Rule of Saint Clare

The rule of the Holy Virgin Saint Clare: To which is added, constitutions for the convent in its present state, approved by the Most Rev. Doctor Troy, Archbishop of Dublin. (1856). Browne & Nolan. Download

• Prologue
• Chapter 1
  Here begins the rule and form of life of the Order of the Poor Sisters, given by St. Francis.
• Chapter 2
  Of those who desire to enter into this Order, and how they shall be received.
• Chapter 3
  Of the divine office, of fasting, confessing, and communicating.
• Chapter 4
  Of the Election of the Abbess.
• Chapter 5
  Of silence, and the manner of speaking at the parlour and grate.
• Chapter 6
  The sisters are not to receive any possessions, or through any person in trust for them.
• Chapter 7
  In what manner the sisters are to observe their manual works.
• Chapter 8
  The sisters are not to appropriate any thing to themselves; and of the sick sisters.
• Chapter 9
  That penance is to be enjoined the sisters who offend; and of their demeanour outside the Monastery.
• Chapter 10
  Of the admonishment and visitation of the sisters.
• Chapter 11
  Of the duty of the Portress.
• Chapter 12
• Testament of Saint Clare
  Here begins the Testament of our holy Mother Saint Clare.
• Saint Clare’s benedictions to her sisters
  Saint Clare’s benediction to her sisters, present and to come.