"After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), 'I thirst.'" -JN19:28. Certianly, the anguish of a Roman execution and the heat of the afternoon sun would make anyone thirsty. But, on the cross, was Jesus longing for water, or for a quenching of another kind? We break open the fourth last word of Christ in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

"When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, 'Woman, behold, your son!' Then he said to the disciple, 'Behold, your mother![...]'" Jesus' final commandment from the cross was for John the Beloved to care for His Blessed Mother. He's calling you to do the same. Learn how to honor Jesus by honoring Mary in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into[d] your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” LK23:42-43. We are each one of us convicted sinners. The question is, are we the thief on the left or on the right? Our Seven Last Words of Christ series continues in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” -LK23:34. In our new series, we explore the last seven words of Christ on Calvary. Meet him at the cross in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

The penitential season of Lent is upon us. In this special episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, the Friars give us some practical ways to prepare physically and spiritually for this journey through the desert. Plus, hear answers to many of your questions sent in over the last few months.

"But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and every one’s fetters were unfastened." AC16:25-26. In all circumstances, God calls us to give thanks. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, learn how to sing His praises in any situation.

"And behold, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands." AC12:7. St. Peter had a dramatic encounter with the Lord's providence and experienced release. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, we explore trusting God in all seasons and circumstances and recognizing His hand.

"My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong.” (Dn.6:22) Have you been tested? Have you been betrayed? It sometimes makes you wonder where God is, but take heart. The prophet Daniel teaches us to trust Him in all circumstances in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

"...and they drew Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ish′maelites for twenty shekels of silver; and they took Joseph to Egypt." (Gn37:28) In our recent series, "To The Heights," we found God on the mountaintops. In this first new series of 2024, we find him even in captivity. Journey with Joseph, son of Jacob in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

"Mary is the Mother of God[...] since by the power of the Holy Spirit she conceived in her virginal womb and brought into the world Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is of one being with the Father." - JPII, "Redemptoris Mater." On New Year's Day, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, learn how our Blessed Mother can turn your New Year's resolution into a revolution of virtue.