The Holy Scriptures are punctuated throughout with stories of courageous women. So, what do Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba all have in common? Without them, there would be no Christmas! Prepare your heart for the coming of the Lord with the four women of Matthew's Gospel genealogy, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery and faked his death. He was falsely accused, imprisoned, and eventually became Pharaoh's, right-hand man. But, when he had a chance for revenge, he didn't take it. WHY? Joseph had the joy of the Lord! Light up your rose candle and learn how to get more joy into your life in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

A voice of one crying in the desert. St. John the Baptist signals the conclusion of the Old Covenant while heralding the New. Like John, we can live lives of radical humility and boldness as we too await our Lord's coming. Prepare the way with us in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

One year and almost 50 episodes ago, we began our podcasting journey in this very place, contemplating the beauty and the mystery of Advent, a season of waiting and fulfillment. Journey with us to seek the face of our long-expected Savior in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

As we continue in this month of the Holy Souls, the friars open ye olde mailbag one more time and answer YOUR questions about the Lord, the faith, and the Church... and maybe overshare just a little bit about some Thanksgiving memories. Don't miss this special episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

In a world of binaries, it is assumed that contemporary and traditional Catholicism are at odds with one another. The calling that God has given to our community says otherwise. In this special episode taken from the Diocese of Phoenix "Bishop's Hour" podcast, Fr. Antony shares how you can have a transformative relationship with the Holy Spirit through two forms of Catholic worship.

St. Margaret Mary said, "If only you knew with what great longing these holy souls yearn for relief from their suffering. Ingratitude has never entered Heaven." The Chuch sets aside the month of November to pray for the holy souls in purgatory. Join the friars as they teach a few things (and maybe bust some myths) about the purifying fire of God's love in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

You may have asked yourself a time or two, "What do those guys actually do all day?" The truth may be exactly what you expected, or it may surprise you. Either way, the only thing we can tell you is that every day serving the Lord as a Religious is an adventure. Come along with us on a journey through a day in the life of a Friar, in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Did you know this podcast is fueled by YOU? We get a lot of questions each week at [email protected]. Some are big enough to fill an entire episode, some aren't. This episode is for all those! Call it a lightning round, or call it a pop quiz, but make sure you don't call yourself out before you see if the friars answered one of YOUR questions in this special episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

It’s that time of year again. Time for the Spirit of Halloween stores to take over every strip mall in America. Sadly, though, our world has lost the plot on what the REAL spirit of Halloween is. Before you head out to buy your candy and costumes, make sure to listen to this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.