Franciscan Voice

Invisible Light: An Advent Journey with Theophilus - Episode 1

Invisible Light takes us through the story of a man named Theophilus who shares with us his grief of losing his son and the struggle of living through a time of violence in Rome. He returns to the Gospel of Luke, which was dedicated to him, as a source of comfort and soon finds himself being transformed by the story of Christ's humble birth. What Theophilus soon discovers through Luke's Gospel is 'Emmanuel' come to life in some unexpected encounters leading him to see this "Invisible Light".  

 

Join us for next week's episode of "Invisible Light", a mini audio story series offered for the season of Advent 

 

Written by Br. Tim Blanchard, narrated by Friar Joseph Connick. Music licensed from Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road - (license) - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcod

Reaching Out to the Poor Ones of Yahweh

Friar Jude Winkler tells us that making peace often means reaching out to the poor ones of Yahweh. In the Gospels, those people who most need God are the ones Jesus reaches out to. We must pass on the love God bestows on us.

Care for Creation

Caring for our common home comes down to simple steps, says Friar Vince Petersen OFM Conv. In this interview, he explains how we can all slow down and simplify our lives, and pass on the gifts of God's creation.

I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me

Friar Phil Ley explains the mission of Posada Guadalupe in San Antonio, Texas, a shelter for young men in their late teens who fled gang violence and other dangers in Central America, but have now aged out of juvenile detention centers here in the United States. In cooperation with the courts and local authorities, Fr. Phil's program helps the residents as they go to school, work, and apply for permanent residency here in the US.

Homilies for a Pandemic: Rationing

In times of crisis rationing of things can becomes a way of life. But there is no rationing of the gift of God's spirit in our lives.

Immigration and Franciscan Hospitality

At Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv. has given shelter to people facing immigration challenges. In this podcast he explains how he views this as a 'ministry of hospitality' in line with a Franciscan service through the centuries.

A Message to New Novices

Friar Michael Lasky addresses four friar novices, newly-invested in the Franciscan habit, as they prepare to leave for Novitiate. The novices will live a year and a day falling more deeply in love with the Lord. Though the words are addressed to the four new friars, they are true for all who strive to live the Gospel.

Four Gospels, Two Friars, & One Microphone - First episode

Friars Max and Terence introduce their new series - Four Gospels, Two Friars, and One Microphone.

In this episode they introduce St. Francis, rebuilding the Church, and Pink Floyd's The Wall - How do all these things connect? Listen and find out!

Saint Max Part 5

You may know his name, but do you really know St. Maximilian Kolbe? In this series, the 20th-century Conventual Franciscan saint introduces himself and his message in a contemporary voice

Saint Max Part 4

You may know his name, but do you really know St. Maximilian Kolbe? In this series, the 20th-century Conventual Franciscan saint introduces himself and his message in a contemporary voice