From The Friars (catholic Christian Spirituality)

"From the moment that a sacrament is celebrated in accordance with the intention of the Church, the power of Christ and his Spirit acts in and through it, independently of the personal holiness of the minister. Nevertheless, the fruits of the sacraments also depend on the disposition of the one who receives them" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1128). How do we deepen our disposition for a more fruitful reception of holy communion? Listen to learn move! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In the wake of the great Eucharistic Congress we delve deeper into what the Eucharist means for us. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus could have made bread fall from the heavens like manna, but he chose to accept the meager offerings of a child. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

There are many graces flowing from the National Eucharistic Congress. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

What is the connection between the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima and the Brown Scapular devotion? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The more we are aware of and live in Mary's presence, the greater and quicker our sanctification will occur. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The rosary is like a river. If you jump in and immerse yourself in it, it will take you beyond yourself. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

How are we to love Mary? There is only one way, without limits. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

From today's first reading from the Book of Wisdom, "God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. For he fashioned all things that they might have being... But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who belong to his company experience it." Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus uses the storms in our life to reveal to us His divinity. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Why did Jesus teach using parables? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Postscript to the prayer image story: The prayer image was given 34 years ago. My friend had an encounter at a basketball game which lead her to join the convent. She is still a religious sister to this day. I ended up going to undergrad at FUS in Ohio. Upon graduating a few years later I met the father of a friend and classmate. His father is the man who prayed with us! My friend ended up becoming a priest in Illinois.

How do we understand the spiritual realm of the angels and demons? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In our spiritual life we must be careful that we are not somebody who is chasing experiences and consolations of God. Rather, we must be seeking to conform ourselves to the entirety of God's will for our life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

The National Eucharistic Revival is underway, listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Is suffering the greatest witness to the Gospel? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Why did God reveal the truth about the Holy Trinity? Why did we need to know? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

If we are ever bored in our relationship with God it is because we are boring. God, the Holy Trinity, is never boring! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

A look at one of the hard teachings of Jesus in a new light. Marriage, like all of the sacraments, motivates us for a mission. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On the day after Pentecost we celebrate Mother Mary as Mother of the Church. This day highlights something very important. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Without the Holy Spirit, there is no spiritual life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.