Franciscan Moment Podcast Wed, 13 May 2026 09:49:26 -0400 https://franciscanmomentpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Franciscan Moment Podcast yes bdafbb7d-4efe-5758-9626-377c7bae7952 Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lnhilbw2s32qnbrrjfyeym8421c2?.jpg Franciscan Moment Podcast Franciscan Moment Podcast: Part 2 Poet Scott McConnaha and Franciscan Sisters Franciscan Moment Podcast: Part 2 Poet Scott McConnaha and Franciscan Sisters 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 Plymouth. They have four children and two grandchildren. Scott has master’s degrees in English and theology and an MBA. He is the author of a poetry chapbook titled Without a Prayer, and his work has appeared in Mobius, The Avocet, Door is a Jar, New Verse News, and Moss Piglet, among other publications.

]]> 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 Plymouth. They have four children and two grandchildren. Scott has master’s degrees in English and theology and an MBA. He is the author of a poetry chapbook titled Without a Prayer, and his work has appeared in Mobius, The Avocet, Door is a Jar, New Verse News, and Moss Piglet, among other publications.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-19159733 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 239 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Poet Scott McConnaha with Franciscan Sisters Franciscan Moment Podcast: Poet Scott McConnaha with Franciscan Sisters 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 theology and an MBA. He is the author of a poetry chapbook titled Without a Prayer, and his work has appeared in Mobius, The Avocet, Door is a Jar, New Verse News, and Moss Piglet, among other publications.

]]> 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 theology and an MBA. He is the author of a poetry chapbook titled Without a Prayer, and his work has appeared in Mobius, The Avocet, Door is a Jar, New Verse News, and Moss Piglet, among other publications.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-19082064 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 433 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Elena Gonzales Interviews Sister Carol Juckem Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Elena Gonzales Interviews Sister Carol Juckem 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."

]]> 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-18662816 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 422 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Our Lady of Guadalupe and Bishop Zumarraga's Cocoa Franciscan Moment Podcast: Our Lady of Guadalupe and Bishop Zumarraga's Cocoa 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 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-18342189 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0500 354 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Elena Gonzales Interviews Deacon Rich Bahnaman Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Elena Gonzales Interviews Deacon Rich Bahnaman  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 Deacon Rich Bahnamann for this Franciscan Moment Podcast. Deacon Rich shares his original song 'SImple Faith. Read more at https://fscc-calledtobe.org

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-18017975 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 481 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Franciscan Sister Interviews Jacob Rudd Franciscan Moment Podcast: Franciscan Sister Interviews Jacob Rudd Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews musician and composer Jacob Rudd about his song The Most Holy Eucharist.

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

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-17823873 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 398 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: The Gift of Life Franciscan Moment Podcast: The Gift of Life 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 invitamos.

https://fscc-calledtobe.org

]]> 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 invitamos.

https://fscc-calledtobe.org

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-17808779 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400 436 full false Franciscan Moment: Sister Marlita Henseler on Who is Christ to Me Franciscan Moment: Sister Marlita Henseler on Who is Christ to Me Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Community Director Sister Marlita Henseler on the story behind an original song entitled My Everything.

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

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-17569566 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 380 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Science and Faith Interview with Michigan Tech Grad Student Franciscan Moment Podcast: Science and Faith Interview with Michigan Tech Grad Student 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 Vocation Director for the Diocese of Marquette. 

 

]]> 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 Vocation Director for the Diocese of Marquette. 

 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-17244530 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 456 full false Franciscan Moment: :¿Cómo habla el corazón? Una reflexión sobre el Cántico de las Criaturas Franciscan Moment: :¿Cómo habla el corazón? Una reflexión sobre el Cántico de las Criaturas 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-17143131 Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 302 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Walk with the Lord with Honesty and Humility Franciscan Moment Podcast: Walk with the Lord with Honesty and Humility During the coming Triduum, Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag encourages us to walk with the Lord in honesty and humility.

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

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-16992230 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400 559 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: El Cantico de las Criaturas Franciscan Moment Podcast: El Cantico de las Criaturas 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.

]]> 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-16848705 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 233 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Don't Give Up, Grow Up by Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment Podcast: Don't Give Up, Grow Up by Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Mary Teresa Bettag invites us to not give up, but to grow up as we face life's difficulties. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-16569442 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 368 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: San Francisco se transformó como Amigo de Cristo Franciscan Moment Podcast: San Francisco se transformó como Amigo de Cristo  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 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-16071371 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 245 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Called to Be Free By Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment Podcast: Called to Be Free By Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Lk 11:29-32 encouraging us to admit that God made us free to be the person we were called to be.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15924822 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 534 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Be the Surprise the World Needs by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment Podcast: Be the Surprise the World Needs by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15886348 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:00:00 -0400 425 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Crisis in Trust by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment Podcast: Crisis in Trust by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Mt. 16:24-27 and comments on a 'crisis in trust' among us.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15813216 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 425 full false Franciscan Moment: La Cruz de Nuestro Señor Jesús Cristo por Hermana Carmen Marie Diaz Franciscan Moment: La Cruz de Nuestro Señor Jesús Cristo por Hermana Carmen Marie Diaz Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Carmen Marie Diaz reflects on La Cruz de Neustro Señor Jesús Cristo.

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

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15749563 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 193 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Most Embarrassing Moment by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment Podcast: Most Embarrassing Moment by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15722846 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 489 full false Franciscan Moment: Winners' Attitude Yes to Good No to Bad by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Winners' Attitude Yes to Good No to Bad by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Matthew 23. Focus on Winners Attitude-yes to good means no to bad. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15650726 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0400 374 full false Franciscan Moment: Groan in Silence by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Groan in Silence by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 offers a reflection on Ezekiel 24: 15-23 on how to 'groan in silence'.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15613165 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 374 full false Franciscan Moment: Engage the Heart by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Engage the Heart by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Matthew 17:22-27 and encourages us to 'engage our hearts'.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15573545 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400 574 full false Franciscan Moment: Transfiguration Mk 9:2-10 Reflection by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Transfiguration Mk 9:2-10 Reflection by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag 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 Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Gospel of Mark 9:2-10 for the Feast of the Transfiguration.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15541436 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 417 full false Franciscan Moment: Allow God to Love You by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Allow God to Love You by Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag 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 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 Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15511020 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 427 full false Franciscan Moment: When Life Changed by Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: When Life Changed by Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on Jn. 1:35-42. She encourages us to be awake to the NOW.

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

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15109891 Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400 238 full false Franciscan Moment: Loving God Too Little by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Loving God Too Little by Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag asks the question "Can you love other things too much?" Find interesting trivia on the Chicago Bears as well.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag asks the question "Can you love other things too much?" Find interesting trivia on the Chicago Bears as well.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-15017711 Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 403 full false Franciscan Moment: Sister Marie-Kolbe Zamora on Synod/Synodality Aired in Africa Franciscan Moment: Sister Marie-Kolbe Zamora on Synod/Synodality Aired in Africa Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Marie-Kolbe Zamora shares an interview she recently gave to Vatican Radio on the Synod / Synodality. It will be aired (in segments) in English-speaking Africa for a few weeks. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sr. Marie-Kolbe Zamora shares an interview she recently gave to Vatican Radio on the Synod / Synodality. It will be aired (in segments) in English-speaking Africa for a few weeks. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-14966106 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400 373 full false Franciscan Moment: Annunciation with Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Moment: Annunciation with Sister Mary Teresa Bettag Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Gospel for the Annunciation and invites listeners to think about any regrets you might have in your lives.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag reflects on the Gospel for the Annunciation and invites listeners to think about any regrets you might have in your lives.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-14921182 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0400 590 full false Franciscan Moment: Becoming a Franciscan Sister Teacher Franciscan Moment: Becoming a Franciscan Sister Teacher Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez on her graduation and anticipation of beginning student teaching to become a Franciscan Sister Teacher at Roncalli Elementary School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez on her graduation and anticipation of beginning student teaching to become a Franciscan Sister Teacher at Roncalli Elementary School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-13463473 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 378 full false Franciscan Moment: Becoming a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Novice Franciscan Moment: Becoming a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Novice On this Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Michelle Marie Ozuna on her recent becoming a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Novice. 



]]> On this Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Michelle Marie Ozuna on her recent becoming a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Novice. 



]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-13075190 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 46 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Holy Week 2023 Franciscan Moment Podcast: Holy Week 2023  As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales invites us to reflect on Holy Week. Franciscans are known for their prayer of the Stations. During these coming days, we encourage you to pray your favorite version of this prayer of the Church and find some additional quiet time as you celebrate Holy Week. Sister Elena teaches Grade 3 at Holy Family Catholic School, Green Bay, Wisconsin, part of the GRACE school system for the Diocese of Green Bay. 

]]>  As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales invites us to reflect on Holy Week. Franciscans are known for their prayer of the Stations. During these coming days, we encourage you to pray your favorite version of this prayer of the Church and find some additional quiet time as you celebrate Holy Week. Sister Elena teaches Grade 3 at Holy Family Catholic School, Green Bay, Wisconsin, part of the GRACE school system for the Diocese of Green Bay. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-12585427 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 130 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Consider January Discernment of Spirits Retreat 2023 Franciscan Moment Podcast Consider January Discernment of Spirits Retreat 2023 Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales invites young women ages 20-35 to consider a Discernment of Spirits Retreat January 13-14, 2023. Sister Jacqueline Spaniola leads on presenting the practical wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales invites young women ages 20-35 to consider a Discernment of Spirits Retreat January 13-14, 2023. Sister Jacqueline Spaniola leads on presenting the practical wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-11927432 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 144 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Advent Week 4 with Sister Jan Villemure Franciscan Moment Podcast: Advent Week 4 with Sister Jan Villemure Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure on this 4th Week of Advent. Be inspired to live these last days before Christmas with a renewed spirit. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure on this 4th Week of Advent. Be inspired to live these last days before Christmas with a renewed spirit. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9746150 Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0500 374 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Christmas Musicals by Sister Carol Juckem Franciscan Moment Podcast: Christmas Musicals by Sister Carol Juckem Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Carol Juckem on her love for Christmas Plays and creating her own productions for Elementary grades in Catholic Schools. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Carol Juckem on her love for Christmas Plays and creating her own productions for Elementary grades in Catholic Schools. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9718772 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 440 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Jan on Third Week of Advent Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Jan on Third Week of Advent Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure for the Third Week of Advent on the Franciscan Moment Podcast. Listen for more spiritual insights. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure for the Third Week of Advent on the Franciscan Moment Podcast. Listen for more spiritual insights. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9706475 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 334 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Prepare the Way for Advent Week Two Franciscan Moment Podcast Prepare the Way for Advent Week Two Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and Sister Jan Villemure prepare the way for Advent in a second sharing on references to the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and Sister Jan Villemure prepare the way for Advent in a second sharing on references to the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9706456 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 333 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Preparing for Advent with Sister Jan Villemure Franciscan Moment Podcast Preparing for Advent with Sister Jan Villemure Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure on Preparing for Advent.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Jan Villemure on Preparing for Advent.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9706446 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 454 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Why Do We Catholics Focus on Saints? Franciscan Moment Podcast: Why Do We Catholics Focus on Saints? Franciscan Sister of Christian of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Anne Marie Selinsky on the recent Franciscan Moment Podcast. They cover the topic: Why do We Catholics Focus on Saints?

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Anne Marie Selinsky on the recent Franciscan Moment Podcast. They cover the topic: Why do We Catholics Focus on Saints?

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9476310 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0400 459 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: St. Francis Drama Franciscan Moment Podcast: St. Francis Drama Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and our Sisters at St. Agnes Convent, Sister Jan Villemure and Sister Anne Marie Selinsky, perform a St. Francis Drama to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and our Sisters at St. Agnes Convent, Sister Jan Villemure and Sister Anne Marie Selinsky, perform a St. Francis Drama to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9299183 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 502 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Carla Riach at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Carla Riach at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona In this Franciscan Moment Podcast Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Carla Riach serving at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona.

]]> In this Franciscan Moment Podcast Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Carla Riach serving at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9220649 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 505 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Mary Teresa on Coaching Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Mary Teresa on Coaching Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Mary Teresa Bettag a Theology and Public Speaking teacher and cross country and track coach at Yuma Catholic High School, Yuma, Arizona. 

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Mary Teresa Bettag a Theology and Public Speaking teacher and cross country and track coach at Yuma Catholic High School, Yuma, Arizona. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-9024371 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400 389 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Mary Ann Tupy and Jubilee Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Mary Ann Tupy and Jubilee Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Mary Ann Tupy on the 25th anniversary (jubilee) of her profession of vows.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Mary Ann Tupy on the 25th anniversary (jubilee) of her profession of vows.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-8856655 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 428 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Christmas 2020 Franciscan Moment Podcast: Christmas 2020 Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and Sister Jacqueline Spaniola share a conversation about how we can take what we learned in Advent into greater depth in the Christmas Season. Scripture texts are sited to delve deeper into the meaning of our faith traditions.

Feeling called by God to be a Franciscan Sister? Click here.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales and Sister Jacqueline Spaniola share a conversation about how we can take what we learned in Advent into greater depth in the Christmas Season. Scripture texts are sited to delve deeper into the meaning of our faith traditions.

Feeling called by God to be a Franciscan Sister? Click here.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-7148017 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 532 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Our Lady of Guadalupe Franciscan Moment Podcast: Our Lady of Guadalupe For this episode of the Franciscan Moment Podcast Franciscan Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez regarding the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico.

]]> For this episode of the Franciscan Moment Podcast Franciscan Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez regarding the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-6812083 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 413 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Who is Your Favorite Saint? Franciscan Moment Podcast: Who is Your Favorite Saint? Finding the good and holy possibilities in our world like saints Francis and Clare. For the latest Franciscan Moment Podcast, Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Sue Ann Hall currently serving at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, St. Louis, Missouri on her favorite saint. Listen for her response. 

]]> Finding the good and holy possibilities in our world like saints Francis and Clare. For the latest Franciscan Moment Podcast, Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Sue Ann Hall currently serving at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, St. Louis, Missouri on her favorite saint. Listen for her response. 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-6397183 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 303 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Marcolette Madden Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Marcolette Madden Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Marcolette Madden for another Franciscan Moment Podcast about her new ministry as an educational consultant in the private and public environments and the legacy of education in our Franciscan Community.

]]> Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Marcolette Madden for another Franciscan Moment Podcast about her new ministry as an educational consultant in the private and public environments and the legacy of education in our Franciscan Community.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-5601475 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400 264 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Ann Carla's Consecrate Me Song Franciscan Moment Podcast Sister Ann Carla's Consecrate Me Song Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Ann Carla Baumann on her original song Consecrate Me on this 'Franciscan Moment' podcast.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales interviews Sister Ann Carla Baumann on her original song Consecrate Me on this 'Franciscan Moment' podcast.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4699184 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 264 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Have You Caught Anything to Eat? Franciscan Moment Podcast: Have You Caught Anything to Eat? Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Concepcion Medina complete another discernment conversation on John's Gospel question: Have you anything to eat? 

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Concepcion Medina complete another discernment conversation on John's Gospel question: Have you anything to eat? 

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4648766 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 546 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Have You Come to Believe? Franciscan Moment Podcast: Have You Come to Believe? Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Cecilia Joy Kugel share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcast on John's Gospel question: Have you come to believe?

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Cecilia Joy Kugel share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcast on John's Gospel question: Have you come to believe?

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4616459 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 570 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Whom Are You Looking For? Franciscan Moment Podcast: Whom Are You Looking For? Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez answer the question: Whom Are They Looking for...from John's Gospel.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Elena Gonzales, Sister Anne Marie Lom and Sister Maria Guadalupe Martinez Lopez answer the question: Whom Are They Looking for...from John's Gospel.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4586612 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 460 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Concepcion and SLS20 Franciscan Moment Podcast: Sister Concepcion and SLS20 Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcasts with guest Novice Sister Concepcion and all talk about SLS20 in Phoenix.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcasts with guest Novice Sister Concepcion and all talk about SLS20 in Phoenix.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4564820 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 497 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: What Christmas Meant to St. Francis Franciscan Moment Podcast: What Christmas Meant to St. Francis Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcasts on the topic of 'what Christmas meant to St. Francis'.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share their 'Franciscan Moment' podcasts on the topic of 'what Christmas meant to St. Francis'.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4557707 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 635 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: St Francis Day Franciscan Moment Podcast: St Francis Day Like St. Francis and St. Clare, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. In this Franciscan Moment podcast they share on the topic of St. Francis Day.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. In this Franciscan Moment podcast they share on the topic of St. Francis Day.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4489070 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 480 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast: Stigmata of St. Francis Franciscan Moment Podcast: Stigmata of St. Francis Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share a 'Franciscan Moment' on the topic of the Stigmata of St. Francis.

]]> Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, share a 'Franciscan Moment' on the topic of the Stigmata of St. Francis.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Motherhouse Buzzsprout-4476419 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 351 full false Franciscan Moment Podcast Introduction Franciscan Moment Podcast Introduction Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, begin the first of Franciscan Moment Podcasts. Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world.

]]> Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sister Pamela Catherine Peasel and Sister Elena Gonzales, begin the first of Franciscan Moment Podcasts. Like St. Francis and St. Clare, we seek to see the good and holy possibility in our world.

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