From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Why does Jesus invite his followers to take nothing for the journey? This is an invitation to a radical receptivity towards God's goodness. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

What is God's training program for us? Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock CFR to find out!

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

Saint Thérèse of of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face teaches us how to obtain childlike trust in God our Father, even in the midst of storms, one pedal at a time. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

On this feast day of Saint Anthony, who spent the last year of his life in a treehouse, we muse on the meaning of the birds in Jesus' parable. With the help of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, who flew like a bird when he prayed, we learn about the wings of prayer and contemplation. The secret sacramental structure of reality explains it all, listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

An unusual allegory about the priesthood, a homily preached at the first Mass of our newly ordained friars. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices...

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.