Franciscan Voice Podcasty

God is always ready to forgive. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the 15 friars who live near the Vatican and serve in the confessionals at St. Peter's Basilica. Some people who haven’t been to confession in 50 years realize the opportunity to turn their lives over to God and find His Peace.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

There's not just one way of being a Franciscan. Friar Jude Winkler talks about how we can come together in spite of our differences.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

When we truly recognize God’s deep love for us, we desire to share that love with those who need it most. Friar Jude Winkler provides the example of friars from Malta working in London hospitals.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

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 T…

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 T…

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 T…

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 T…

Music LessonsFriars in Kazakhstan provide #music lessons. Friar Jude Winkler talks about this friary and how the #arts can give us new hopeAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Here's how friars simplified their way of life and have, through their kind sharing, brought a renewal of faith to those around them. Friar Jude Winkler talks about our friars in France -Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Why should we love our enemies? Friar Jude Winkler talks about Jesus, Moses, and the film 'Gandhi' as he reflects on the Gospel of Matthew.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

For us as Franciscans, we see the recent 700th Anniversary of Dante’s death as a time to rediscover and continue with the responsibility that Providence has entrusted to us. Friar John Heinz talks about the Dante Center of Ravenna in this conclusion of our series on Dante and the Franciscans.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

A Priest, doorkeeper, counselor, whose prayers are credited with miraculous cures - Who is Blessed Solanus Casey? Friar Solanus Mary tells his story in this episode of Franciscan Voice. (Friar Solanus Mary's recording was produced by Christian Media Trust for South East Radio - both located in Wexford, Ireland)…

From public readings, paintings, commentaries - Franciscans share their connection with Dante. Friar John Heinz continues the story of the ongoing relationship between Dante and the Franciscans.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

According to tradition, Dante died on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross in 1321. Almost immediately, a struggle began between Ravenna and Florence over Dante’s remains. Friar John Heinz talks about this conflict and how Dante's bones were hidden until rediscovered in 1865 as he continues the story of Dante and the Franciscans.…

Driving from New York to Florida, collecting empty cans to raise money for the missions, Brother Vincent Vivian had a flat tire on a deserted back road. Listen to his story of faith, peace, and angels.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

It has been noted that the Franciscan world is intertwined with the Christianity of the Divine Comedy. How did Dante first encounter the Franciscans? Which Canto is dedicated to St. Francis? Friar John Heinz continues the series on Dante and the Franciscans.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Friar John Heinz continues the journey through Dante's Divine Comedy. In part 7, he takes us through Paradiso - the eternal reality of the highest human desire; a reality that makes individual earthly events distant and small.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Part six of Dante and the Franciscans - Thomas Merton used Dante's description of purgatory for the title of his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Merton saw the description as an apt metaphor of our striving for holiness here on earth. Friar John Heinz takes us on a journey through Dantes' Purgatorio.…

Friar John Heinz begins to talk about The Divine Comedy and describes Dante's underworld. Dante created a structure for the afterlife that had not existed before - giving Hell and Purgatory actual geographic locations.Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

The Corda Pia is a centuries-old sung devotion, unique to the Conventual Franciscan Order. Its earliest attestation is the 16th century, though it could be older. During the COVID lockdown, there was a craze of choirs on the internet formed of disparate individuals in different locations weaving their voices together through technology. Friar Peter…

The Corda Pia is a centuries-old sung devotion, unique to the Conventual Franciscan Order. Its earliest attestation is the 16th century, though it could be older. During the COVID lockdown, there was a craze of choirs on the internet formed of disparate individuals in different locations weaving their voices together through technology. Friar Peter…

The Corda Pia is a centuries-old sung devotion, unique to the Conventual Franciscan Order. Its earliest attestation is the 16th century, though it could be older. During the COVID lockdown, there was a craze of choirs on the internet formed of disparate individuals in different locations weaving their voices together through technology. Friar Peter…

Last year’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death has passed, but many people are still writing and talking about him and his Divine Comedy – just as they have ever since it was written.We Franciscans are still talking about it too, especially since we claim him as one of our own. To find out the many reasons why, you can listen to this series of podc…

Last year’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death has passed, but many people are still writing and talking about him and his Divine Comedy – just as they have ever since it was written.We Franciscans are still talking about it too, especially since we claim him as one of our own. To find out the many reasons why, you can listen to this series of podc…

Last year’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death has passed, but many people are still writing and talking about him and his Divine Comedy – just as they have ever since it was written.We Franciscans are still talking about it too, especially since we claim him as one of our own. To find out the many reasons why, you can listen to this series of podc…

Last year’s 700th anniversary of Dante’s death has passed, but many people are still writing and talking about him and his Divine Comedy – just as they have ever since it was written. We Franciscans are still talking about it too, especially since we claim him as one of our own. To find out the many reasons why, you can listen to this series of pod…

Friar Juniper Cummings led a life full of joy. His catchphrase was it’s fun to be Franciscan! At the age of 65, when many are considering retirement, Fr. Juniper went to Zambia to serve for 21 years. Listen to his story -Autor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

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.…

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

Stories of some of our great Conventual FranciscansAutor: Conventual Franciscan Friars

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Friday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Friday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Thursday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Thursday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Wednesday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Wednesday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Tuesday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Tuesday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Monday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Monday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Rev. Rick Iannucci

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Saturday Night Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: John Shannon

The Order of Celtic Franciscans Present Saturday Morning Prayers From "Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer" By J. Philip NewellAutor: Denise Lynch

In this 12 part series, Friar Tim Kulbicki delves into the Constitutions for the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. This is a document that seeks to put on paper the original charism of the Order, given to us from our founder St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, and then describe how that charism translates into modern terms. How do we take that cha…

In this 12 part series, Friar Tim Kulbicki delves into the Constitutions for the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. This is a document that seeks to put on paper the original charism of the Order, given to us from our founder St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, and then describe how that charism translates into modern terms. How do we take that cha…

In this 12 part series, Friar Tim Kulbicki delves into the Constitutions for the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. This is a document that seeks to put on paper the original charism of the Order, given to us from our founder St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, and then describe how that charism translates into modern terms. How do we take that cha…