Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Sweet, Like Honey from the Rock

A Word of Hope

Join us for an inspiring reflection on the Feast of St. Clare (August 11th), co-founder of the Franciscan Order and a revolutionary figure who transformed what it meant to live as a witness to God's Word in the world.

Filmed in our beautiful Denver chapel adorned with paintings of St. Dominic's life, this message explores how St. Clare, alongside St. Francis and St. Dominic, brought religious life out of isolated monasteries and into the cities—directly to the people who needed spiritual witness most.

Drawing from the powerful image of Ezekiel eating the scroll and the sweetness of Psalm 119, this reflection reveals a profound spiritual truth: God's Word isn't meant to stay locked in our hearts in silence. When we speak it aloud—when we taste it, chew on it, and share it—we give it life and power in the world.

Discover how St. Clare's bold public prayer during a city under attack ("Lord, protect those I cannot defend") exemplifies the courage we're called to embrace. Learn why praying aloud in community, singing the Psalms together, and speaking God's promises creates a fullness of humanity and participates in how God communicates with us.

 

A Word of Hope: May God's Word be sweet on our lips—and let us offer it to others so it becomes sweet on theirs as well.

Timeline

  • 0:00-0:12 – Introduction from the Denver chapel
  • 0:12-0:32 – Introduction to St. Clare and her revolutionary role in the Franciscan Order
  • 0:32-0:51 – How St. Clare, Francis, and Dominic brought God's Word into the cities and among the people
  • 0:51-1:24 – The image of Ezekiel eating the scroll and the sweetness of God's Word
  • 1:24-1:52 – The difference between silent spirituality and speaking God's Words aloud
  • 1:52-2:22 – St. Clare's example: praying openly for protection during a city under attack
  • 2:22-2:40 – Why speaking God's Words aloud participates in our full humanity
  • 2:40-3:04 – The power of praying Psalms aloud in community and how they give life to God's Word
  • 3:04-3:15 – Closing message: offering God's Word to others

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