Tyler Harris, OFM is not worried about the Church. He sees places where faith is alive and thriving, centered around the Eucharist.

Jimmy Beh is in the process of making a major life change: he's just months away from taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Some would see this as scary or restrictive, but Jimmy loves the freedom that they provide.

Fr. Jim Bok lived an "ordinary" friar life. He worked at a school, then raised money for the friars in the development office, things that many friars set out to do. Then, at 61, when many are starting to look forward to retirement, he decided to become a missionary to Jamaica. He never regreted any of his 16 years there.

Roger Lopez loved to teach high school students. Then one day he received a phone call from "Italy." As a Catholic, this generally means big news. In his case, he had been selected to be a provincial councilor, a leader in the government of the Order.

Fr. Greg Plata works in vocations ministry for the Franciscans, which means he travels a lot. This has taught him some tremendous lessons along the way.

Robert Lentz has often found himself with the oppressed and the marginalized. It has shaped his theology and inspired his world-renowned paintings.

Some friars serve at the altar, others build the altar. Br. John Boissy, OFM is a professional woodworker who uses his skill to make works that will last centuries.

Edgardo "Lalo" Jara entered the friars when he was young and in his 20s. It didn't work out. He tried again a few years later, joining the diocese. It didn't work now. Then, 10 years later, he moved to the United States and tried a third time. Now he's a priest of a major parish doing amazing work.