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.

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.