From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Mature faith is living and believing that God is present to us in every moment of our lives. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-us, who always walks next to us, so that we never walk alone. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

When we put God first, everything else falls into place. We prepare for meeting the Lord in the next life, by practicing charity with each other in this life. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Our value comes from God alone. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Christian life is not an escape from reality, but the only way through it. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The Last Supper and Pentecost both happened in the upper room. Listen to learn why! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

During the General Chapter we are experiencing unity in our diversity. Trinity Sunday is the perfect day to ponder this mystery. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Am I open to the sanctifying presence of the Holy Spirit in my life? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

For nine days before Pentecost the early Church gathered around Mother Mary and prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Mary unifies us with God, others, and ourselves. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

On his twentieth anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher ponders the depths of dependence on God. Listen to learn more!

On this Mother's Day we remember the words of Jesus that he will not leave us as orphans. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The biblical marriage metaphor is the key to unlocking the meaning of Jesus' words and deeds. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

We must become fascinated by Jesus! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Are we asking God to conform to our ideas and plans or are we conforming ourselves to God's ideas and plan for us? The Good Shepherd leads us beyond ourselves and this world. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

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.