Be Merciful As Your Father
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
5.0 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 22 April 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Episode 294 - Be Merciful As Your Father
Have you ever wanted to forgive, but just couldn't seem to get there?
This week, the friars reflect on the call to "be merciful as your Father is merciful" and the real, often slow journey of forgiveness. They unpack the tension of holding pain while still being invited into mercy and how forgiveness isn't something we force, but something we receive and grow into over time.
Through the lens of the older son, they explore what it means to stay close to the Father, to "borrow" His heart, and to take small, honest steps toward healing, even when it's hard.
Join us as we discover how God meets us in our wounds and gently leads us into freedom, one step at a time.
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| 0:00.0 | What's up everybody? Father Innocent here, and I just wanted to pause and say thank you |
| 0:03.6 | for all who make Pocoa PocoPokoPocast possible through your prayers and your generosity. |
| 0:08.6 | Every episode we share, every person reach, it's because of you. |
| 0:12.2 | If you feel moved to join our mission as a monthly supporter or increase your gift, we'd be so |
| 0:16.5 | grateful. Your support helps us lead more souls to encounter Christ little by little. |
| 0:21.2 | You can give at spearjuice.org or through the link in the show notes. |
| 0:24.6 | Thank you for being part of our mission. |
| 0:26.5 | God bless you all. |
| 0:28.9 | You're listening to the Poca-a-Poko podcast, sponsored by Spirit Juice Studios. |
| 0:41.9 | Hey, it's come Father Mark Mary. |
| 0:43.2 | Hey, I'm Father Fitt. |
| 0:46.2 | Hi, it's me, Father Angeles. |
| 0:49.1 | Still no Father Innocent. |
| 0:51.1 | What's going on? |
| 0:51.9 | Maybe next time. |
| 0:52.4 | This is... No, maybe not next time. |
| 0:54.8 | There's five, we try and do once a month. |
| 0:57.1 | There's five Wednesdays in April. |
| 1:00.8 | So we're doing five episodes, which is why there's such a long gap without Father |
| 1:06.4 | or Innocent. |
| 1:08.9 | We still miss him, though. |
| 1:11.4 | He's traveling. I think he's on a plane right now soon though. He's traveling. |
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