Emerging from Francis’ call to live the Gospel, Franciscan Voice is a virtual platform for the Conventual Franciscan Federation. Incorporating a wide range of content informed by the Franciscan spiritual and intellectual tradition, it speaks to issues, events, and cultural reference points in the 21st century. From the serious, to the topical, to the light-hearted, there is an underlying tone of the Joy of the Gospel!
St. Peter was a man of action; but not always for good. Friar Michael Lasky explains how through his relationship with Jesus, cooperation with God’s grace, and learning to make his bed, St. Peter left betrayal behind and became a man who could work wonders, even curing the sick.
Even after betrayal and abandonment, Jesus' first greeting to the apostles is a message of peace, loving them even more because that is what they needed. Friar Jude explains that Jesus offers us the same love today.
In this Brief Break for Peace, we learn how forgiving others can be the first step in bringing peace to the world.
In this Brief Break for Peace, Friar Jude Winkler reminds us to serve with humility and explains why it is a privilege to be able to serve others.
Mark, the first Evangelist, stops by to talk about his Gospel in this episode of Behind the Quill. He explains how he came to know about Jesus, even though they never met, then wrote what he says may be the most important book ever. This is the first of three Behind the Quill conversations with the authors of the Synoptic Gospels.
Here is an invitation to check in on our penances - Did we choose well? Did we see the signs that are telling us to change for bigger reasons?
Friar Jude Winkler uses the story of Jonah as an example of overcoming prejudice and recognizing that we are all children of God.
In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.
In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.
In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.
