Franciscan Life
Franciscan life is a love story — with God, with the poor, with the earth, with the stranger. Rooted in the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, these posts explore what it means to embrace simplicity, kinship, and courageous countercultural choices in a world that constantly pushes the other direction. From returning land to Indigenous communities to the spirituality of dumpster diving to what the feast of St. Francis has to teach us today, this is a space for anyone drawn to the Franciscan way — whether you’ve taken vows or are just beginning to feel its pull.
Upcoming Opportunities to Meet Sr. Julia Walsh
The next few weeks provide several opportunities to meet Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA. Plan now to catch her at one of these events: The Messiness…
Lisa M. Hendey Live from RE Congress
Episode 89 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. This special episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast was recorded live at RE Congress…
Ashen timelines
we inherit historyhistory of horror, heartachethe systemic sinsthe memories of line after lineof penitent, penitentour breath, our skinheavy hearts –no denial, only Truthrepent, repentancestors lamentgaze…
Rev. Ricky Manalo, CSP: Worship and What it Means to be Human
Episode 88 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with…
Dreaming and Discernment
Recently I dreamed that I changed congregations. As a Franciscan sister (FSPA) who made first vows almost 20 years ago, I have never thought of…
Messy Jesus Business Live at Religious Education Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Messy Jesus Business podcast will feature author Lisa M. Hendey with a recording at Religious Education Conference in Anaheim, California LA CROSSE,…
Dr. Ann Garrido: Conversation and Conflict
Episode 87 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with…
The Good News
Based on Luke 4 I never have good news for Jesus. I deal in the gloom and doom. But that doesn’t make me any less…