From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Mary is the "secret" of the spiritual life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

Our own essential weakness and God's love are the way things really are. Can we allow this to become a source of grace in our lives? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

By practicing vigilance not only do we guard our hearts and minds from voices that are not of God, but we also wake up to the presence of God and make ourselves more receptive to his grace and action in our lives. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

Purification is God's mercy in our lives. Are we open to receive it? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

Repentance is more than avoiding sin. To truly repent we must also seek Jesus passionately. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

In order to follow God more deeply we must leave behind that which we are familiar with and comfortable with in order to open ourselves to the mystery of God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

The divine indwelling, God's presence in our souls, reminds us that the spiritual life is ultimately an inside job. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

God desires to share his entire life with us. Do you believe this for yourself? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

We need God's grace. God's grace invites our cooperation. The fruit of cooperating with grace is love. Mother Teresa once said, "Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, prayer, sacrifice, and an intense inner life." Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Listen to learn mo...

The Eucharist ties together the great miracles at Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Lord make me an instrument of your peace! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In the biblical world view this life is seen as a test. Jesus invites us to look into our own hearts and follow him. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

God is very different from us. If we don't take the time to listen to him, we will most likely miss him. A Sunday homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR in Albuquerque, NM.

The readings and prayers for the feast day of The Triumph of the Cross are mysterious and profound. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The miracles performed by Jesus were not entertaining magic tricks, rather salvific signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus invites us to go beyond mere external observances into the heart of love. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Do we believe and trust in Jesus even when we don't understand or like what he says? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

We have just begun a year of Eucharistic Mission following on the heels of the great Eucharistic Congress. It is time to go deeper in our understanding of this most precious gift. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

"From the moment that a sacrament is celebrated in accordance with the intention of the Church, the power of Christ and his Spirit acts in and through it, independently of the personal holiness of the minister. Nevertheless, the fruits of the sacraments also depend on the disposition of the one who receives them" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1128). How do we deepen our disposition for a more...

In the wake of the great Eucharistic Congress we delve deeper into what the Eucharist means for us. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus could have made bread fall from the heavens like manna, but he chose to accept the meager offerings of a child. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

There are many graces flowing from the National Eucharistic Congress. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

What is the connection between the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima and the Brown Scapular devotion? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The more we are aware of and live in Mary's presence, the greater and quicker our sanctification will occur. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The rosary is like a river. If you jump in and immerse yourself in it, it will take you beyond yourself. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.