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 are part of the Roman Catholic Church in communion with the Pope!
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In this podcast, Dr Matthew Hoskin takes you through the history of Christian spirituality -- spiritual disciplines, liturgy, asceticism, mysticism, monks -- to talk about some of the important moments, figures, movement, texts, and teachings. We'll go through it all broadly chronologically, but with the freedom to move around a bit if other things come up.
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Second Sunday of Lent, podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Second Sunday of Lent 2025. Only in the light of Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is the mystery of man made clear. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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The burning of palms into ashes becomes a metaphor for our spiritual life. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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It was funny when Jesus taught about the blind leading the blind and wooden beams sticking out of eyes. When the laughter ended there was a profound pedagogy at work. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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How can we discover the face of God the Father during the Liturgy? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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According to both the Old and New Testments of the Bible there are only two paths in this life, one leading to blessedness, the other leading to eternal death. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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On the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time we hear about the extraordinary calling of Isaiah, Paul, and Peter. Most people don't receive extraordinary revelations, and so we must learn to listen to the voice of God in an ordinary way. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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GOING DEEPER WITH THE FATIMA FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION
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17:31During this Jubilee Year we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother's request for the Fatima First Saturday devotion. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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God's Word is a lamp to light our path! Jesus is the Word made flesh. Both sacred scripture and the sacraments put us in communion with God's saving word. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. What does this mean exactly? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. You can hear Fr. Luke daily on the Facebook or Youtube Channel of Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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At Christmas we remember the moment that the face of God appeared! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a precursor to Pentecost. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Why is Mary important? Because she was given to us by Jesus at the cross. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to learn more.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Who is Mary? She is the Immaculate Conception! A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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The amazing graces flowing from the Our Lady of Guadalupe event are still flowing! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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On this First Sunday of Advent Jesus mentions signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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THE PRESENTATION OF THE CHILD MARY IN THE TEMPLE
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7:29Learn about the childhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary according to the early traditions. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Why do we need to be purified before entering heaven? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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14 Of 14 | Conclusion: The Solitude of the Heart
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42:12The truth about ourselves and God can only be discovered when we stand before God in the solitude of our own heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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13 Of 14 | Darkness: When God Disappears
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44:21Is it possible that God disappears from our life? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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12 Of 14 | Charity: To Love as Jesus Loved Us
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38:40How did Jesus love us? By dying for us. Therefore, if we are to love one another as Jesus loved us then we must die for one another. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Solitude is not isolating oneself or running away from God and life. Rather, solitude is opening ourselves more deeply and running towards God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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10 Of 14 | Silence: Our Greatest Need
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44:56Silence, in Christian spirituality, always means listening. Without this listening, this silence, we will never be able to hear God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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9 Of 14 | Prayer: A Relationship of Love
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39:40The most important question regarding our life of prayer is this: Do you believe that God loves you? How you answer that question will determine the depth or lack of depth of your prayer life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Mary is the "secret" of the spiritual life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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7 Of 14 | Weakness: Our Greatest Strength
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43:05Our own essential weakness and God's love are the way things really are. Can we allow this to become a source of grace in our lives? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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By practicing vigilance not only do we guard our hearts and minds from voices that are not of God, but we also wake up to the presence of God and make ourselves more receptive to his grace and action in our lives. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Purification is God's mercy in our lives. Are we open to receive it? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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4 Of 14 | Repentance: Embracing Jesus
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33:50Repentance is more than avoiding sin. To truly repent we must also seek Jesus passionately. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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In order to follow God more deeply we must leave behind that which we are familiar with and comfortable with in order to open ourselves to the mystery of God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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2 Of 14 | Indwelling: Finding God Within
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36:43The divine indwelling, God's presence in our souls, reminds us that the spiritual life is ultimately an inside job. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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1 Of 14 | Divinization: God's Desire For Us
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39:06God desires to share his entire life with us. Do you believe this for yourself? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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We need God's grace. God's grace invites our cooperation. The fruit of cooperating with grace is love. Mother Teresa once said, "Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand.Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, prayer, sacrifice, and an intense inner life." Podcast b…
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THE MEANING OF THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN
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15:04The Eucharist ties together the great miracles at Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Lord make me an instrument of your peace! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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In the biblical world view this life is seen as a test. Jesus invites us to look into our own hearts and follow him. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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God is very different from us. If we don't take the time to listen to him, we will most likely miss him. A Sunday homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR in Albuquerque, NM.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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The readings and prayers for the feast day of The Triumph of the Cross are mysterious and profound. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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The miracles performed by Jesus were not entertaining magic tricks, rather salvific signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Ch 15: An Invitation to the Spiritual World of Antony and the Desert Fathers
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30:57In this chapter, I turn from the age of Tertullian forward a century to the rise of the monastic movement and the world of St Antony the Great and the Desert Fathers of Egypt. What is it that makes a monk? What characterises the spirituality of the desert? What does singlemindedness look like? How are we meant to read the "Sayings" of the Desert Fa…
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Jesus invites us to go beyond mere external observances into the heart of love. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Do we believe and trust in Jesus even when we don't understand or like what he says? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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We have just begun a year of Eucharistic Mission following on the heels of the great Eucharistic Congress. It is time to go deeper in our understanding of this most precious gift. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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"From the moment that a sacrament is celebrated in accordance with the intention of the Church, the power of Christ and his Spirit acts in and through it, independently of the personal holiness of the minister. Nevertheless, the fruits of the sacraments also depend on the disposition of the one who receives them" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1…
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In the wake of the great Eucharistic Congress we delve deeper into what the Eucharist means for us. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Jesus could have made bread fall from the heavens like manna, but he chose to accept the meager offerings of a child. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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There are many graces flowing from the National Eucharistic Congress. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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THE BROWN SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
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9:43What is the connection between the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima and the Brown Scapular devotion? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Living a Contemplative Marian Life: #3 Practicing the Presence of Mary
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31:11The more we are aware of and live in Mary's presence, the greater and quicker our sanctification will occur. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Bởi Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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