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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!
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May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
8 min
It’s very Franciscan to look around at creation; to see the wondrous beauty of it all. Friar Solanus Mary takes us on a short stroll through Mary's Garden, looking at some of the flora and fauna named in her honor.
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
16 min
Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv., Director of Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, NM, talks with Rev. Johnathan Hanneman, priest at St. Andrew Episcopalian Church in Las Cruces, NM, and Mr. John Nance. John brought the idea of installing solar panels at the church to Johnathan and helped research and move the project forward.
Dec 24, 2023
Dec 24, 2023
3 min
Charles Dickens wrote stories with a central theme of charity. Friar Solanus Mary talks about 'A Christmas Carol' - Scrooge, purgatory, Tiny Tim, and how no one is beyond redemption.
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
2 min
Beginning with Saint Francis, Franciscans have lived a life of itinerancy. Though often traveling, they are always at home. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the Vows, travel, and how Jesus is our home.
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023
9 min
We celebrate the memorial of Saint Irenaeus on June 28. One of the early fathers of the Church, he is known through two of his surviving writings. In this episode of Franciscan Voice, Friar Solanus Mary talks about this saint, declared a Doctor of the Church in 2022.
Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
19 min
Friar Solanus Mary tells the story of Blessed Dermot O'Hurley, Archbishop of Cashel, who was martyred in Dublin in 1584. He was beatified by St. Pope John Paul II in 1992. (The recording of Friar Solanus was produced by Christian Media Trust for South East Radio in Wexford)
May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
7 min
Saint Francis, Pope Francis, Laudato Si', and ideas on how we can work towards ecological conversion with great joy are topics discussed by Fr. Tom Smith OFM Conv., Director of Holy Cross Retreat Center, and Rev. Henry Atkins, Eco-theologian in Residence.
May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023
2 min
What's your favorite Gospel? Friar Jude Winkler, a Scripture teacher, answers this question and talks about why he has two favorites.
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
8 min
Gary Cooper, a movie star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, was known for his roles in High Noon and Sergeant York. Though raised in the Episcopal Church, he was not an observant Christian for most of his adult life. Friar Solanus Mary tells the story of how Gary Cooper deepened his faith and converted to Catholicism.
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
4 min
First tip is don't begin with Genesis - Friar Jude Winkler, a scripture scholar, offers advice on reading scripture. He talks about how to make it a daily habit, finding the best translation, and much more in this episode of Franciscan Voice.