There are three types of visions that St. Teresa speaks about in this dwelling (among other places in her text). In the episode, I speak about them in some detail to help us understand them. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube…

Today, we are getting into the topic of raptures. This issue is a key concept for this dwelling and the transition into the seventh dwelling. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar.…

The desire for God yields a kind of pain in the soul. This pain is what she how she begins to help her sisters understand this dwelling place and the need of it for their betrothal to their Lord. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my Yo…

For the next two weeks, we will be covering the sixth dwelling place. So, the episode today is a preface on what is the purpose of the sixth dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfria…

We are in the Easter Season. We are finally picking up on the last three dwellings of St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the fifth dwelling place and what certainty we gain from it. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the p…

We are in the Easter Season. We are finally picking up on the last three dwellings of St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the fifth dwelling place through the silkworm. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it rea…

We are in the Easter Season. We are finally picking up on the last three dwellings of St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the fifth dwelling place through the Prayer of Union. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast;…

We are finally getting into the 5th, 6th, and 7th dwelling places of The Interior Castle. The episode today is a theme that we need to understand about the last three dwellings. These last three dwellings will be covered over the next month or so. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my c…

I am continuing my thoughts on John 20: 19-21. How can we understand the wounds of Christ that are on the resurrected body of Jesus Christ. Take care know that I am praying for you. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.y…

Today, I am pondering over John 20: 19-21. Christ showed his wounds to the disciples. It is this action that I am pondering over. I hope it helps you throughout the week. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/…

I love St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians. We heard from this letter on Easter Sunday. There was an image in it from Paul that got me thinking, he tells us we are hidden in Christ. The question I wrestle with in the episode today is, who are we hidden from? Enjoy! Happy Easter! If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really hel…

Today, I am thinking about a verse from Mark 16 that we heard at the Easter Vigil. My thoughts revolve around the image of the rising sun that Mark tells us about in the passage. I hope this helps you journey into the gift that is the resurrection. Happy Easter! If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can fi…

Today is a follow-up from my last episode where I shared a perspective of the Cross. Remember, we have a humble God. May, Christ strengthen us as we enter into the Triduum. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.co…

It is Holy Week! Know you are being prayed for during this week. In this episode, I speak about the perspective of the Cross that the Holy Spirit has been leading me to for a while. I hope my sights help you this week. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thef…

I share a thought today I have about the recent CDF document. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar.โดย noreply@blogger.com (Breadbox Media)

Over the past few weeks more folks have been coming to confession. The episode is me pondering over this current increase. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar.…

We are in the Fourth week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the fourth dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really help…

We are in the Fourth week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the fourth dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really help…

We are in the Third week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the third dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps …

We are in the Third week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the third dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps …

We are in the Second week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the second dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really help…

We are in the Second week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the second dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really help…

We are in the first week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For the episode today we are touching on the way she tells us to understand the purpose and need of the first dwelling place. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps …

We are in the first week of Lent. What is going to be a major focus of this podcast during Lent? St. Teresa of Avila and her book The Interior Castle. For this episode we are going into a theme introduced in the first dwelling place and that frames her whole text: The Beauty of the Soul. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it r…

This episode is going out on Ash Wednesday. In preparation for this day the Spirit kept taking me to the need for poverty in our lives. What do I mean by that? Listen to the episode today to find out. If you like my podcast, please subscribe to the podcast; it really helps me. You can find more of my content at my website www.thefrankfriar.com and …

Reminder! Starting February 5th My Podcast will be going through BreadBox Media group. It is a Catholic company. In February you can find my podcast on Podbean App and iTunes Under Breadbox Media - The Frank Friar. I hope you will follow my podcast on these services. This group will help the quality of my podcasts to improve.https://www.breadboxmed…

Reminder! Starting February 5th My Podcast will be going through BreadBox Media group. It is a Catholic company. In February you can find my podcast on Podbean App and iTunes Under Breadbox Media - The Frank Friar. I hope you will follow my podcast on these services. This group will help the quality of my podcasts to improve.https://www.breadboxmed…

In the episode today I talk about prayer and the need for it to be guided by common sense. I also speak about St. Francis de Sales and his witness to prayer.I also make an announcement about a new thing impacting my podcast. In February, my podcast will be going up through through Bread Box Media group. A catholic podcast group. Their website is ww…

Jan. 22 is the date in 1973 when the Roe v. Wade decision was released and abortion became legal. Since that ruling the prophet aspect of the Church was awaken in USA and we became prophets of life. Today, I offer a reflection about being a prophet for life and what else do we need to do as Catholics. I hope it helps you wrestle with the terrible a…

We are called not only to hear God, but Listen to Him. Why and How? I hope to answer that question in today's podcast.Thank you for your time. If you like my content please check out my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriarand my wesbite www.thefrankfriar.comโดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

Today, in the United States we celebrate and honor the memory and witness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, offers us a moment to reflect on race and racism, plus thinking about how we as Christians need to respond. Thank you for your time. If you like my content please check out my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriarand my website w…

50th episode celebration!!! Today, I share my thoughts about the Epiphany that the Catholic Church celebrated this past Sunday. I talk about the desire that rested in the hearts of the Magi, and how their desire is like our own. If you like my content please make sure to visit my YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriarandMy Website www.thefrankf…

Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! This is a feast day when we are all called to think about our baptism and what it means for our lives. If you like my content please make sure to visit my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriarandMy website www.thefrankfriar.comโดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

Today, the Church celebrates the Holy Name of Jesus. The Name of Jesus means 'God Saves.' The name of Jesus is a prayer that reminds us of the reality that we are all invited into, through the transformation made possible by the Holy Spirit. May the Holy Name of Jesus be a prayer that shapes your name and heart today. Please follow my podcast today…

Happy New Year! Here is my gift for you during this 2018! It is a reminder that you are a gift given over unto the world! As we journey throughout this 2018 year, may we never forget our life is a gift, and may the idea of our giftedness shape how we see the world so we can see the finger of God in all things!If you like my content please make sure…

Today, the Church celebrates St. John the Apostle today. Also, today is my first funeral in Spanish. I feel that St. John can teach us a lot about life and death. I use a personal encounter from my own life to help offer an insight into St. John's gospel today. If you like my content please subscribe today, also check out my you tube channel: www.y…

Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad From The Frank Friar. I will be praying for you all on this special day!www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriarwww.thefrankfriar.comโดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

During Advent we hear a lot about listening. Mary teaches us how in the act of listening, we can offer up a question to God. May, we all have our hearts open as Mary did before our God. IF you like my content please visit my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar and my website www.thefrankfriar.com…

How does the silence of our Mother Mary before the Angel, help us to understand the choirs of angels singing? Listen today and find out. if you like my content please make sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar & my website at www.thefrankfriar.comโดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

The episode today is going up on the Feast of St. Lucy. Her feast day got me thinking about the Light of God in our life and this Advent Season. I hope my reflection today helps your spiritual life. Please make sure to click that follow or subscribe button. Also, you can find more of my content on my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfri…

Today, I offer a few of my thoughts about the recent comments from Pope Francis about the English translation of the Our Father. I hope you find this episode insightful and spiritually nourishing for your life. If you like my content please make sure you click the follow or subscribe button. Also my YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfria…

Today, I tell you about why I am called Nicholas, and what this amazing Saint tells and reminds us about being a Christian. If you like my podcast please subscribe to the podcast. Also find more of my content at www.youtube.cm/c/thefrankfriar and www.thefrankfriar.com.โดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

Today, I offer a reflection on the Advent and the feeling it tries to invoke. I hope it helps you embrace the season we are in! If you like my podcast please subscribe to the podcast. Also find more of my content at www.youtube.cm/c/thefrankfriar and www.thefrankfriar.com.โดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

Today, I give a reflection on the question 'Who is Our Worst Enemy?' This is the last week of the liturgical new year for the Catholic Church and I am trying to offer you all a spiritual tool for the New Year. If you like my content check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar or my website www.thefrankfriar.com…

My last podcast recording in rural Michigan. I offer a reflection based on my love for driving and the open road, and how it is getting a bit tougher for me these days. I'm a little sick, so I am sorry about the sound quality. If you like my content check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/thefrankfriar or my website www.thefrankfriar.com.…

A Thanksgiving message from The Frank Friar as he is visiting his family in rural Michigan. Hope you all are well. If you like my content find more of it at www.thefrankfriar.com, like videos from my YouTube channel and blog.โดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

My reflection on the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Over all I can bear witness to the hope given by this event. I know I am going forward as a better priest because of this event. My intention for this episode is to just help others understand the beauty of the event, out young in the Church, and what we can do going forward. I recorde…

Recently, I was visiting the woods of eastern PA with the parish youth group. I was amazed by the life of the woods made know to me through my time of stillness there. I offer you all a reflection on stillness today based upon that experience. If you like to have or of my content visit me at www.thefrankfriar.com, there you can find links to my You…

Today, I reflect on a proverb from West Africa in light of the parable of the wise virgins. Patience is a virtue we all need in all of lives. If you like my content like my YouTube videos, visit my website at www.thefrankfriar.comโดย Fr. Nicholas of Carmel

Love of God makes love of neighbor and self possible. This is the topic I address n the podcast today along with the ramifications that happen if we allow ourselves to be transformed by the Love of God. If you like my thoughts, find more of them at my website www.thefrankfriar.com, there you can find links to my YouTube channel and blog.…