From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Saints Inspire Artistic Expression and Reassurance

October 5, 2009

Still in a festive mood from the Francisan Feast of St. Francis, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are very aware of the companionship and consolation of so many saints in our daily lives. In addition to our blessed company of heavenly Franciscans, many others inspire thoughtfulness.

 Stephen Whatley from London writes:
I managed spontaneously to create [...]

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Why the Transitus of St. Francis is Vital to Commemorate

October 3, 2009

This year on October 3, 2009 as well as every year on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity along with the entire Franciscan Family gather to celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis. This devotion ritually remembers Francis’  passing from this life into God. It is a ritual that has [...]

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Listen to ‘Wanderer’s Paean’ by Kim Beggs

October 1, 2009

While celebrating saintly itinerant Francis of Assisi during the month of October, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to immerse yourself in Kim Beggs‘ culturally rich Yukon ballad ‘Wanderer’s Paean’.
A few words from Kim about the song Wanderer’s Paean:
“When I was young, I traveled far from home and loved ones, guided by the wandering spirit song. This [...]

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Discipleship in the Life of Francis, Clare, the Franciscan Sisters and You

October 1, 2009

During the month of October Franciscanized World will be highlighting the call to discipleship of our Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, specifically Sister Pamela Biehl, OSF, as a parish director of the Catholic Communities of St. Mary Winneconne, WI, and St. Mary, Omro, WI and Sister Anne Marie Lom, OSF, as a spiritual director for both St. Raphael [...]

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