{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meet a Franciscan Friar","description":"Ever wondered what life is like for a Franciscan Friar? Mary Jane Fox welcomes Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM, who shares his unique journey, the significance of the Franciscan habit, and his experiences in the Holy Land. In this episode, you will:  Hear Fr. Alex's journey from a young boy discovering St. Francis to becoming a friar Learn about a Marian Shrine in Pontiac, Michigan, which Fr. Alex helped establish Reflect on the 800th Jubilee of St. Francis   Continue Your Journey: Visit the official episode page and explore guest information. Jewel for the Journey: \u201cAt all times and seasons, in every country and place, every day and all day, we must have a true and humble faith.\u201d St. Francis of Assisi Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click&amp;nbsp;here&amp;nbsp;to get started.&amp;nbsp; Learn more at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/pilgrimcenterofhope.org\/media-and-resources\/all-media-series\/journeys-of-hope.html  Help us spread hope!&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/pilgrimcenterofhope.org\/support ","author_name":"Journeys of Hope | a Pilgrim Center of Hope podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org\/journeys\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42477775\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/205209405"}