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Franciscan Radio is an electronic ministry of St. Anthony Messenger Press, to fulfill its mission to spread the Word that is Jesus Christ. Catholic radio networks and individual stations, as well as Catholic Web sites, feature the audio resources you will find on this page.
American Catholic Radio
American Catholic Radio (ACR) is a weekly half-hour program of Catholic information and inspiration to help you know your faith, so you can grow in your faith. Father Greg Friedman, O.F.M., hosts the program.

Most Current Program:
American Catholic Radio marks the opening of the school year with a look at Catholic education in the U.S.


Sharing The Word
Sharing the Word is a daily 90 second radio homily based on the daily readings by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. Sharing the Word is a companion to the “Sunday Soundbite” feature at www.AmericanCatholic.org and is heard on Catholic radio stations around the country.

Most Current Program:
Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time:

Jesus is speaking about the dangers of judging others. 

It is generally not appropriate for us to judge another because we are generally not qualified to judge. A blind person is not qualified to lead another blind person. A disciple is not ...



Sunday Soundbites by Greg Friedman, O.F.M.
Sunday Soundbites is a weekly, 90-second radio homily based on the Sunday readings by Fr. Greg Friedman, O.F.M. Sunday Soundbites is a regular weekly feature at www.AmericanCatholic.org and is heard on Catholic radio stations around the country.

Most Current Program:
Hello, I’m Franciscan Father Greg Friedman with the Sunday Soundbite for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Years I ago I lived in Milwaukee for a while, and as I traveled back then through downtown and near Lake Michigan, I would pass a ...


Saint of the Day
Saint of the Day is a daily 90-second audio feature from St. Anthony Messenger Press heard on Catholic stations around the country, and on the Catholic Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. Each day you can listen to or download the life story of the Saint of the Day.

Thomas of Villanova (1488-1555)
St. Thomas was from Castile in Spain and received his surname from the town where he was raised. He received a superior education at the University of Alcala and became a popular professor of philosophy there.

After joining the Augustinian friars ...



Audio and Video Features From AmericanCatholic.org
Find audio and video features for seasons such as Advent and Lent; news stories on events affecting the Church and Catholics throughout the world; and resources on other Catholic topics from Mother Teresa to Franciscan spirituality.


For Broadcasters Only
Broadcast-quality versions of Saint of the Day, Sunday Soundbites and American Catholic Radio are available free of charge for interested broadcast radio outlets.


Audio Help Page
Franciscan Radio offers Catholic audio features for Real Player or Windows Media Player.


     

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