Franciscan Spirit Podcast

Saint Bonaventure: Beauty, Light, and the Journey Into God

Timothy Weldon July 15, 2026

Discover the timeless wisdom of St. Bonaventure, the Seraphic Doctor, in this special Feast Day episode of the Franciscan Spirit Podcast. Dr. Timothy Weldon, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Saint Francis, explores Bonaventure’s theology of beauty, light, the Cross, and the heart — showing how Franciscan spirituality leads us to see God in everyday life.

Magnifica Humanitas: Navigating AI with Faith, Wisdom, and Franciscan Joy

Edmundo Reyes July 6, 2026

In this episode, we dive into one of the most urgent conversations of our time: faith and artificial intelligence, which Pope Leo XIV just explored in his groundbreaking encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas.”

Surrendering to the God of Peace: The Path of Total Nonviolence

John Dear June 19, 2026

Longtime peace activist, priest, and author Fr. John Dear has been a leading voice for Gospel nonviolence for decades, drawing deeply from the examples of Jesus, St. Francis, Gandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Grief, Grace, and Letting Go

Mark Soehner, OFM June 5, 2026

Father Mark Soehner, OFM, walks us through his journey as a Franciscan Friar, his love for his vocation, and how grief and grace can be connected.

Lectio Divina: How Sacred Reading Can Transform Our Lives

Guesnerth Josue Perea May 7, 2026

“Lectio Divina,” which means sacred reading, is one of the most ancient contemplative practices in the Christian tradition, dating back to the Desert Fathers and Mothers.