Franciscan Voice

6 Dream Of Innocent III by Conventual Franciscan Friars

4 Francis And The Miracle Of The Crucifix by Conventual Franciscan Friars

3 Francis Dream Of A Palace And Arms by Conventual Franciscan Friars

2 The Homage Of A Simple Man by Conventual Franciscan Friars

17 Mary Mother Of Mercy by Conventual Franciscan Friars

16 The Curing Of A Man From Lerida by Conventual Franciscan Friars

15 Saint Francis Mourned By Saint Clare And Her Sisters by Conventual Franciscan Friars

14 Stigmatization Of St. Francis by Conventual Franciscan Friars

13 Apparition Of Saint Francis At A Chapter In Arles by Conventual Franciscan Friars

12 Saint Francis Preaching Before Honorius III by Conventual Franciscan Friars

11 Francis Sermon To The Birds by Conventual Franciscan Friars

10 Miracle At The Spring by Conventual Franciscan Friars

1 Introduction Pilgrimage Of Mercy by Conventual Franciscan Friars

The first friars, having arrived in Dover on 10 September 1224 went on to establish themselves in Canterbury, London, and Oxford, thus bring a Franciscan presence to the religious, political, and educational centers of England. The Franciscan family will mark the 800th anniversary of the first Franciscans arriving in England with events in all four of these important locations.

Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv., Director of Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, NM, talks with Rev. Johnathan Hanneman, priest at St. Andrew Episcopalian Church in Las Cruces, NM, and Mr. John Nance. John brought the idea of installing solar panels at the church to Johnathan and helped research and move the project forward. They discuss the process of deciding to move towards solar panels, the actual installation, monitoring and results.

Beginning with Saint Francis, Franciscans have lived a life of itinerancy. Though often traveling, they are always at home. Friar Jude Winkler talks about the Vows, travel, and how Jesus is our home.

What's your favorite Gospel? Friar Jude Winkler, a Scripture teacher, answers this question and discusses why he has two favorites.

Gary Cooper, a movie star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, was known for his roles in High Noon and Sergeant York. Though raised in the Episcopal Church, he was not an observant Christian for most of his adult life. Friar Solanus Mary tells the story of how Gary Cooper deepened his faith and converted to Catholicism.

How to Read Scripture: The first tip is don't begin with Genesis - Friar Jude Winkler, a scripture scholar, talks about how to make reading scripture a daily habit, finding the best translation, and much more in this episode of Franciscan Voice.

Friar Michael Lasky took part in drama therapy classes with actors in Ukraine. He tells the story of two Marys, Masha & Maria, and their work with Ukrainian refugees.