Francis, Mother Mary

Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C., (1921-2006) was for more than forty years the abbess of the Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Roswell, New Mexico. She is recognized as an authoritative voice for contemplative spirituality, prayer and the renewal of religious life. She wrote many books, including "A Right to Be Merry" and "Come, Lord Jesus", which is a collection of her reflections for Advent.