The Brother Hut

In this first “Shelter-in-place” episode, and back with a new intro, the Brothers talk about the craziness of Quarantine, COVID-19 and its effect on their personal journeys of faith and church. Siting popular sayings, the brothers talk about the damages and fruits that it has had on the Catholic Church today. The bros offer encouragement, advice, and tips on how to adapt while you’re in confinemen...

In this episode, Brs Brandon Berg and Vincent Mary Carrasco OFM Cap talk about the role of sports in their lives and the process of sanctification that comes with it. The brothers talk walk-up songs, a spontaneous Nuggets game in Denver, childhood memories, and the spiritual life. Br. Vince talks about the humility that comes from losing while brother Brandon discusses the joy that comes from vict...

In this episode, Brs Vince Mary Carrasco and Brandon Berg discuss the annual event called World Day of Consecrated Life. The celebration every year coincides with the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple.  The brothers banter on history, reading, winter-break birds and then discuss their experience as consecrated religious. The brothers talk about the difference and the similarities...

Today we're joined by Br. Gabriel Cortés F.I. from the friars of the Immaculate. Known for his skateboarding talents, Br. Gabriel discusses how he got started, his time in Australia, the Friars of the Immaculate, his conversion in an adoration chapel, a SpiritJuice Emmy award and Love Your Motherboards! Like subscribe and enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Brother Hut. Links are below! https://you...

Happy New Year! This episode is a friar spotlight. Bro Vinny and Brandon are joined by Fr. Bobby Barbato O.F.M. Cap from Solvang, California. Fr. Bobby is with us in Amarillo, Texas to give us three days of preaching on themes of Franciscan preaching. Join in the conversation and be uplifted. Topics include the California novitiate, Santa Ines mission parish in Solvang, preparing for homilies, let...

Merry Christmas everyone! Happy Christmas 2019! We are all God’s Beloved Ones! Jesus is born and salvation is here! In this episode,  Brothers Vincent and Brandon discuss Christmas and some joys in finding Christ in every moment. They share the most beautiful thing seen today, prayer experiences during Christmas, St. Francis and the Crib at Greccio, how to receive the gift of Jesus in the present...

The Bros are Back! In this episode, Br. Vinny and Br. Brandon talk about finals week, Christmas decoration happenings around the house, Thrift store buys, the season of advent (specifically the waiting part) and when chairs aren't being broken, they talk Music and the impact it's had on their lives. Listen until the end for a special blooper ending. What are you doing to prepare for the coming of...

In this episode of the Brother Hut, we're joined by DJ Bernal, an itinerant preacher who travels the country sharing the Gospel of Christ. DJ is the creator of [A.G.O.H] a name brand "After God's Own Heart" inspired by 1 Sam 13:14. But what does it mean to live a life After God's Own Heart? In this episode we give insight on what they can look like for you and the necessity of prayer! We also talk...

Brother Brandon shares with us his experience from his recent ordination to the diaconate! Also, the original Boyz in the Hood, Vegan Deacons, and the winner from our gift card drawing!! Congrats to Sonia Heath! 'Like' & 'Share' our Facebook page!    Twitter: @thebrother_hut Contact: thebrotherhut@gmail.com

Recording after Vocations Awareness Week, Brothers Vinny and Brandon talk pecan pie, recipes found on the back of jars, thanksgiving and Holy Cards. Episode 6 features Brother Alejandro Diaz, also a Capuchin Brother, who spends time ministering on the border and to those imprisoned. Listen in to hear how he discovered his Capuchin vocation, his spirituality and stories from his journey of faith. ...

During All Saints & All Souls, the Church remembers all the Saints and also the Souls of our family and friends who have gone before us. In this episode, Brother Vinny & Brandon talk Halloween candy, Longing to see the face of God, Having Hope in times of death, funerals and proper ways to respect the dead according to the Church.  Why do we remember the dead? How do we honor those who have gone b...

Br. Vinny & Br. Brandon discuss technical difficulties, driving in the rain, Cosco, singing Acapela, Latin Mass and their favorite Mass Memories. In this episode, learn about the Mass and what It means. But What about the Holy Mass? Amid all the frustration and chaos of life, Jesus becomes present in the Eucharist, Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity…For YOU. Are you attentive to that mystery?  Reflectio...

In this Episode, Br. Vinny and Brandon talk about the Brown Robe Benefit, Nice police officers, the overall experience as Capuchin Friars and the importance of a Capuchin spirituality and Charism. Everyday God offers us grace and joy as a community of human beings, are you responding to that? We are now on 'Apple Podcasts' 

As promised, Episode 2.1 is a recitation of the Holy Rosary with the Joyful Mysteries. Listen on the go! 

Back in Denver for the Brown Robe Benefit, Brother Vinny and Brother Brandon talk about the Holy Rosary, Our Lady of the Rosary, saying the rosary and some history about it. Enjoy!  Contact: thebrotherhut@gmail.com    

Welcome to the Brother Hut! In this very first episode, Br. Vinny & Br Brandon talk about some the importance of moving from the Old life into a new life. Also, Br. Alex Diaz's Solemn profession, Saint Francis, K-mart and Dairy Queen. Thanks for tuning in!  Follow us on Twitter! @BrVinMary @CapFriars @Brandon18214799