From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Easter Vigil homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Easter homily insights from Pope Francis. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Mary wakes us up to the presence of God and turns us towards him. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock, CFR.

Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. What is the meaning of those blessed palm branches? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Mary is the Immaculate Conception! What does this mean? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.

Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily in which he shares the news of Theodore McCarrick's passing. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the topic of societal structures of sin. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the need for forgiveness and healing. Listen to learn more!

Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily for Laetare Sunday. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the Parable of the Forgiving Father. Listen to learn more!

On the Solemnity of the Annunciation we celebrate Mary's yes to God, and God's yes to all of us. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Third Sunday of Lent. Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Second Sunday of Lent, podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Second Sunday of Lent 2025. Only in the light of Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is the mystery of man made clear. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The burning of palms into ashes becomes a metaphor for our spiritual life. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

It was funny when Jesus taught about the blind leading the blind and wooden beams sticking out of eyes. When the laughter ended there was a profound pedagogy at work. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

How can we discover the face of God the Father during the Liturgy? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

According to both the Old and New Testments of the Bible there are only two paths in this life, one leading to blessedness, the other leading to eternal death. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time we hear about the extraordinary calling of Isaiah, Paul, and Peter. Most people don't receive extraordinary revelations, and so we must learn to listen to the voice of God in an ordinary way. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

During this Jubilee Year we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother's request for the Fatima First Saturday devotion. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

God's Word is a lamp to light our path! Jesus is the Word made flesh. Both sacred scripture and the sacraments put us in communion with God's saving word. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. What does this mean exactly? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. You can hear Fr. Luke daily on the Facebook or Youtube Channel of Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine.

At Christmas we remember the moment that the face of God appeared! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a precursor to Pentecost. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Why is Mary important? Because she was given to us by Jesus at the cross. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to learn more.