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A daily podcast that explores stories of conversion or return to the Catholic faith, as well as different Catholic related topics and ideas to draw people closer to Christ in their lives.
Daily Readings: March 26, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 26, 2026
Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 17:3-9
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: John 8:51-59
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 25, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 25, 2026
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11
Reading 2: Hebrews 10:4-10
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 24, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 24, 2026
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Numbers 21:4-9
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21
Gospel: John 8:21-30
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 23, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 23, 2026
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Gospel: John 8:1-11
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 22, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 22, 2026
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Reading 1: Ezekiel 37:12-14
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Reading 2: Romans 8:8-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 21, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 21, 2026
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Jeremiah 11:18-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12
Gospel: John 7:40-53
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 20, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 20, 2026
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23
Gospel: John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 19, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 19, 2026
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Reading 2: Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Gospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 18, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 18, 2026
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Isaiah 49:8-15
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18
Gospel: John 5:17-30
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 17, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 17, 2026
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9
Gospel: John 5:1-16
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 16, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 16, 2026
Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1: Isaiah 65:17-21
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b
Gospel: John 4:43-54
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Go Back to the Basics This Lent" Episode 167
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In this week's episode, Lori shares the insight and lessons she learned from a recent Gospel reading & two Homilies about not being afraid to venture out into the unknown to seek God's plan and surrender to His Will and also how we should go back to the "basics" of our Faith to become even more strong & reverent Catholics.
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Daily Readings: March 15, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 15, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Reading 1: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Reading 2: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 14, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 14, 2026
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: Hosea 6:1-6
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 13, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 13, 2026
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: Hosea 14:2-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17
Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 12, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 12, 2026
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: Jeremiah 7:23-28
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: Luke 11:14-23
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 11, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 11, 2026
Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 10, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 10, 2026
Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: Daniel 3:25, 34-43
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 9, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 9, 2026
Monday of the Third Week of Lent
Reading 1: 2 Kings 5:1-15ab
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4
Gospel: Luke 4:24-30
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 8, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 8, 2026
Third Sunday of Lent
Reading 1: Exodus 17:3-7
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Gospel: John 4:5-42
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 7, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 7, 2026
Saturday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 6, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 6, 2026
Friday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 5, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 5, 2026
Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 4, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 4, 2026
Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Jeremiah 18:18-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 31:5-6, 14, 15-16
Gospel: Matthew 20:17-28
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 3, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 3, 2026
Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: March 2, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 2, 2026
Monday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading 1: Daniel 9:4b-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13
Gospel: Luke 6:36-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Who is the Captain of YOUR Ship?" - Episode 166
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In this week's episode, Lori opens up to her listeners about the challenges she & Simon are facing on their "Adventure", how they are trying to stay positive & faithful among setbacks, and how they are relying solely on God to keep them afloat in their "boat" during this time of their lives!
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Daily Readings: March 1, 2026
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Daily Readings: March 1, 2026
Second Sunday of Lent
Reading 1: Genesis 12:1-4a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.
Reading 2: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 28, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 28, 2026
Saturday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8
Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 27, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 27, 2026
Friday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Ezekiel 18:21-28
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8
Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 26, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 26, 2026
Thursday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8
Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 25, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 25, 2026
Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Jonah 3:1-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Gospel: Luke 11:29-32
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 24, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 24, 2026
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Isaiah 55:10-11
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 23, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 23, 2026
Monday of the First Week of Lent
Reading 1: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"God's Guidance on the Road" - Episode 165
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In this week's all new episode, Lori does her first episode on the road! She gives her listeners an insight into her thoughts & experiences as she and Simon get started on their new "Adventure" traveling around the United States & how God is ever presently guiding them through the challenges!
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Daily Readings: February 22, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 22, 2026
First Sunday of Lent
Reading 1: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17
Reading 2: Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 21, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 21, 2026
Saturday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Isaiah 58:9b-14
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 5:27-32
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 20, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 20, 2026
Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Isaiah 58:1-9a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 19, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 19, 2026
Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Gospel: Luke 9:22-25
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: February 18, 2026
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Daily Readings: February 18, 2026
Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Joel 2:12-18
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17
Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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