Engaging Franciscan Wisdom

Are you restless or hungry for more in your life? Are you seeking wisdom or looking for inspiration? The Gospel gave guidance to Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi as they followed in the footprints of Jesus some 800 years ago. The witness of their lives and values continue to inspire those of us on a spiritual journey today. Join Sister Michelle L’Allier and her guest, ordinarily on the first and third Tuesday of each month, for a time of shared reflection and conversation.

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Walking the talk of Healing Divisions: transforming lives – Episode 39

May 18, 2022

Join Brent Anderson as he tells stories from his experiences in the Enchanted Mountains of the Alleghany River Valley, in rural Uganda, and in the challenges of health care in Sacramento. Brent opens up learnings gleaned from work with trauma, poverty, healing divisions, and equipping people with skills do dialogue...

Building Peace wherever we are: From Assisi to the World – Episode 38

May 4, 2022

Join Brother Paolo Nicosia as he masterfully tells stories of healing and reconciliation woven together with offering practical principles and skills to strengthen our own abilities to be peacebuilders and reconcilers today.

From Brother Paolo’s interview:

A summary of Principles and Skills of Mediation and...

Vulnerability as a pathway to Joy: Becoming our true selves – Episode 37

Apr 20, 2022

Join Stephanie Luna as she generously shares her journey of transformation through generational trauma to freedom, joy and a life of service.

From Luna’s interview:

“I am third generation Mexican American. My grandparents are the ones who immigrated to the United States. My parents assimilated to the American...

Conversion as a way of Life: Mercy, metanoia and penance – Episode 36

Apr 6, 2022

Join Father Kevin Queally as he explores the world through stories and reflections on living open to change, choosing to grow in being people of mercy, peace, and right relationships.

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References:

Franciscan Friars of the Third...

Listening and serving: gifted and missioned for life – Episode 35

Mar 15, 2022

Join Sister Janice Wiechman as she shares wisdom learned from her life of prayer, relationships and service across cultures and generations.

From Sister Janice’s interview:

“Conversion is one of those pillar values of our Third Order that has touched me a lot. It means to me to be always open to see things...