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SUNDAY, February 6
Matthew 5:13-20. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Her name Clare means light. Sister Clare, a Tongan, served for many years in Fiji as a member of a religious order. Her generosity and warmth were well known. She lived a life of prayer. She headed a large children’s home which still cares for needy children from different ethnic groups. She was earthy and practical. Her gift on our wedding day was a pair of double sheets. She was recognized in the community by Christians and Hindus and Muslims and was greatly loved by many.
The story goes that when Sister Clare was dying, someone asked why she was smiling. “I am practicing smiling in my coffin” was her reply. Hers was a triumphant and life-giving faith. She was mourned by many in Fiji and beyond Fiji. Many today remember her with affection.
A retreat house Sister Clare helped establish is called the Light House. It is at the heart of Clare’s community. People like Clare shine in the world and help us rejoice in a great and wonderfully generous God.
PRAY for the Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa (Jerusalem and the Middle East)
Ps 112:1-9(10); Isaiah 58:1-9a(9b-12); 1 Corinthians 2:1-12(13-16)
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