Life on the Rock
Fr. Mark and the Franciscan Friars of the Eternal Word are back. Interviews, spiritual insights from the friars, music videos and much more.
2022-06-19 - Ashley Piche
A fascinating interview with Ashley Piche of Creatio. Her organization helps people encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and care for creation.
2022-06-12 - Bill Donaghy Pt. 2
Bill Donaghy from the Newman Center returns to tell us more about his fascinating new book, God is Beauty. This is a translation of a retreat Pope Saint John Paul II gave when he was a bishop in Poland in the 1960s.
2022-06-05 - Bill Donaghy Pt. 1
Father Mark discusses what exactly beauty is with today’s guest, author Bill Donaghy. His new book “God is Beauty” translates the homilies Pope Saint John Paul II gave when he was a bishop in Poland in the 1960s.
2022-05-29 - Focus - Mark Bartek
FOCUS prepares college students for a lifetime of evangelization, discipleship and Christ-centered friendships. Director Mark Bartek explains how they invite them into a growing relationship with Jesus and His Church.
2022-05-22 - Focus - Annie Powell
The founder and Executive Director of Camp Wojtyla talks about their Catholic Adventure program. Set in Colorado, this camp teaches perseverance and teamwork amidst the breathtaking views of God's glorious creation.
2022-05-15 - Ryan & Elizabeth Young
Meet Ryan and Elizabeth Young, founders of Camp Veritas. This fun-filled camp for teens focuses on Eucharistic-centered worship, teaching consistent with the Catholic Church and interaction with clergy and religious.
2022-05-08 - Sister Paesie
An interview with Sister Paesie, founder of Famille Kizito. She lives with the poorest of the poor in Haiti, bringing the love to Christ to unsafe places. Her foundation helps educate children in how to love God and neighbor.
2022-05-01 - Clark Massey
A Simple House is an inner-city ministry that strives to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor in their neighborhoods and homes. Fr. Mark interviews founder and director Clark Massey about his fulfilling work.
2022-04-24 - Father Stu Movie Special
In this hour-long special, actor and director Mark Wahlberg talks to Fr. Mark about his new movie, “Father Stu,” and the incredible life and legacy of Fr. Stuart Long, the boxer turned Catholic priest who inspired it.
2022-04-21 - Catherine Contreras
2022-04-10 - Fr. Sebastian White, Op
2022-04-03 - Fr. Brice Higginbotham Pt. 2
2022-03-27 - Fr. Brice Higgenbotham Pt. 1
2022-03-20 - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames Pt. 2
2022-03-13 - Fr. Mark-Mary Ames Pt. 1
Fr. Mark interviews Fr Mark-Mary Ames, CFR about his new book, Habits for Holiness. In this first part, they discuss prayer and how hard it can be to pray in today’s world. They also talk about simplifying one’s life.