From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Our CFR community was founded on this day in 1987! We ponder the meaning of the body of Christ as it applies to the Holy Eucharist and to the Holy Church. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The risen Jesus walks with the disciples along the way. How does he do that with us now? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Eucharist is not only the greatest proof of the Resurrection but it is also a pledge to us of eternity. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Homily and Hour Hour witness to the graces of the Divine Mercy by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Listen to learn more!

God's mercy is the healing we are all in need of. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Happy Easter! The Resurrection of Jesus allays our greatest fears and fulfills our greatest desires. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Thank God, our fears, sins, and sufferings are limited. Why? Because God's love is without limits. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The First Saturday devotion requested by Our Lady at Fatima is the perfect approach to the high holy days of the Death and Resurrection of Our Lord. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

JUST SAY YES by Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Today is the 14th anniversary of passing for the first CFR friar who has passed. Fr. Robert Stanion was one of our founders and was a joyful witness to Jesus. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Why did a demon make a man mute? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Why does the woman at the well leave her water jar behind? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Do I need to be in control? Thank God, I do not need to be in control of my life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The Fatima First Saturday devotion involves prayers of reparation. With the help of Saint Francis and another lesser-known Marian apparition, we learn a new aspect of this spirituality! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this First Sunday of Lent Jesus, as the new Adam, does spiritual warfare with the Devil. The tactics taken to seduce Adam and Eve still work well today. Listen to learn how Jesus slays the secret sin of self-sufficiency. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Father Luke recounts the story of a wonderful Bronx Ash Wednesday which began his best Lent ever. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The purpose and plan for our life is not meant to be a secret. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the World Day of the Sick we pray for healing. But what do we do when God doesn't heal us in the way we expected? Hard to Get by Rich Mullins is a perfect song for moments like that. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus issues a challenge to His Church: be salt and light. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Holiness is not as difficult as we may think. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

On this feast of The Presentation in the Temple and Candlemas we remember that Jesus is the light of the world. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Is happiness important or is it overrated? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Saint Francis de Sales is a Doctor of the Church. He once said, "I would rather account to God for too great gentleness than for too great severity. Is not God all love? God the Father is the Father of mercy; God the Son is a Lamb; God the Holy Ghost is a Dove, that is, gentleness itself. And are you wiser than God ?" Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Where is God? Now! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Saint John the Baptist is a spiritual director unlike others. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.