We offer daily reflections on the scripture as specified in the liturgical calendar. These brief audio presentations are a great way to connect to the Word of God on a frequent basis as they attempt to offer a deeper understanding of scripture coupled with its practical application to our lives.

Friar Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. is the presenter of this informative and thought provoking podcast.

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October 3, 2011 (5 min. and 29 sec. long) Reading: Jon 1:1:2:1-2, 11; Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Feast Day: Monday of Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time/St. Mother Theodora Guerin
October 2, 2011 (3 min. and 51 sec. long) Reading: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 Feast Day: Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time/Feast of the Guardian Angels
October 1, 2011 (2 min. and 10 sec. long) Reading: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-35, 36-37; Lk 10:17-24 Feast Day: Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church
September 30, 2011 (2 min. and 45 sec. long) Reading: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Lk 10:13-16 Feast Day: Friday of Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time/St. Jerome, priest & doctor of the Church

About Friar Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.

Friar Jude was ordained in 1981. He received his baccalaureate degree from the theological faculty of St. Bonaventure in Rome and his licentiate degree in exegesis (S.S.L.) from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He has taught at various colleges and graduate schools, including St. Hyacinth College and Seminary, St. Anthony Theologate, DeSales School of Theology, and St. Bonaventure University. He is currently an adjunct faculty member of the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, the Education for Parish Service Program of Trinity College, Washington, DC, and the Roman Catholic Franciscan Theological Faculty of Roman, Romania.

Friar Jude has written over 150 articles applying the truths of scripture to everyday life, 25 children's books, and has recorded over 30 audio tapes on catechetical themes. Friar Jude preaches throughout the country for parish missions, retreats, days of recollection, etc. He also assists in the adult education programs of various parishes.