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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 to bring Jesus into a new convent chapel.

This episode dives into:

✨ The meaning and grace behind the First Saturday Devotion

If you’ve ever wondered how to pray the First Saturdays more fruitfully, this conversation will inspire you.

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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, psychology, and real-life examples, this episode will help you cultivate a heart of thanksgiving—no matter what life throws at you.

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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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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 Lady and the Child Jesus requested the Five First Saturdays Devotion.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

🌟 The meaning and origin of the First Saturday Devotion

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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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This week on Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, Father Luke Mary Fletcher and Brother Pius Gagne share a chilling but powerful true story of spiritual warfare in Monticello, New York.

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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 abandoned house burst into flames right after blessing the property.

But more importantly—discover how Jesus Christ and Our Lady always triumph over evil. The friars discuss:

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Stay to the end as they pray the St. Michael the Archangel Prayer for protection.

✨ Remember: The devil may rage, but Jesus has already won the victory.

00:00 – A chilling story from Monticello, NY

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In this deeply moving episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius Gani 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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Can pain and suffering have redemptive meaning? What does it really mean to “offer it up”? And how do we balance faith, mental health, and the pursuit of healing?

Brother Pius shares his personal journey through traumatic injury and despair — and how Jesus and Our Lady transformed his suffering into grace.

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00:00 – Funny elevator story: “Are we going to Hell?”

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In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, Brother Pius Gagney and Father Luke Mary explore a powerful and often overlooked part of the life of Jesus — the hidden years in Nazareth.

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Known as a "Bonus Mystery" of the Rosary, this reflection reveals how Jesus’ ordinary, quiet years spent with Mary and Joseph were anything but insignificant. Discover how these humble years offer a roadmap for sanctifying our own daily lives — from cooking and cleaning to working and resting.

You’ll hear about:

The meaning behind the "hidden years" of Christ

Why these years matter for modern believers

How to bring holiness into everyday moments

The spirituality of Nazareth, based on reflections by Pope Paul VI

The power of living a life that’s simple, faithful, and unseen

Whether you’re a busy parent, a working professional, or someone seeking deeper peace in the mundane, this episode is for you.

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On October 13, 1917, over 100,000 people in Fatima, Portugal, witnessed what would later be called The Miracle of the Sun. The sun appeared to spin, dance, and descend from the sky—defying natural law, witnessed by believers, skeptics, and journalists alike. But even in the face of a miracle, not all hearts were moved.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

The events of the Fatima apparitions and the Miracle of the Sun

Eyewitness accounts from 1917 — including atheists and reporters

Why some people reject miracles, even when they see them

How Pope Pius XII claimed to witness a similar miracle himself

The spiritual message behind Fatima and its relevance today

🔥 Whether you're Catholic, curious, or skeptical, this episode explores what happens when heaven sends a sign… and earth refuses to listen.

📖 Featured themes: Fatima, Catholic prophecy, miracles, Marian apparitions, faith vs. unbelief, spiritual blindness, Pope Pius XII, Eucharistic miracles, and more.

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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 transformation, this heartfelt conversation is a powerful encouragement for anyone trying to stay faithful to this devotion.

Learn about the feast days of October, insights from Fatima, the spirituality of the Blue Army, and how saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Padre Pio approached the Rosary—even when it wasn’t easy.

🕊️ Topics covered:

Struggling to pray the Rosary? You're not alone.

How the Rosary brings personal peace and transformation

Why Our Lady of Fatima emphasized this devotion

Spiritual benefits of repetition and habit in prayer

The Rosary as a tool for healing, focus, and grace

Feast days of September and October in Catholic tradition

✝️ Whether you're a lifelong devotee or a beginner wondering “Is the Rosary even working?”, this episode will inspire you to keep going—bead by bead.

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📍 Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Warren County, NJ

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