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Ave ExploresLent Makes Us Fully Alive with Fr. Tim AnastosFr. Tim Anastos, author and assistant chaplain at the St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Illinois, highlights how Lent offers us an opportunity to become fully alive in Christ Jesus. Through our weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have experienced the love of the Lord in distinct and profound ways. Now, as Holy Week unfolds and we participate in the liturgies of the Triduum, we witness the culmination of these graces and how they reveal that life is worth living with Jesus Christ.
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2024-03-2236 min
Ave ExploresThe Eucharist Can Revive Our Lent with Tanner KalinaIn this sacred season, our ultimate aim is to draw nearer to Christ. And what better way to achieve this closeness than by physically spending time with him in the presence of the Eucharist?
Join Tanner Kalina, a passionate Eucharistic missionary for the National Eucharistic Revival, as he demonstrates how Lent is the perfect time to seek the Lord's presence. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, Tanner reveals how this season offers a unique opportunity for the Lord to manifest his love, mercy, and kindness to us.
Lent is about having—and maybe doing—less to crea...
2024-03-1532 min
Ave ExploresLent Reveals Our Weakness with Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSPThe further we get into Lent, the more likely it is that we have run into some—or many—missteps and pitfalls.
While this can feel discouraging, Sr. Orianne Pietra René, FSP, a passionate social media evangelist, helps us understand how when Lent is “hard” and we feel weak, that is precisely when the Lord shows up to do great things within us. Our poverty in Lent becomes God’s strength and glory.
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2024-03-0825 min
Ave ExploresLet the Lord Purify You in Lent with Manny GonzalezJoin Emmanuel “Manny” Gonzalez, a graduate student at Franciscan University of Steubenville, as he shows how, despite our best intentions, we can inadvertently introduce a false sense of control into our lives through Lenten spiritual practices or even in our general spiritual journey. Without realizing it, we can squeeze the Lord out of our lives even as we do good and holy deeds. Manny shows us how to avoid this pitfall so that we can walk into Lent willing to let go of everything for the Lord and find ourselves with much more than we surrendered.
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2024-03-0131 min
Ave ExploresKeeping Lent Simple with Claire and Mike Couche of Finding PhilotheaDo you ever have BIG plans for Lent, only to feel overwhelmed as the weeks go on?
Claire and Mike Couche, founders of Finding Philothea, share how embracing simplicity—through carving out time for prayer, focusing on small acts of fasting, and learning generosity through acts of service—can wield greater impact than grand gestures of repentance and self-denial. When we complicate Lent, our practices can muddy the waters and make this time of prayerful rest overly stressful. When we keep Lent simple, however, we can see that it’s a time to prepare us for Heaven.
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2024-02-2333 min
Ave ExploresLent isn't Just for Easter with Mark HartWhat’s the purpose of Lent? It’s a simple question, and one Mark Hart answers in a very honest and straightforward way: Lent prepares us for heaven. If we view Lent merely as a spiritual bootcamp to get ready for Easter, we will miss out on all the season has to offer. However, by approaching Lent with a broader perspective, we'll realize that these forty days can prepare us not only for the rest of our lives but also for the joys of heaven.
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2024-02-1638 min
Ave ExploresThe Wilderness of Lent with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFRWhen Ash Wednesday rolls around, many of us are ready—even excited—to start our Lenten resolution. However, as the weeks go by, our resolve can wane. What do we do when our Lenten practices become challenging to maintain?
Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, the author of Made for Heaven, offers us a way to enter this season as he explains why he felt called to write about going into the wilderness of Lent with a willing spirit and a ready heart. If we “fight” Lent, we close ourselves off to God’s greater plan for these forty days. If w...
2024-02-1429 min
Ave ExploresEvaluating Relationships for Lent with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFNAs we approach Ash Wednesday, the question on every faithful Christian's mind is, "What should I do to make this Lent an intentional time to grow closer to God?" In this episode, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, offers a new focus to this sacred season by encouraging us to examine the very fabric of our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and most importantly, with God. She provides practical advice on how intentional fasting, heartfelt prayer, and compassionate almsgiving can be tools to strengthen our most important connections. Through this, you will learn that going into Lent “blind” won’t set you up f...
2024-02-0936 min
Universal Sisterhood PodcastEpisode 109: Welcome Back- New Year, New Beginnings.Lenten Book Study
Made For Heaven: Fr. Agustino Torres CFR
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2024-02-0528 min
Revive: The National Eucharistic Revival PodcastThe Source of Unity with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR“This is something we can all get behind, and I think people have been missing that. There’s a lot of division right now…That’s the power of this message. That’s the power of this time.” - Father Agustino Torres, CFRListen in as Season 1 host, Father Agustino Torres, CFR, officially hands off the reins of the Revive Podcast to Season 2 host, Tim Glemkowski (CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress)!In this episode, Tim and Father Agustino discuss the movement of the Eucharistic Revival across the United States, religious life with the Franciscan Friars of the...
2024-01-1533 min
Ave ExploresWeek Four of Prepare Your Heart: Holding Jesus like Mary in Advent with Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, SVMary opened her arms to the child Jesus, and we are called to do the same. Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, a Sister of Life serving pregnant women in Manhattan, reflects on how we can look to Mary as a perfect example of holiness and love of the Lord in the final days of Advent.
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2023-12-2236 min
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the RenewalLittle Like MaryEpisode 191 - Little Like Mary (Advent 2023), Series on "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. (Part 4) How often do you say Yes, without understanding or knowing the outcome? Sometimes we have to see and understand the plan before we say Yes, that's not our Lady's experience. She didn't understand but she knew what was proposed to him by God, and despite that, she said Yes. She trusts; she surrenders in this whole experience of her life without knowing what's gonna happen. This is the fourth part of this year's Advent s...
2023-12-2049 min
Ave ExploresWeek Three of Prepare Your Heart: Building a Home like Joseph with Bobby and Jackie AngelJackie and Bobby Angel, authors, speakers, and podcasters, share how the spirit of hospitality and a charism of welcome are essential in order to enter into Advent. When we open our homes to others, and when we work to build a home of love, we are embracing the spirit of St. Joseph.
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2023-12-1539 min
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the RenewalGood St. Joseph (Advent 2023)Episode 190 - Good St. Joseph (Advent 2023), Series on "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. (Part 3) What's the best thing you learned from St. Joseph? Advent teaches us that God has a different way of doing things and St. Joseph is an amazing example and witness of that. Throughout his life, St. Joseph should've had the opportunity to grasp human comfort or control, but instead, he chose to enter into humility, into silence, he didn't overthink, he didn't overtalk, but rather he trusted and was obedient to God while being completely attentive t...
2023-12-1342 min
Ave ExploresWeek Two of Prepare Your Heart: Holy Witnesses in Advent with Meg Hunter-KilmerMeg Hunter-Kilmer offers insights into how the stories of the saints can help us more purposefully enter into Advent, preparing our hearts with the witness of faithful men and women who have spent their lives preparing to meet Jesus.
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2023-12-0839 min
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the RenewalGod is Working (Advent 2023)Episode 189 - God is Working (Advent 2023), Series on "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. (Part 2) With what's currently happening in the world, can you believe that God is working?? As exemplified by St. Juan Diego, during this Advent and throughout the year, we are invited to live in relationship with the Lord through Mary, our Mother, our Lady. We can do that by beginning with a humble Yes. Let's say Yes and allow ourselves to be interrupted by her intercession and have confidence in the love and trust she has for all of...
2023-12-0647 min
Ave ExploresWeek One of Prepare Your Heart: Preparing for Nazareth Fr. Agustino Torres, CFRFr. Agustino Torres, CFR, author of Prepare Your Heart, explains how the season of Advent is a chance to enter into the heart of Nazareth, a place of respite, rest, and formation. At the beginning of the liturgical year, it’s so easy to become consumed with the busyness of the season, the work that must be done for Christmas, and we can forget how this is ultimately a time to prepare to welcome Jesus. Fr. Agustino explains how when we purposefully prepare our hearts, we are joyfully anticipating the gift of Christmas in the best way possible.
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2023-12-0144 min
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the RenewalLearning from Nazareth (Advent 2023)Episode 188 - Learning from Nazareth (Advent 2023), Series on "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. (Part 1) What does Nazareth look like for you and how does it compare to how you encounter Advent? Nazareth is a place where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived—a place of beauty, simplicity, and stillness. Meanwhile, Advent is a season of preparation for the coming of Jesus; For most of us, it is usually one of the busiest times of the year. So how can Advent be an experience of Nazareth during this busy time? For this fir...
2023-11-2944 min
Life on the RockFr. Agustino Torres, CFR Pt. 2Brother John continues his conversation with Fr. Agustino Torres on how Catholics should prepare their hearts for Advent and discuss his aptly named new book, Prepare Your Heart.
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Lust is Boring95. Texting Your Ex & Other Dating Difficulties, w/ Fr. Agustino TorresJoin us in this exciting episode as Jason sits down with Father Agustino Torres. They'll be discussing their highly anticipated pilgrimage to the heart of Italy, and diving into a profound discussion on the intricacies of dating, the journey towards marriage, navigating the complexities of heartbreak, and much more. Together they'll talk about: What should someone do when a toxic ex finally leaves, but you're heartbroken? - I want to talk to my "ex" (because I miss our friendship). Is it a bad idea? - How far is too far? Come with us to Italy! ht...
2023-11-1052 minRevive: The National Eucharistic Revival Podcast"La Humildad de Dios": Lo que San Francisco de Asís tiene que decirle a la gente moderna sobre Jesús"La Humildad de Dios": Lo que San Francisco de Asís tiene que decirle a lagente moderna sobre Jesús. (Padre Agustino, Solanyi Rodriguez, y elPadre Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR).En este episodio, el Padre Agustino, y Solanyi están acompañados por elPadre Malachy Napier, CFR. Un Fraile Franciscano de la Renovación, yuno de los Sacerdotes seleccionados para viajar y predicar para elAvivamiento Eucarístico Nacional. Discuten la humildad de Dios y lo queSan Francisco de Asís tiene que decirle a la gente m...
2023-07-0331 min
Ave ExploresFinding Ourselves in Easter with Fr. Agustino Torres, CFRIn this week's episode, Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, talks with Katie about finding ourselves in the Easter story. He says that when we embrace an authentic relationship with Christ, we can see how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have given space for him to dwell in our hearts.Links:Order Your Copy of Return Today!Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram
2023-04-0636 minRevive: The National Eucharistic Revival PodcastE7 - TBH – To be Honest, I really don't know what to do in AdorationWhat are the best ways to pray during Eucharistic Adoration? - Father Agustino Torres and Father Joe Laramie, SJ In this episode, Father Agustino Torres, CFR, will talk with Father Joe Laramie, SJ, Jesuit Priest, author, National Director of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, and preacher for the USCCB National Eucharistic Revival. They explain Eucharistic Adoration and provide tips and “hacks” for getting more out of your time in Adoration. They also provide ways to be present, to pray, and connect with God during that quiet and special time spent with Jesus in the Eucharist. Books...
2023-04-0333 minRevive: The National Eucharistic Revival PodcastE6 - A veiled response: Veils! Are they for all women?Is this a privilege? Are specific prayers needed when wearing them? Is there some kind of commitment needed with the church to be able to wear them? - Father Agustino Torres, CFR, Solanyi Rodriguez, and Father Patrick Baikauskas, OP In this episode Father Agustino, CFR, Solanyi Rodriguez, and Dominican Friar Father Patrick Baikauskas, OP, vice president of institutional advancement at Aquinas Institute, director of New Priory Press, and a National Eucharistic Revival preacher, go over some of the most common questions and concerns in the Catholic Church regarding veiling. The topic of veiling comes up a...
2023-03-0643 minRevive: The National Eucharistic Revival PodcastE5 - "Eucharistic Miracles" - Eucharistic Host and Scientifically Investigated MiraclesJoin Father Agustino Torres, CFR, and co-host Solanyi Rodriguez with the very special guest, Father Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., philosopher, educator, author, speaker, host of the EWTN show “Father Spitzer’s Universe,” and president of both the Magis Center of Reason and Faith and the Spitzer Center. In this episode we discover how the beauty and truth of science lives in harmony with Catholic belief, and how arguments of science and reason support the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist – body, blood, soul and divinity. Father Spitzer will detail what we mean by “Eucharistic miracles,” drawing upon...
2023-02-0639 minRevive: The National Eucharistic Revival PodcastE4 - Eucharistic Presence, Sacrament of Divine Presence in our Lives"Eucharistic Presence, Sacrament of Divine Presence in our Lives" - Father Agustino Torres, CFR and Father Frank DeSiano, CSPIn this episode, National Eucharistic Revival preachers Father Agustino, CFR and Father Frank DeSiano, CSP, tenderly break down their insights on God’s loving presence in our spiritual life. They discuss prayer, meditation, and spirituality, as well as how the sacrament of the Eucharist gives us the grace needed to deny ourselves and live for Christ. Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP is president of Paulist Evangelization Ministries. He served as a consultor for the United States Conference of C...
2023-01-0233 min
Tinto con WojtylaT.1 EP.8 - De la teoría a la acción Ft. Padre Agustíno Torres, CFRPadre Agustino nos estará compartiendo más sobre Corazon Puro, un movimiento que lleva la teología del cuerpo de la palabra a la acción, de la mente al corazón, del salón de Clase o los Live en social media, a las calles, a los jóvenes y a los marginados.
En la actualidad movimientos como el de Corazon Puro son importantes, ya que tenemos que tener cuidado con la cultura de remuneración inmediata y placeres instantáneos, en no convertir la teología del cuerpo en una simple pomada para que inunde el intelec...
2022-11-3031 minLust is Boring68. How to Make a Good Confession w/ Fr Agustino Torres CFRAre you hesitant to go to confession because you're too ashamed or nervous? Do you cram in your examination of conscience moments before you enter the confessional and then worry afterward that you forgot something? What if it feels like you've said the same thing in your last dozen confessions? In today's podcast, Fr. Agustino Torres explains how to get the most of out this incredible sacrament and offers one unexpected sign of how to know if you're making progress in the interior life. Get the Pure Faith App FREE: https://chastity.com/products/pure-faith-app/
2022-03-3131 min
Being HumanThe Rebelliousness of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, w/ Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR (Mentor Series)In this episode, we talk about: Fr. Agustino's vocation story with the CFR friars; The blessing of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, on our lives; Lessons from Fr. Benedict about the power of personal encounter; Fr. Benedict's gift for "trouble"; Finding opportunities for people to do good; Bridging the gap between the secular and religious; Fr. Benedict as an example of true integration; Resources mentioned or relevant: Learn more about (and donate to!) the CFRs; Download The Integrated App for access to audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more; Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg's ne...
2021-10-0533 min
The Dunces' Corner13: The Franciscan OptionThe Franciscan Option/The Secret of Franciscan Poverty/Emptiness and Humility/Trivia
The Dunces welcome special guest Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, to shed some light on what St. Francis can teach us about renewing the Church and the world today. Dr. Meinert asks about the secret to Franciscan poverty, Avera wants to know how best to empty herself so that God can fill her, and Catherine asks for tips on becoming humble. Fr. Agustino drops copious wisdom on all of us, so buckle up. At the end, the Dunces play a small game of Franciscan Trivia, which...
2021-04-211h 18
From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)The Yes Of Saint JosephLike the Blessed Virgin Mary his spouse, Joseph offered a yes to God. Podcast by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. Listen to learn more!
2018-03-1911 min
Gott, Fried & StutzFeuer Im Herzen – Father Agustino Torres CFRDu bist der Schlüssel zur Neuevangelisierung in Europa!
Father Agustino Torres von den Bronx Brothers und Carmen Castrejon aus New York sprachen beim Internationalen Prayerfestival in Marienfried.
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2015-08-2650 min
Gott, Fried & StutzEs geht um Leben und Tod – Father Agustino Torres CFRWas suchst du? Was sind deine Fragen? Womit bist du frustriert? Father Agustino von den Bronx Brothers versucht Antworten darauf zu geben.
Ein Podcast vom Internationalen Prayerfestival in Marienfried.
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2015-08-261h 07
Gott, Fried & StutzGod loves you! – Father Agustino Torres CFRSiehst du Gottes Herrlichkeit in dir? Komm und sieh, wie Gott dich liebt! Ein unterhaltsamer Talk von Father Agustino von den Bronx Brothers.
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2015-08-2639 min
Gott, Fried & StutzEr macht alles neu! – Father Agustino cfrBei der Vigil beim Weltjugendtag erzählt Father Agustino Torres cfr Erlebnisse aus der Bronx und wie der Herr alles neu macht.
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2014-05-1214 min
Gott, Fried & StutzIhr seid die perfekten Missionare – Father Agustino Torres cfrBeim Schlussimpuls am Weltjugendtag von Father Agustino Torres cfr verspricht er den jungen Teilnehmern sein Gebet und schliesst mit den Worten: "Umsonst habt ihr empfangen, umsonst sollt ihr geben." (Mt 10, 8)
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2014-05-1235 min
Gott, Fried & StutzWie werde ich ein spiritual Ninja? – Father Agustino Torres cfrFather Agustino Torres cfr aus der Bronx spricht über das Thema des Weltjugendtages: "Selig, die arm sind vor Gott; denn ihnen gehört das Himmelreich." (Mt 5,3)
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2014-05-1259 min
Gott, Fried & StutzÖffnet eure Herzen für Gott – Father Agustino Torres cfrFather Agustino gibt den Teilnehmern des Weltjugendtags drei Tipps mit auf den Weg, wie man sein Herz für Gott öffnen kann: erstens lächle, zweitens beobachte wie Gott wirkt, drittens empfange seinen Segen.
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2014-05-1220 min