From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)
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- 500
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- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 9, 2026
About the podcast
Podcast of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. The Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal was founded in 1987, in the Bronx, to work with the poor and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are part of the Roman Catholic Church in communion with the Pope!
Episodes 500
Politics Sunday
Homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
LIKE A CHILD
Homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
The Rosary as Remembering God
The rosary root us more deeply in the presence of God. A homily by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock.
HEAVEN OR HELL IN OTHER PEOPLE
Jesus teaches us how to live with each other. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
To become another Mary for Jesus
The whole purpose of the spiritual life is to become another Mary for Jesus. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock, CFR.
IN THE SHOES OF SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
Homily on the feast day of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of priests! All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the …
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Homily on the feast day of Saint John Vianney, patron saint of priests! All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.THE PEACEFUL POWER OF CHRIST
On the 4th of July we celebrate 250 years! All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
WHAT THE VIRGIN MARY CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Upper Room Mystery: Unlocking Mary’s Hidden Role at Pentecost. If the Holy Spirit had already overshadowed Mary at the Annunciation, why did she need to be there for Pentecost? This week, we go beyond the …
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The Upper Room Mystery: Unlocking Mary’s Hidden Role at Pentecost. If the Holy Spirit had already overshadowed Mary at the Annunciation, why did she need to be there for Pentecost? This week, we go beyond the surface of Acts 2 to explore the breathtaking theological reality of the Virgin Mary’s relationship with the Holy Spirit. We trace the scriptural threads from Genesis to the Upper Room to reveal how Mary acts as the bridge between Christ and the Church. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the Holy Trinity deeper, or wondered about the true roots of Marian theology, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: The Spouse of the Spirit: Understanding the unique, unrepeatable bond between Mary and the Third Person of the Trinity. The Mother of the Church: How Mary’s maternal role shifted on the day of Pentecost. True Spiritual Fire: What the "tongues of fire" mean for modern Christians striving for holiness. ✨ Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps us bring these deep truths to more listeners around the world! All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.St. Mark the Lion: What It Reveals About Jesus You’ve Never Noticed
Saint Mark feast day homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
NECESSARY TO LET IT BE
Step onto the road to Emmaus and discover your own story unfolding. In this powerful homily, we walk alongside the two disciples who encounter the risen Jesus without recognizing Him. As He opens the …
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Step onto the road to Emmaus and discover your own story unfolding. In this powerful homily, we walk alongside the two disciples who encounter the risen Jesus without recognizing Him. As He opens the Scriptures, revealing how every promise, every prophecy, and every suffering pointed to the Messiah, something begins to stir: *“Were not our hearts burning within us?”* But this is not just their story, it is yours. What does it mean that Jesus says it was *necessary* for Him to suffer? And what if that same word, "necessary," applies to the crosses in your own life? In this episode, we explore the hidden meaning behind suffering, the mysterious way God writes straight with crooked lines, and how, one day, Christ Himself will walk with you and reveal how every trial, every sorrow, and every unanswered question was part of a greater plan of love. Drawing connections to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and Mary’s courageous “yes” at the Annunciation, this homily invites you into the deepest prayer of the Christian life: “Let it be done to me according to your word.” If you’ve ever struggled to understand your suffering… If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the midst of your trials… If your heart longs to burn again with faith, hope, and love… This episode is for you. Come walk the road. He is closer than you think. All of Father Luke's Masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army Facebook and Youtube, and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.
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