Franciscan Voice

Dante and the Franciscans Part 1

Why did we Conventual Franciscans make such a big deal about the 700th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death?  Friar John Heinz introduces the story of Dante and the Franciscans.

Experiencing the Resurrection

Friar Christian Moore talks about the Resurrection, being spiritual and religious, and the power of prayer. In today's world many people describe themselves as spiritual but not religious. Friar Christian Moore tells us why it is important to be both. He also gives some practical advice on how to pray and deepen our relationship with God.

The Call: Friar Aloys Fish

Friar Aloys Fish began his journey as a Conventual Franciscan in 1885. Teacher, prison chaplain, rector, leader - he was a man of vision and action. Listen to his story in this episode of Franciscan Voice.

Risk-taking is the Path to Peace

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.

Fill Your Tank

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.

Loving Our Enemies

“If you don’t love your enemies, you may as well not talk about love at all…” says Friar Ken Bartsch in this podcast episode. Self-sacrificing love and the practice of charity are part of the path to reconciliation between people.

Redemption, Justification, Salvation

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.

The Call: Friar Basil Heiser

An American Friar, Provincial, and eventually the Franciscan Minister General, Basil Heiser was always a brother and a father to the Conventual Friars. Friar Wayne Hellmann remembers that he always encouraged others to be their best. He died shortly after his 100th birthday (when he celebrated Mass and preached the homily).

Snow on the Mountain

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.)

The Call: Brother Bob Baxter

+Brother Bob Baxter loved teaching and had the ability to bring the Bible to life for others. Brother Bob also loved Christmas and it seems appropriate to share his story this week. Join Friar Dan Lutolf for this episode of The Call on Franciscan Voice.