Pints With Aquinas St. Francis, The CFR's Founding, and Mission (Fr. Malachy Napier) | Ep. 452
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Feb 21, 2024 Fr. Malachy Napier discusses topics such as being ordained during the pandemic, the life of St. Francis of Assisi, and a fascinating story of prison ministry in an overcrowded Nicaraguan prison. The podcast delves into encounters with Jesus in everyday interactions, embracing vulnerability in faith, understanding the founding fathers of the CFRs, embracing grace through struggles, and the challenges faced in living in a religious community.
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Nicaraguan Prison Ministry Story
- Father Malachy shares a story about doing prison ministry in an overcrowded Nicaraguan prison.
- He experienced danger but also joy as prisoners found new faith through the gospel.
Conversion Happens in Relationship
- Conversion requires relationship and mutual openness to change.
- Real dialogue opens hearts and prompts deeper conversion on both sides.
Embracing Spiritual Poverty
- True faith grows from embracing our spiritual poverty and acknowledging our limits.
- Modern life’s hubris often prevents us from sitting humbly before God's infinite word.