Oct 29, 202617 min
What is Purgatory, and why do Catholics pray for the dead? This week on **Franciscan Fridays**, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the Catholic understanding of purgatory, the beauty of God's mercy, and the powerful...
About this Podcast:
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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What is Franciscan Fridays about?
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.
What has Franciscan Fridays covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What Is Purgatory The Catholic Truth About All Souls & All Saints - 78" (29 October 2026, 17 minutes), "St Padre Pio on Sin, Guilt & Shame How to Find God’s Mercy | 77" (23 October 2026, 13 minutes), and "Put Down Your Phone & Encounter Jesus | 76" (16 October 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Franciscan Fridays publish?
Franciscan Fridays publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 78 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Franciscan Fridays?
Booking probability for Franciscan Fridays is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Franciscan Fridays requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Franciscan Fridays's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 23, 202613 min
Are your feelings of guilt leading you closer to God—or deeper into shame and despair? What does the Catholic faith teach us about sin, repentance, and trusting in God's mercy? Support the podcast and the Blue Army...
Episode #77
Put Down Your Phone & Encounter Jesus | 76
Oct 16, 202622 minWhat happens when we put down our phones, quiet the noise, and make room for God? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays On this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Father Luke and...
- Oct 2, 20267 min
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...
- Sep 25, 20267 min
☕ 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...
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Episode #73
The Hidden Miracle of Fulton Sheen Nobody Knows About: Fatima, Rosary & Our Lady's Blue Army | 72
Sep 18, 202616 minWhat 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...
- Sep 11, 202614 min
What did Our Lady of Fatima tell the three shepherd children on September 13, 1917? And what does her message mean for us today? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this...
- Sep 4, 202614 min
Ave — "Hail" — was just the first word. In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke dig into the second word of the Hail Mary prayer: the mysterious Greek title the Angel Gabriel gives Mary —...
- Aug 28, 202613 min
What does “Hail Mary” really mean? And why does the angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary begin with an invitation to “rejoice”? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of...
- Aug 21, 202617 min
Why do Catholics call Mary the Queen of Heaven and Earth? What does the Coronation of Mary mean, and what does it have to do with the crowns promised to the saints? Support the podcast...
- Aug 14, 202614 min
What can Spider-Man teach us about the Catholic faith? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan Fridays, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the themes...
Episode #67
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey: Masterpiece or Modern Propaganda | Catholic Response | 66
Aug 7, 202621 minChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated films of the year—but does it faithfully tell Homer's epic, or does it reflect modern cultural ideology? Support the podcast and the Blue Army...
- Jul 31, 202614 min
How should Catholics respond to Pope Leo in an age of social media, controversy, and endless online opinions? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode of Franciscan...
- Jul 24, 202611 min
As we reflect on freedom around Independence Day, what does the Message of Fatima teach us about free will, sin, and true liberty? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this...
- Jul 3, 202614 min
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Brother Pius and Father Luke explore the spiritual foundations of the United States through a Catholic perspective. Support the podcast and the Blue Army...
- Jun 26, 202632 min
Can a sacred icon become a source of hope for families praying for children? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this special interview, Bishop Kurt Burnette, Bishop of the...
- Jun 19, 202611 min
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...
- Jun 12, 202616 min
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...
- Jun 5, 202621 min
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...
- May 29, 202619 min
Why do so many buildings skip the 13th floor? Why do people think the number 13 is unlucky… or is there a deeper spiritual meaning behind it? Support the podcast and the Blue Army: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays...
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