â¢ CHILDBEARING (noun). The noun CHILDBEARING has 1 sense: 1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child. Familiarity information: CHILDBEARING used as a noun is very rare.
Life of Saint Francis Saint Francis was born in Assisi (Italy) in 1182. After squandering his youth away in having excessive fun, he converted, renounced his inheritance, and he offered himself totally to God.
Saint Clare of Assisi. (1194-1253) Clare was a beautiful Italian noblewoman who became the Foundress of the order of Poor Ladies, now called Poor Clares. and first Abbess of San Damiano; born at Assisi, July 16, 1194; died there August 11, 1253.