From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

SAINT CARLO AND THE EUCHARIST 14.10.2025 17:49 ↓

Father Luke explains the backstory on the famous quote from Saint Carlo Acutis, "The Eucharist is my highway to heaven!" Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Rosary: A Spiritual Masterpiece! 08.10.2025 42:39 ↓

The rosary is the posture of the Christian life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Asking More With Angels 30.09.2025 5:06 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Prayer as Relationship 23.09.2025 41:18 ↓

The utter joy and beauty of the spiritual life is that we are not alone, because we are in relationship with God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

9/11 EVIL AND THE LOVE THAT TRIUMPHS 15.09.2025 17:59 ↓

During the last few weeks we have seen an appalling display of public violence. During this time of the 9/11 anniversary we also celebrate the Triumph of the Cross. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Stay Close to the Tree of Life 15.09.2025 12:37 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

JESUS SAYS PUT GOD FIRST OR ELSE 09.09.2025 19:26 ↓

Jesus uses the strongest language possible to communicate a most important message: we must put God first or else we will not make it, in other words, we can not save ourselves! Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. For all of Father Luke's homilies, search for the podcasts "Daily Homilies Blue Army Shrine" and "Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine"

The Gift of Discipleship 09.09.2025 13:45 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

THE LOWDOWN ON HUMILITY 01.09.2025 14:16 ↓

If we have enough faith, humility can be hilarious! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

SAINT MONICA AND THE ECONOMY OF GRACE 28.08.2025 8:48 ↓

God answered the prayers of Saint Monica for the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Assumption Which God Did 20.08.2025 9:56 ↓

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into heaven was something which God did. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Fighting for the Fire of Jesus 20.08.2025 11:02 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Stop Making Yourself Miserable 20.08.2025 5:06 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Feast of St. Dominic at St. Vincent Ferrer 12.08.2025 12:52 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

RECEIVE, RECOGNIZE, AND BE A BLESSING 08.08.2025 10:49 ↓

We learn a valuable lesson from the parables of Jesus. Listen learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Selling All for the Pearl 31.07.2025 5:52 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

This is Love 28.07.2025 6:09 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

Prayer with Joyful Perseverance 28.07.2025 7:16 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

JESUS THE HOST ON HOSPITALITY SUNDAY 20.07.2025 11:45 ↓

Homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Power of Gratitude and Remembrance 19.07.2025 7:11 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

INTO THE LIGHT 13.07.2025 15:17 ↓

Jesus calls us to live in the light. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In the Suffering He is With You 10.07.2025 8:08 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Try the Gospel 10.07.2025 10:33 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Relying on God 10.07.2025 8:14 ↓

Relying on God means living our lives as they are with the Lord, but in Him, through Him and for Him. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL 02.07.2025 10:47 ↓

Saints Peter and Paul homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.