From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Contemplation is simply a gaze of faith, fixed on Jesus. Who better than Mary can teach us how to fix our eyes entirely and purely on Jesus? Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to learn more.

A deeper gift of self, on our end, is always the prerequisite for deeper intimacy with God. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more!

If we are not giving, we are not living. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.

Solitude is not loneliness, but alone with. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to hear more.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Where is Jesus trying to take us? Beyond ourselves! Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

If the external practices of our faith do not lead us into the solitude of our own heart, than our worship is lacking. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.

The tears of Saint Monica helped convert her son who became Saint Augustine. What is the difference between her tears and the unshareable lamp oil of the virgins in Christ's parable? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

God has created life "in a state of journeying." The Assumption of Mary into heaven, body and soul, stands as a sign of our destination. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Our Lady, through her Assumption, leads us that "further shore," which is the Kingdom of Heaven. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fulfilling the Biblical theme of eating and drinking, Jesus is the Bread of Life. We fast so that we can feast more profoundly. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

In the Eucharist, all the Old Testament encounters with God reach a deeper and everlasting meaning. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.

Saint John Vianney is the patron saint of priests! He is a model of the faith which works miracles. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

In our relationship with God there is always an "unfair exchange." Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to find out more.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

God's love is entirely different than our own. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover how.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...