Christmas holds a special place in the hearts of Christians around the world. The Christmas celebrations in our families, churches, and communities reflect and celebrate how the divine love revealed in Jesus Christ continues to become incarnat

Brewing Faith Episode 13: Exploring the Lord's Prayer

Aug 11th, 2021 25m 12s

The Our Father, also known as the Lord’s Prayer, is perhaps the most common prayer used across the entire Christian community among the various Christian denominations. Our discussion today, gleaned from various things I’ve read and heard throu

Brewing Faith Episode 12: The Notion of God

Jun 11th, 2021 29m 58s

In an article entitled “The Notion of God,” on which this podcast is based; Richard Rohr highlights the anthropologist David Buchdahl’s view of the significance of our Notion of God since (and I quote) “the character of a culture is heavily inf

Brewing Faith Episode 11: Human Sexuality

Apr 19th, 2021 31m 22s

Sexuality is a powerful/passionate force and that power/passion lies within us as humans. Sexuality is connected with God’s life and love. In fact, Fr. Rolhieser says, “sexuality IS God’s energy within us!” This podcast on sexuality is part tw

Brewing Faith Episode 10: Our Human Nature and Sexuality (Part 1)

Feb 23rd, 2021 32m 35s

This podcast is the first of a two-part series entitled "Our Human Nature and Sexuality." In this edition we focus on human nature, what makes us tick, who we are as human beings, what makes up our nature, and what makes us different from all

Brewing Faith Episode 9: The Incarnation, Discovering the Mystery

Dec 15th, 2020 29m 1s

Join Sr. Marian Leaf, as she is joined by former Franciscan Volunteer, Sabina Marroquin for this episode of the Brewing Faith Podcast. Together, they dive deeper into the meaning of the Incarnation. Most people in the world believe in God and

Brewing Faith Episode 8: St. Francis, The Transformation

Oct 7th, 2020 28m 39s

Join Sr. Marian Leaf, a sister of St Francis of Philadelphia, as she follows Sara Marks, in bringing you these Brewing Faith podcasts. Learn about St. Francis and his life of transformation. Did you know that the young Francis dreamed of being

Brewing Faith Episode 7: Discernment

Jun 11th, 2020 54m 26s

In this episode we discuss Franciscan Discernment and the role that discernment plays in lives of young adults seeking meaningful work as well as the role organizations have in assisting with that process. We hear from Natalie, a former Francis

Brewing Faith Episode 6: Welcoming the LGBTQ Community

May 11th, 2020 32m 3s

The Catholic Church has a long tradition of caring compassionately for the poorest and marginalized of society. It should be no different with the LGBTQ community. Join us as we discuss inclusion of LGBTQ Catholics in our worshiping communities

Brewing Faith Episode 5: Our Good Friday Moment

Mar 27th, 2020 11m 21s

We are resurrection people living in a Good Friday moment. Jesus met many kind faces on the way to the cross. Who are the people in our lives helping, loving, supporting, and witnessing to goodness during these difficult days? Join us for a spe

Brewing Faith, Episode 4 - Sports and Spirituality

Feb 12th, 2020 32m 7s

Thanks for joining us for Brewing Faith, where we bring the hard questions to the table as we talk about the future of our Church. In this episode we will be sharing stories and conversation about sports and spirituality. I will be sitting down

Brewing Faith Episode 3: Christmas Magic

Dec 13th, 2019 16m 56s

Thanks for joining us for Brewing Faith, where we bring the hard questions to the table as we talk about the future of our Church. Thank you for joining us for our special Christmas episode in which I will share some stories about the magic of

Brewing Faith Episode 2: Belief and Community

Nov 19th, 2019 42m 29s

Last month we discussed the changing dynamics of catechesis in the Church. We talked about staying at the table and addressed relativism. In this episode we dig a little deeper into the question of belief and community as we talk with two you

Brewing Faith, Episode 1 - Staying at the Table: The Shifting Dynamics of the Church

Oct 18th, 2019 29m 20s

In this inaugural episode of Brewing Faith we discuss the changing dynamics of catechesis in the Church. We challenge relativistic views and discuss the Franciscan concept of ongoing conversion. Join us for story-telling and an interview with S

Red Hill Farm

Oct 25th, 2016 9m 16s

Do you know why the Sisters of St. Francis started the RedHill Farm? Do you know what a CSA is? Ifyou didn’t get a chance during the summer to listen to the interview of Sr.Ruth Bernadette and Margaret Lilley, take the time now. And if you ca

Red Hill Farm

Jul 21st, 2016 9m 24s

Listen to Sr. Ruth Bernadette O’Connor and Margaret Lilley,the Red Hill Farm manager, share information about the Red Hill Farm and whythe Sisters of St. Francis elected to start a farm.

Franciscan Night - Featuring Sr. Joan Dreisbach, OSF

Apr 11th, 2016 12m

As a former nurse and hospital administrator and now aresident of Assisi House, Sr. Joan Dreisbach, OSF, gives her unique views on thecare she and the other resident sisters receive as well as her gratitude forbeing able to live in this fac

Franciscan Night - Featuring Sr. Jane LaManna, OSF

Apr 6th, 2016 6m 52s

In this interviewwith Sr. Jane LaManna, OSF, administrator of Assisi House, the retirement home ofthe Sisters of St. Francis located in Aston, Pennsylvania, Sr. Jane shares hermanagement of the facility regarding the loving care of the siste

Franciscan Night - Featuring Board Member John McManus

Apr 1st, 2016 5m 38s

Why become a Sister of St. Francis Foundation board member? Why conduct a new fundraisingevent? Listen as John McManus, a trustee on the Sisters of St. FrancisFoundation board, gives his thoughts on these questions. If you are interested

Franciscan Night - Featuring Sr. Mary Kathryn Dougherty, OSF

Mar 18th, 2016 11m 8s

Listen as the Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia's congregational minister, Sr. Mary Kathryn Dougherty OSF, talks about the challenges that sisters face today in keeping pace with the expenses for retirement, including the upkeep of Assisi

Holiday Craft Sale - Sr. Rose Christopher Sheridan, OSF

Oct 29th, 2015 6m 5s

November 13 and 14 is the Holiday Craft Sale at Our Lady of Angels Convent, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA 19014. Listen to Sr. Rose Christopher Sheridan share her story about how the sale was started. For more information on the times of t

Sisters of St. Francis Foundation - Franciscan Volunteers - Segment 3

Apr 17th, 2015 5m 58s

Sharon Tracy of the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation sits down with Sr. Sara Marks, OSF, to further discuss our new ministry--Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk...No Gain. This is the third and final segment of a three part series that will shed

Sisters of St. Francis Foundation - Franciscan Volunteers - Segment 2

Apr 13th, 2015 6m 5s

Sharon Tracy of the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation sits down with Sr. Sara Marks, OSF, to further discuss our new ministry--Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk...No Gain. This is the second of a three part series that will shed some light on the

Sisters of St. Francis Foundation - Franciscan Volunteers Segment 1

Apr 1st, 2015 5m 2s

Sharon Tracy of the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation sits down with Sr. Sara Marks, OSF, to discuss our new ministry--Franciscan Volunteers: No Risk...No Gain. This is the first of a three part series that will shed some light on the program,

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