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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 most religions help direct their members to seek and serve this God according to their beliefs. Christianity is the only faith in which this God comes as one of us–to seek us out and share in our life. We name that coming 2000 years ago INCARNATION. But would it surprise you to know that our understanding of this Incarnational event has evolved throughout the centuries? Would you be surprised that many theologians and scholars today consider another event as the First Incarnation? Take a listen!

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 Franciscan volunteer with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, who is now working in Corporate Social Responsibility. We also talk to Zack, who is the co-founder of a marketing agency, that assists nonprofits in creating sustainable futures. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, or whatever you like to brew, and take a listen.

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 young women working on Red Hill Farm--Madison Rios and our Franciscan Volunteer, Katherine Stevick. We explore what community means and what it looks like to be a part of a faith community.

Join us as we bit farewell to Sr. Margaret Maureen Thompson, OSF, 81, who died in Assisi House on June 29. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 57 years. Sr. Margaret Maureen (Patricia Ann Thompson) was born in Wilmington, Delaware, where she was a member of St. Paul Parish and a graduate of St. Peter High School in New Castle. She entered the congregation in 1959 and professed her first vows in 1962. Sr. Margaret earned a B.A. in English from Neumann University. She ministered primarily in education in the Baltimore area. May she rest in peace. Read her full obituary here: https://osfphila.org/obituaries/sister-margaret-maureen-thompson-dies-at-the-age-of-81/. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzailzXFCbX/?igshid=14iurnxy0crxh

Join us as we pray for the happy repose of the soul of Sr. Jordan Marie Goeke, OSF (95), who died in Assisi House on June 28. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years. Sr. Jordan was born Mary Winifred Goeke in Trenton, New Jersey, where she was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and a graduate of Cathedral High School. She entered the congregation in 1945 and professed her first vows in 1948. She ministered primarily in healthcare and administration. May she rest in peace. Read her full obituary here: https://osfphila.org/obituaries/sister-jordan-marie-goeke-dies-at-the-age-of-95/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BzaigVwlClQ/?igshid=1mql2wlmml2lz

Join us as we pray for the repose of the soul of Sr. Margaret Mary O’Reilly, OSF (formerly Sr. Mary Alacoque), 90, who died in Assisi House on June 7. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 72 years. Sister Margaret was born in County Leix, Ireland. She professed her first vows in 1947. Sr. Margaret Mary earned a BSN from Marylhurst College in 1960 and an MA in Counseling/Psychology. She ministered primarily in healthcare in dioceses on the west coast. Read her full obituary here: https://osfphila.org/obituaries/sister-margaret-mary-oreilly-dies-at-the-age-of-90/. May she rest in peace. https://www.instagram.com/p/Byh8LblFctk/?igshid=kseh0qji0ddl

What do Christmas and Ireland have in common? Franciscan Night! You can try your luck at winning a Christmas basket filled with festive holiday decorations or an Irish-themed basket with Celtic needlework and handmade accessories! Join us, register at: https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxc3QbajuRc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vk1golqr2eg

Four! At Franciscan Night you could win a Penn Oaks Golf package for four! If golfing isn’t your thing, then why enjoy some barbeque with a Famous Dave’s gift card and some Jim Beam? Come out on May 18 for your chance to win! Register today: https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH! https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2tNglxMb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a6z4eyt2cts3

Only at Franciscan Night can you win a beautiful Vera Bradley bag filled with liquor and other goodies! Did I mention you could also win a wicker wine rack and six delicious wines as well? Join us on May 18 for your chance to win! https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH https://www.instagram.com/p/BxSrI7nF5hF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pagsy149psjd

Want to spruce up your car and take it out on the town? Try your luck at Franciscan Night! You can win a car detailing basket donated by Jack Heilman or take home tickets to see Legally Blonde at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly! Register today: https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH! https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPqm3gBqSZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uthzwpmdf1gv

Do you like farm fresh food or baked goods? Maybe you should come to Franciscan Night and take home one of these prizes! You could win our cute cupcake basket donated by Sharon Tracy, or you could take home a half share at Red Hill Farm! https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNfWpmBGnv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yxjh3heycrl0

Attention, all Italian food lovers out there! Here are two raffle baskets for you! A gift card to Arugula Ristorante can be found in the first basket and in the second, several Italian delicacies! You can only win at Franciscan Night! Register today: https://buff.ly/2Wes2JH! https://www.instagram.com/p/BxK49oaBrbH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d669ibyq6k86

Easter Sunday is the beginning of a new season of grace and a time of joy and thanksgiving, for Easter is not one day or one solemnity—it is a fifty day celebration, and the fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday together comprise what the General Instruction terms “the great Sunday.” This Easter Season calendar is being provided to you by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. It is a “sequel” to the Lenten Calendar. Each quote is from the Franciscan Morning and Evening Prayer used by Third Order Regular Franciscans and many others. You are invited to use this calendar to join us in prayer each day. We hope you will find the quotes from our Franciscan sources meaningful, challenging, and thought-provoking for your prayer time throughout this joyous season. You can print a PDF from our website here: https://buff.ly/2Z0dy2q or follow us here for daily reflections https://www.instagram.com/p/BwXVZw4hQiq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r6jgu4xnq6jn

Celebrating Founders Day! On April 9 we celebrate the dreams of three young immigrant women, who came together in ways that they could not have imagined. In 1851 a widowed mother of four, her younger sister, and a third-order Franciscan began to share their hopes with each other. In 1854 Bishop John Neumann of Philadelphia went to Rome and expressed his desire to bring a group of Sisters from Europe to Philadelphia to help him with the many needs in his Diocese. However, the pope, himself a Third Order member, expressed that it might be better to begin a Franciscan community in the USA. He believed that the new nation needed a Franciscan spirit. After his visit with the Pope and while he was still in Rome, Bishop Neumann received a letter from Fr. John Hespelein, the rector of St. Peter’s church. The letter told of the three women in his parish who wished to organize under the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi. Bishop Neumann saw this as a heaven sent message and asked Father to instruct them as postulants. When he returned to Philadelphia, he invested them on April 9, 1955. Learn more about our founding here: https://osfphila.org/about/our-history/. Pictured...Maria Anna Boll Bachmann (Mother Francis), her sister, Barbara Boll (Mother Mary Margaret), and Anna Dorn (Sr. Bernadine Dorn). https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCQtV-H2b7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18fej0nptxi1d

Thank you TCHS for the great birthday greeting. Sr. Clare Rohe is celebrating her 101 birthday today. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu6s7GAnJgx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18i0hnmiq4ltl

Thank you to all those who out came to support our sisters in the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Our organization, along with the partnership of Neumann University, won the Hon. James H.J. Tate Award. This award goes to the most outstanding organization that exemplifies the Spirit of the Parade. We are so thankful to have such wonderful people supporting our shared mission. Thanks for all your love for and dedication to the Sisters of St. Francis. Without your support in our ministry, we would not be able to spread the word of God. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4Rf20nhQm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gzrbabql7dr4

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting, and repentance and the opening of Lent. Follow us on Instagram for daily reflections during Lent or print out the previously posted Lenten calendar. ashwednesday #lentenreflections https://www.instagram.com/p/BuqwtfBH60i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e348frrx8dv9

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