Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine | Fr. Luke Mary & Br. Pius Marie CFR
Join our chaplains Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Gagne every Friday for dynamic, one of a kind conversations about Catholic challenges and triumphs as they explore Catholic truth through the lens of the Franciscan tradition, reflecting on faith, culture, current events, spiritual warfare, and the message of Our Lady of Fatima.🎙️ Real Talk. Franciscan Joy. Deep Faith.✨ Whether it's a thoughtful critique of modern media, reflections on the papacy, or insights into living the Gospel in a secular world — this playlist is your hub for authentic, engaging, and Spirit-filled Catholic conversation.🕊️ New episodes every Friday – subscribe and stay connected with the Shrine!🎥 Filmed at the peaceful grounds of the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.
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Understanding Pope Francis’ Legacy & the Role of the Papacy | 1
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https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridaysWelcome to Franciscan Fridays! In this first episode, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR—chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima—reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and the endu...
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How Should a Catholic Respond to the Papacy | 3
Welcome to another episode of Franciscan Fridays!
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Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and John Paul Gutschke, filmmaker and project manager at the Blue Army Shrine, for a timely and engaging conversation that blends Catho...
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Pope Leo XIV: Facing AI and the Modern Age | 4
Welcome to another episode of Franciscan Fridays!
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Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and John Paul Gutschke, filmmaker and project manager at the Blue Army Shrine, for a timely and engaging conversation that blends Catho...
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Everything You've Always Hoped For | 5
Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays at the Blue Army Shrine with Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Gagne!
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In Episode 5, we tackle a wide range of topics—from the AI-generated Pope Leo controversy to the deep theologi...
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The Key to Understanding Fatima | 6
🙏 Welcome to Episode 6 of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine!
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Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR, chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, for a deep and moving conversation on...
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The Power of the Holy Spirit | 7
🕊️ "Come, Holy Spirit!" Just days before Pentecost, join Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR and Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima for a deep, dynamic discussion about the Holy Spirit—from Pentecost to Fatima, from mystical experiences of the saints to the real-life,...
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How to Handle Loneliness: Trinity, Healing & Human Connection | 8
🎙️ Featuring: Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR & Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR
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In this episode, Fr. Luke and Br. Pius explore the deep and often painful...
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Corpus Christi: Give God Your Heart | 9
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In Episode 9, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR, chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, take us on a powerful journey into the heart of the Church’s Eucharistic faith as we prepare for the Feast of Corp... -
The Secret of the Shrine |The Annunciation & the Shrine’s Hidden Gem | 10
🌹 Welcome to Episode 10 of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR, take us deep into the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: The Annunciation — a moment that changed the course of salvation history.
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Red, White, and Blue Army! | 11
Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR from the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as they explore an unexpected connection between Fatima, angels, and patriotism—just in time for the 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨
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Our emotions and the spiritual life | 12
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Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR as they dive deep into a profound question:
Why do some people suffer while others are healed?🌹 This ...
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The Visitation: How We Should Evangelize Franciscan Fridays | 13
What really happened during the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth? In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Father Luke Mary Fletcher and Brother Pius reflect on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary and uncover the deep spiritual meaning behind Mary’s visit to Elizabeth.
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Open Wide the Doors: The Power of Christ's Nativity | 14
🌟 Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine – Episode 14
With Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR & Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR
From the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima – Asbury, NJSupport the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays
🙏 Third Joyful Mystery – The Nativity o...
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Dispelling the myths: Fatima and Hope | 15
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Episode 15 | With Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR & Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR
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💬 This week’s conversation is inspir...
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The Rosary, The Liturgy, and Your Story! | Episode 16
Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR, Chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, explore Sister Lucia’s profound insight on the Rosary as a Trinitarian, Eucharistic, and potentially liturgical prayer — and how this devotion unites your personal story with the l...
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The Presentation - A Sign of Hope and God's Love - Franciscan Fridays | 17
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Episode 17 with Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR & Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR
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The Astonishing Power of Prayer | 18
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In this week’s episode, Brother Pius and Father Luke dive into the mystery and power of prayer, the inspiring tradition of the spiritual bouquet, and how this ties directly into the m...
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Prophets, Fatima & the End Times | John the Baptist & Catholic Prophecy | 19
Join Brother Pius and Fr. Luke Mary as they dive deep into the Passion of St. John the Baptist, his powerful role as the final prophet of the Old Testament, and how Catholic prophecy relates to the message of Our Lady of Fatima. What does true prophecy mean in the life of the Church? Should Catho...
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Saint Mother Teresa's Hidden Connection to Fatima | 20
On this special Franciscan Friday, join Brother Pius and Father Luke at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as they reveal three never-before-discussed mystical secrets of Saint Mother Teresa—visions she received in 1947, coinciding with the founding of the Blue Army.
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St Carlo Acutis’ Hidden Fatima Vision Revealed: The Power of First Saturday | 21
Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and John Paul Gutschke for a powerful episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine as they reveal a little-known mystical vision experienced by Saint Carlo Acutis during his visit to Fatima.
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Discover how Sain...
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Feeling Spiritually Lost: Finding Jesus in the Temple (5th Joyful Mystery) | 22
In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius Gagné and Father Luke Mary Fletcher reflect on the 5th Joyful Mystery of the Rosary — the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple — and how it speaks deeply to the experience of spiritual desolation, dryness in prayer, and the feeling that Jesu...
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When God's Will Doesn't Make Sense: Faith Amidst Hardship | 23
In this vulnerable and heartfelt episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Fr. Luke dive into the hard question: What do we do when God's will doesn’t match our expectations?
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From personal stories of suffering a...
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Why the Rosary Is Hard (But Worth It): Spiritual Struggles & Graces | 24
In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke dive deep into the beauty and challenge of praying the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. From personal struggles with ADHD and distractions to the miraculous power of the Rosary for personal peace and global transforma...
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Miracle of the Sun at Fatima What Really Happened on October 13, 1917 | 25
October 13th marks the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, a supernatural event witnessed by over 70,000 people in Portugal in 1917.
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In this powerful episode of Franciscan Fridays, Fr. Luke and Br. Pius dive deep into:
Wh...
