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Murray Bodo, OFM

Murray Bodo, OFM, is a Franciscan priest and a member of the Franciscan Academy. An award-winning author of many books, including Francis: The Journey and the Dream, Surrounded by Love: Seven Teachings of Saint Francis, and Nourishing Love: A Franciscan Celebration of Mary, he writes and lectures on Franciscan spirituality. As an internationally known poet, Fr. Bodo has participated in poetry readings in Europe and the United States. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Holy Mary, Mother and Mystic

Murray Bodo, OFM July 14, 2026

Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle

Mary the Mystic

Murray Bodo, OFM April 22, 2026

The mystic knows in a uniquely graced way these mysteries that we believe and live out as we try to be true to the mystery of our baptism.

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The Almighty in All Things

Murray Bodo, OFM April 3, 2026

To those who left all things, Jesus had promised eternal life and a hundredfold besides—now!

Brother Wind and Air

Murray Bodo, OFM February 27, 2026

Father Murray recently wrote his 12th book of poetry, Brother Wind and Air: A Lifetime in Verse, which is the focus of this episode.

person looking into the night sky filled with stars.

Intimacy with God

Murray Bodo, OFM February 12, 2026

There is a mysticism for everyone. The mysticism Francis offers is for all believers, a mysticism that he illustrates through the gestures of his own life.