Franciscan Fridays

🎙️ 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 connection to the new pope
Why the name Leo is so meaningful, recalling Popes Leo I & XIII
The role of patriotism, loyalty to the Church, and the American spirit in evangelization
The significance of the installation date: May 13, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Wisdom from St. Augustine and the mission of the Church today
This powerful conversation bridges faith, history, and hope for the future of the Church.
Join us in praying for Pope Leo XIV.“To Jesus through Mary.”
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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
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🌿 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 Fatima — as they dive deep into faith, culture, and Catholic truth in this brand new weekly podcast.
🎙️ Episode 2: A Catholic Response to the film "Conclave" In this first episode, the friars offer their honest reflections on the controversial new film Conclave.
🎬 Is it subtle propaganda?
🤔 What does it say about the papacy?
💥 Are the spiritual undertones dangerous?
🧠 With humor, insight, and Franciscan clarity, they examine the artistic value of the film versus its problematic messaging — and unpack the dangers of attractive media laced with theological distortion.
💬 Have YOU seen the film? What did you think? Drop a comment below and join the conversation!
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Welcome to Franciscan Fridays! This is our second episode in which Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, and Br. Pius Marie Gagne, CFR—chaplains at the Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima—discuss the portrayal of the Catholic Church in mainstream media, from the movie Conclave to the Da Vinci Code. Follow this deep dive into the features and flaws of this film, is it propaganda? And what should we take away from this about the upcoming papal election? Watch today to find out.
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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 complex legacy, and what we as Catholic can do in this period of prayer and deliberation. What can we learn from the history of the Church, recent events, and what is the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding our response today? Join us for the first episode of Franciscan Fridays, here at the National Blue Army Shrine! From the spirituality of the Fatima children to the historical humanity of past popes, this heartfelt and honest conversation touches on prayer, leadership, confusion, grace, and gratitude. Drawing from their Franciscan spirituality and mental health insights, they offer encouragement and hope in a time of transition for the Church.
 
📍 Filmed on-site at the beautiful National Blue Army Shrine in Asbury, NJ.
🙏 Join us weekly as we discuss faith, Church life, and spiritual wisdom grounded in Catholic tradition.
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