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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!
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
God is always ready to forgive. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the 15 friars who live near the Vatican and serve in the confessionals at St. Peter's Basilica. Some people who haven’t been to confession in 50 years realize the opportunity to turn their lives over to God and find His Peace.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
There's not just one way of being a Franciscan. Friar Jude Winkler talks about how we can come together in spite of our differences.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
The friars in Kenya serve at a shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the border between different political factions, an area that erupted in post-election violence 15 years ago. Friar Jude Winkler points out that on this common ground, we can find the source of true peace.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Why should we love our enemies? Friar Jude Winkler talks about Jesus, Moses, and the film 'Gandhi' as he reflects on the Gospel of Matthew.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
How do we radiate the peace that the world truly needs? From the Ten Commandments to the Sermon on the Mount, Friar Jude Winkler talks about what we can do to promote peace.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
How do we create peace in the world? Friar Jude Winkler talks about Chapter 12 of St. Paul's Letter to the Romans and ways to plant seeds of compassion and love.
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
When Jesus said he came not to bring peace, but division, he was indicating that not everyone would embrace His message of love for one another. Even though it seems "No good deed goes unpunished," Fr. Jude Winkler encourages a sometimes heroic response to the Gospel.
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
It isn't enough just to talk about peace. True peace takes a risk, dying to self, and following God's will. Listen to Friar Jude Winkler as he talks about how peace sometimes requires confronting others with truth.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
We fill our tanks with lots of things that aren't so good for us - and we aren't talking about junk food! Friar Jude Winkler reflects on Paul's Letter to the Philippians and gives us some ideas on how we can fill our tanks with good things and ultimately with Christ's Peace.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Have you ever met someone who is really 'at Peace?' What is their secret? Friar Jude Winkler suggests that surrendering to God's love might be a key. God always loves us and wants to heal us, and for us to live in His Peace.