The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Clare of Assisi

This painting of St. Clare of Assisi tells the story of the famous miracle that occurred in 1240 in which the Saracen soldiers stormed the convent cloister of San Damiano in Assisi where St. Clare and her sisters lived. The miracle story is taken from the writings of Tommaso da Celano; a Francisican Friar who lived during the time of St. Clare.

He writes that the nuns were terrified and cried to St. Clare for help. St. Clare with a fearless heart though she was weak and sick, prostrated herself before the Lord and said, “Behold, my Lord, is it possible You want to deliver into the hands of pagans Your defenseless handmaids, whom I have taught out of love for You? I pray You, Lord protect these Your handmaids whom I cannot now save by myself.”

She suddenly heard a voice from the tabernacle, “I will always protect you.” She then proceeded to bring a silver case carrying the Blessed Sacrament out before the Saracens and, in complete trust, called upon the Lord for that protection. The Saracens were struck with fear from seeing the courage of St. Clare and her sisters standing before them without fear. They retreated and left Assisi.  

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