Fr. Dan Crosby, OFM Cap., is a member of the vibrant Capuchin Franciscan community at Saint Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit, Michigan. Previously, he served for fifteen years as the Director of the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Marathon, Wisconsin. After his ordination in 1964, he did post-graduate work at St. Paul’s University in Ottawa and earned a licentiate in theology as well as a Masters in Theology. Fr. Crosby spent three more years of post-graduate work at the Institute of Formative Spirituality at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where he earned another Masters in Religion and Personality. For ten years, he taught theology and spirituality in Indiana and Wisconsin and spent eighteen years ministering to the poor in inner-city Milwaukee as well as at the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. Wherever he has ministered, Fr. Crosby has worked to integrate scripture as well as the Franciscan vision into his life and preaching. He has been a spiritual director and acclaimed retreat master throughout the country.
Praise for Dan Crosby
“Fr. Dan Crosby speaks with authority and unmasked passion, urging us to become the Eucharist we celebrate. . . . The Gospel comes to life with a compelling challenge to make a difference.”— Audrey Kast, Ph.D.
“As an expert in Franciscan spirituality, Fr. Dan Crosby masterfully guides people to discover the Mystery of God’s gentleness and tender love in ordinary life events. His extensive knowledge of Blessed Solanus Casey puts him at the forefront of scholarship regarding his holiness. It is truly a delight to listen to Fr. Dan Crosby pop open rich kernels of spiritual truths.” – Sally McCuen, spiritual director at the Solanus Casey Center
“I ministered with Fr. Crosby for nine years at our Capuchin retreat center in Wisconsin. I was privileged to observe first-hand his preaching style. His content is deeply biblical, and he has a gift of connecting the Scriptures with the lives of ordinary people. He is easy to listen to and is able to put theological-spiritual truths into everyday language.” – Fr. Martin Pable, OFM Cap.
“Fr. Dan compels the viewer/listener to internalize the most powerful concepts, challenges and invitations of our treasure of faith. In so doing, his talks evangelize our spirits to become closer to Jesus and the Gospel challenges.” – Charles Erdeljac, Ph.D.
“Fr. Dan Crosby, OFM, Cap., is a dynamic international speaker and retreat master who is famous for offering a refreshingly personal and uniquely honest perspective that resonates with his listeners. Without exception, I leave his talks with a memorable word, phrase or concept that leads to deeper truths that have transformed my life.” – Lee Ann Niebuhr – Order of Secular Franciscans
“Fr. Dan Crosby is a Capuchin friar who knew Fr. Solanus Casey well from living with him in Detroit. He is a leading expert on the life and sanctity of our newest Blessed Franciscan. This series will enlighten you greatly on the spiritual legacy of a saintly friar who was an admirable example of Franciscan compassion and hospitality!”– Fr. Steven J. McMichael, OFM Conv., Associate Professor of Theology, University of Saint Thomas
Kingdom Mystic –
Great application of the Euchrarist
Fr. Crosby gets to the real heart of Euchrarist from the call “to become what we are” to the call to action; he masterfully weaves the history of the meaning Euchrarist throughout the church age. It was refreshing to hear about he personally came to the importance of what Euchrarist means to him. I would enthusiasticly recommend this to anyone!
Albert Haase, OFM –
Great Presentation of the Eucharist
Following in the footprints of his spiritual father, Francis of Assisi, Capuchin Franciscan Dan Crosby has spent much time praying and living the Eucharist. In this audio series, he insightfully reminds usand challenges us to think of the Eucharist not simply as an object to be adored but as a lifestyle to be ACTED upon and lived.
Sr. Mary Thomas Reichl, SCSC –
Best Explanation of the Eucharist
“Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate” is the best explanation I have ever come across of what Eucharist is and means to us. In language that everyone can understand, Fr. Dan gives the clearest explanation of why Jesus left us the Eucharist: to bless, break and share as a symbol of who we are to be for one another. He explains the need for our conversion to this ACTION, leaving us with a deeper understanding and gratitude for the great gift of Eucharist.
Charles Erdeljac, Ph.D. –
Very Insightful
In his talks Fr. Dan Crosby invites us to be a pilgrim people on a journey to become a Eucharistic people. He blends insights from both his mind and heart by a balance of scholarly references and personal stories that touch the listener’s mind and heart. As a result, we more fully realize the Gospel call and the Commission at the end of Mass to go out into the world to share the love of God everyday, wherever we live and work with others.
Sister Rose Therese Di Gregorio O.S.F. –
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The CD “Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate” has been one of the most comprehensive, easy to understand courses on the Eucharist I have ever had. I have facilitated this retreat a number of times and the participants absolutely love it (and so do I)! Thank you and God bless you for your contemporary theology. I have purchased over 10 of your retreats/CD’s/DVD’s. and have been always satisfied. God bless you for “feeding the hungry” with your contemporary theology.
Vincent Gibbons, Clayton, MO, USA –
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Participating in this course has revolutionized my attendance at Mass and my approach to my religion – super new information presented cogently, and in a way that lets me incorporate it into my life immediately. Fr. Crosby’s “Becoming the Beloved Disciple” is a close #2.
Vimala Dighton, Massachusetts, USA –
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The DVD Program by Dan Crosby was truly inspiring and has deepened my understanding of the Eucharist.
Anonymous –
2015 Spring Survey
The personal aplication the speaker uses in the presentatation and how he applies the teaching in his own life.
Sr. Catherine L., Switzerland –
2015 Spring Survey
Fr. Crosby’s courses strike me as real genuine and direct communication of faith, while being at the same time theologically deep and truly joy-filled Good News, pleasant to listen to.
Anonymous –
2015 Spring Survey
Deeply spiritual and extremely practical on how to really live the Eucharist
Sr. Nortma Z., PA –
2015 Spring Survey
Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate: The manner of how Fr. Dan present the material is easy to understand and folow. His delivery is exceptionally good.
Ann –
Works for a retreat as well as a teaching tool!
Father Dan takes a creative approach and the study guide is very helpful – works for a retreat as well as a teaching tool.
Jacqueline –
I will be listening repeatedly!
My two favorites by Fr. Crosby were on pilgrimage, and on the Eucharist. I will be listening repeatedly – with his humility, and his learning – I feel like I can safely model my Catholic life on his teaching since he is so close to Christ.
Sr. Norma –
Fr. Crosby’s delivery is exceptionally good.
The manner of how Fr. Dan presents the material is easy to understand and follow. His delivery is exceptionally good.
Andrew –
Great emphasis!
The Friar emphasizes both what happens to the bread and wine at Mass and what can also happen to those who participate at the Mass.
Gert –
This course has enriched my participation in the Eucharist, and enriched my life!
This course has enriched my participation in the Eucharist, and enriched my life!
Polly –
I learned ALOT from Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate.
I learned ALOT from Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate. As a cradle Catholic, I’ve grown up with the Church and was happy to find out the meaning behind many of the actions taken during the Mass.
Sr. Norma –
Gave us a new way to think about and understand the Eucharist.
Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate gave us a new way to think about and understand the Eucharist. We are presently using his series, Mercy, the Heart of Faith for prayer and sharing. What a timely program for the year of Mercy. This challenges us to delve into the real meaning of mercy.
Anonymous –
It helped me to be aware of the real meaning of The Eucharist .
It helped me to be aware of the real meaning of The Eucharist .
Sr. Norma –
This program deepened my love for and understanding of this gift.
This program deepened my love for and understanding of this gift.
Vincent –
Outstanding course!
Outstanding course because of the enthusiasm and honesty of the narrator, and the eminently practical nature of the challenges to all of us.
Gert –
This is special!
This is special, because it has affected my daily life…how I try to live it, “through Him, with Him and in Him”. Fr. Dan Crosby has done an excellent job with the topic.
Andrew –
Good
I like the theme and the way that the theme was developed. Fr. Dan’s content was so good that I gave the program to the Poor Clare Nuns.
Vincent G., WI –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Transformed my understanding of and participation in the Eucharist.
K M., NY –
Spring Survey: April 2017
Excellent personal reflection on what it means to be a Eucharistic people in a sacramental Church.
Pam Kemp K., B.C. Canada –
Spring Survey: April 2017
The course brought new layers of meaning to the celebration of the Eucharist. Now when, as a Eucharistic minister, I look into the recipient’s eyes and say “Body of Christ,” I don’t only mean the Host I offer, but also myself and the one into whose hand I place the Host. I long to hear an “Amen” of recognition in response.
Marianne L., OH –
Summer Survey: July 2017
It re-inforced and deepened my love of the Eucharist!
Sister Mary Lynn H., AZ –
Summer Survey: July 2017
To really be a follower of Jesus, we need to be like Him, truly live as His follower. That is what this program helps one to do.
Cindy F., PA –
Summer Survey: July 2017
It gives a refreshing look at something many take for granted.
Barry N., British Columbia, Canada –
2017 Christmas Survey
It took me an important step closer to understanding the Eucharist.
Pam K., British Columbia, Canada –
2018 Spring Survey
Becoming the Eucharist We Celebrate deepened my appreciation and participation in this central celebration of Catholic faith. The course reminded me of the experience of walking through a Japanese garden where around each bend in the path something uniquely beautiful is revealed.
Anonymous –
Summer 2018 Survey
Very practical – participating makes it easy to develop plans.