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“We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love things, we become a thing. If we love nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not a literal mimicking of Christ, rather it means becoming the image of the beloved, an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels of God's compassionate love for others.”

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Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi

Clare of Assisi, born on July 16, 1194 in Assisi, Italy, and died on August 11, 1253, was a Christian saint and a co-founder of the Franciscan Order. Known for her piety, simplicity, and charitable lifestyle, she had a profound impact on posterity. more

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