Fr Tansi's Next Album

Help support the production of Fr. Tansi's next album. All proceeds from the new album will support our soup kitchen at St. Pio Friary, Bradford. HOW YOU CAN HELP • Visit franciscanfriars.co.uk • Make a donation to the St. Pio Friary account (Bradford) • Mark your donation: "Fr. Tansi Album" | Listen to Fr. Tansi's music at franciscanfriars.com/frtansi | Through music I hope to bring Christ's light, hope, and joy to hearts, and to serve the poor through our mission. Thank you for your prayers and support!

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Habits | Brother Kolbe, CFR

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In the Footsteps of St. Francis | The Life of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

A brief introduction into the life and charism of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, also known as the "CFRs."

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Saints Peter and Paul - Ep39: "Who do you say I am?"

Saints Peter and Paul are two of the greatest saints. They were chosen by Jesus to serve his Church and share the message of his love. But they certainly weren't perfect. Fr Emmanuel shares a reflection which helps us understand that Jesus is always ready to give us another chance when we turn back to him. We pray for the same strength as Saints Peter and Paul and sing the song of praise ‘How Great is Our God.’

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Pentecost - Ep33: The coming of the Holy Spirit

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down and filled the disciples of Jesus. Fr Emmanuel gives a beautiful reflection on the power of the Holy Spirit and how we too can be filled with, as his nephew puts it, "The blow of God." We say the 'Come Holy Spirit' prayer together and ask for our hearts to be filled. We then move into a time of worship as we join Angel and sing 'Holy Spirit.'

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March for Life UK Prayer Vigil 2024

Fr Bernard’s speech from the Annual Prayer Vigil for Life in Westminster Cathedral Piazza, marking the implementation of the 1967 Abortion Act.

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Peace Be With You - Ep28: The 3rd Week of Easter

The tomb is empty and Jesus has been seen alive … but his friends still doubt. Then Jesus steps into the room where they are hiding and says “Peace be with you!”

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How to Let God Speak (to You)

God has something to reveal to you — today. This is true every day, but often we forget, neglect or don't know how to listen. Fr Columba talks about how to be open to God's word for you — today.

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My Life Was Changed

Do you wonder whether your life could ever change for the better? Fr. Emmanuel Mansford is here to tell you YES, it can—and it all starts with an encounter with the person of Jesus.

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The Amazing Power of the Rosary

Therese and Fr Antonio share their thoughts on the topic of the Rosary, with lots of insights and personal stories

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Miraculous Stories about Holy Water & Salt

Holy water & salt is one of those things we Catholics get very accustomed to — at the danger of taking them for granted. Fr Columba drills into the power and use of holy water & salt — how they can change lives drastically and how they can deepen our faith in a more ordinary, everyday way.

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Praying with Scripture: A Guide to Lectio Divina

Join Fr Bernard Murphy in this ancient Scriptural practice as he guides you through each stage of Lectio Divina: Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation, Action and Communal Sharing.

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The Pursuit of Truth, Love, and Goodness

Br John Bosco shares the heartwarming journey of his conversion and vocation in this episode for Shalom World. Although he grew up in a good Catholic household, he pushed God completely out of his life and embraced the party lifestyle. After an incident that left him in shock, he soon realised that God is real and began to seek His will for his life.

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Songs of Light | A live performance

Fr Tansi performs original songs at Sessions, for St Patrick’s Soho. Fr Tansi’s ministry includes writing and singing songs for the purpose of giving praise to God and as a means of evangelisation.

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Light: The Story | Interview

An interview with Fr Tansi Ibisi about his album, ‘Light’, available wherever you purchase or stream music.

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Dark (Lyric Video)

The official music video for ‘Dark’ from Fr. Tansi's new album ‘Light’. ‘Light’ can be streamed or purchased wherever you listen to music.

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Dawn (Music video)

The official music video for ‘Dawn’ from Fr Tansi's album ‘Light’. ‘Light’ can be streamed or purchased wherever you listen to music.

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How to Break Habitual Sin (& Gain Freedom)

Ever find yourself struggling with the same sin over and over again? Well, that puts you with most of humanity, most of the Church even. Fr Columba shares his insight on how to deal with our "idiot" hearts, which sometimes desire the opposite of what's good for them, and how to trust that temptation will pass.

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Distractions & Stillness in Prayer

Fr Tansi speaks on distractions and stillness in prayer at Sessions, a project of St Patrick’s Soho.

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Pruning and Weeding

Fr Antonio Maria Diez de Medina speaks on pruning and weeding in the spiritual life at St Patrick’s Soho’s 2021 Advent Mission.

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Rediscovering the Mystery of Marriage as a Source of Sanctity

Do you have questions about what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage? Fr Bernard Murphy explores the mystery of marriage in this talk for St Patrick’s Soho.

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Franciscans serving the community at Christmas

The Bishops’ Conference profiles ‘Friar Benet’s Kitchen’, serving the homeless in Canning Town, London.

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How to Live "The Little Way" (of St Therese of Lisieux)

Ever been discouraged by the great saints of the Church? Does all that arduous fasting, all those hours of uninterrupted prayer feel completely out of reach and unattainable? St Therese of Lisieux could relate, and so was born her "Little Way".

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‘It’s a beautiful thing’: Meet the friars feeding the hungry during the pandemic

In an area of London that attracts few tourists, even at the best of times, there is a place called Friar Benet’s Kitchen. It’s not, as you might expect, a restaurant with a sign featuring a jolly medieval monk holding up a flagon of ale.

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Popular Derry Friars prepare to open new centre in the Galliagh area of the city

A centre run by a small group of Franciscan Friars will open in Derry later this summer. Based at the former St Joseph's Parish Centre in Galliagh, the new St Pio Centre will be a place were the Friars can carry out their work.

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A closed inner-city church is reborn

Now, as I am back home at our friary in Manhattan, I am reflecting upon what I witnessed on my recent visit to my fellow Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in Bradford. They had asked me to join them not only to celebrate the feast of St Francis on October 4, but also the reopening and rededication of a church the following day.

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Pray, Discern, and Do It

Father Emmanuel responded to God’s call on a walk with his dog in England. He said, “Lord, I’ll do anything. What do you want me to do?” He heard God tell him to become a priest, and he wrestled with the thought at first, but some time later he took the leap of faith and hasn’t regretted it since. Do you have this kind of trust? Are you that open to what God has planned for you? If not, that’s fine. You could just keep living the life you have, and never know what could have been. But if you become everything God made you to be, as St. Catherine of Siena said, you’ll set the world on fire

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The Monks and Moyross: Friars mark ten years in Limerick estate

If you cast your mind back ten years ago, the Limerick city community of Moyross was a very different place. The area was a no-go for many people, with gangs disrupting life for those living there, and anti-social behaviour very much the norm rather than the exception.

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'SIGNIFICANT CHANGE' Group of Monks who moved into one of Limerick’s worst crime hot spots have helped bring peace to the neighbourhood

A group of monks who moved into one of Ireland's worst crime hot-spots a decade ago have witnessed a miracle as the area transformed into a more peaceful neighbourhood.

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Franciscan Friar on Fire: Fr. Tansi’s Debut Album is Full of Grace

In a New York Times photo of Tansi Ibisi, his eyes say it all. The Franciscan novice was looking out the window of St. Crispin Friary chapel in the South Bronx, wearing a gray knit skull cap, gray sweater, and hooded gray habit. The photo was taken for a 2008 article about the nourishment that the Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) have been providing to New Yorkers since 1987, a mission which has since spread to over a dozen friaries in several countries.

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Nani Chineke ft. Fr Tansi Ibisi CFR

An original performance of traditional Nigerian hymns. Get Fr Tansi's debut album, Garden, now!

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Nani Chineke ft. Fr Tansi Ibisi CFR | Lyric Video

Original Lyrics and English translation to Nani Chineke by Fr Tansi. Featuring footage from Mary's Meals, 'Generation Hope.'

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Bronx to Bradford: Friars on a Mission

How can a group of Franciscan Friars support the poor and turn round a disused inner-city church, while also living a simple life of prayer and devotion? What is it like to live the life of a friar, and how hard is it to follow the example of a 13th century saint in the modern world?

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Franciscan friars at St Pio to feature in BBC film

FIVE friars on a mission to support Bradford’s poor will be the unlikely stars of a one-off TV documentary tomorrow night. The fly-on-the-wall film on BBC1 at 10.45pm follows the bearded brothers’ life at the Franciscan friary as they work and pray, day and night.

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‘Rising’ (Live Music Video)

A Fr Tansi original song, presented by Renewal in Motion and Catholic Underground.

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We aren’t trying to become religious rock stars. We have a message that has to be told.

The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are not the only religious making music, but they have caused quite a sensation with their videos, racking up more views than just about any Catholic artist out there.

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