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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:
Can Catholics believe in evolution? Learn about creation, Darwin and the Catholic position on the theory of evolution.


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:
Monday, Fifth Week in Ordinary Time: “All who touched Him got well.” Two things seem to be required: 1) the accessibility of Christ (the crowds came “to wherever they heard that He was”) and 2) our outreach to touch Him. 
Christ is accessible to us today ...


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:

The satiric duo in the TV comedy routine called "Wayne’s World," had a signature line: "We’re not worthy!" That was their response to the presence of rock stars they were interviewing. The routine still brings laughs. Hello, I’m Franciscan Father Greg Friedman, with ...



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.

Josephine Bakhita (c. 1868-1947)
For many years, Josephine Bakhita was a slave but her spirit was always free and eventually that spirit prevailed.

Born in Olgossa in the Darfur region of southern Sudan, Josephine was kidnapped at the age of seven, sold into slavery and given ...



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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