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...

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:

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In this special episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, they introduce a Bonus Mystery of the Rosary — the ordinary, quiet, and deeply sanctifying years Jesus spent living family life with Mary and Joseph.

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In this deeply moving episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius Gagne and Father Luke Mary explore the mystery of suffering through the lens of Catholic spirituality — from the children of Fatima to Blessed Alexandrina da Costa.

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As Halloween approaches, they reflect on the reality of demonic harassment, exorcism, and the power of Jesus in the Eucharist to overcome darkness. Hear about the day a former Satanist turned Vatican exorcism consultant visited their hermitage, a mysterious tree shook in the woods, and how an aba...

In this inspiring episode, Father Luke and John Paul share powerful reflections on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, and explore amazing true stories about souls in purgatory — including a miraculous encounter at the shrine that helped bring new chaplains to serve Our Lady’s apostolate.

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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 Lad...

This week on Franciscan Fridays, Father Luke and Brother Pius dive into the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the Catholic liturgical year, and explore one of the most challenging questions in the Christian life:

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As Thanksgiving and the First Sunday of Advent arrive together, Fr. Luke and Br. Pius dive deep into the Catholic spirituality of gratitude, even in the face of negativity, suffering, and everyday frustrations. Drawing from Sister Lucia of Fatima, the First Saturday Devotion, Scripture, psycholog...

Join Father Luke and Brother Pius at the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as they share a powerful reflection to begin the First Friday & First Saturday weekend. Father Luke reveals a rare and deeply moving experience that very few priests have ever had — becoming the first priest ...

Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine!
Brother Pius Mary Gagné and Father Luke Mary Fletcher continue our journey into the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, beginning today with the First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan.

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Discover how a Catholic Christmas Festival of Lights can become a powerful journey through salvation history — from the Garden of Eden, through the Old Testament prophecies, to the Nativity of Jesus Christ and the New Jerusalem.

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Christmas doesn’t end on December 25. In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on why the Catholic Church celebrates Christmas as a season—and how the mystery of Christ’s birth holds both deep joy and real sorrow.

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Celebrate the Christmas season as we approach Epiphany with this powerful reflection on the Star of the Magi and its meaning for our lives today.

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke expl...

What really happened at the Wedding at Cana—and why does it matter for your life today?

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke dive deep into the Second Luminous Mystery of the Rosary: Jesu...

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 g...

In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore one of the most misunderstood quotes attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi:

“Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.”

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Why does God allow temptation—and how can it actually purify the soul? In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore spiritual combat, temptation, and the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.

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Struggling with mornings? Tired of productivity hacks that don’t actually change your life?

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Struggling to sleep? Racing thoughts, anxiety, noise, or stress at night? In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke talk honestly about nighttime routines, Catholic night prayer, and how to end your day with peace—spiritually and practically.

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Lent is here — and everyone has a program, a challenge, or a 40-day plan. But what if you’re missing the point?

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on the deeper meaning of Lent:...

Are you filling your Lent with noise… or making room for God?

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the shrine, we explore Pope Leo’s powerful Lenten themes of listening and fasting—especially fasting from noise, di...

In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke tackle one of the most difficult questions Catholics face today: Does God punish the world with war?

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Drawing from the message of Our Lady of Fatima, t...

Why are we so drawn to sin, scandal, and negativity — even when we know it’s bad for us?

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke dive deep into the Catholic understanding of sin, human weakn...