The Brother Hut

The brothers are celebrating their 6th year anniversary of being online. On the feast of St. Francis, the brothers sat down with Austin Habash, former Carthusan monk, current evangelist, speaker, podcast host of "Summa in a Year" and founder of Think Catholic.  In this episode the brothers connect evanglization with St. Francis' initial call to rebuild the church of God. Evangelization in the curr...

In light of the recent events, and violence that sent shockwaves around the globe, the brothers turn to the Cross as a banner that can give us a tremendous amount of hope. What does the Holy Cross teach us about suffering in our world and in our personal lives? Suffering is often misunderstood, in the franciscan tradition suffering is redemptive which means that it can be a source of goodness, tri...

As we look at the lives of some modern day saints like St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati we learn that Holiness is acheivable and attainable in our day. The brothers talk about what that looks like in their own daily lives, and some ways we can each strive for holiness as they did.  Centering ourselves on the Eucharist, daily faithfulness to God in prayer, and also some ways that are...

In this episode, we talk about sharing the Gospel in the streets as pilgrims. That can be while your on pilgrimage, on mission, in your neighborhood or in your own vocation - Christ has you walk so that you can receive an encounter with Him.  This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, questions & recommendations? Email us at thebrotherhut@gm...

We sat down with our postulancy class for a conversation on discernment, life, prayer, ministry and capuchin meditation. They share with us their stories, experiences and laughs from this year. Don't miss this unique conversation with Chase, Max & Emiliano. This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, questions & recommendations? Email us...

Every moment is an opportunity to experience the presence of God. Every event, every encounter, every interaction can be a way for us to experience God's divine life. But what happens if I miss those moments? Will God still pour out his grace? We have the temptation even just simple distractions that can have us 'miss the moment' and neglect being aware and present to the "sacrament of the moment,...

Priests are often so busy and sometimes it can be hard to reach them. Between administration in the parish office, sacramental preparation, pastoral availability, spiritual recreation and personal downtime, the day of a priest can go by very fast. In this episode, we look at the dynamics of why your priest might be super busy.  This episode is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play...

There is a tremendous amount of Grace that comes when we least expect it. God has his way of intervening in our lives in those moments. This could be an actual grace, the help of God redirecting your life, engaging in your response and asking for a deeper awareness of God present in your life.  This episode also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, questions &...

On this Episode 57, the brothers talk about the famous American born soon-to-be-saint, Blessed Solanus Casey who was famously named the "miracle worker."  The brothers talk about St. Bonaventure's Monastery where you can visit Solanus Casey today and pray at his tomb. Also the experience of being at the Beatification in November of 2018 and finally some lessons that we can all learn from our Capuc...

The brothers re-unite for the first time since November! In this episode, we share some of our excitements and fears about being placed in new positions between Postulancy director and as a newly ordained Associate Pastor. Eager about new things ahead with ministry, music, directing and leading, we also took time to reflect on the evergrowing faith of the community in San Antonio and how we have l...

What do the saints say about fire? What does scripture say about fire? Why is it used as a metaphor for God's love? In this episode, the brothers dive into the elements of being wounded by the fire of God's love, being transformed by the all-consuming fire. We'll look at writings from Bonaventure, John of the Cross, Richard of St. Victor, Mary of Alocoque and scripture. Joined by Br. Charbel and f...

In this episode the brothers discuss the topic of Preaching. With that comes many things, the preparation, the inspiration, style, the length of the homilies, and also the quality. In this episode, the brothers discuss preaching tips for preachers, and also helpful tips for receiving the preaching that you hear. What can we do to not only receive the sunday homily, but to let it soak and sit? This...

Back from a 1 Year Hiatus, The brothers share what they've been up to since you've last heard from them. New moves, pastoral year training, summer assignments and pilgrimages are just a few. Stay tuned for New episodes to look forward to.  This episode also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean! Comments, questions & recommendations to thebrotherhut@gmail.com Follow u...

Welcome back to the Hut! & Happy Transitus 2022! The Transitus is the celebration of the passing of St. Francis from this life to eternal life. Today is also the 3 year anniversary of the Brother Hut Podcast!! Thanks to all our listeners for their support. In this episode, the brothers re-visit the topic, "From Life to Death" from their very first episode. When St. Francis reached the moment of de...

Welcome back to the Hut! In this episode the brothers share reactions to the news of Shia LaBeouf breaking headlines with his recent interview with Bp. Robert Barron. The brothers share how incredible it was to hear and be reminded again of their first love, the order and it's charisma.  So often we focus on the blemishes of our lives, our homes, our state of life and vocations that we forget to s...

In a first ever International episode, Br. Vinny shares his experiences in Mexico as he is learning Spanish and ministering to the people. Br. Brandon Berg shares moments of ministering to those in hispanic communities at the parish, and their children.  The brothers share pieces of what it means to live like Mary & Martha, based on the Gospel reading from Sunday (16th in OT). Don't miss this epis...

Welcome back!! In this episode the brothers recognize the various tugs of the world that threaten our interior peace. The stresses and events that cause anxiety, worry and fear are all very REAL. In reference to the hat trick, the brothers share 3 things each that help them maintain their peace, especially during times of great disturbance.  Listen in for tips on how to maintain your peace in ways...

Welcome back to the Hut!  After some time away, the Br. Vinny & Brandon share with us the recent months. Br. Brandon's visit to the Holy Land, Br. Vinny's ordination into the transitional diaconate and the powerful experiences of both.  Join us for what will be the start of season 3!  This episode also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play & Podbean Contact us thebrotherhut@gmail.com F...

Welcome back to the Brother Hut! In this Episode the brothers explore the long held tradition of praying with the relics of the Saints. The church has all kinds of relics, and that tradition goes all the way back to the Old Testament. We are joined by Br. Jude, future archivist and relicquist!   Join us in the episode as we talk saints, relics, and how this particular devotion begin in the church...

Welcome back to the Hut! In this episode the brothers share about some of the dangers posed from "social" media platforms that disconnect us from having meaningful relationships and encounters. Br. Vinny shares his recent experience of the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations in San Antonio, Texas. He talks about the great number of people who were watching the event through their cell phone while o...

Welcome back to the Hut!  We recently sat down with Jarod & Amy Mintz, some great friends of ours. In part 2 of our series on Marriage, our friends share with us some insight they have learned in their 13 years of being married. Marriage is a wonderful process, one that requires dedication, commitment, vulnerability and the “ability to live for someone else.” What does that mean? How can married p...

Welcome back to the Hut!    As part of Vocations Awareness week, we wanted to have a conversation about the Married life! Mind you, we have zero experience with how this works, but we also understand some of the traditions the Church has held for ages. Today, we explore some of the misconceptions of Marriage that we have as a society. One of which, is the understanding that marriage is a “prison,”...

Inspired by the conversation from the last episode on confession, the brothers talk about the power of Mercy. We experience the divine Mercy of God in the confessional, and we might also experience mercy in those around us. Fr. Brandon shares a story of encountering mercy from the Missionaries of Charity.  What is Mercy? What does it mean to be Merciful? — To be afflicted with sorrow in our hearts...

Welcome back! On this 2-yr anniversary, the brothers talk about the experience of the very first episode. In honor of that, the brothers have returned to their roots of the podcast, by having poor audio quality (totally not planned, and we apologize for the poor sound) In this episode, the brothers look at the the sacrament of Confession as a sacrament of healing. What happens in Confession? What...

Welcome back to the Hut!    Br Vince Mary & Br Brandon Berg come to you from the mobile Brother Hut Studios.  In this episode, we talk about the spirituality of Pilgrimage and some of the ways we've been enjoying some travels and "pilgrimaging" of our own.  Between Fr. Brandon's biking trip across the state of Wisconsin, and Br. Vinny's mountain excursion trips, these brothers share with you what...