From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

THE PEACEFUL POWER OF CHRIST 06.07.2026 14:05 ↓

On the 4th of July we celebrate 250 years! All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.

God the Father's Day 22.06.2026 11:39 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

Put me in Coach 22.06.2026 11:56 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR

Trinity Sunday 02.06.2026 13:19 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Invite the Fire 25.05.2026 12:06 ↓

Pentecost homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

WHAT THE VIRGIN MARY CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT 23.05.2026 12:11 ↓

The Upper Room Mystery: Unlocking Mary’s Hidden Role at Pentecost. If the Holy Spirit had already overshadowed Mary at the Annunciation, why did she need to be there for Pentecost? This week, we go beyond the surface of Acts 2 to explore the breathtaking theological reality of the Virgin Mary’s relationship with the Holy Spirit. We trace the scriptural threads from Genesis to the Upper Room to rev...

Big Truths and Deeper Understanding 17.05.2026 12:29 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Obedience, Love and the Life of the Trinity 11.05.2026 15:39 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Be a Good Shepherd Too 27.04.2026 9:25 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

St. Mark the Lion: What It Reveals About Jesus You’ve Never Noticed 26.04.2026 9:38 ↓

Saint Mark feast day homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.

The Work of the Father 22.04.2026 6:24 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

NECESSARY TO LET IT BE 20.04.2026 13:42 ↓

Step onto the road to Emmaus and discover your own story unfolding. In this powerful homily, we walk alongside the two disciples who encounter the risen Jesus without recognizing Him. As He opens the Scriptures, revealing how every promise, every prophecy, and every suffering pointed to the Messiah, something begins to stir: *“Were not our hearts burning within us?”* But this is not just their sto...

The Church Prays for More 13.04.2026 12:00 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Transformed Relationship 10.04.2026 8:36 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Good Friday and the Risk of Francis 05.04.2026 8:12 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

LESSONS FROM THE DARKEST DISCIPLE 01.04.2026 13:50 ↓

Why does the Church remember Spy Wednesday with such gravity? Because in the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, we glimpse not only human weakness, but the mysterious role of demonic powers in the Passion. This episode explores how the forces of darkness sought to destroy Jesus Christ—and how, paradoxically, the Cross became their defeat. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue A...

Saint Francis and Holy Week 01.04.2026 8:17 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Palm Sunday of the Passion 30.03.2026 6:21 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Vespers of the Annunciation 27.03.2026 18:35 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

GOD SAID YES 26.03.2026 5:17 ↓

Annunciation homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.

Forming Assertive Faith 23.03.2026 9:40 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Do not be afraid to take Mary 21.03.2026 6:28 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Love Beyond the Repulsive 17.03.2026 4:13 ↓

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

WOMAN AT THE WELL 10.03.2026 10:19 ↓

Jesus encounters a woman at the well of Jacob. The well is a metaphor for his heart, thirsting for her faith. Listen to learn more! All of Fr. Luke's homilies are available on the social media accounts of Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine or the podcast "Daily Homilies Blue Army Shrine"

LENT LIKE LIFE IS A BATTLE 27.02.2026 12:52 ↓

First Sunday of Lent homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.