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Clare: A Light in the Garden

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I love this book for a million reasons but probably the simplest reason is the mystery that is as old as the world and the separateness and unity of the sexes themselves. It paints Clare the human woman and Clare the divine woman and seeks not to compromise either but makes St. Clare real flesh and bone and brings her radiant awe into a new era when mankind is floundering for as sense of identity. Friar Bodo writes like no other and from the point of view of a contemplative,the inner way and written by a man who himself seems to be madly in love with the Lady Clare - and who himself has the touch and the gift of a medieval poet.

this book is written with all the tender poignancy of a lover and with all the insight and wisdom of a man who has followed in the footsteps of the Franciscan Way. For all who are interested in a more intimate knowledge of Clare and Francis or anyone simply interested in a love story at it's zenith and it's purest - this book is purely a real fairy tale and pure treasure.

Clare - A Light in the Garden is a book to be cherished, endeared, words to be read over and over. Murray Bodo paints a picture like no other person. He definitely has a sense of the holyness and purpose of St. Clare. Enjoy and share with others!

Life changing. That is truly all one needs to say about this incredibly sensitive, insightful, and inspirational book. The passage called "Roses" took my breath away.

Perhaps the greatest thing I have taken away from this book is that both Clare and Francis are portrayed as real human beings with real human emotions suffering real human tragedy. This book brings the saints and their lives into focus, reminding us they too struggled with temptation. The simplicity behind the stories, the humor, sadness, longing, and even laughter help me focus on the reality of my own close relationship with the Divine rather than focusing on the separation.

This book is truly magnificent and has a permanent place in my library.

This is a wonderful book. Also, check out the movie "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" and the book "Francis: the Journey and the Dream".