Why is it so hard to celebrate what’s good, especially when it’s happening in ourselves or others?
Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and everyday experiences of community and brotherhood, this conversation invites us to see celebration not as competition or self-focus, but as a way of rejoicing in what God is doing. To bless another is to acknowledge grace at work and to receive blessing is often an act of humility itself
In this episode, the friars wrestle with a surprisingly tender question: how do Christians celebrate well without fear, pride, or false humility? They talk about affirmation, gratitude, and the discomfort many of us feel when blessings are named out loud, whether it’s a gift, an accomplishment, or simply being seen.
Join us as we learn how celebrating well can heal shame, strengthen relationships, and help us rejoice more freely in God’s goodness.
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The Beatitudes
Is following Jesus just another self-help plan? The Beatitudes flip that idea upside down. This isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about letting God meet your needs. In this episode, the friars explore how the Beatitudes aren’t a checklist for spiritual success but an invitation to profound dependence on God. They explore how true blessings often appear as weakness, surrender, and a poverty of spirit…
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Suffering and Prayer
In reality, suffering’s out there in many ways, and in most ways, it’s unavoidable. So, “Okay, what do we do with it?”. We’ll unpack this question in today’s episode. We are invited to unite our suffering with Jesus and offer it to Him. As we suffer generously and give that to the Lord, one of the fruits of it is that it creates the space and cultivates…
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Made for Mysticism
Life of prayer is worth going “all-in” on. In this mystical identity, there’s an invitation to let go of ourselves. Prayer is not authentic if we are stuck or focused on ourselves. Prayer changes as we let go of our own notion of what it should be. We are constantly invited for our hearts to be attentive and open to become mystics — to become men and women of prayer. It anchors us in the reality that we are made for relationship, we’re made for prayer, and we are made to live in intimacy with God every single day of our lives.
