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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From Ashes to Palms The Hidden Meaning of Lent & Holy Week | 49
What’s the connection between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Father Luke Fletcher and John Paul Caskey reflect on the powerful spiritual link between ashes and palms—and what it r...
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Good Friday & the Demonic Can the Devil Really Influence Us | 50
Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays! In this episode, we explore a deep and often misunderstood topic: the role of the demonic in Good Friday and the Passion of Jesus Christ.
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Can the devil really influence human actions...
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Christ Is Risen… So Why Am I Still Struggling (Spiritual Warfare Explained) | 51
In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore a powerful and often misunderstood question:
👉 If Jesus conquered sin and death, why do we still experience spiritual warfare?Support the Podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays
From the realit...
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The Light of Fatima Explained Glorified Body, Mary & the Easter Mystery | 52
Discover the profound mystery of divine light through the lens of Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus, and the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
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In this special collaboration episode, Father Luke Fletcher, Barbara Ernst...
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Why Suffering is Necessary -Catholic Teaching explained | 53
What if your suffering actually has a purpose?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore a surprising teaching from Jesus—that suffering is “necessary.” Drawing from the Road to Emmaus...
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The Sacred Heart Explained - Healing Your Broken Heart Through Jesus & Mary | 54
What does the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary really mean—and how does it relate to your own heart?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the deep biblical a...
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The TRUE Message of Our Lady of Fatima (Not the Conspiracies) | 55
What do “May flowers” bring? Pilgrims.
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on the message of Our Lady of Fatima as the 2026 Fatima season begins. From the first app...
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Kobe Bryant, Fatima & “The Job’s Not Finished” A Catholic Message for Today | 56
What does Kobe Bryant have to do with Our Lady of Fatima?
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In this episode from the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in New Jersey, we explore the surprising connection between Kobe Bryant’s famous “Job’s...
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Everyone Can Be a Saint - Pentecost Explained | 57
In this Pentecost Sunday reflection, Brother Pius and Father Luke share how the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary people into saints through everyday holiness, heroic virtue, and surrender to God.
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From a powerful World Y...
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Why Buildings Skip the 13th Floor - The Catholic Meaning of 13 & Fatima | 58
Why do so many buildings skip the 13th floor? Why do people think the number 13 is unlucky… or is there a deeper spiritual meaning behind it?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, we explore the surprising connection ...
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Why Catholics Get Bored at Mass (And How to Change It) | 59
Why do so many Catholics struggle with boredom at Mass? In this Franciscan Fridays episode, Brother Pius and Father Luke break open the profound mystery of the Holy Mass, the Eucharist, and the Feast of Corpus Christi.
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The Wounded Hearts of Jesus & Mary Explained ❤️ | 60
What does it mean that the hearts of Jesus and Mary were wounded?
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In this episode of Fra...
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The Transfiguration Explained - The Most Luminous Mystery of the Rosary | 61
What really happened at the Transfiguration of Jesus?
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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius Gagné and Father Luke Fletcher reflect on one of the most powerful mysteries of the Rosary: the Transfiguration ...
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The Miraculous Icon of Mary That Has Been Linked to Dozens of Births | 62
Can a sacred icon become a source of hope for families praying for children?
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In this special interview, Bishop Kurt Burnette, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, shares the remarkable history of the He...
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What Most Americans Get Wrong About the Declaration of Independence | 63
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the spiritual foundations of the United States through a Catholic perspective.
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What did the Founding Fathers mean when they declared tha...
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Fatima's Warning About Freedom, Russia & Hope Explained | 64
As we reflect on freedom around Independence Day, what does the Message of Fatima teach us about free will, sin, and true liberty?
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In this Franciscan Fridays episode, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the profound c...
