Become Fire Podcast

2nd Timothy 2:15 says "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth." So, how do we "rightly handle the word of truth" in matters of science, faith, and morals? The Church has an answer and Fr. Antony and Br. Paul break it down in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

How do you escape from a world that grows noisier by the day? God calls us to silence, a word that scares many of us. We fear if we don't fill the space of our attention with outside stimulation, we'll be left with our own thoughts. But, brothers and sisters, God wants to meet you right there. Fr. Antony and Br. Paul discuss this great gift in this week's #BecomeFire podcast.

In part one, we discussed the beauty and power of great novels and how they play a role in forming a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Spirit. In part two of this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast, we dive into some of the great books and which ones you should read.

While a friar's life certainly centers on Sacred Scripture, the words of the Liturgy, and the hymns of the Church, written works of fiction also play a role in his life. Find out how great novels help form a Franciscan Friar of the Holy Spirit in the knowledge of himself and his fellow man in part one of this two-part episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Fr. Antony welcomes Dcn. John of the Cross and Br. Paul back for part two of this special podcast about their final religious promises. In this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast, the brothers share how deeply Fr. Athanasius' homily impacted them that day.

In thanksgiving following their final profession, Fr. Antony Welcomes Dcn. John of the Cross and Br. Paul. In part one of this two-part episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, the brothers share why they've chosen to take this bold step in their journey as friars and the beautiful and profound transformation each experienced during the liturgy.

Nearly three decades ago, the tiny city of Kadoka, South Dakota gave us a future brother. Find out what happened between there and here for Navy veteran, builder of things, and evangelist par excellence, Br. Paul Graupmann, in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

So how does a young man from the Pittsburgh suburbs make his way to the Arizona desert as a Catholic religious missionary and develop a penchant for being kicked out of Wal-Marts? In this episode of the Become Fire podcast, break open the origins story of (newly ordained) Deacon John of the Cross Costantino.

What a long strange year it's been. Praise God, many restrictions have lifted including those on church gatherings. So, when was the last time you went to mass? Received communion? Went to confession. Brothers and sisters, it's time to come back to the Eucharist. Fr. Antony and Fr. Peter Teresa break open Bishop Olmsted's bold and needed apostolic exhortation, "Veneremur Cernui," in this episode o...

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. What is a Marian Apparition? What is its purpose? Explore these, plus an appearance very dear to our community, the appearance of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to the children of Fatima, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

The next part in our "Origins" series takes us back through the life of our Community Servant, Fr. Antony Tinker. Learn what inspired him to follow Jesus all the way to the priesthood and to help found the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

May is the month of Mary. She goes by many titles: Mother of God, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Queen of Heaven. But, what does that mean for us? What role does she really have in our faith life? Come closer to Jesus through the one who bore him in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Everyone loves a good origins story. In part one of a very special series in the #BecomeFire podcast, Fr. Peter Teresa McConnell takes us back to the beginning of his life and takes us through his journey to the priesthood and to the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit.

As a Catholic is it ok to watch the new Bible series, "The Chosen?" Short answer, YES. But, there are definitely some things you need to consider. We discuss where the show gets it right, and where it misses the mark in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Is faith enough? Are works enough? The good news is it's a bit of both! Dive into how Catholics and Protestants differ on justification, and where we're the same, in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

He is risen as He said. Alleluia! Alleluia! We begin our Easter series diving into the beauty of God's Divine Mercy. Come with us as we explore why we want it, and how we obtain it in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

"Come see a man who told me everything I've done." The story of Jesus and the woman at the well is a tale of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Recorded at the Lenten parish mission at St. Rita in Show Low, AZ, Fr. Alcuin breaks open this beautiful moment from the Gospel of John.

Francis of Assisi, we hardly know thee. Ask anyone, even non-Catholics, what they know about St. Francis and you'll get a variety of answers: Lover of animals, caretaker of the poor, steward of nature. But, what about stigmatic, or evangelizer of Muslims, or champion of the Eucharist? Get to know the rest of the story in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Will the real St. Joseph please stand up? We know seemingly little about him. Spouse of Mary. Foster father of Jesus. Terror of demons. As we approach his feast day, go deep with us into what Scripture and Tradition say about this great saint in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

The Prodigal Son (or is it the Prodigal Father?). Sure, you know the story. You've heard it at mass many times. But, maybe you don't know just how good the Father really is. Fr. Antony and Fr. Peter Teresa go deep into this parable of Jesus in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Confession: a Sacrament that's so good, it deserved a second podcast. So you understand sin and you've examined your conscience, have you? Now, how to actually do the thing. Fr. Antony and Fr. Peter Teresa conclude this epic series within a series in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Confession: a fountain of mercy. Except, most of us treat it more like an ocean of anxiety. But, it's good and it's needed. Plus, Lent is a great time to go back to it if you've been away for a while. Learn how to prepare to have a great and healing confession in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Last year was the lentiest Lent that ever lented. So, where does 2021 find us? Sure, we get into the routine of giving up chocolate or soda, but how can we really enter in? Fr. Antony Tinker and Fr. Peter Teresa McConnell take us through the first week of the Church's penitent season.

O come, O come, Emmanuel. The antiphons of the Church are meant to elevate our awareness at important moments. We know them, we sing them. But do we know where they come from? All this plus our favorite Christmas memories in episode 4 of the #BecomeFire podcast. (This will be our final episode of 2020)

Nativity scenes. They seem a ubiquitous part of Christmas tradition. Where did they come from? Do they matter? Yes, and you should have one in your home. PLUS, favorite friar family Christmas traditions in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.