Religious Life, Helping the Poor, and St. Francis (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) | Ep. 487

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR is the Director of Communications and Priestly Studies for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). He is a weekly presenter on Ascension Presents and the host of The Poco a Poco Podcast. His work is deeply rooted in his commitment to prayer, contemplation, and service, especially to the poor. Originally from Southern California, Fr. Mark-Mary experienced a profound conversion during his first year of college, leading him to embrace his vocation as a Franciscan friar and priest Shows Sponsored by: Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt Exodus90: https://exodus90.com/matt Chapters: 00:00 Intro 3:17 Franciscans Compared to St. Francis 14:30 Life with Poverty 28:55 Marriage & Religious Life 34:15 Sticking with Your Vocation 43:09 Gratitude 49:37 Loving and Serving the Poor 1:11:48 God's Judgment 1:16:04 Meditations with God 1:32:25 Father's Podcast 1:46:52 Life of the Friars 2:05:45 Finding Peace 2:17:50 Moderation with Technology 2:28:00 External vs. Internal 2:36:00 Working for Ascension 2:49:06 Amazing Things in the Church 2:55:47 Upcoming Projects 3:11:04 Wrap-up