From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

On this day we explore the First Saturday devotion requested by the Blessed Mother at Fatima. How can our prayers of reparation console the sorrowful heart of Mary? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Saint Padre Pio could be the patron saint of the National Eucharistic Revival. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus' question, who do you say that I am? is a question that is meant to have implications for our entire life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

Where Mary is Queen, Jesus is King. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

How pure is my faith? How confident is my hope? How selfless is my love? These are the questions we must ask ourselves if we want to know where we are with God. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Everything we believe about Mary teaches us something about Christ and something about the Church. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In the presence of Jesus fear is exposed to be what it really is...a liar! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Why did Jesus allow Peter, James, and John to see his divine glory during the transfiguration? Nothing motivates us like the foreknowledge that Jesus has already won the victory! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this Franciscan Solemnity we remember the vocation of Saint Francis to rebuild the Church. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The parable of the weeds and the wheat reveals two things about God that are deeply important for us, namely that God is patient and merciful. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

All of the events of salvation history find their meaning in Jesus. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Mature faith is living and believing that God is present to us in every moment of our lives. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God-with-us, who always walks next to us, so that we never walk alone. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

When we put God first, everything else falls into place. We prepare for meeting the Lord in the next life, by practicing charity with each other in this life. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Our value comes from God alone. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Christian life is not an escape from reality, but the only way through it. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The Last Supper and Pentecost both happened in the upper room. Listen to learn why! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

During the General Chapter we are experiencing unity in our diversity. Trinity Sunday is the perfect day to ponder this mystery. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Am I open to the sanctifying presence of the Holy Spirit in my life? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

For nine days before Pentecost the early Church gathered around Mother Mary and prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Mary unifies us with God, others, and ourselves. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

On his twentieth anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher ponders the depths of dependence on God. Listen to learn more!

On this Mother's Day we remember the words of Jesus that he will not leave us as orphans. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The biblical marriage metaphor is the key to unlocking the meaning of Jesus' words and deeds. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

We must become fascinated by Jesus! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.