# Religious Life, Helping the Poor, and St. Francis (Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) | Ep. 487

An episode of [Pints With Aquinas](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1097862282), 26 Sep 2024, 3 h 14 min.

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Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR is the Director of Communications and Priestly Studies for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). He is a weekly presenter on Ascension Presents and the host of The Poco a Poco Podcast. His work is deeply rooted in his commitment to prayer, contemplation, and service, especially to the poor. Originally from Southern California, Fr. Mark-Mary experienced a profound conversion during his first year of college, leading him to embrace his vocation as a Franciscan friar and priest Shows Sponsored by: Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Strive21: https://strive21.com/matt Exodus90: https://exodus90.com/matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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