From The Friars (catholic Christian Spirituality)

Jesus taught and acted with authority. This was abundantly clear especially when he cast demons out. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this anniversary of Roe v Wade we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Jesus taught about blasphemy and sin. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

In order to follow God more deeply, we must let go of everything that is not God. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Faith in God is a two way street. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

An Incarnational view of the spiritual life proclaims that the transcendence and holiness of God has taken flesh and entered our world. Therefore, we find God not by running away from life or our humanity, but by living it most deeply. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Merry Christmas! Did you every ask Jesus what he wants on his birthday? The answer may surprise you. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this 4th Sunday of Advent the Church directs our gaze towards Mary through the Gospel of the Annunciation to remind us that the mystery of the Incarnation only occurs with Mary, in Mary, and through Mary. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

Who are you and what is your purpose in life? Like John the Baptist we are witnesses to the light of Christ and our purpose in life is to proclaim Christ's light to others! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Every deeper encounter with God demands from us a certain preparation and readiness. Why? Because God is not like us. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary we give thanks for the union of yesses: God's, Joachim's and Anne's - let's add ours. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

For the first Sunday of Advent we have two talks by Fr. Luke Fletcher and one talk by Br. Pius Marie Gagne - a three for one special! Listen to learn more.

During the very end of the liturgical year we focus on the end. At the general resurrection everyone will be brought before Christ the King. How do we prepare for this magnificent moment? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus wants to diagnose the disease and supply the medicine of mercy. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

We give thanks to God for everything. How? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR

Jesus reveals what is waiting for us when we die. Jesus the Divine Bridegroom comes to take us home. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

To the extent that we are willing to journey with another, our love for that person is revealed. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

It is interesting to learn how Near Death Experiences (NDE) confirm what we already knew from the Bible, Church teaching, and the experiences of the saints. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Discovering God within us is the greatest discovery of one's life. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

On All Souls Day we pray for the faithful departed. In a mystical way this day is an extension of All Saints Day. Want to hear more about Purgatory? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this Solemnity of All Saints we consider Dante's imaginative vision showing the communion of saints in heaven. Like a single white rose which is illuminated by the sun, the saints manifest God's goodness, each in a unique way. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.