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Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

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.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Why does the Church remember Spy Wednesday with such gravity? Because in the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, we glimpse not only human weakness, but the mysterious role of demonic powers in the Passion. This episode explores how the forces of darkness sought to destroy Jesus Christ—and how, paradoxically, the Cross became their defeat. 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.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Annunciation homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR. All of Father Luke's masses are live-streamed at Our Lady's Blue Army and homilies posted at Daily Homilies from the Blue Army Shrine.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Homily by Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR.

Jesus encounters a woman at the well of Jacob. The well is a metaphor for his heart, thirsting for her faith. Listen to learn more! All of Fr. Luke's homilies are available on the social media accounts of Our Lady's Blue Army Shrine or the podcast "Daily Homilies Blue Army Shrine"

First Sunday of Lent homily by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.