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Song of the Month

Franciscan Hymn: Song of Bernadette by Jennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen

February 1, 2012

Back by popular demand, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are pleased to feature once again the collaborative energies of Jennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen in the beautiful ‘Song of Bernadette’. It is a classic hymn of  exquisite melody and meaningful lyrics. This stream is perfect for the celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes this month of February.
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‘Breathe’ by Paul Finley: Vocation Meditation

January 6, 2012

At the threshold of National Vocation Awareness Week, January 9-16, 2012, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to pause for a breath of possibility while listening to Paul Finley’s ‘Breathe’ from the cd The Butterfly. Vocation is the call to be freely ourselves, to be alive with the gifts of  Holy Spirit.  Be moved by more of Paul’s guitar instrumentals as you discern God’s will for your [...]

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Franciscans Ring In 2012: Kate Campbell’s Mini-On-Line Concert

January 1, 2012

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity ring in 2012 with American singer-songwriter Kate Campbell singing a  moving mini-on-line concert. Her meaningful music clearly speaks to the theme of  National Migration Week January 8-14, 2012 inviting reflection on comprehensive immigration reform.  Her lyrics also challenge us each day and all year long to deeper conversion of heart  in our relationships with God and others.
Kate Campbell’s Mini-on-line Concert
Rosa’s Coronas/Lanterns on the Levee     Lyrics
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Franciscan Advent Podcast and Free mp3: ‘I Wonder as I Wander’

December 1, 2011

The wistful ‘I Wonder as I Wander’ is the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity’s December song of the month featured both as an Advent-Christmas podcast and a free  mp3. Sister Marsaia and Novice Sister Leslie combine their musical gifts to perform  this treasured wayfarer song.

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Franciscan Year End Gift: Danny Schmidt’s ‘Make Right the Time’

November 1, 2011

In November is the ‘Feast of Christ the King’, the end of the Liturgical year before Advent starts – it’s a meaningful reflection on the passage of time and the importance of living well within the time we have to live. To help seize the moment, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to freely download Danny [...]

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Free ‘Francis’ Download: ‘What Would You Do’ by James Lee Stanley

October 1, 2011

During this month of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (Oct. 4), Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity collaborate with James Lee Stanley to offer you ‘What Would You Do’ as a free music download.
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), an important Renaissance figure because of  his openness to the world of nature, humbly encouraged his followers near his death [...]

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