From today's first reading from the Book of Wisdom, "God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.For he fashioned all things that they might have being... But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who belong to his company experience it." Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher,…

Jesus uses the storms in our life to reveal to us His divinity. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Why did Jesus teach using parables? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Postscript to the prayer image story: The prayer image was given 34 years ago. My friend had an encounter at a basketball game which lead her to join the convent. She is still a religious sister to this day. I ended up going to undergrad at FUS in Ohio…

How do we understand the spiritual realm of the angels and demons? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

In our spiritual life we must be careful that we are not somebody who is chasing experiences and consolations of God. Rather, we must be seeking to conform ourselves to the entirety of God's will for our life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

The National Eucharistic Revival is underway, listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Is suffering the greatest witness to the Gospel? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Why did God reveal the truth about the Holy Trinity? Why did we need to know? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

If we are ever bored in our relationship with God it is because we are boring. God, the Holy Trinity, is never boring! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

A look at one of the hard teachings of Jesus in a new light. Marriage, like all of the sacraments, motivates us for a mission. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

On the day after Pentecost we celebrate Mother Mary as Mother of the Church. This day highlights something very important. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Without the Holy Spirit, there is no spiritual life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

St. Louis de Montfort teaches that, in a certain sense, the devil fears and hates Mary even more than God Himself. How can this be so? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Even though we don't often think of Mary in this way, Mary is considered not only a martyr, but the queen of martyrs. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

We must consider what Saint Paul meant when he said, "It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22). Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

There is no success to any degree in our life if Jesus is not the center of our life. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

To see God face to face is our destiny! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

The resurrected and glorified body of Jesus was a real body. Fr. Luke shares some hilarious stories to break open the bread of God's Word. Listen to learn more!Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

What can we learn from the little boy who gave his lunch to Jesus? The miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fish is a very familiar story. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

What do Easter, Back to the Future, and basketball have in common? Listen to learn! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

A meditation on the wounds of Jesus by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Good Friday meditations on the seven words of Christ from the cross by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR.1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do2. To day shalt thou be with me in paradise3. Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother!4. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?5. I thirst6. It is finished7. Father…

On this Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord we see Jesus doing the exact opposite of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour meditations by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR. Listen to learn more about Lent!Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Laetare Sunday talks by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Bro. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

If Jesus was to flip over the tables of your heart, what would be the cause? Listen to learn more! Talk one and two are from Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. Talk three is from Bro. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

At its core prayer is a loving gaze upon God in faith. There is nothing easier than this, yet also there is nothing more difficult. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

All of life comes down to one question, can I trust God? A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Lent is all about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We do spiritual battle with the world, the flesh, and the Devil. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Today we prepare for Lent with lepers, Valentine's Day, 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Super Bowl, Chinese New Year, and the World Day of the Sick. How does all of this come together? Listen to learn! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Love is the reason and the motivation for Jesus' times of solitary prayer. May it be so for us as well. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Groundhog day, First Friday, Candlemas, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, and World Day of Consecrated Life - there is a lot happening today! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Jesus taught and acted with authority. This was abundantly clear especially when he cast demons out. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

On this anniversary of Roe v Wade we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Jesus taught about blasphemy and sin. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

In order to follow God more deeply, we must let go of everything that is not God. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Faith in God is a two way street. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

An Incarnational view of the spiritual life proclaims that the transcendence and holiness of God has taken flesh and entered our world. Therefore, we find God not by running away from life or our humanity, but by living it most deeply. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Merry Christmas! Did you every ask Jesus what he wants on his birthday? The answer may surprise you. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

On this 4th Sunday of Advent the Church directs our gaze towards Mary through the Gospel of the Annunciation to remind us that the mystery of the Incarnation only occurs with Mary, in Mary, and through Mary. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Who are you and what is your purpose in life? Like John the Baptist we are witnesses to the light of Christ and our purpose in life is to proclaim Christ's light to others! A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Every deeper encounter with God demands from us a certain preparation and readiness. Why? Because God is not like us. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary we give thanks for the union of yesses: God's, Joachim's and Anne's - let's add ours. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

For the first Sunday of Advent we have two talks by Fr. Luke Fletcher and one talk by Br. Pius Marie Gagne - a three for one special! Listen to learn more.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

During the very end of the liturgical year we focus on the end. At the general resurrection everyone will be brought before Christ the King. How do we prepare for this magnificent moment? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Jesus wants to diagnose the disease and supply the medicine of mercy. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

We give thanks to God for everything. How? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFRFranciscan Friars of the Renewal

Jesus reveals what is waiting for us when we die. Jesus the Divine Bridegroom comes to take us home. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

To the extent that we are willing to journey with another, our love for that person is revealed. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

It is interesting to learn how Near Death Experiences (NDE) confirm what we already knew from the Bible, Church teaching, and the experiences of the saints. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

Discovering God within us is the greatest discovery of one's life. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.Franciscan Friars of the Renewal