Ordinary Time Isn’t Boring Living Extraordinary Faith in Daily Life | 39
Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine | Fr. Luke Mary & Br. Pius Marie CFR
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Ordinary Time can feel gray, quiet, and even boring—but is it really?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and John Paul Gutschke explore the extraordinary grace hidden in ordinary life. Drawing from the message of Our Lady of Fatima, the wisdom of Sister Lucia, and the spirituality of daily duty, this conversation reveals how holiness is lived not through flashy moments—but through faithful love in everyday life.
We reflect on:
What “Ordinary Time” truly means in the Church
The forgotten heart of the Fatima message
Why Sister Lucia emphasized daily duties over dramatic devotions
The power of the First Saturday Devotion
Eucharistic miracles, modern saints like St. Carlo Acutis, and the miracle that happens every day at Mass
This episode is a reminder that there is nothing ordinary about fidelity to God—even in winter, even in silence, even in routine.
📿 Whether you’re struggling spiritually, feeling dry in prayer, or simply wondering how to live your faith more authentically, this conversation is for you.
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