Franciscan Moment Podcast

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.

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 invitamos.https://fscc-calledtobe.org

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 Vocation Director for the Diocese of Marquette.  

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

 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 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 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 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 Jan Villemure for the Third Week of Advent on the Franciscan Moment Podcast. Listen for more spiritual insights. 

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

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 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.

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 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 Ann Tupy on the 25th anniversary (jubilee) of her profession of vows.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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, 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.