From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

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From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality) episodes

August 27, 2021 TEARS AND OIL
The tears of Saint Monica helped convert her son who became Saint Augustine. What is the difference between her tears and the unshareable lamp oil of the virgins in Christ's parable? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.
10 min
August 23, 2021 Staying Focused in Prayer | Fr. Francis Mary, CFR
Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices to make this class more widely available.
A couple of practical notes: Although it is not included in the recording, the brothers pray before each class. We would encourage you to do so as well. If possible, we would also recommend reading the relevant chapters of "Conversations with Christ" before listening to the class.
May the Lord bless you on your interior journey with him.
29 min
August 16, 2021 Meditative Reading | Fr. Francis Mary, CFR
Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices to make this class more widely available.
A couple of practical notes: Although it is not included in the recording, the brothers pray before each class. We would encourage you to do so as well. If possible, we would also recommend reading the relevant chapters of "Conversations with Christ" before listening to the class.
May the Lord bless you on your interior journey with him.
8 min
August 15, 2021 UNDERSTAND THE ASSUMPTION AS DESTINATION
God has created life "in a state of journeying." The Assumption of Mary into heaven, body and soul, stands as a sign of our destination. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.
12 min
August 15, 2021 The Assumption of Mary
Our Lady, through her Assumption, leads us that "further shore," which is the Kingdom of Heaven. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.
16 min
August 09, 2021 Reciting Prayers Through Meditation | Fr. Francis Mary, CFR
Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices to make this class more widely available.
A couple of practical notes: Although it is not included in the recording, the brothers pray before each class. We would encourage you to do so as well. If possible, we would also recommend reading the relevant chapters of "Conversations with Christ" before listening to the class.
May the Lord bless you on your interior journey with him.
12 min
August 08, 2021 FASTING AND FEASTING ON THE BREAD OF LIFE
Fulfilling the Biblical theme of eating and drinking, Jesus is the Bread of Life. We fast so that we can feast more profoundly. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.
16 min
August 08, 2021 The Eucharist: God's Ultimate Presence
In the Eucharist, all the Old Testament encounters with God reach a deeper and everlasting meaning. Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to discover more.
15 min
August 04, 2021 FANTASTIC FAITH OF SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
Saint John Vianney is the patron saint of priests! He is a model of the faith which works miracles. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.
8 min
August 02, 2021 Seeing God's Presence at the End of Meditation | Fr. Francis Mary, CFR
Fr. Francis Mary, the Novice Master of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, gives a class on prayer to the novices each year. This short course on prayer utilizes "Conversations with Christ: The Teaching of St. Teresa of Avila About Personal Prayer" by Fr. Peter Rohrbach. To encourage others in their own spiritual lives, Fr. Francis Mary has graciously recorded his live sessions with the novices to make this class more widely available.
A couple of practical notes: Although it is not included in the recording, the brothers pray before each class. We would encourage you to do so as well. If possible, we would also recommend reading the relevant chapters of "Conversations with Christ" before listening to the class.
May the Lord bless you on your interior journey with him.
9 min

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Podcast of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal was founded in 1987, in the Bronx, to work with the poor and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We…