// December 21st, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Tajci, a vocal artist, mother, and playwright is interviewed by Francesca Franchina. Tajci speaks about her life as a Christian, a celebrity, and a mother. If you would like more information about Tajci, you can visit her website, www.idobelieve.com. Francesca also gives her recipe for Bacala.
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// December 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina focuses on Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Communications As a Means of Healing. Waiting for Jesus becomes a hassle when you have static in relationships and family gatherings…What can you do to help smooth relationships, assuage your own anger, and help others to get along with each other…What does Scripture say about forgiveness? Francesca shares her favorite recipe for Eggplant Rollatini, all good stuff rolled up together…makes for congenial togetherness!
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// November 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina speaks with Fr. Clifton E. Bishop of Bethlehem, PA , popular retreat director, chaplain and health educator, about Advent 2010 and planning a “Mary Advent and Christmas HolyDays . The holidays promise healing, hope and renewal, but some encounter depression, desolateness and separation . How do we find solace, comfort and Joy in the midst of hustle and bustle, encountering The Mother of Joy and her Son Jesus activating and living The Word in everyday life? Fr. Clifton, a priest in the Diocese of Allentown, PA, grew up a Baptist and converted to Catholicism through a correspondence course on Catholicism while in high school. He became a Franciscan Friar and later became a diocesan parish priest. He is an adjunct professor and serves as Chaplain of The Holy Family Senior Living and Assisted Living Center in the Archdiocese of Allentown, PA.
T5H Featured Recipes For Today: Francesca shares her tasty, easy to make Sicilian Spicy Olives; Baked Mostaciolli with Ricotta and Meatballs; Zingy Garlic Bread with Olive Oil/ Parmesan Cheese; and Italian Green Bean/Artichoke Salad with Pepperoni Pieces and Mozzarella Cubes from her favorite family recipes hailing from Termini-Imerese, Sicilia.
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// November 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina and Friends Talk About Thanksgiving; Our Prayer, Our Hope and Our Love of the Blessed Trinity and Country and all of the graces that flow out of “Giving Thanks and Giving Thanks With a Grateful Heart!” Callers are encouraged to call in and share their Thanksgiving stories, traditions and favorite foods/recipes. Francesca will share her family’s Thank menu and recipes for Antipasto; Fritto Misto (Italian Breaded Broccoli and Cauliflower); Sweet Potato Souffle, Baked Corn Casserole, Celery Bread Dressing; Mamma Longo’s Crescent Rolls and Heavenly Hash.
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// November 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
In this program, Francesca Franchina speaks about Mary and the power of praying for the intercession of the Blessed Mother.
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// October 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina discusses the power of prayer, St. Padre Pio, St.Teresa of Avila, St. Francis of Assisi, and other honored saints and everyday saints among us; their work in evangelization, discipleship, faith formation; The Regional Prayer and Praise Fest October 13, 2010 at St. Luke The Evangelist Parish In Dayton (1440 N.Fairfield Rd. ;Beavercreek, OH 45432), The Celebration of the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila with Evening Prayer and Mass on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Ascension Church, Woodman, Drive, Kettering, OH 6:15 PM/Mass at 7:00:PM; the Dayton Rosary Rally at the University of Dayton, October 10 and all the great faith filled programs being held in Dayton and surrounding areas this fall in Beavercreek, Centerville, and Kettering, OH ; St. Mary’s OH and St. Leon, Indiana. Francesca shares her favorite recipe for Gnocchi, miniature potato dumplings made in the Sicilian Tradition served simply with butter, tomato or Alfredo sauce.
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// October 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina, MS Ed. speaks with Bruce Murphy Liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for the Northern Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the upcoming Regional Prayer and Praise Fest as their team presents RUAH, ROOTS AND RADISHES: THE GOLD OF A PERFECT REPENTANCE on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at St. Luke the Evangelist Church; 1440 N. Fairfield Rd.; Beavercreek, OH. www.jesus-cares.org. Sharing Faith and Foods Francesca stirs up good things in the kitchen to think and pray about, sharing faith, inviting others to partake in the goodness of the Lord and sharing recipes for living life’s lessons as given to us in the Word of God and promulgated by Good Pope John Paul II in The New Evangelization. Today Francesca shares her easy to make Italian Potato, Onion and Green Pepper Casserole and EZ Baked Chicken. Green Peppers, Onions and Potatoes from family recipes hailing from Termini-Imerese, Sicilia.
// September 28th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina speaks with Bruce Murphy Liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for the Northern Archdiocese of Cincinnati about the upcoming Regional Prayer and Praise Fest and RUAH, ROOTS AND RADISHES: THE GOLD OF A PERFECT REPENTANCE to be held on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at St. Luke the Evangelist Church; 1440 N. Fairfield Rd.; Beavercreek, OH. Sharing Faith and Foods Francesca stirs up good things in the kitchen sharing faith, inviting others to partake in the goodness of the Lord and sharing recipes for living life’s lessons as given to us in the Word of God and promulgated by Good Pope John Paul II in The New Evangelization. Today Francesca shares her easy to make zucchini bread and zucchini with tomatoes and onions from family recipes hailing from Termini-Imerese, Sicilia.
// September 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina speaks with Dave Dravecky, former Major League Southpaw Baseball Pitcher about losing his pitching arm and shoulder to cancer and how God entered fully into the his life bringing Dave and his wife Jan out of despair and desolateness through a Christian counselor. In deep depression after their lives were uprooted by this life shattering event; learn how their life challenge changed into triumph through ministry to those in depression and life altering situations.
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// September 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // Evangelization, Recipes
Francesca Franchina speaks with Marlene Sommer about making time for Jesus and Mary in a busy family life, professional endeavors, volunteer work and ministry regarding personal and communal faith formation, prayer and devotions, amid crisis, catastrophic situations, joys, trials and traumas in every day life.
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