Best Franciscan Friars Of The Renewal Podcasts (2024)

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Restoring Communion 46:15

1h ago46:15

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Episode 237 - Restoring Communion, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 2) What does it mean to be restored, sons and daughters? How do we begin? Jesus was always in prayer, and we are invited to do the same. This is why restoration should begin with the gift of prayer and communion with God. We would also need to create a space for restoration and …

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Ep. 194 | Nice Isn't Enough (What Jesus Really Wants) 5:41

6h ago5:41

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Are you holding back in your faith by just trying to be “nice”? Have you ever wondered if honesty and boldness could bring you closer to God? In this episode, Father Columba dives into this issue, drawing from the gospel where Jesus says, “let your yes mean yes, and your no mean no,” showing us why sometimes, Nice Isn’t Enough. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to…

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Ep. 193 | Where is God? (Closer Than You Think) 5:47

7d ago5:47

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Where does God dwell? Closer than you’d think! Father Columba dives into John 15:5 and uses babushka dolls as an analogy to reveal the life-changing truth: Jesus lives not just with us, but within us — and us within him. There’s a lot to unpack this week. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We c…

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14 Of 14 | Conclusion: The Solitude of the Heart 42:12

10d ago42:12

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The truth about ourselves and God can only be discovered when we stand before God in the solitude of our own heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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13 Of 14 | Darkness: When God Disappears 44:21

3h ago44:21

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Is it possible that God disappears from our life? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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12 Of 14 | Charity: To Love as Jesus Loved Us 38:40

3h ago38:40

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How did Jesus love us? By dying for us. Therefore, if we are to love one another as Jesus loved us then we must die for one another. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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11 Of 14 | Solitude: Alone With 38:16

3h ago38:16

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Solitude is not isolating oneself or running away from God and life. Rather, solitude is opening ourselves more deeply and running towards God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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10 Of 14 | Silence: Our Greatest Need 44:56

3h ago44:56

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Silence, in Christian spirituality, always means listening. Without this listening, this silence, we will never be able to hear God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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9 Of 14 | Prayer: A Relationship of Love 39:40

9d ago39:40

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The most important question regarding our life of prayer is this: Do you believe that God loves you? How you answer that question will determine the depth or lack of depth of your prayer life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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8 Of 14 | Mother: The Secret of Mary 34:14

3h ago34:14

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Mary is the "secret" of the spiritual life. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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7 Of 14 | Weakness: Our Greatest Strength 43:05

3h ago43:05

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Our own essential weakness and God's love are the way things really are. Can we allow this to become a source of grace in our lives? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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6 Of 14 | Vigilance: Staying Awake 39:13

12d ago39:13

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By practicing vigilance not only do we guard our hearts and minds from voices that are not of God, but we also wake up to the presence of God and make ourselves more receptive to his grace and action in our lives. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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5 Of 14 | The Fire of God's Love 39:32

7m ago39:32

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Purification is God's mercy in our lives. Are we open to receive it? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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4 Of 14 | Repentance: Embracing Jesus 33:50

6d ago33:50

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Repentance is more than avoiding sin. To truly repent we must also seek Jesus passionately. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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3 Of 14 | Openness: The Beginning 38:12

10m ago38:12

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In order to follow God more deeply we must leave behind that which we are familiar with and comfortable with in order to open ourselves to the mystery of God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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2 Of 14 | Indwelling: Finding God Within 36:43

2d ago36:43

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The divine indwelling, God's presence in our souls, reminds us that the spiritual life is ultimately an inside job. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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1 Of 14 | Divinization: God's Desire For Us 39:06

14m ago39:06

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God desires to share his entire life with us. Do you believe this for yourself? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFRBy Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Rebuild to Reconsecrate 49:44

7d ago49:44

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Episode 236 - Rebuild to Reconsecrate, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 1) What does restoration or reconsecration look like, why do we need it? Restoration and reconsecration mean finding our lives once again in Christ and putting Jesus right at the center of our lives. It means to desire to grow, go deeper, and learn again that God is our Fath…

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THE FRUIT OF COOPERATING WITH GRACE 10:35

3d ago10:35

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We need God's grace. God's grace invites our cooperation. The fruit of cooperating with grace is love. Mother Teresa once said, "Love is a fruit in season at all times and within the reach of every hand.Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, prayer, sacrifice, and an intense inner life." Podcast b…

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Ep. 192 | 7 Catholic Books That Changed My Life 6:57

6d ago6:57

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We often want to know more about the saints, but where do we start? Father Columba explains why knowing the saints is essential for our faith journey, sharing his favourite books centred on their lives and the impact they can have on our hearts and souls. Discover seven books that played an important role in shaping Father Columba's conversion, and…

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How To Go To Spiritual Direction 51:00

20d ago51:00

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What is spiritual direction really about and how do we do it? Nowadays it seems that there is an increasing trend of people who are seeking spiritual direction however there aren't a lot of spiritual directors to help us with that. In today's episode, we're gonna try and explain what is spiritual direction, who needs it, and what would be the best …

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Ep. 191 | How to Stop People Pleasing (Know Your Boundaries) 6:14

13d ago6:14

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While it can feel difficult or unloving to say “no”, maintaining boundaries is essential. Do you ever say "yes" because it's easier? Do you tend to people-please to "stay connected"? People-pleasing, driven by the fear of rejection, can distort relationships and prevent us from bringing our true selves to the table. Fr Columba gives tips on how to …

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On Beauty 46:01

14d ago46:01

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How do you experience beauty and how are you moved by it? God presents to us the gift of the beauty of the world. Beauty is usually in the eye of the beholder, and we all experience and see beauty differently. But at the same time, it is commonly an experience of awe and wonder before the other or before the world. We are invited to be more open to…

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THE MEANING OF THE MIRACLE OF THE SUN 15:04

30d ago15:04

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The Eucharist ties together the great miracles at Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 190 | In Daily Tasks, Act Out of Love (Not Compulsivity) 4:57

20d ago4:57

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We all have an inner conversation, pretty much all of the time. When it gets negative, who's steering? Is it God, or is it your overly critical self? God will rebuke us when we need it, but it will feel very different to us hating on ourselves. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create video…

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Know Your Heart 49:41

29d ago49:41

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If you don't value something, does it mean it's not really valuable to others or to the world? Our life experiences form us and our hearts respond in different ways particularly where there are areas of something that we didn't experience or something that we grew up without in our life. We can have a coping mechanism or a defense mechanism of numb…

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SAINT FRANCIS AND PRAYING FOR PEACE 13:55

1M ago13:55

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Lord make me an instrument of your peace! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 189 | How to Break Free from Sin & Shame 7:51

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Shame is an unavoidable human emotion, and like any emotion — it can get too big for us to handle. Fr Columba shares a recent story of his in which he noticed an unhealthy emotional reaction to his messing up. Father uses this experience as an opportunity to grow in love for and security in God, knowing that unfettered shame can lead us to anxiety …

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San Francesco 45:58

28d ago45:58

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What's your experience of St. Francis? You might know St. Francis in a different way or may have a different experience of St. Francis, but in this episode, we're gonna 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 deep…

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Ep. 188 | How to Imitate Jesus (& Car-Drifting Footage) 6:26

2M ago6:26

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Car drifting is not something we imagined we’d cover in this series, but when the opportunity arose Fr Columba seized it. And here we are — with an incredibly helpful analogy about high-speed car drifting — which helps us learn more about how to imitate Christ. Well done Fr Columba! 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apost…

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Discerning God's Work in You 53:19

1M ago53:19

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The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! Purchase tickets for Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story here: …

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LIFE IS A TEST 10:21

2M ago10:21

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In the biblical world view this life is seen as a test. Jesus invites us to look into our own hearts and follow him. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Listening To Jesus 9:03

2M ago9:03

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God is very different from us. If we don't take the time to listen to him, we will most likely miss him. A Sunday homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR in Albuquerque, NM.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 187 | Should Christians Swear? 5:01

2M ago5:01

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For many people, swearing or using God’s name is just a habit. That may be somewhat passable if you don’t know any better, but should a Christian swear? It’s hotly debated, and not all Christians agree. Fr Columba gives his thoughts. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles…

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Discerning God's Voice 53:35

1M ago53:35

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How do I hear and know God's Voice? God desires to break into our lives and speak with us—to communicate with us. But most of the time, what that looks like can be quite unclear. That is why it's important that we are able to discern how God speaks. In this episode, we're gonna look at some practical ways to hear and know the voice of God and see h…

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TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS AT GROUND ZERO 14:37

2M ago14:37

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The readings and prayers for the feast day of The Triumph of the Cross are mysterious and profound. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 186 | God Wants You to Go “Wow” (& Notice His Work) 5:32

2M ago5:32

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God is at work, but are you paying attention? While you wallow in woe, could incredible opportunities for graces be passing you by? It's easily done, but important to snap out of. Whether it's low bible study numbers (like in Fr Columba's case), or any other number of disappointments — remember to look for the grace, even if it's a little hidden. 🔴…

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Learning God's Voice 45:50

2M ago45:50

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How can we bring our feelings to the Lord? Once we have a sense of what we are feeling and why we are feeling that way, this would be the next step that we're invited to do—to turn to Jesus in prayer in great faith and trust then relate and bring these feelings to him and let him respond to it. In this episode, we'll talk about how we can relate ou…

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THE MEANING OF HIS MIRACLES 16:48

2M ago16:48

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The miracles performed by Jesus were not entertaining magic tricks, rather salvific signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 185 | Discouraged by the Devil? 6:49

2M ago6:49

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You are not the Devil’s slave, but in order to declare that boldly in your life you need to expunge the “victim attitude”. Fr Columba shares how to spot this attitude and, importantly, how to transform it into trust in God. God is always greater. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create vid…

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Building On Rock 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Why do we feel a certain way? This would be a great question to ask ourselves once we identify and name what we feel. It's good to learn what's ultimately at stake in every emotion, test, or situation we encounter and understand why it's so important to us. This episode talks about some practical examples and applications of how we can dive deeper …

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MORE THAN RULES 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Jesus invites us to go beyond mere external observances into the heart of love. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 184 | God Wants You to Save Souls (Here’s How) 5:06

2M ago5:06

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Evangelising can be awkward, but isn’t that almost the point? It’s something Jesus explicitly asks us to do, and he knows it’s not always easy. He will give you the grace you need. Fr Columba offers some practical advice on how to share your faith with others. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland.…

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Emotions and Jesus 50:15

3M ago50:15

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How do you feel? And why do emotions matter? Valuing the emotional life as important, they are an intrinsic part of us. Emotions are neutral in nature but how we respond to them can be both fruitful and dangerous, this is why knowing how to navigate them is vital in our human life. In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of emotions, the r…

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WHO IS YOUR LORD? 14:51

3M ago14:51

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Do we believe and trust in Jesus even when we don't understand or like what he says? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 183 | God Needs You to Trust Him (Stop “Fixing” Everything) 4:16

3M ago4:16

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Worrying can be a form of attempted control. But when we worry it’s lose-lose: it ruins our peace, and often ruins the outcome of whatever we’re try to achieve. It’s not always easy, but it’s certainly always better to surrender to God. Fr Columba offers advice on how. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in…

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Know Thyself 50:38

3M ago50:38

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How much do you know about yourself? This might be a good starting point to ask ourselves in our interior life pilgrimage. From self-protection to self-acceptance, to self-possession, and ultimately to self-gift, it's a journey to know oneself. And the beauty of being in prayer with the Lord is that we're growing in self-knowledge and self-acceptan…

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THE EUCHARIST IN CONTEXT 14:27

3M ago14:27

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We have just begun a year of Eucharistic Mission following on the heels of the great Eucharistic Congress. It is time to go deeper in our understanding of this most precious gift. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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The Solitude Of The Heart 42:30

3M ago42:30

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The truth about ourselves and God can only be known and experienced when we stand alone before God and enter into the solitude of the heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.By Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

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Ep. 182 | 21-Day Prayer Challenge 6:47

3M ago6:47

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Prayer is essential to the Christian life — it’s okay to find it challenging, but it’s not okay to give up. Fr Columba shares three tips for building the habit of prayer over 21 days. Whether you’re building up a prayer life from scratch, or improving what you have — we hope these tips help you. 🔴 ABOUT US Called to More is a Catholic not-for-profi…

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