Nawrócenie św. Klary z Asyżu w interpretacji Benedykta XVI

Abstract

The article is a study of Benedict XVI’s Letter on the Occasion of the “Clarian Year”, which offers reflections on the conversion of St Clare of Assisi. The pope’s letter presents profound theological considerations on her experience of faith. The document is discussed in the context of Benedict XVI’s other publications, which contain numerous thoughts on religious conversion: its roots and consequences. St Clare’s conversion is interpreted through her sight fixed on St. Francis’ internal transformation. This led to her spiritual meeting with Jesus Christ, whose love and sacrifice allowed her to understand her own vocation. According to the pope, the next stage in St Clare’s spiritual journey was her discovery of God’s beauty, which was the reason for her exodus – her ultimate decision to become a spouse of the Crucified Christ. Thanks to this context, the study not only stresses the unique character of the pope’s interpretation, but also demonstrates its continuity with his other ideas in his output.