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Minor CharactersEp 29. Jimmy Kernan | Science and the EnvironmentBr. Jimmy Kernan, OFM is a professor at Siena College despite still being in formation and still in his 20s. He has a love for science and a desire to bring his Franciscan charism to the world.2025-05-091h 00Minor CharactersEp 28. Jerry Bleem | One Man's Trash...Art doesn't just please the eye, it is meant to tell a story and help the viewer see the world around them differently. No one understands this better than Fr. Jerry Bleem, OFM, a Franciscan priest and artist who uses reclaimed trash and refuse to create thoughtful pieces of art.2025-04-2257 minMinor CharactersEp 28. John Gutierrez | Friar Nurse and Union RepWhen you think of friars, you probably think of priests working in parishes. This is not for everyone. Friars like John Gutierrez have lived out their friar lives caring for patients in hospitals and fighting for justice on behalf of fellow employees.2025-03-2658 minMinor CharactersEp 27 | Tyler Harris | Eucharist, Beauty, Living FaithTyler Harris, OFM is not worried about the Church. He sees places where faith is alive and thriving, centered around the Eucharist.2025-03-0717 minMinor CharactersEp 26 | Jimmy Beh | Novitiate, Life Coaching, Vowed LifeJimmy Beh is in the process of making a major life change: he's just months away from taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Some would see this as scary or restrictive, but Jimmy loves the freedom that they provide.2025-02-2755 minMinor CharactersEp 25 | Jim Bok | Becoming a Missionary at 61Fr. Jim Bok lived an "ordinary" friar life. He worked at a school, then raised money for the friars in the development office, things that many friars set out to do. Then, at 61, when many are starting to look forward to retirement, he decided to become a missionary to Jamaica. He never regreted any of his 16 years there.2025-02-1851 minMinor CharactersEp 24 | Roger Lopez | When "Italy" Calls, Your Life is About to ChangeRoger Lopez loved to teach high school students. Then one day he received a phone call from "Italy." As a Catholic, this generally means big news. In his case, he had been selected to be a provincial councilor, a leader in the government of the Order.2025-02-1158 minMinor CharactersEp 22. Greg Plata | The Traveling Sales-friarFr. Greg Plata works in vocations ministry for the Franciscans, which means he travels a lot. This has taught him some tremendous lessons along the way.2024-11-0148 minMinor CharactersEp 22. Robert Lentz | Painting to the MarginsRobert Lentz has often found himself with the oppressed and the marginalized. It has shaped his theology and inspired his world-renowned paintings.2024-10-1556 minMinor CharactersEp 21. John Boissy | Woodworking is a VocationSome friars serve at the altar, others build the altar. Br. John Boissy, OFM is a professional woodworker who uses his skill to make works that will last centuries.2024-10-0752 minMinor CharactersEp 20: Lalo Jara | Entering Seminary 3 TimesEdgardo "Lalo" Jara entered the friars when he was young and in his 20s. It didn't work out. He tried again a few years later, joining the diocese. It didn't work now. Then, 10 years later, he moved to the United States and tried a third time. Now he's a priest of a major parish doing amazing work.2024-09-2554 minMinor CharactersEp. 19: Mike Johnson | From Lawyer to Prison MinistryAs a lawyer, Fr. Mike Johnson, OFM was used to working with the law. He never expected to have his life changed by a prison, let alone one in Bolivia. Now he leads mission groups all around the world.2024-09-101h 06Minor CharactersEp 17: Bill Burton | Scripture, Finance, and ObedienceFr. Bill Burton, OFM found the friars early in live. And then he ran away to make money. Little did he know that he'd be back, and that he would one day become an accomplished scripture scholar.2024-08-231h 00Minor CharactersEp. 18: Michael Duffy | Drug Epidemic, 9/11, TV StarFr. Michael Duffy is a simple man who just wants to serve the poor with dignity. And he's been able to do that for 36 years. But he's also been tasked with incredible opportunities outside of his comfort zone, like healing the nation after 9/11 and staring in a major television show.2024-08-161h 08Minor CharactersEp 16: Jim McIntosh | Shelter, Secular Franciscans, MigrantsBr. Jim McIntosh knows what it's like to live an intentional life. From living with the homeless, to forming a Catholic house, to missionary work in South America, to working with migrants at the border, there's something authentically Franciscan about the way he lives.2024-08-081h 01Minor CharactersEp. 15: Colin King | Jamaica, Marijuana, EducationColin King grew up in suburban Ohio. Today, he's the pastor of multiple churches in Jamaica. The change couldn't be more drastic, and he couldn't be happier.2024-07-311h 02Minor CharactersEp 14: Michael Reyes | Tech, Art, OctogenariansIt's not every day you meet someone who turns down a six-figure job to live simply and take care of old guys. Then again, it's not every day you meet someone as kind as Fr. Michael Reyes, OFM.2024-07-1048 minMinor CharactersEp 13: Jay Woods | Broadway, Addiction, Social WorkJay Woods was living his dream: working on broadway and giving glory to God. When his faith began to slip, so too, did his mental health. It wasn't until he left it all behind that he found his calling in serving others.2024-07-0358 minMinor CharactersEp. 12: Dennis Tamburello | Rockstar, Prisoner, EcumenistThere's nothing like a ministry of presence, simply being with people and open to listening. Fr. Dennis Tamburello, OFM has spent his entire life with this mindset, listening to students, visiting prisoners, and conferencing with Protestants. Also, he plays the guitar and drums!2024-07-0148 minMinor CharactersEp. 11: Albert Haase | Chinese Spy, Author, SpeakerFew people get to live their childhood dreams. Even fewer people have childhood dreams of being a secret priest in China.2024-06-0553 minMinor CharactersEp. 10: Michael Perry | Minister General, Politics, Pope FrancisEver hear of the "the brown pope"? Probably not, because I'm pretty sure we just made it up. But if there was one, it would be Michael Perry, OFM, the former minister general of the Order of Friars Minor. As the leader of all the Franciscans in the world, he saw some wild things and has some crazy stories. He's also not taking to retirement well, starting international initiatives at Siena College.2024-05-3056 minMinor CharactersEp. 9: Fr. Jason Damon | Ordination, Youth, FootballIt's not every day you get to speak with a guy ordained a priest under a day. What was ordination like? How did he feel during his first mass? How does he deal with being the youngest Franciscan priest in the country?2024-05-2254 minMinor CharactersEp. 8: Br. Andy Brophy | Fundraising, Traveling, and ObedienceBr. Andy Brophy has not lived a conventional life. He trained to be a teacher but dreamed of being a missionary. When he was finally asked to be a missionary, he was too old for the job. So he started raising money for missions, now traveling the world to support the friars in nearly every country.2024-05-1556 minMinor CharactersEp 7: Fr. Ed Shea | Family, Spanish, Notre DameFranciscan life isn't about ideas or concepts, it's about relationships. Fr. Ed Shea, OFM knows a lot about that.2024-04-051h 04Minor CharactersEp 6. Br. John Barker | Baking, Discernment, and EvangelizationBr. John Barker, OFM is a man of many talents: accomplished chef, biblical scholar, and now excellent preacher. It's not everyday that you meet someone who completely changes their life plan... multitple times... but John shows that you should always be discerning God's call.2024-03-2759 minMinor CharactersEp. 5: Juan Turcios | Romero, Art, and Pure ChaosFew brothers live with more energy for the present moment than Fr. Juan de la Cruz Turcios. He's creative, joyful, and always ready to bring people together.2024-03-2151 minMinor CharactersEp 4: Fr. Jim Sabak: Joy, Childishness, and LiturgyFr. Jim Sabak, OFM has an interesting life. On the one hand, he is the chaplain to an elementary school and spends his days entertaining children with his gregarious personality and jubilant energy. On the other hand, he is the director of worship for a diocese, concerned with the most holy and solemn occasions of Christian life. 2024-03-1248 minMinor CharactersEp 3: Fr. Dominic Monti: Learning the Colorful Stories of Franciscan HistoryDominic Monti has seen a lot. Both in his life as a vicar provincial and in his study of Franciscan history. He knows the power of a story, and he knows that history isn't even a little boring when you know how to tell it.2024-03-0553 minMinor CharactersEp 2: Fr. Steve Kuehn: D1 Athlete, Helicopter Pilot, A Man for the BrotherhoodWhem most people think of friars, the image of a short portly man comes to mind. This is not always the case. Some, like Fr. Steve Kuehn, OFM, are former D1 athletes that reached peak physical condition through many years of service in the Navy. What keeps him going years later? The same thing that always has: the brotherhood.2024-02-2757 minMinor CharactersEp 1. Fr Mike Surufka, OFM: War, Murder, and Learning to ForgiveFr. Mike Surufka, OFM began his life as a friar working for the U.N. This took him to war-torn countries but allowed him to meet inspiring people. Violence seems to follow him wherever he goes, but through a harrowing experience of a beloved friend's murder he grew in his need for forgiveness and now works in one of the most forgotten, dangerous place in the country. And he loves it.2024-02-201h 04Minor CharactersWelcome to Minor Characters!Each week, we'll interview a different friar about their life and adventures as a "minor" character. You can check out video versions of the podcast on YouTube.com/@MinorCharactersPodcast.2024-02-1601 min
Ave SpotlightBest of Episode: Evangelization, Beatitudes, and Baseball with Fr. Casey Cole, OFMYou loved this episode from Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, so much that we brought it back! We hope you enjoy this Ave Spotlight “best of” episode.
What do a priest, baseball, and the beatitudes have in common?
Chenele Shaw talks with popular YouTuber Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, about social media, the priesthood, and his summer of 2022 Bleacher Brothers tour. He visited all thirty MLB parks in eleven weeks with his friend Fr. Roberto “Tito” Serrano, OFM, to share the good news.Links:Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck out Fr. Casey Cole's book2023-05-3028 min
Omelie del card. Roberto RepoleOmelia di mons. Roberto Repole per l'ordinazione di fratel Gabriele Attanasi OFM Cap, parrocchia Madonna di Campagna - Torino 24-09-22Omelia di mons. Roberto Repole per l'ordinazione presbiterale di Gabriele Attanasi, frate cappuccino minore, presso la parrocchia Madonna di Campagna a Torino, 24-09-22RIFERIMENTI BIBLICI:Prima lettura: Geremia 1, 4 - 9Salmo responsoriale: Salmo 96 Seconda lettura: 2 Cor 4, 1 - 2 . 5 - 7Vangelo: Gv 10, 11 - 162022-09-2410 min
FranciscanosManhã Franciscana | Programa 171 | 31.07.2022MANHÃ FRANCISCANA
Entrevista Frei Sandro Roberto da Costa, OFM, professor de Teologia e diretor do Instituto Teológico Franciscano
Estamos no ar aos domingos, das 7h às 8h, na rádio Celinauta, de Pato Branco (PR), e Coroado, de Curitibanos (SC)
Ouça ao vivo:
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http://bit.ly/Coroado2022-07-3100 min
Ave SpotlightEvangelization, Beatitudes, and Baseball with Fr. Casey Cole, OFMWhat do a priest, baseball, and the beatitudes have in common?
Join Chenele Shaw this week as she talks with popular YouTuber Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, about social media, the priesthood, and this summer's Bleacher Brothers tour. He will visit all thirty MLB parks in eleven weeks with his friend Fr. Roberto "Tito" Serrano, OFM, to share the good news.Links:Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck out our sponsor Sock ReligiousLearn More about Fr. Casey Cole, OFM2022-04-2527 min
El Barrilete CósmicoOFM 2X01: Fútbol gañánVolvemos en esta segunda temporada con más ganas que nunca. Y lo hacemos, como siempre, con las noticias más cutres del fútbol moderno con Carlos Roberto, el fabuloso viaje al pasado con Miquel Sanchis, la "entrebestia" a Carlos Borrás de la PCFutbolería... Todo ello dirigido por JM Martín y además con mensajes de nuestros oyentes, el relato más emotivo y, por supuesto, la mejor música. Esta semana os traemos a Violadores del Verso, Liquido, The Bloody Beetroots, Dave Gahan y alguna sorpresa más. No te lo pierdas.2021-09-251h 39
Raccolta celebrazioni varie20191208_messa_immacolata_fr-roberto-brandinelli8 dicembre 2019 - Basilica del Santo - Santa messa solenne vespertina della Solennità dell'Immacolata concezione della B.V. Maria - presiede fr.Roberto Brandinelli ofmconv, vicario provinciale e legittimo superiore della Provincia Italiana di S.Antonio di Padova OFM CONV: inizio, vangelo, omelia, consacrazione dell'Ordine serafico all'Immacolata, benedizione finale.2019-12-0819 min
Raccolta celebrazioni varie20191120_funerale_fr-antonio-renzini_omelia_fr-roberto-brandinelliFaenza, mercoledì 20 novembre 2019 - Chiesa di S.Francesco. Esequie di fr. Antonio Renzini ofm conv, già Ministro provinciale della Provincia di Bologna OFM Conv. Omelia di fr. Roberto Brandinelli, Vicario provinciale della Provincia Italiana di S.Antonio di Padova OFM Conv.2019-11-2112 minRaccolta celebrazioni varie20191108_messa-frati-defunti_fr-roberto-brandinelli8 novembre 2019 - Chiesa santuario di S.Antonio dell'Arcella-Padova - Santa messa annuale per i frati, parenti, benefattori defunti. Presiede fr. Roberto Brandinelli ofm conv, Vicario provinciale della Provincia Italiana di S.Antonio di Padova OFM CONV - Vangelo, omelia, preghiera dei fedeli.2019-11-0812 min
Fr. Z's Blog - PODCAzTsPODCAzT 178: Fr. Weinandy and the possible “Internal Papal Schism”Today I go back to 8 October 2019 and a piece by Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., at The Catholic Thing: Pope Francis and Schism. This is important.
Last night I heard at the official presentation of the book length interview Christus Vincit by Bp. Athanasius Schneider a talk by Roberto de Mattei about the role of lay people in The Present Crisis. These fit together hand in glove.
So, I will read for you Fr. Weinandy's piece and give a brief summary of de Mattei's main points. I could bring in a lot more, but this is enough for now.
I am s...2019-10-1500 minTredicina di S. Antonio 201920190613_processione_a_fr-roberto-brandinelli-ofmconv13 giugno 2019 - Processione cittadina nella festa di s.Antonio - Discorso di fr. Roberto Brandinelli, Vicario provinciale della Provincia Italiana di S.Antonio di Padova OFM Conv.2019-06-1406 min
Accion de Paz16 Programa de Accion de PazParticipo del Programa Acción de Paz el Dr. Mariano José Mera Apoderado de OFM Provincia Franciscana de la Asunción de la SSMA Virgen del Rio de la Plata, compartimos su experiencia espiritual y el milagro de la FE.
También participo Joaquin Polito Presidente de TIPTV, nos explico todo lo nuevo en el área de comunicaciones que estará vigente en los próximos 4 años y nos invito a visitar su portal www.tiptv.com lugar que con solo adherirse podrán ver todos los canales de televisión del mundo como así también leer todos los diarios inte...2015-02-221h 30