Part six of Dante and the Franciscans - Thomas Merton used Dante's description of purgatory for the title of his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Merton saw the description as an apt metaphor of our striving for holiness here on earth. Friar John Heinz takes us on a journey through Dantes' Purgatorio.

Dante Part 6

Emerging from Francis' call to live the Gospel, Franciscan Voice will speak on the themes of poverty, justice, peace, care for creation, and community.

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Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv., Director of Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, NM, talks with Rev. Johnathan Hanneman, priest at St. Andrew Episcopalian Church in Las Cruces, NM, and Mr. John Nance. John brought the idea of installing solar panels at the church to Johnathan and helped research and move the project forward. They discuss the process of deciding to move towards solar panels, the actual installation, monitoring and results.

Laudato Si And Solar Panels

Beginning with Saint Francis, Franciscans have lived a life of itinerancy. Though often traveling, they are always at home. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the Vows, travel, and how Jesus is our home.

Jesus Is My Home

What's your favorite Gospel? Friar Jude Winkler, a Scripture teacher, answers this question and discusses why he has two favorites.

Favorite Gospel

Gary Cooper, a movie star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, was known for his roles in High Noon and Sergeant York. Though raised in the Episcopal Church, he was not an observant Christian for most of his adult life. Friar Solanus Mary tells the story of how Gary Cooper deepened his faith and converted to Catholicism.

Conversion Story Of Gary Cooper

How to Read Scripture: The first tip is don't begin with Genesis - Friar Jude Winkler, a scripture scholar, talks about how to make reading scripture a daily habit, finding the best translation, and much more in this episode of Franciscan Voice.

Dante Part 6

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