Franciscan Voice

It’s a Privilege to Serve Others

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.

Behind the Quill

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.

Read the Signs

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?

Addressing Racial Prejudice

Friar Jude Winkler uses the story of Jonah as an example of overcoming prejudice and recognizing that we are all children of God.

Venerable Pierre Toussaint

In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.

Venerable Mother Henriette Delille

In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.

 

Venerable Augustus Tolton

In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.

Sister Thea Bowman - Servant of God

In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history.

Julia Greeley - Servant of God

In this series, Friar Douglas McMillan shares stories of hidden figures from Black Catholic history. 

Friable Friar: Beautiful and Simple

Real friars tell the tales of their vocations.