Franciscan Fridays

The World Apostolate of Fatima is the Vatican’s official voice in proclaiming the authentic message of Our Lady of Fatima. The Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is the Headquarters of The World Apostolate of Fatima USA.   Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube!

This 12th episode explores the mysterious July 13th apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, where the children were shown a vision of hell, warned of a second world war, and told to pray the Rosary every day for peace. What can this message teach us today about emotional suffering, trauma, and the reality of evil?   Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube!   Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletc...

Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR from the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima as they explore an unexpected connection between Fatima, angels, and patriotism—just in time for the 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨ Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube! 🏞️ Set at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, this episode explores: ✨ The theological richness of...

🌹 Welcome to Episode 10 of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR, take us deep into the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: The Annunciation — a moment that changed the course of salvation history. Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube! 🏞️ Set at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, this episode explores: ✨ The...

    Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube!   🔔 Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! In Episode 9, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR, chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, take us on a powerful journey into the heart of the Church’s Eucharistic faith as we prepare for the Feast of Corpus Christi.

🕊️ to Episode 8 of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! 🕊️ Support the Blue Army! Support the podcast! Watch on YouTube! 🎙️ Featuring: Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR & Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR 📍 From the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury, NJ In this episode, Fr. Luke and Br. Pius explore the deep and often painful reality of loneliness, offering insight from Catholic theolo...

Pentecost Fire: The Holy Spirit in Scripture, Saints, and Daily Life | Franciscan Fridays Ep. 7 Support the Podcast and the Blue Army! http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR Watch on YouTube! 🕊️ "Come, Holy Spirit!" Just days before Pentecost, join Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR and Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima for a deep, dynamic discussion about the Holy...

The Eucharist, Fatima & the Hidden Jesus | Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine (Ep. 6) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZquHQb74-dt_Bs4_aWc3Xq6IzMnUIg8Y&si=FsYjk70X3pxyvoRA   Support the podcast and the Blue Army! http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR   🙏 Welcome to Episode 6 of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR, chaplains...

"Finding Real Hope in a Fake World | Franciscan Fridays Episode 5 at the Blue Army Shrine" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZquHQb74-dt_Bs4_aWc3Xq6IzMnUIg8Y&si=O75Gev9Bk9V2UIb7 Support the podcast and the Blue Army! http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR Welcome back to Franciscan Fridays at the Blue Army Shrine with Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher and Br. Pius Gagne! In Episode 5, we tackle a wid...

*Pope Leo XIV, AI & the Catholic Soul* Episode 4 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZquHQb74-dt_Bs4_aWc3Xq6IzMnUIg8Y&si=y3cQsz9wO8Mt2UKo Support the podcast and the Blue Army! http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR Welcome to another episode of Franciscan Fridays! Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and John Paul Gutschke, filmmaker and project manager at the Blue Army Shrine, for a timely...

🎙️ Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine – Episode 3 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZquHQb74-dt_Bs4_aWc3Xq6IzMnUIg8Y&feature=shared Support the podcast and the Blue Army! https://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR 📍 From the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR welcomes John Paul Gutschke for a deep and timely conversation on: 👉* How should Catholics view and re...

🎙️ Welcome to a historic episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine! Recorded at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury, NJ 🇺🇸 In this special episode, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, John Paul Gutschke, and David Carollo reflect on a landmark moment in Church history — the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope.  🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss: David Carollo’s personal conn...

Franciscan Fridays Ep. 2 | What You Should Know if You Watch The Film "Conclave" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZquHQb74-dt_Bs4_aWc3Xq6IzMnUIg8Y&feature=shared Support the podcast and the Blue Army! https://weblink.donorperfect.com/VideoCFR 🌿 Welcome to Franciscan Fridays! Join Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR and Br. Pius Marie Gange, CFR — chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fa...

Welcome to Franciscan Fridays! In this first episode, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR—chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima—reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and the enduring meaning of the papacy in the life of the Church. Today our chaplains Father Luke and Brother Pius inaugurate a new weekly podcast by discussing the passing of Pope Francis, his...