When asked by a journalist why Catholics focus so much on Mary, St. Teresa of Calcutta replied, “No Mary, no Jesus.” Each year, the Church dedicates the month of October to the Holy Rosary. The friars dive deep into the power and the peace we have access to through this blessed devotion in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Body modification has become more commonplace and culturally acceptable over the last couple of decades. Though the Church has no official moral teaching regarding tattoos and piercings, an individual should always think before they ink. The friars break open this and more in this week's episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

"Offer it up." It almost sounds like the Catholic version of "Walk it off." It's true, Jesus paid the ultimate price for our salvation once and for all, but he also wants you to unite your present suffering to his. Learn how to give your pain a purpose in this episode of the Become Fire Podcast.

In 1st Thessalonians, St. Paul says to "pray always." Sounds difficult, doesn't it? Well, thankfully, the preceding verse says "rejoice always," and the verse after it says, "give thanks." God wants you to take your prayer life to the next level and the friars show you how, in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

No matter which way you stack it, you're going to suffer at some point in your life. The good news is that you are not alone in that suffering, but that Jesus does so with you. In September, the Church celebrates three beautiful and sorrowful feasts. Learn to suffer well with our Lord, our Lady, and St. Francis in this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast.

Do you feel disconnected from your kids, your spouse? If you're feeling that way, chances are you're not setting aside enough special time for them. In this episode of the #BecomeFire podcast, Fr. Antony and Br. Elijah teach you how to put together an amazing family fun night that you'll not only look forward to each week, but will be sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

God's is not "magical." He is so much more than that. He is divine. He is perfect. Occult practices may seem harmless, but, in reality, they open us up to demonic influence. Fr. Antony and Br. Elijah discuss why you need to leave the new age behind and embrace the real power in the universe: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

When he's not rapping about Franciscanism to Hamilton beats or reminiscing about New Jersey, Br. Elijah DeLello is living the devout life of a professed FHS brother. Find out how it all began for him in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

We're observing St. Michael's Lent, 8/15 to 9/29 and we want you to join us. In 1224, St. Francis prayed and fasted 40 days on Mount Alverna in honor of St. Michael, during which he received the holy stigmata. In this week's #BecomeFire Podcast, Fr. Peter Teresa and Br. Elijah teach us why this Franciscan tradition is so important, and how it can enrich your life.

Indulgences. Easily one of the most misrepresented and often misunderstood parts of the Catholic faith. What are they? Who gets them? And why are they good? In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.