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Daily Readings: December 24, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 24, 2025
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent (Mass in the Morning)
Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Gospel: Luke 1:67-79
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 23, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 23, 2025
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Reading 1: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Gospel: Luke 1:57-66
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 22, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 22, 2025
Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Reading 1: 1 Samuel 1:24-28
Responsorial Psalm:1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
Gospel: Luke 1:46-56
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Christmas Traditions" with Special Guest: Simon Balderas - Episode 156
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In this week's episode, Lori sits down with her Husband, Simon Balderas and they reminisce about Christmas memories. They also talk about the importance of traditions at Christmas and all year long and encourage their listeners to establish and carry on traditions with their family to leave a legacy for future generations.
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Daily Readings: December 21, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 21, 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6.
Readings 2: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 20, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 20, 2025
Saturday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings; December 19, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 19, 2025
Friday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17
Gospel: Luke 1:5-25
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 18, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 18, 2025
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Jeremiah 23:5-8
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 17, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 17, 2025
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Genesis 49:2, 8-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 16, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 16, 2025
Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 15, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 15, 2025
Monday of the Third Week of Advent
Reading 1: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Prayers Unite the World" with Special Guest: Founder Ed Lawrence- Episode 155
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In this week's episode, Lori is joined by Special Guest: Ed Lawrence who is the Founder of "Prayers Unite the World" website that works with over 200 Catholic religious communities & organizations who agree to have their members pray FOR & WITH those who submit their prayers requests. It's safe to say, we ALL need prayer! See link below & share with your friends & family!
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Daily Readings: December 14, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 14, 2025
Third Sunday of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.
Reading 2: James 5:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 13, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 13, 2025
Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin & Martyr
Reading 1: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 17:9a, 10-13
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 12, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 12, 2025
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Reading 1: Zechariah 2:14-17
Responsorial Psalm:Judith 13:18bcde, 19
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 11, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 11, 2025
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 41:13-20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab
Gospel: Matthew 11:11-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 10, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 10, 2025
Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 40:25-31
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10
Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 9, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 9, 2025
Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 40:1-11
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13
Gospel: Matthew 18:12-14
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 8, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 8, 2025
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, 20
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Reading 2: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Preservation of Marriage, Family and More!"- Episode 154
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In this week's episode, Lori lets her listeners "in" on her new path of Life Coaching, in which she hopes to assist and encourage people (with the Lord's help & guidance) to preserve their Marriage, Family & Relationships... that are all actively being attacked by Satan! She also gives a preview to upcoming episodes!
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Daily Readings: December 7, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 7, 2025
Second Sunday of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Reading 2: Romans 15:4-9
Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 6, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 6, 2025
Saturday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel: Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 5, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 5, 2025
Friday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 29:17-24
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14
Gospel: Matthew 9:27-31
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 4, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 4, 2025
Thursday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 26:1-6
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
Gospel: Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 3, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 3, 2025
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
Reading 1: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Gospel: Matthew 15:29-37
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 2, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 2, 2025
Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 11:1-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Gospel: Luke 10:21-24
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings; December 1, 2025
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Daily Readings: December 1, 2025
Monday of the First Week of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 4:2-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 8:5-11
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"The Shock of Holiness" with Special Guest: Author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk-Episode 153
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In this week's episode, Lori welcomes Author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk who comes to give an overview of his latest book, "The Shock of Holiness" which is a compilation of essays. They also discuss the joys & challenges of raising 15 children and his late wife's path to Sainthood as the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints states that her life merits further investigation for Sainthood!
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Daily Readings: November 30, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 30, 2025
First Sunday of Advent
Reading 1: Isaiah 2:1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 29, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 29, 2025
Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Daniel 7:15-27
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87
Gospel: Luke 21:34-36
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 28, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 28, 2025
Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Daniel 7:2-14
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
Gospel: Luke 21:29-33
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings; November 27, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 27, 2025
Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time - Thanksgiving Day
Reading 1: Sirach 50:22-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11
Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 26, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 26, 2025
Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67
Gospel: Luke 21:12-19
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 25, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 25, 2025
Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Daniel 2:31-45
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61
Gospel: Luke 21:5-11
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 24, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 24, 2025
Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
Reading 1: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20
Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56
Gospel: Luke 21:1-4
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Have Mercy!" Episode 152 (episode 92 reboot )
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In this week's episode, Lori talks about second chances and having Mercy for people who are struggling or who find themselves in dire situations. She encourages these people to not lose hope and to seek forgiveness from those they've hurt. She also offers some ideas for those who want to help them get on a positive forward path!
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Daily Readings: November 23, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 23, 2025
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Reading 1: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5
Reading 2: Colossians 1:12-20
Gospel: Luke 23:35-43
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 22, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 22, 2025
Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
Reading 1: 1 Maccabees 6:1-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19
Gospel: Luke 20:27-40
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 21, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 21, 2025
Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Reading 1: 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59
Responsorial Psalm: 1 Chronicles 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd
Gospel: Luke 19:45-48
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: November 20, 2025
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Daily Readings: November 20, 2025
Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15
Gospel: Luke 19:41-44
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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