in which you could find an army hammering at your well-bolted gates! The twenty-first century has other problems! We at Ty Mam Duw are aiming in the direction in which Clare is pointing, but sometimes we have to take a slightly different path to get to the same destination
At the heart of the rule is the wonderful phrase:if a mother loves and nourishes her child according to the flesh, how much more should a sister love and nourish her sister. Pope Benedict XVI comments on this and Clare’s blood sister Agnes writes to her with that same tender and sisterly affection that Clare uses in her letters to Agnes Princess of Bohemia. Clare’s daughters should all have the same affection for each other.
Death is the gateway to eternal life. We commemorate Clare’s transitus into heaven each year and we give the text so that you can join us! We have added the scores of the music that can be used for this, both the ancient plainchant anthems and contemporary TMD songs!
The face of Clare: Top: Simone Martini 13C, Adriaen Collaert 16C, Assisi Icon c 1280, Relic Mask modeled on the scull of Clare 20C, Monstance Stand in former use at Ty Mam Duw 20C, Cartoon TMD 21C