From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Advent is a time to ponder all of the prophecies concerning the Messiah. Jesus fulfilled all of God's promises, but what do we do when it feels like they are yet unfulfilled? Where are the peace and harmony we are looking for? Listen to learn more!!

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Homily from the second Sunday of Advent. God wants to meet you in the concrete real details of what is happening in your life. Surrender is the secret to experiencing the Lord in your life. Listen to learn more!

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. From the first Sunday of Advent. As we prepare for the coming of the Lord, the secret center of Advent is death - when the Lord will come for us. Listen to learn more!

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. On the Solemnity of Christ the King we give thanks for all his blessings. What is this day about? In one word: receive. Listen to learn more!

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. What is the connection between the strange imagery from the Book of Revelation and what we will experience in Purgatory? Listen to learn more!

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. See, comprehend, and respond. Knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. When Hillary saw a sign from God she asked the right question. Listen to learn more!

If we are sincerely following the Lord each day then we will become aware of the difference between God's ways and our ways. Since God is so different from us in his outlook, understanding and desire as we draw closer to God we must experience the purification that is necessary as we "adjust" to seeing things the way God sees them. Often times we view purification as punishment but what purification really is, is the fire of God's love. God desires to transform us from the inside out and for that to happen we must surrender to these flames of love. In silent prayer we experience this purification most intensely because silence gradually detaches us from our illusions and fears and leads us into the tranquil waters of God's presence.

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. On fantasy and science fiction as an expression of our longing for God. The reason we were given the faculty of imagination is fascinating.

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. God uses funny experiences in life to teach us about our worth and value. Remember those awkward moments at junior high school dances when the 80's power ballad started to play...

Podcast from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. The saints are living masterpieces of God's grace. The Catholic devotion to saints gives glory to God and acknowledges his greatness!