I discovered Sts. Clare and Francis soon after it was formed. I always had a love/hate relationship with the Roman Catholic church despite 16 years of catholic education. When I first attended mass at SCF, I was reminded of my days at midnight mass in the “lower church” at SLU in the early 70s with the St. Louis Jesuits. I felt alive and involved and welcomed by the community. Although I am heterosexual, some of my best friends are gay and lesbian and I appreciate the inclusive and distinctive community that is SCF where all are welcome.
In Clare and Francis, there is a community of love, hope, and faithfulness. It is a place of unity and service. In many ways, it feels like what the early church must have been like—small communities of believers sharing in the message of Jesus.
