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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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Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
2 min
Psalm 133 reminds us that community can be soothing and awesome. Friar Jude Winkler talks about 'How good and pleasant it is, when brothers dwell together as one!' (Note: Hermon is the majestic snow-capped mountain visible in the north of Palestine.)
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
3 min
Isaiah prophesied a perfect King in the day of the Lord - the Messiah, the Prince of Peace. Friar Jude Winkler reflects on Isaiah's prophecy, and the Peace so profound that 'the lion will lie down with the lamb.'
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
3 min
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me - Join Friar Jude Winkler for this Brief Break for Peace and find out how a little respect can lead to peace. (The song Respect was written and released by Otis Redding in 1965; recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967) I got to have (just a little bit) a little respect (just a little bit)...
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
3 min
Jacob's name means either 'the cheater' or 'the grasper.' Friar Jude Winkler tells that after struggling with the holy, either God or an angel, Jacob's encounter brings him to integrity, a new name, and peace.
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
3 min
Working for peace means being able to listen. Friar Jude Winkler recounts the visit of St. Francis of Assisi to the Sultan in the midst of the Crusades. Even though they did not agree, both men listened to one another, providing a lesson for today.
Oct 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
2 min
Love and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss. Truth will spring from the earth; justice will look down from heaven. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the penitential Psalm 85.
Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
2 min
We need to treat people with the dignity that they deserve. And, we need to give them what they need - respect and love. Friar Jude Winkler talks about justice and peace.
Aug 23, 2021
Aug 23, 2021
2 min
What is the true meaning of the Holy Spirit in our lives? In this Brief Break for Peace, Friar Jude Winkler tells how the Spirit can bring a sense of unity in which we truly love one another.
Aug 16, 2021
Aug 16, 2021
3 min
St. Paul says we get into trouble when we live "according to the flesh" rather than responding to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Jude Winkler reminds us that opening our hearts to the Spirit, we can live the way God wants us to live in the world: the way of love, joy, and peace.
Aug 2, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
2 min
How should we handle disputes? Friar Jude Winkler talks about Jesus' instructions on how to deal with disagreements (Matthew 18) and how to confront others with honesty. Take a few minutes for this Brief Break for Peace.