Franciscan Moment Podcast

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Laura Wolf and Sister Elena Gonzales collaborate on this second of a series of Franciscan Moment Podcasts with poet Scott Mc Connaha. This sharing focuses on living in the present moment and doing that which is right and good. Scott McConnaha , a former teacher, editor, and healthcare administrator, lives in Plymouth, Wisconsin with his wife live in P...

April is National poetry month. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Laura Wolf and Sister Elena Gonzales collaborate on this Franciscan Moment Podcast with an interview with poet Scott McConnaha . A former teacher, editor, and healthcare administrator, He and his wife live in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and have four children and two grandchildren. Scott has master’s degrees in English and the...

On this Franciscan Moment episode Franciscan Sister Elena Gonzales interviews musician Sister Carol Juckem on her original Eucharist Song "Won't You Come to the Banquet."

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and her Mom Hilda Gonzales share a Franciscan Moment Podcast on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe remembering Franciscan Bishop Zumarraga while enjoying Mexican cocoa. Find out more about Our Lady of Guadalupe while discerning your own call from God. God calls. We invite. https://fscc-calledtobe.org

 Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Deacon Rich Bahnamann for this Franciscan Moment Podcast. Deacon Rich shares his original song 'SImple Faith. Read more at https://fscc-calledtobe.org

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews musician and composer Jacob Rudd about his song The Most Holy Eucharist .

Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on this Feast of the Birthday of Mary and "the gift of life" that is ours.  Since 1869, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity have served in Catholic Health Care, Education, Campus Ministry and Parish-Community Service in Dioceses in Michigan, Wisconsin, the Midwest, Central and Southwest U.S. God Calls You. We Invite You  Dios te llama. Te...

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Community Director Sister Marlita Henseler on the story behind an original song entitled My Everything .

Campus Minister Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity  Sister Jacqueline Spaniola interviews Michigan Tech University, Houghton, Michigan graduate student Kadja Flore Galion how she sees faith and science intertwined in her life at St. Albert the Great Parish. She is another example of someone ‘Rebuilding Christ’s Church’ today.  Fr. Ben Hasse is pastor, Director of Campus Minister and also Vocat...

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Marcolette Madden and Sister Carmen Marie Diaz collaborate to present a timely reflection on St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures. It is the 800th Anniversary of this poem written near the death of the saint.

During the coming Triduum, Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag encourages us to walk with the Lord in honesty and humility.

During this 800th Anniversary of the celebration of the writing of the Canticle of the Creatures, Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Laura Wolf shares a reflection on St. Francis of Assisi' prayer poem. In this recording Sister Carmen Marie Diaz translates Sister Laura's words into Spanish.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag invites us to not give up, but to grow up as we face life's difficulties. 

 Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Carmen Marie Diaz reflects on the "Stigmata of St. Francis". This year Franciscans celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis when he received on his body the five wounds of Jesus. 

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Lk 11:29-32 encouraging us to admit that God made us free to be the person we were called to be.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 and invites us to be the surprise the world needs. Sister Mary Teresa is a Theology teacher at Yuma Catholic High School and a cross-country coach. 

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Mt. 16:24-27 and comments on a 'crisis in trust' among us.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Carmen Marie Diaz reflects on La Cruz de Neustro Señor Jesús Cristo .

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Lk 6:6-11 and shares on her "Most Embarrassing Moment". Sister teaches at Yuma Catholic High School.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Matthew 23. Focus on Winners Attitude-yes to good means no to bad. 

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag offers a reflection on Ezekiel 24: 15-23 on how to 'groan in silence'.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Matthew 17:22-27 and encourages us to 'engage our hearts'.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9:2-10 for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Gospel of Mt 13:44-46. Unique to her sharing are comments on the use of this reading at her sister Regina’s wedding.

Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Jn. 1:35-42. She encourages us to be awake to the NOW.