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.
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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.
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
The Transfiguration Explained: The Most Luminous Mystery of the Rosary | 61
What really happened at the Transfiguration of Jesus? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius Gagné and Father Luke Fletcher reflect on one of the most powerful mysteries of the Rosary: the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. Journey into the mystery where Christ reveals His divine glory before Peter, James, and John. Discover the meaning of Moses and Elijah appearing beside Jesus, the voice of the Father proclaiming “This is my beloved Son,” and how this moment prepares the apostles for the Cross. The discussion also explores:• The connection between the Transfiguration and the Eucharist• Mount Tabor and pilgrimage to the Holy Land• The hidden glory of Christ in suffering• How God strengthens us through moments of grace• Why the Transfiguration is called the “Mystery of Light par excellence” Whether you pray the Rosary regularly or are exploring the Catholic faith more deeply, this conversation offers profound spiritual insight and encouragement.
June 12, 2026
The Wounded Hearts of Jesus & Mary Explained ❤️ | 60
What does it mean that the hearts of Jesus and Mary were wounded? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays at the Shrine, Brother Pius and Father Luke reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary — exploring vulnerability, suffering, healing, intimacy with God, and the spiritual meaning of Christ’s pierced heart. They discuss:✦ The Sacred Heart of Jesus✦ The Immaculate Heart of Mary✦ Fatima and Marian devotion✦ The Presentation in the Temple✦ Simeon’s prophecy to Mary✦ Vulnerability and healing✦ How God enters our wounds✦ Catholic spirituality and devotion✦ Pope Francis, Pope Pius XII, and St. Bonaventure This conversation is a powerful reflection on how our own broken hearts can become places of grace, healing, and deeper union with Christ.
June 5, 2026
Why Catholics Get Bored at Mass (And How to Change It) | 59
Why do so many Catholics struggle with boredom at Mass? In this Franciscan Fridays episode, Brother Pius and Father Luke break open the profound mystery of the Holy Mass, the Eucharist, and the Feast of Corpus Christi. Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays Drawing from Fatima, Sister Lucia’s mystical vision of the Trinity, Saint Faustina, Pope Benedict XVI, and the teachings of the Church, they explore what is REALLY happening during the Mass — even when it feels ordinary. Discover:• Why the Mass is heaven touching earth• What Catholics believe about the Eucharist• The hidden spiritual reality of the liturgy• Why every Mass contains the same Jesus• How to participate more deeply in worship• Why faith transforms your experience of Mass• The connection between Corpus Christi, Fatima, and the Sacred Heart Whether you attend daily Mass, Sunday Mass, or struggle to stay engaged in church, this conversation will help renew your faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
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