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 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 guests for a time of shared reflection and conversation.

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The littleness of a child reveals God and creation as good – Episode 29

Dec 21, 2021

Join Franciscan Associate Geri Dietz as she explores the Good News of the Gospel, including God’s goodness revealed to us in the vulnerability and humility of Jesus coming as a child.

From Geri’s interview: “What I loved when I was learning about the Associates, is that the charism that the Third Order...

Incarnational Living: Finding Joy in relationships – Episode 28

Dec 7, 2021

Join Franciscan Associate Applicant Elise Carey as she breaks open the gift of Jesus coming to live among us, and the bigness of God who is known in relationships with others and with creation.

From Elise’s interview: “I came (to Russia) with my worldview from growing up in the States. That impacted what I...

Walking the path of grief and loss to joy as a lay Franciscan – Episode 27

Nov 16, 2021

Join Secular Franciscan Carolyn Townes as she tells her surprising story of the Spirit of God leading her to Franciscan life born out of loss, lived in community, and dedicated to bringing Gospel values into the world.

From Carolyn’s interview, referring to experience after death of a loved one, and 9-11 in New York...

A big dive into God, embracing a hidden vocation – Episode 26

Nov 3, 2021

Join Poor Clare Sister Beth Lynn as she explores God’s work in her life and in the world. A gifted weaver of stories old and new, Sister Beth celebrates the uniqueness of each person and the wonder of being a contemplative in communion with the whole Franciscan family.

From Sister Beth’s interview: “Each...

Living and leading with love: Seeing Christ in others – Episode 25

Oct 19, 2021

Join Franciscan Brother Adolfo Mercado as he tells of his journey from being raised as a cradle Catholic in a Mexican American family to his discerning life as a Franciscan friar, together with the evolving story of First Order Observant Friars in the US today.

From Brother Adolfo’s interview: “One of the beauties...