The Friar

Episode 01

The Lost Sheep

Jun 4, 2008 · 29 min

Father John teaches Timothy the mouse, Leopold the frog, and the young girl Renata about the parable of the lost sheep.

Episode 02

The Persistent Friend

Jul 1, 2008 · 29 min

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy, Leopold, and Renata biblical wisdom, as they learn about the persistent friend through unique animation and song.

Episode 03

The House Built on the Rock

Aug 4, 2008 · 29 min

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy, Leopold, and Renata, the meaning of the Biblical Parable, The House Built on Rock, and the importance of doing God’s will.

Episode 04

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Feb 27, 2009 · 29 min

Father John reads the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector in hopes that Renata will be humbled and come to recognize and regret her past actions.

Episode 05

The Talents

Mar 31, 2009 · 29 min

Father John uses the Parable of the Talents to teach children the importance of sharing the individual talents that God has given them with others.

Episode 06

The Sower

May 13, 2009 · 29 min

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy-the mouse, Leopold-the frog, and Renata-the girl, biblical wisdom, as they learn about the Parable of the Sower through unique animation and song.

Episode 07

The Hidden Treasure

Sep 16, 2009 · 29 min

Father John teaches his friends: Renata the girl; Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parables of Jesus through song, puppetry, animation, and much more.

Episode 08

The Prodigal Son

Sep 14, 2010 · 29 min

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Episode 09

The Lost Coin

Jun 1, 2011 · 29 min

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the lost coin.

Episode 10

The Unmerciful Servant

May 1, 2013 · 26 min

Father John tells the parable of The Unmerciful Servant and to help illustrate the virtues with a story of St. Juan Gualberto.

Episode 11

The Workers in the Vineyard

Oct 10, 2013 · 27 min

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

Episode 12

The Wedding Feast

Oct 15, 2013 · 29 min

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Wedding Feast.

Episode 13

The Good Samaritan

Jun 21, 2015 · 28 min

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Episode 14

Holy Thursday

Mar 24, 2016

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Episode 15

Good Friday

Mar 25, 2016

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Episode 16

Easter Sunday

Mar 27, 2016

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Episode 17

The Foolish Rich Man

Jan 3, 2017 · 29 min

After Timothy refuses to share the nuts he gathered with Renata, Fr. John teaches them about the importance of generosity through Christ’s parable about the foolish rich man.

Episode 18

The Lamp Under the Bushel Basket

Jan 4, 2018 · 28 min

Inspired by the Parable of the Lamp Under the Bushel Basket, Timothy helps an exhausted lightning bug regain her light.

Episode 19

The Mustard Seed

Jan 11, 2018 · 29 min

After finding out he must move out of his house, Fr. John eases his worries by remembering that God takes care of those who trust in Him, as shown in the Parable of the Mustard Seed.

Episode 20

The Two Sons

Oct 25, 2018

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Episode 21

The Builder of the Tower

Nov 1, 2018

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Episode 22

The Leaven

Nov 8, 2018

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Episode 23

The Parable of the Growing Seed

Apr 21, 2019

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Episode 24

The Rich Man

Nov 9, 2021

Fr. John wins a basket of treats, but his friends don’t want to share. After reading Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Man, they recognize the danger of selfishness and the importance of making good choices in our lives.

Episode 25

The Ten Virgins

Nov 16, 2021

A silly argument between Renata, Leopold and Tim prompts Fr. John to share the Parable of the Foolish Virgins. Essential love is needed to be with Jesus in heaven, so the children must prepare their hearts to meet Him.

Episode 26

The Vine and the Branches

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When some things are stolen from Leopold, he naturally wants revenge. But after hearing the Parable of the Vine and the Branches, he realizes that united to the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will help him to be better.

Episode 27

The Birds of the Air and the Lilies of the Field

Nov 16, 2021

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Episode 28

The Splinter in Your Brother's Eye

Nov 30, 2021

Leopold dreams he is a sheriff, and thinks he’s doing the right thing by punishing bad stuff others have done. But when Fr. John reads a parable to the children, he realizes that he was the guilty one by judging others.