Franciscan Fridays

About Franciscan Fridays

Franciscan Fridays is a weekly podcast from the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, featuring conversations with CFR Franciscan friars on faith, culture, and living the Gospel today. Join us each Friday for thoughtful reflections, spiritual insights, and engaging discussions rooted in Catholic truth and devotion to the Blessed Mother.

Publisher

Franciscan Fridays

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2025

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Why Catholics Love Mary: Padre Pio, Fulton Sheen & Our Spiritual Mother | 74

   Why do Catholics have such a deep love for the Blessed Virgin Mary? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on the powerful devotion that Saint Padre Pio and so many other saints had for Our Lady. Padre Pio called the Rosary his “weapon” and expressed a deep desire for sinners throughout the world to love the Blessed Virgin Mary. The conversation explores why Marian devotion is deeply rooted in Catholic Scripture, Tradition, the lives of the saints, and God's plan of salvation. Brother Pius and Father Luke discuss Mary as our spiritual mother, the words of Jesus from the Cross, the role of the Blessed Virgin in leading us closer to Christ, and the beautiful tenderness of Mary's maternal care. They also reflect on the witness of Fulton Sheen, Saint John Paul II, the children of Fatima, and the saints who continually encouraged Christians to love and honor Our Lady. Ultimately, Marian devotion is not a replacement for our love of God. Rather, Mary points us toward Jesus and helps us love and follow Him more deeply. 🙏 Saint Padre Pio, pray for us.🙏 Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. If this episode encourages you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need encouragement. 📍 National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of FatimaNew Jersey

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Did the Saints Love Coffee? ☕ Padre Pio, Bl. Fulton Sheen & the Catholic Faith | 73

   ☕ Can a good cup of coffee actually be part of a life of holiness? Support the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke have a lighthearted conversation about coffee, the saints, prayer, and the joy of ordinary things. From Saint Padre Pio and Blessed Fulton Sheen to Saint Gemma Galgani and Our Lady of Fatima, the conversation explores how Catholic spirituality isn't about being miserable or rejecting every earthly pleasure. Instead, we can learn to receive good things with gratitude and bring even our ordinary joys to God. The conversation includes:☕ Padre Pio and his connection to Our Lady's Blue Army☕ Blessed Fulton Sheen's famous love of coffee☕ Saint Gemma Galgani and her coffee story☕ The connection between coffee, prayer, and staying awake for Holy Hour☕ Why Christians can give thanks for ordinary pleasures☕ How joy and gratitude can become part of our spiritual lives☕ The famous story about Pope Clement VIII and coffee What ordinary things in your life help you remember to give thanks to God? Let us know in the comments! And if you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share Franciscan Fridays with a friend. #Catholic #PadrePio #FultonSheen #CatholicCoffee #FranciscanFridays #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith #Prayer #Fatima #SaintGemma

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   18 Sept 2026

   The Hidden Miracle of Fulton Sheen Nobody Knows About: Fatima, Rosary & Our Lady's Blue Army | 72

   What if a scary car incident was actually a moment of divine protection through the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke reveal a remarkable story involving the archives of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Father Andrew Apostoli, a violent storm, and a car that suddenly regained control. But that's only the beginning. The friars also explore Fulton Sheen's deep connection to Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady's Blue Army, the Rosary, the Brown Scapular, and the call to remain faithful to the simple practices of Catholic life. They discuss: The extraordinary connection between Father Andrew Apostoli and Archbishop Fulton Sheen A little-known story involving the Fulton Sheen archives Fulton Sheen's devotion to Our Lady of Fatima His relationship with the founders of the Blue Army The message of Fatima and the importance of prayer, penance, and conversion Fulton Sheen's warnings about communism and the nuclear age His reflections on the Miracle of the Sun The importance of the Rosary, Holy Hours, Confession, Mass, and Eucharistic Adoration Why Father Andrew Apostoli carried Fulton Sheen's example into his own priesthood At the heart of this episode is a simple message: holiness isn't always spectacular. Sometimes it looks like praying the Rosary, making a Holy Hour, going to Mass, receiving the Sacraments, and faithfully doing our daily duties. 🙏 Pray the Rosary daily for peace. If this episode blessed you, please like, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a comment. #FultonSheen #Catholic #Fatima #FultonSheen #Catholic #Fatima #OurLadyOfFatima #Rosary #Catholicism #BlueArmy #FatherAndrewApostoli #FranciscanFridays

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