From The Friars (catholic Christian Spirituality)

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 to make this class more widely available. A couple of practical notes: Although it is not included in the recording, the brothers pray before each class. We would encourage you to do so as well. If possible, we would also recommend reading the relevant chapters of "Conversations with Christ" before listening to the class. May the Lord bless you on your interior journey with him.

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.