New Fatima Initiative: Blue Army First Saturday Devotion Virtual Pilgrimage | 30
Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine | Fr. Luke Mary & Br. Pius Marie CFR
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Join Father Luke and Brother Pius for this deeply meaningful episode of Franciscan Fridays as they unveil an exciting new initiative from the Blue Army Apostolate: a year-long virtual pilgrimage honoring the 100th anniversary of the December 10, 1925 apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, where Our Lady and the Child Jesus requested the Five First Saturdays Devotion.
Join the pilgrimage: https://www.bluearmy.com/first-saturday-pilgrimage/
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
🌟 The meaning and origin of the First Saturday Devotion
🌟 Why the 100th anniversary carries powerful spiritual significance
🌟 How the devotion was confirmed by the recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis
🌟 What the five offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary are
🌟 Why pilgrimage—virtual or physical—opens the heart to grace
🌟 How you can join the interactive year-long virtual pilgrimage
🌟 Personal testimonies from Fr. Luke and Br. Pius on Mary’s role
This new pilgrimage includes:
🚶♂️ 12 monthly on-location videos from Fatima and associated sites
🗺 An interactive map to track your spiritual journey
📘 A beautifully crafted First Saturday passport
🙏 Guided meditations to deepen your devotion and reparation
Whether you’re a longtime devotee of Our Lady of Fatima or discovering this devotion for the first time, this episode offers inspiration, formation, and a concrete way to respond to Our Lady’s call.
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