Frank Friar Fridays

This can be a constant challenge for us.  How do we, who live in the richest country in the world, live out the gospel message to love our neighbor?

Despite the economic challenges Americans face, we are well off compared to others we encounter in our lives.  What's our response?  

Whatever you might consider yourself, we have a merciful God that is waiting for us.  

What do the Beatles and Earth Wind and Fire have to offer us on coming together in harmony and peace?

The parable that we hear on Sunday calls us to put others first - and if we do, we will find ourselves leading truly fulfilling lives.  

Don't miss the fascinating conclusion to Br. Joseph's account of his summer in Kenya.

You won't want to miss my interview with Br. Joseph Cullen Hilliker and his insightful experiences in Kenya.  Part one of two parts.  

And would you share that gift with everyone you know?

Is it the material things we seek, or something else?

Do we need to pray? Do you feel sometimes like God isn't listening?  

Do we let the busy-ness of your day keep us from what is truly important?  

We continue our conversation with Dr. Ann Garrido.  Today we hear Ann talk about how we manage conflict within our lives, with our families and friends and how and where do we find the truth and have those difficult conversations?

We often compartmentalize our lives, thinking our faith is helpful only in spiritual matters.  Catholic writer and teacher Dr. Ann Garido provides some invaluable insights into what thousands of Catholics across the country have to say about the challenges of their daily lives and how our Catholic faith can guide us.  

The challenges of making commitments. 

Maybe today's reflection provides ONE of the answers.  

These are the books I mention in this episode - IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: 1. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles 2. The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris 3. Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr 4. The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams 5. Deception Cove by Owen Laukkanen 6. Leave the Gun, Take the CAnnoli by Mark Seal 7. The Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig 8. The Distant Dead by Heather Young 9. Eviden...

Maybe too often we get overwhelmed by the beauty of our churches and fail to recognize what those churches symbolize.  

The Feast of the Ascension is when we experience Christ's leave-taking from his disiciples.  We experience losses in our own lives all the time - sometimes quite unexpected - like the tragedy of children being murdered.  There is no easy. way - but the way of Jesus can ease those losses?

As we approach the Feast of the Ascension next week, we may wonder like the disciples of Jesus, is Jesus still with us?

It is not easy, but it is not complicated either and yet it is what each of us is called to do, not only with those around us but with anyone we meet.  

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday - and it is also Mother's Day.  Let's remember our moms and the sacrifices our parents have made for us.  

Jesus asks Peter three times, "do you love me?"  Why?  What does Jesus' questioning mean for us?

Fr. Vivian Boland wrote a book recently entitled The Spirit of Catholicism .  We talked about this book has to contribute to the ongoing synod of the Church, what the idea of spirituality v. religious means, and what our Church has to say to our 21st Century world.  

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?  I have a different response to that question than you might expect.

Today you can hear another dramatic presentation.  This podcast is the arrest and trial of Jesus Christ.  I am rather excited to show case this production.  The actors are alumni of Providence College (the only Dominican college in the country under the direction of the friars).  Fr. Matthew Powell, O.P., is an associate professor emeritus of theatre and is the director.  ...