Today, I speak about a bit of wisdom from St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross on evangelization. To evangelize means we must first be evangelized. So, what does that mean? I wrestle with that question in the episode today. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Recently, there was a large bit of online turmoil around the release of a new book written by Cardinal Sarah with Pope Benedict. For at least 48 hours it was crazy on Catholic Twitter. Reflecting on this event and considering a recent book I’m Reading by Stephen Greenblatt (Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics) on the issue of factions in the Church. I hope we can all learn from this unnecessary and imprudent drama from Catholic Twitter. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Recently, in the calendar of Carmel we celebrated the Feast of Saint Andrew Corsini, O. Carm.. He was a man that we can learn from in our own times. What are one of the things we can learn? How to respond to the priest shortage in different areas of the Church around the world. I hope this insight helps us respond to the needs of the Church now. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Today, I am reflecting on the Baptism of the Lord. I see in this feast our showing us his skill as a carpenter. He has come to build a house of and for God. Where and why? Are questions I wrestle with in the episode. Enjoy! If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

I am about of a Priestfit group. I will be using their hashtags as a way of supporting healthier living among priests. One example is the #presentationchallenge2020. A recent video that they put out is on the topic on cleansing. What does it mean to cleanse our lives? I try to address that question and some ideas for Lent prepare in the episode today. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Today, I am reflecting upon the feast of the Epiphany. The theme for the episode is about our identity as ‘The Nations.’ My parish in the Bronx is a prime example of this reality. Diversity and Unity are just a few things I talk about in this episode today. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

On December 28th a group of Jewish were attacked during a Hanukkah celebration. Today, I speak about the gift of the Jewish people in my life. I also speak about the dangers of language around these issues and anti-Semitism. My god continue to bless the Jewish people. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Today, I speak about the reading from Colossians during the feast of the Holy Faith. Families are not just built on blood but also virtue. We are called to cultivate virtue in our families. Reflecting on this call means asking ourselves an important question I bring up in the episode today. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Today, I speak about my preparation for Christmas and a conviction that rose up in my heart thanks to Saint Paul. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar

Today, I speak about an experience I had recently in the Bronx. This experience is one of those tapestry moments I’ve spoken about on the podcast before which brings us back to the joy of God’s providence. If you like my podcast, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast it really does help me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar