Explore every episode of the podcast Fridays with Francis
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Words and Language Are Important - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:13:33 | |
Hello friends. This one's a bit personal for me. It is the h gave for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading is from Mark 1:21-28. | |||
| WNM Series - The Sower | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:12:11 | |
It's the start of new semester here at Saint Anselm and with that we begin our Wednesday Night Mass series again. This week, we're talking about the Parable of the Sower. Enjoy! | |||
| Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - July 9, 2023 | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:10:31 | |
I was pleased to preside and preach Sunday Mass at my home parish, Saint James in Manville, RI. Here is my homily from that Mass. | |||
| S3Ep.1 - Humility | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:15:41 | |
I'm back! At least in a limited capacity! This week we talk about some life updates from me and then about Saint Paul and humility. #fridayswithfrancis #monklife #humility | |||
| S2Ep.16 - Easter Week 2 | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:29:10 | |
We continue our Easter series with the story of Saint Thomas' encounter with our Resurrected Lord. #FRIDAYSWITHFRANCIS #checkthebook #stthomas #easter | |||
| S2Ep.15 - Easter Week 1 | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:22:51 | |
Hi Everyone! Happy Easter! Join me as we begin our Easter series! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook #easter | |||
| S2Ep.14 - Good Friday | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:06:18 | |
A Blessed Good Friday to you all. Here is my homily from today's liturgy at Saint Anselm Abbey #goodfriday #holyweek #homily | |||
| S2Ep.13 - The Yes of Mary | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:26:24 | |
On March 25, we celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation, the Yes of Mary. Join me as we dive deeper! #FRIDAYSWITHFRANCIS #checkthebook #annunciation #Mary | |||
| S2Ep.12: Saint Joseph | 20 Mar 2021 | 00:34:16 | |
The Earthly Father of Jesus The Patron of the Universal Church The Patron of Realtors The Patron of a Happy Death A Saint for All Join me as we talk about one of my favorite saints! | |||
| S2Ep.11: Lent - Week 4 | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:13:37 | |
It was my distinct pleasure to spend this past weekend preaching the Masses at Saint Raphael Parish, our Benedictine parish here in Manchester, for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Laetare Sunday. | |||
| S2Ep.10: Lent - Week 3 | 06 Mar 2021 | 00:25:39 | |
A hodge podge of things to talk about this week. Please join me! | |||
| S2Ep.9: Lent - Week 2 | 27 Feb 2021 | 00:15:28 | |
Still trying to figure out this whole Lenten observance thing? Not sure if you're doing too much or too little? Check out my homily from this past Sunday! See you Live next week! | |||
| WNM Series - Thanksgiving | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:15:28 | |
Hello everyone! In this episode we look at Luke 17:11-19 which is all about giving thanks, a perfect episode for the upcoming holiday! Enjoy! | |||
| S2Ep.8: Lent - Week 1 | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:28:37 | |
We began the Season of Lent this week. Join me as we talk about how to journey through this season. | |||
| S2Ep.7: Evangelization | 13 Feb 2021 | 00:26:40 | |
When we talk about the need to evangelize our world, what do we mean? How do we preach the Gospel in a way that also respects the freedom of others? Join me as we talk about this very important issue! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook #evangelization | |||
| S2Ep.6: The Bible | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
The Bible, the Word of God, is one of the most treasured and beautiful things we have. Join us as we explore this topic together! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook #bible | |||
| S2Ep.5: Psalm 95 | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:27:41 | |
Psalm 95 plays a big role in the life of a monk but also in the life of every Christian. Join me as we talk about it! | |||
| S2Ep.4: Homily - How Did He Know? | 16 Jan 2021 | 00:04:08 | |
In this bonus episode of the Fridays with Francis podcast, I share my homily that I delivered on January 14, 2021, the Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time. In it I speak about the leper who encountered our Lord in the Gospel of Mark 1: 40-45 Enjoy! | |||
| S2Ep.3: It's Still Christmas?!?!? | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:33:03 | |
Did you know that Christmas is not just a day but an entire season! | |||
| S2Ep.2: My Christmas Homily! | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:08:47 | |
| S2Ep.1: HOMILY: The Solemnity of the Epiphany | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:08:04 | |
Our first episode of 2021! I was the homilist here at Saint Anselm Abbey for the Solemnity of the Epiphany. I hope you enjoy it! See you soon! | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: Homily for December 18th | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:02:52 | |
I was pleased to deliver the homily here at Saint Anselm Abbey on December 18th. As we prepare for the coming of the Lord Jesus at Christmas, let us always remember that Joseph and Mary show us the way to Jesus. #homily #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook #advent | |||
| Advent Series - Mary, the Mother of God | 12 Dec 2020 | 00:27:42 | |
As we continue along this season of Advent, we take time to talk about Mary the Mother of God without whom we would not have Jesus! | |||
| WNM Series - All Saints | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:13:11 | |
Hello everyone and welcome back to another installment in our Wednesday Night Mass series! All Saint's Day, November 1, happened to fall on a Wednesday this year. The Gospel is the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Let's ask all the saints to pray for us and let us continue to pray for one another! I hope you enjoy! | |||
| The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception | 12 Dec 2020 | 00:07:00 | |
Friends, .I was pleased to deliver the homily here at Saint Anselm Abbey for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. I was able to tell a wonderful story from my blessed days teaching at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. Always remember, God has a plan! | |||
| Advent Series - Come Lord Jesus! | 12 Dec 2020 | 00:30:48 | |
Advent Series - Come Lord Jesus! | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & the Vietnamese Martyrs | 28 Nov 2020 | 00:04:01 | |
I was pleased to give the homily here at Saint Anselm Abbey on November 24, 2020 for the Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac & the Vietnamese Martyrs. The readings referenced in the homily are Revelation 14: 14-19 & Luke 21: 5 - 11. This homily will not appear on any of the other Fridays with Francis channels but only here as a thank you to you all for listening and subscribing! Enjoy! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook | |||
| BONUS EPISODE: Homily for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:02:46 | |
I was pleased to give the homily here at Saint Anselm Abbey on November 21, 2020 for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Gospel reading referenced in the homily is Matthew 12: 46 - 50 This homily will not appear on any of the other Fridays with Francis channels but only here as a thank you to you all for listening and subscribing! Enjoy! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook | |||
| November Remembrance | 21 Nov 2020 | 00:33:48 | |
November is the month when we traditionally pray for and remember our deceased loved ones. | |||
| Saint Martin of Tours | 14 Nov 2020 | 00:21:38 | |
On Wednesday November 11, we celebrated Saint Martin of Tours and in the United States we also celebrated Veteran's Day. Join me in discussing the connection between these two celebrations! | |||
| All Saints | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:15:01 | |
I was pleased to preach here at Saint Anselm for the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1st. Check out my homily! #fridayswithfrancis #checkthebook #allsaints #homily | |||
| I Voted | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:25:48 | |
America has already started going to the polls and many will continue to do so until this Tuesday. Join me as we talk about why voting is so important especially as faithful Christians! | |||
| Blessed Carlo Acutis | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:20:49 | |
Blessed Carlo Acutis is the Church's newest Blessed. Join me in talking about this inspirational young man! | |||
| You're A Deacon, Now What? | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:32:11 | |
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| WNM Series - YOLO | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:13:46 | |
Hello everyone and welcome back to another installment in our Wednesday Night Mass Series! This episode looks at Luke 12:39-48 where Jesus tells his disciples to always be ready for the coming of the Lord. I hope you enjoy! | |||
| My First Homily! | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:19:42 | |
Last Friday October 2nd, I was ordained a transitional deacon! Last Sunday October 4th, I preached my first homily! Here it is for your listening pleasure! If you want to #checkthebook before listening to the homily, our readings last Sunday were: Isaiah 5:1 – 7 Psalm 80:9,12,13 – 14,15 – 16,19 – 20 Philippians 4:6 – 9 Matthew 11: 33 – 43 | |||
| God the Father of Mercies | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:23:46 | |
Did you know that your entire relationship with God is governed by mercy? | |||
| Saint Hildegard of Bingen | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:23:25 | |
Join me as we talk about this wonderful Benedictine woman! | |||
| Who Is Jesus to You? | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:31:44 | |
Son of God, Prince of Peace, The Christ...Jesus has all of these titles. But who is he to you? | |||
| Lord, You Have Made Us For Yourself | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:25:28 | |
Who are we? | |||
| Baptism | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:30:03 | |
Join us as we talk about the important Sacrament of Baptism! | |||
| Prayer Series - Supplication | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:31:32 | |
Our 4 part series on prayer concludes with this episode on the prayer of Supplication. | |||
| Prayer Series - Thanksgiving | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:30:24 | |
Our 4 part series on prayer continues with this episode on the prayer of Confession | |||
| Prayer Series - Confession | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:33:35 | |
Our 4 part series on prayer continues with this episode on the prayer of Confession | |||
| Prayer Series - Adoration | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:29:57 | |
Our 4 part series on prayer begins with this episode on the prayer of Adoration and Praise | |||
| Render Unto Caesar | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:11:17 | |
Hi friends, Another bonus episode for you! Looking at Matthew 22:15-21. This homily was given at Saint Raphael Parish in Manchester, NH, the New Hampshire Benedictine birthplace! Enjoy! | |||
| "Lord, How Can We Know The Way?" | 17 Jul 2020 | 00:35:54 | |
Join us as we talk about getting to the most important destination...HEAVEN! | |||
| Saint Benedict | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:33:08 | |
On July 11, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Benedict. | |||
| The Our Father - Part 2 | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:31:13 | |
"When you pray, pray like this..." | |||
| The Our Father - Part 1 | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:30:17 | |
Let us pray in the words our Savior taught us. | |||