Yesterday was the Feast of St Clare of Assisi, companion of St Francis and founder of the Poor Clares, who died August 11, 1253

                                                                     Psalm 89:1a  

          Your 

          love, 

          O Lord, 

          for 

          ever 

          will 

          I sing

the Lutheran Book... 

recommends prayers 

for contemplatives, 

for joy and simplicity in daily life 

and for increased devotion to 

and love of Christ.