Best Everett Fritz Podcasts (2025)

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Divine Mercy in Action (Guest: Fr. Chris Alar, MIC) 51:23

1d ago51:23

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Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Mark on Power and Witness as they dive into the profound message of Divine Mercy. From St. Faustina’s revelations to the transformative power of Divine Mercy Sunday, they explore how God’s mercy—love in action—reaches out to humanity, offering forgiveness, reconciliation, and hope, even in the darkest moments.…

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Divine Mercy in Action (Guest: Fr. Chris Alar, MIC) 52:00

2d ago52:00

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Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Mark on Power and Witness as they dive into the profound message of Divine Mercy. From St. Faustina’s revelations to the transformative power of Divine Mercy Sunday, they explore how God’s mercy—love in action—reaches out to humanity, offering forgiveness, reconciliation, and hope, even in the darkest moments.…

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From Galway to the Vatican (Guest: Dr. William A. Thomas, STD) 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Join Fr. Mark as he interviews Dr. William A. Thomas, an Irish-born Catholic theologian with a doctorate in sacred theology. From his childhood as an orphan in County Galway to his roles at the Pontifical Marian Academy and the John Paul II Institute in Fatima, Dr. Thomas shares how his global education and deep faith shaped his 45 books and his mi…

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From Galway to the Vatican (Guest: Dr. William A. Thomas, STD) 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Join Fr. Mark as he interviews Dr. William A. Thomas, an Irish-born Catholic theologian with a doctorate in sacred theology. From his childhood as an orphan in County Galway to his roles at the Pontifical Marian Academy and the John Paul II Institute in Fatima, Dr. Thomas shares how his global education and deep faith shaped his 45 books and his mi…

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Walking by the Spirit (Guest: Dr. Ralph Martin) 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Join Fr. Mark and Dr. Ralph Martin, author of A Life in the Spirit, as they explore a journey from a questioning Catholic upbringing to a pivotal Cursillo retreat and leadership in the Charismatic Renewal. Dr. Martin shares how the Holy Spirit ignited his faith, shaped his work with Renewal Ministries, and guides his prayer life today. From persona…

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Walking by the Spirit (Guest: Dr. Ralph Martin) 35:25

3M ago35:25

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Join Fr. Mark and Dr. Ralph Martin, author of A Life in the Spirit, as they explore a journey from a questioning Catholic upbringing to a pivotal Cursillo retreat and leadership in the Charismatic Renewal. Dr. Martin shares how the Holy Spirit ignited his faith, shaped his work with Renewal Ministries, and guides his prayer life today. From persona…

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Deepening Lent with the Collect Prayers (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 42:00

3M ago42:00

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Ever wonder what Lent is really about? Join Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA (from EWTN’s Life on the Rock), and Fr. Edward Looney (Marian theologian and author) as they dive into the heart of Lent through the Church’s ancient prayers. In this episode, they unpack the beauty of the collect prayers, share personal stories of faith, and explore how Mary’s example…

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Deepening Lent with the Collect Prayers (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney) 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Ever wonder what Lent is really about? Join Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA and Fr. Edward Looney (Marian theologian and author) as they dive into the heart of Lent through the Church’s ancient prayers. In this episode, they unpack the beauty of the collect prayers, share personal stories of faith, and explore how Mary’s example can inspire us today. Whether y…

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Prayer in a Distracted Age (Guest: Fr. Donald Haggerty) 49:00

3M ago49:00

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Father Donald Haggerty, a New York priest at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, shares insights on prayer, spiritual desire, and the priesthood. From his work with the Missionaries of Charity to confessions in Manhattan, he reveals how silence and longing for God can thrive amid modern distractions. Join Father Mark for a conversation on deepening faith in…

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Prayer in a Distracted Age (Guest: Fr. Donald Haggerty) 48:47

3M ago48:47

48:47

Father Donald Haggerty, a New York priest at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, shares insights on prayer, spiritual desire, and the priesthood. From his work with the Missionaries of Charity to confessions in Manhattan, he reveals how silence and longing for God can thrive amid modern distractions. Join Father Mark for a conversation on deepening faith in…

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Blending Faith & Finance (Guest: Stephen Auth) 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Steve Auth, a Wall Street veteran managing billions, rejoins Power and Witness to share his 15-year mission in Soho, bringing thousands of lapsed Catholics back to confession. He blends faith and finance, discussing how virtues like prudence and humility fuel his success and evangelistic work, alongside his upcoming book, 40 Years, 40 Lessons.…

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Blending Faith & Finance (Guest: Stephen Auth) 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Steve Auth, a Wall Street veteran managing billions, rejoins Power and Witness to share his 15-year mission in Soho, bringing thousands of lapsed Catholics back to confession. He blends faith and finance, discussing how virtues like prudence and humility fuel his success and evangelistic work, alongside his upcoming book, 40 Years, 40 Lessons.…

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The Heart of Marian Devotion with St. Louis de Montfort (Guest: Fr. Hugh Gillespe, SMM) 2:10:00

4M ago2:10:00

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Uncover the powerful legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort—his radical devotion to Mary, his visionary missions, and his unwavering faith in the face of opposition. This episode reveals how his spiritual insights continue to inspire today. Don't miss this deep dive into a saint who reshaped the heart of Marian devotion.…

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The Heart of Marian Devotion with St. Louis de Montfort (Guest: Fr. Hugh Gillespe, SMM) 2:09:00

4M ago2:09:00

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Uncover the powerful legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort—his radical devotion to Mary, his visionary missions, and his unwavering faith in the face of opposition. This episode reveals how his spiritual insights continue to inspire today. Don't miss this deep dive into a saint who reshaped the heart of Marian devotion.…

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The first FOCUS Missionary Saint? (Guests: Ken & Mary Ann Duppong) 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Fr. Mark interviews Ken and Mary Anne Duppong, parents of Michelle Duppong, a remarkable Catholic laywoman whose life of faith and service is now being considered for sainthood. Michelle served as a campus minister with FOCUS, guiding college students in their faith, and later as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. De…

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The First FOCUS Missionary Saint? (Guests: Ken and Mary Ann Duppong) 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Fr. Mark interviews Ken and Mary Anne Duppong, parents of Michelle Duppong, a remarkable Catholic laywoman whose life of faith and service is now being considered for sainthood. Michelle served as a campus minister with FOCUS, guiding college students in their faith, and later as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. De…

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The Power of Prayer, Morality, and Transforming Struggles (Guest: Fr. Christopher Seith) 28:00

5M ago28:00

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Dive deeper into the intersection of faith, morality, and true human connection with Fr. Christopher Seith! In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the power of living a moral life, the role of prayer, and how our relationship with God can transform our struggles into moments of grace.By Power and Witness

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The Power of Prayer, Morality, and Transforming Struggles (Guest: Fr. Christopher Seith) 27:10

5M ago27:10

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Dive deeper into the intersection of faith, morality, and true human connection with Fr. Christopher Seith! In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the power of living a moral life, the role of prayer, and how our relationship with God can transform our struggles into moments of grace.Fr. Christopher Seith grew up in Bowie, MD and attend…

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Helping Parishes Build Better Youth Ministries (Guest: Everett Fritz) 1:28:00

5M ago1:28:00

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After throwing out the program playbook and rebuilding his youth ministry on discipleship small groups, Everett saw a 80% increase in students who stayed Catholic in college. Now he helps ministries all over the country stop spinning their wheels and build ministries that actually work.By Power and Witness

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Helping Parishes Build Better Youth Ministries (Guest: Everett Fritz) 1:27:56

5M ago1:27:56

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Everett Fritz is a leading expert in small group discipleship and an advocate for quality youth ministry. He is the author of 4 books, including The Art of Forming Young Disciples and One Disciple at a Time.Everett has been serving in the trenches of youth ministry for over 15 years. He holds a BA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenvi…

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Strengthening Men’s Souls (Guest: Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM) 42:00

7M ago42:00

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Join us as we dive into Fr. Wade Menezes’s powerful new devotional for men, packed with daily insights and practical advice. Discover how Scripture and saintly wisdom can equip you to tackle life’s challenges, strengthen your faith, and live out your true purpose. Ready to elevate your spiritual journey? Tune in!…

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Strengthening Men’s Souls (Guest: Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM) 41:00

7M ago41:00

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Join us as we dive into Fr. Wade Menezes’s powerful new devotional for men, packed with daily insights and practical advice. Discover how Scripture and saintly wisdom can equip you to tackle life’s challenges, strengthen your faith, and live out your true purpose. Ready to elevate your spiritual journey? Tune in!Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM is a mem…

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Hope in the Streets (Guest: Bob Lesnefsky) 1:01:27

7M ago1:01:27

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Join us as we sit down with Bob Lesnefsky, founder of Vagabond Missions, to uncover the stories behind his journey. From the streets of New York to cities across the U.S., Bob shares powerful insights on bringing faith, hope, and transformation to inner-city teens.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Hope in the Streets (Guest: Bob Lesnefsky) 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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Join us as we sit down with Bob Lesnefsky, founder of Vagabond Missions, to uncover the stories behind his journey. From the streets of New York to cities across the U.S., Bob shares powerful insights on bringing faith, hope, and transformation to inner-city teens.By Power and Witness

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On the Demonic (Guest: Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 43:30

8M ago43:30

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In 1974, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen expressed his intention to write a book on the demonic, but the project never materialized. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and current priest-secretary to Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, took on the task of compiling and editing Sheen's intended work, using Sheen's own words to bring th…

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On the Demonic (Guest: Fr. Dave Tomaszycki) 44:00

8M ago44:00

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In 1974, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen expressed his intention to write a book on the demonic, but the project never materialized. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit and current priest-secretary to Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, took on the task of compiling and editing Sheen's intended work, using Sheen's own words to bring th…

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The Natural Law in Our Culture (Guest: Dr. Jemy Gatdula) 45:33

8M ago45:33

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Dr. Jemy Gatdula is the dean of the Institute of Law of the University of Asia and the Pacific and is a Philippine Judicial Academy lecturer for constitutional philosophy and jurisprudence. He read international law at the University of Cambridge.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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The Natural Law in Our Culture (Guest: Dr. Jemy Gatdula) 46:00

8M ago46:00

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Dr. Jemy Gatdula is the dean of the Institute of Law of the University of Asia and the Pacific and is a Philippine Judicial Academy lecturer for constitutional philosophy and jurisprudence. He read international law at the University of Cambridge.By Power and Witness

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Remember the Unborn (Guest: Dr. Pat Castle) 1:19:38

8M ago1:19:38

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Dr. Pat Castle is the founder of Life Runners, the world’s largest Pro-Life team with 24,200+ teammates who wear “Remember The Unborn” jerseys as a public witness in 3,500+ cities. Pat is an inspiring Pro-Life force through faith, activism, and education.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Remember the Unborn (Guest: Dr. Pat Castle) 1:20:00

8M ago1:20:00

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Dr. Pat Castle is the founder of Life Runners, the world’s largest Pro-Life team with 24,200+ teammates who wear “Remember The Unborn” jerseys as a public witness in 3,500+ cities. Pat is an inspiring Pro-Life force through faith, activism, and education.By Power and Witness

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The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church (Guest: Tom Nash) 1:01:48

8M ago1:01:48

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Thomas J. Nash is a Contributing Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers and a Contributing Blogger for the National Catholic Register. He is the author of What Did Jesus Do?: The Biblical Roots of the Catholic Church, The Biblical Roots of the Mass, To Whom Shall We Go?: The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church (Emmaus Road, 2024), and the Cat…

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The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church (Guest: Tom Nash) 1:02:00

8M ago1:02:00

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Thomas J. Nash is a Contributing Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers and a Contributing Blogger for the National Catholic Register. He is the author of What Did Jesus Do?: The Biblical Roots of the Catholic Church, The Biblical Roots of the Mass, To Whom Shall We Go?: The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church (Emmaus Road, 2024), and the Cat…

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Insight into the Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis (Guest: Courtney Mares) 35:34

8M ago35:34

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Courtney Mares is a Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees. She is the author of “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers.”By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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Insight into the Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis (Guest: Courtney Mares) 36:00

8M ago36:00

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Courtney Mares is a Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency. A graduate of Harvard University, she has reported from news bureaus on three continents and was awarded the Gardner Fellowship for her work with North Korean refugees. She is the author of “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers.”By Power and Witness

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What is Madonna House? (Guest: Veronica Ferri) 36:47

8M ago36:47

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Meet Veronica Ferri from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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What is Madonna House? (Guest: Veronica Ferri) 37:00

8M ago37:00

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Meet Veronica Ferri from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Power and Witness

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What is Madonna House? (Guests: Victoria Fausto & Jeremiah Barker) 57:35

9M ago57:35

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Meet Victoria Fausto and Jeremiah Barker from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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What is Madonna House? (Guests: Victoria Fausto & Jeremiah Barker) 58:00

9M ago58:00

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Meet Victoria Fausto and Jeremiah Barker from the Madonna House, a lay apostolate founded by Catherine Doherty in Canada.By Power and Witness

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Addressing Moral Confusion (Guest: Rich May) 36:03

9M ago36:03

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A former Air Force pilot, Rich May is a retired aerospace engineer by profession. He has a BA in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and an MA in theology from the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio. With an approbation from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, he speaks locally and nationally. He has 35 years ex…

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Addressing Moral Confusion (Guest: Rich May) 37:00

9M ago37:00

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A former Air Force pilot, Rich May is a retired aerospace engineer by profession. He has a BA in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and an MA in theology from the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio. With an approbation from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, he speaks locally and nationally. He has 35 years ex…

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The Church Fathers (Guest: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.) 39:07

9M ago39:07

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Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. grew up as the youngest of ten children on a Kansas farm. He entered the Dominican Province of St. Joseph in 1995 and professed simple vows the following year. He made his profession of solemn vows in the Great Jubilee Year of 2000, and was ordained a deacon in 2001 and a priest in 2002.His assignments have included serving a…

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The Church Fathers (Guest: Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.) 40:00

9M ago40:00

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Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P. is Assistant Professor in Patristics and Ancient Languages for the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.By Power and Witness

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The Church in the 1960s, Renewal, and the Spiritual Life (Guest: Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR) 43:39

9M ago43:39

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Fr. Glenn is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. The apostolic mission of the Community is to save the materially poor, especially the destitute and homeless. Presently, the Community has over 120 members and 15 friaries around the world. Father Glenn Sudano is from Brooklyn, and…

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The Church in the 1960s, Renewal, and the Spiritual Life (Guest: Fr. Glenn Sudano, CFR) 44:00

10M ago44:00

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Fr. Glenn is one of the eight founding members of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, founded in the spring of 1987. The apostolic mission of the Community is to save the materially poor, especially the destitute and homeless. Presently, the Community has over 120 members and 15 friaries around the world. Father Glenn Sudano is from Brooklyn, and…

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The Vital Role of Motherhood (Guest: Colleen McDanald) 1:38:51

10M ago1:38:51

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Fr. Mark speaks to Colleen McDanald, the Lady National President of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers. The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers is a pious association intended for mothers, which has for its special object the promotion of the good Christian and Catholic education of their children. The members join their hearts in love w…

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The Vital Role of Motherhood (Guest: Colleen McDanald) 1:39:00

10M ago1:39:00

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Fr. Mark speaks to Colleen McDanald, the Lady National President of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers.By Power and Witness

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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA) 49:46

11M ago49:46

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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about the week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA) 50:00

11M ago50:00

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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about this week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Power and Witness

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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson) 1:39:53

11M ago1:39:53

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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthoo…

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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson, OFM Cap.) 1:40:00

11M ago1:40:00

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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH and was raised in Canton, OH. His first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. He currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Au…

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