From The Friars (catholic Christian Spirituality)

Second Sunday of Lent 2025. Only in the light of Jesus, the Word Incarnate, is the mystery of man made clear. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The burning of palms into ashes becomes a metaphor for our spiritual life. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

It was funny when Jesus taught about the blind leading the blind and wooden beams sticking out of eyes. When the laughter ended there was a profound pedagogy at work. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

How can we discover the face of God the Father during the Liturgy? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

According to both the Old and New Testments of the Bible there are only two paths in this life, one leading to blessedness, the other leading to eternal death. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time we hear about the extraordinary calling of Isaiah, Paul, and Peter. Most people don't receive extraordinary revelations, and so we must learn to listen to the voice of God in an ordinary way. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

During this Jubilee Year we also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother's request for the Fatima First Saturday devotion. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

God's Word is a lamp to light our path! Jesus is the Word made flesh. Both sacred scripture and the sacraments put us in communion with God's saving word. Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. What does this mean exactly? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. You can hear Fr. Luke daily on the Facebook or Youtube Channel of Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine.

At Christmas we remember the moment that the face of God appeared! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a precursor to Pentecost. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Why is Mary important? Because she was given to us by Jesus at the cross. A talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR to learn more.

The amazing graces flowing from the Our Lady of Guadalupe event are still flowing! Listen to learn more. Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

On this First Sunday of Advent Jesus mentions signs. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Learn about the childhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary according to the early traditions. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Why do we need to be purified before entering heaven? Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

The truth about ourselves and God can only be discovered when we stand before God in the solitude of our own heart. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

Is it possible that God disappears from our life? A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

How did Jesus love us? By dying for us. Therefore, if we are to love one another as Jesus loved us then we must die for one another. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Myriam Shryock CFR

Solitude is not isolating oneself or running away from God and life. Rather, solitude is opening ourselves more deeply and running towards God. A retreat talk by Fr. Jeremiah Mryiam Shryock CFR