Friar Time

On February 1, FRIAR TIME will explore a phenomenon that strikes fear in some hearts, joy in others, suspicion in some, and denial in many. That phenomenon is change . Join us as we delve into this inherent part of existence, and an integral part of personal growth. With change , nothing remains static, so fasten your seatbelts! Thanks for Tuning In! This podcast is hosted by Fr. David Covertino,...

As we begin the new year, addiction continues to affect millions of Americans from all walks of life. The staggering numbers and statistics associated with this major public health concern have inspired a meaningful episode of Friar Time. On January 18, join us for a brave conversation with Br. Richard McFeely, who will talk to us about his personal journey through addiction and recovery. If you o...

Grief. It is an emotion that is familiar to every single one of us. We have all felt the loss of someone through death. Br. Richard McFeely will join me to share the tragic incident which happened in his family – twice. Br. Richard will share how he and his family dealt with these events. If you or someone you know is dealing with grief, join us for this conversation and know that you are not alon...

Moral Authority. Divorce & Second Unions. Gender Identity, LGBTQ+ Rights, Same Sex Marriage, Abortion, Euthanasia, Climate Change. Fr. Kevin and I sit down again to discuss many aspects of Catholic moral and ethical theology and its relevance in today’s modern society. Thanks for Tuning In! This podcast is hosted by Fr. David Covertino, OFM. Sign up to stay connected with us for exclusive upda...

Depression is one of the leading cause of disability in the United States and though it is highly treatable, nearly 40% of adults with major depressive episodes do not receive treatment. Our beloved Fr. Frank Critch deals with depression every day. On today’s episode of Friar Time, he and I will discuss symptoms, available treatments, management of depression, and where you can go for some help. T...

On today’s episode of Friar Time on Franciscan TV , I sit down with Br. Henry Fulmer, a black Franciscan Friar who lives in our communities and is one of our wonderful ministers. Henry has been discriminated against because he's black in a variety of ways and he's here to tell his story about some of the feelings that he has when he hears that word “racism”. Tune in as we welcome Br. Hen...

If you are dealing with issues relating to your own health or someone close to you, I hope you will tune into our newest episode of Friar Time on Franciscan TV. Today, we will spend time in a brave and raw conversation with Brother Bill Herbst, one of our Friars who was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer, as we discuss the impact his diagnosis has had on his life. Join us as we welcome Br. Bill...

LGBTQ+. Those letters together stir up so much controversy, so much love, so much care in our divided world, church, and society. The Catholic Catechism claims that homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered and against the natural law. And it is the American Psychiatric Association's position that same-sex attraction, whether expressed in action, fantasy, or identity, implies no impairment...

In the second episode of Friar Time , Fr David Covertino, OFM, sits down with Fr Critch, OFM, to have an open and honest conversation about living with anxiety . Fr. Frank shares his personal journey, how he manages anxiety in his daily life , and the spiritual practices that help him find peace amid struggles . If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety, this episode offers heartfelt refl...

Welcome to the First Episode of "Friar Time"! In this debut episode, join host Fr. David Covertino, OFM and guest Fr. Kevin as they embark on a thoughtful discussion about topics such as Church and State, Division, Immigration, Democracy, Moral Authority, Economic Inequality, Climate Change, Media Ethics and Politics and the Eucharist .  Tune in for an engaging conversation that blends s...