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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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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
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.'
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
What does a bumper sticker have to do with the birth of Jesus, Mary’s appearance to St. Bernadette at Lourdes, and St. Maximilian Kolbe? Interweaving his explanation with music for reflection, Br. Solanus Mary OFM Conv. brings our Blessed Mother into focus. This podcast comes courtesy of HeavensRoad FM, a British radio station.
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Friar Steve McMichael OFM Conv. explains how being a pilgrim is not merely sightseeing. It's not only arriving somewhere -- the journey is just as important, and often the real journey is what happens in the pilgrim's heart and soul. Fr. Steve invites listeners to go on their own pilgrimage, and find their way into something they may not expect.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
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)...
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
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.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
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.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Friar Robert Bayer began his journey as a Conventual Franciscan in 1931. From his work in forming future leaders, to his own role as Minister Provincial, Fr. Robert 'Never Promised You a Rose Garden.' Friar Richard Kaley tells the story on this episode of The Call.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
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.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
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.
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
He wasn't famous, but Friar John Maurer's life encapsulates the Franciscan journey: from redemption - to encounter with Christ - to service to the poor. Friar Paul Schloemer tells the story of Brother John's journey in this podcast episode.