Calm the Soul

'An inspiring book of simple spirituality' Galway Advertiser

In Calm the Soul: A Book of Simple Wisdom and Prayer, The Poor Clares, an enclosed order of nuns based in Galway, show us how prayer and moments of quiet contemplation can help us find solace and hope in today's busy world.

This number one bestselling book includes practical advice on preparing for prayer, reflections on familiar prayers such as the Our Father and the Hail Mary, writings on some of the sisters' favourite saints, and prayers for specific needs such as low-self-esteem, worries about social media, illness and anxiety.

This timeless book of spirituality presents simple ways we can introduce more prayer to our days and, in doing so, live with more peace and happiness.

The Poor Clares are enclosed contemplative community whose monastery is based in Nuns' Island, Galway. The Poor Clares take vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and Enclosure and their day centres on the Eucharist. Prayer is the golden thread which permeates and sanctifies the activities of the entire day.

St Clare of Assisi is their foundress, the first female follower of St Francis of Assisi who, in an effort to embrace the true crucified Christ appealed to the Pope to the privilege of poverty. She was also the first woman in the church to write the Rule of Life for religious women. Her Form of Life which reflected the Franciscan ideal was approved two days before her death.