From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Like the Church, Mary is our mother. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

What is the spiritual life? According to the Desert Fathers, God is not merely a part time endeavor. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to learn more.

Jesus taught us that we do not belong to this world. So, where do we belong? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology by Fr. Malachy, CFR.

Who do you say that I am? A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology by Fr. Malachy, CFR (Part 3 of 4)

Who do you say that I am? A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology by Fr. Malachy, CFR (Part 2 of 4)

Who do you say that I am? A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology by Fr. Malachy, CFR. Part 1 of 4.

Two separate homilies on John 15 for this Mother's Day: the joy of Jesus and the greatest love possible. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR. Listen to learn more!

Two mysterious encounters with my younger self taught me the difference between sin and grace, truly amazing stories! Will we wither in sin or bear beautiful fruit on the vine? Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR. Listen to learn more!

The Lord is our Good Shepherd and we are the sheep of his flock. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Witnesses give testimony to what they have seen and heard. Respond to what you have received from God by giving witness! Listen to learn more - podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR. Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 | Luke 24:35-48

The story of doubting Thomas and the resurrected Jesus displays the depths of Divine Mercy. God is in the details. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Blessed Easter to all! Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! Alleluia, listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Sin scatters, God gathers. Jesus described the meaning of his sin-forgiving sacrifice on the cross with these words, "and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all to myself" (John 12:32). Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Here is the deal breaking game changer: "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life" (John 3:16). Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

In Christianity you are never an anonymous face in a nameless crowd. The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well displays the tender and personal care that God has for each of us, made in His image and likeness. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Both the Transiguration of Jesus and the almost-sacrifice of Abraham's beloved son Isaac shed light on the meaning of the death & resurrection of Jesus. God tests us in order to invite us to a total trust. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

The Holy Spirit drove Jesus into the desert where he prayed, fasted, and fought the Devil. Lent is the holy season when we do the same. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Ash Wednesday begins the sacred season of Lent. Mother Church invites us to spend 40 days in the desert preparing our hearts for the Lord. Jesus invites us to consider a lesson from the Super Bowl! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Recent miraculous healings at Lourdes show that God is still doing miracles. As we prepare to celebrate the World Day of the Sick on February 11th (Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes) let's bring others to Jesus for healing and we shall be healed as well. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

God wants to speak a word every day. We can not hear that word if we are not listening. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus' initial message is a call to repentance and belief in the good news. This message is essential for every stage of the spiritual life. Catholic Christianity contains little known treasure troves of helpful guides for this journey. The wild icon of the "Ladder of Divine Ascent," based on a written work of the same name by Saint John Climacus, is a thought provoking inspiration. Dante's "Infer...

Scripture often uses money as an analogy for the working of grace. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

The feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to a close. Just as Jesus' public ministry began with his baptism so also our participation in the life of grace begins with baptism. Everything else builds on baptism! The white garment bestowed during the rite supplies an interesting prayer image to help us understand what it means to live from your baptism. Listen to learn more! P...

On Epiphany we celebrate the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem. Early church father Origen(circa 250 AD) interpreted the meaning of the gifts: "gold, as to a king; myrrh, as to one who was mortal; and incense, as to a God." What gifts will you lay at the feet of Jesus when you arrive at his presence after death? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.