Join Father Luke and Brother Pius for this deeply meaningful episode of Franciscan Fridays as they unveil an exciting new initiative from the Blue Army Apostolate: a year-long virtual pilgrimage honoring the 100th anniversary of the December 10, 1925 apparition in Pontevedra, Spain, where Our Lady and the Child Jesus requested the Five First Saturdays Devotion. Join the pilgrimage: https://www.bluearmy.com/first-saturday-pilgrimage Support the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays In this episode, you’ll learn: 🌟 The meaning and origin of the First Saturday Devotion🌟 Why the 100th anniversary carries powerful spiritual significance🌟 How the devotion was confirmed by the recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis🌟 What the five offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary are🌟 Why pilgrimage—virtual or physical—opens the heart to grace🌟 How you can join the interactive year-long virtual pilgrimage🌟 Personal testimonies from Fr. Luke and Br. Pius on Mary’s role FACEBOOK video template   Support the podcast:  https://tinyurl.com/franciscanfridays   Fr. Luke’s “ Daily Homilies” Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jhj0ryoBG5vRl0ySGcRLk?si=c244d430b23a4057   Join Our Lady of Fatima's Blue Army: https://www.bluearmy.com/join/   Support Our Mission: https://www.bluearmy.com/donate   Visit Our Shop: https://www.shopfatima.com/   Blue Army Jubilee Prayer Card: https://www.shopfatima.com/blue-army-press/   Invite the Pilgrim Virgin to your parish: https://fatimatourforpeace.com/   Fatima Today Podcast: https://listen.bluearmy.com/