Year of Mercy Song 'Mercy Flows' Featured by the Franciscan Sisters as Their February Discerning Song at fscc-calledtobe.org
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sjulieann@fscc-calledtobe.org PHOENIX, Feb. 5, 2016 /
Christian Newswire/ -- Through February, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity feature this discerning download to prompt reflection on your career, calling and vocation at
fscc-calledtobe.org.
On the inspiration for her song, singer songwriter Mary Castner reflected "God's mercy was already freely given to me. It did not need to be earned, but recognized, received, and experienced. This experience so profoundly impacted my life that I desired to share it with others, and what better way to draw hearts into an experience of the freedom of God's mercy than through song? As we enter this Year of Mercy, I pray that through this song, hearts might come to know the free gift of mercy that the Lord desires to pour into every life. That He loves you as you are, not as you should be – for it is He who first loved us!"
Born on Thanksgiving Day of 1988, Mary Castner has followed the calling to be a contemporary Christian music artist. Her Roman Catholic upbringing caused her to develop a deep love, not only for the Lord, but also for Christian music. She was greatly encouraged by her father, Fred Castner, who has worked extensively as a guitar luthier at C.F. Martin Guitar Company, repairing guitars for Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, John Mayer, and Sting among other acclaimed musicians.
Mary began sharing her music for the glory of God. While attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, the university selected her as the 2010-2011 head of Music Ministry. As the leader of over 100 liturgical musicians, Mary successfully organized one of the nation's largest music ministry programs.
Founded in 1869, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serve in Health Care, Education and Parishes in the Southwest, Central and Upper Midwest United States. Learn more about the Franciscan Sisters' latest ministries and vocations at
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