Three-word Confession
At the end of our lives, there are only three words that really matter, and no, it’s not “Go Cubs Go.” St. Paul gives us the true final confession: “Jesus is Lord.” As we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the Church year, we’re invited to remember what everything ultimately leads to: the simple, powerful truth that Jesus is God. If we hold onto anything at the end, let it be that.
A Dr. John Watson
Dr. John Watson. If you know anything about Sherlock, Dr. John Watson is the person who really grounds Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock is kind of crazy. He’s over the top. He’s unhinged. Dr. John Watson roots him and grounds him, keeping him rooted in reality. And not only that, but Watson speaks truths to Sherlock, revealing to him where he is wrong and where he needs to grow. In the gospel, this is precisely…
The Ultimate Life Hack
Did Jesus tell us to cheat the system? Did he instruct us to falsify our tax returns? Did he give us financial advice like the mafia would? In the gospel for this Sunday. Jesus, of course, is not advocating fraud. But what Jesus is saying is that this dishonest steward was hustling, striving, putting in all this effort to make all this money. And the question is, are we hustling when it comes to Heaven? It’s easy…
Blessed Are The Poor (Rewind)
Matthew’s first nine beatitudes said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The world constantly tries to define us and tell us who we are. Our successes, belongings, talents, people in our lives, jobs, culture, and technology all make us who we are. We beclothed ourselves with these things and are tempted to find…
Intentional and Wanted by God
Were you just a surprise, or did God want you? In this episode, the friars speak about the quiet questions many carry, especially those born outside traditional circumstances. They unpack the pain, confusion, and identity struggles that can come with that and speak truth into it all that no matter how you came into the world, whether your story includes surprise, brokenness, or uncertainty, one truth…
San Francesco
What’s your experience of St. Francis? You might know St. Francis differently or have a different experience of St. Francis, but in this episode, we’re going to look at the life of St. Francis through the lens of the CFR brothers themselves and highlight what part of St. Francis’ life stands out in their own lives. This episode gives a deeper insight into who St. Francis is, how he lived…