From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Scripture often uses money as an analogy for the working of grace. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

The feast of the Baptism of the Lord brings the Christmas season to a close. Just as Jesus' public ministry began with his baptism so also our participation in the life of grace begins with baptism. Everything else builds on baptism! The white garment bestowed during the rite supplies an interesting prayer image to help us understand what it means to live from your baptism. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

On Epiphany we celebrate the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem. Early church father Origen(circa 250 AD) interpreted the meaning of the gifts: "gold, as to a king; myrrh, as to one who was mortal; and incense, as to a God." What gifts will you lay at the feet of Jesus when you arrive at his presence after death? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

From childhood until old age our understanding of Christmas grows. From the three groups of people who visit the Christ Child we can deepen our understanding of this multifaceted mystery! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land confirms the Biblical stories, real events which happened at real places. The Virgin Mary said yes to God and the rest is history, salvation history. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

The popular heist genre, a warm story of an engagement, and the appearance of Jesus' best man all line up to exemplify the joy of Advent. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Blessed Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. God gives us the grace we need to be who we need to be and to do what we need to do in His plan. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR.

Star Wars The Mandalorian, Advent, and understanding Jesus! Repent and receive the greatest consolation of forgiveness. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR. Listen to learn more!

What do St. John of the Cross, St. John the Baptist and the 2nd Sunday of Advent have in common? Listen to this new podcast by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock to find out!

Advent, Cardinals, Pandemics, and Sin! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Fletcher, CFR - First Sunday of Advent 2020.