Ep 29. Jimmy Kernan | Science and the Environment
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Br. 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.
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Ep 28. Jerry Bleem | One Man's Trash...
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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.
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Ep 28. John Gutierrez | Friar Nurse and Union Rep
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When 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.
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Ep 27 | Tyler Harris | Eucharist, Beauty, Living Faith
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Tyler Harris, OFM is not worried about the Church. He sees places where faith is alive and thriving, centered around the Eucharist.
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Ep 26 | Jimmy Beh | Novitiate, Life Coaching, Vowed Life
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Jimmy 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.
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Ep 25 | Jim Bok | Becoming a Missionary at 61
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Fr. 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.
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Ep 24 | Roger Lopez | When "Italy" Calls, Your Life is About to Change
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Roger 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.
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Ep 22. Greg Plata | The Traveling Sales-friar
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Fr. 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.
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Ep 22. Robert Lentz | Painting to the Margins
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Robert Lentz has often found himself with the oppressed and the marginalized. It has shaped his theology and inspired his world-renowned paintings.
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Ep 21. John Boissy | Woodworking is a Vocation
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Some 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.
info_outlineIt'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.