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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: July 15, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 15, 2025
Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Reading 1: Exodus 2:1-15a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34
Gospel: Matthew 11:20-24
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"The Path to Catholicism"-The Robert Berry Story- Episode 133
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In this week's episode, Lori continues her new Summertime Series, "The Path To Catholicism" - Conversion Stories with her second guest: Robert Berry! They discuss what led him to the Catholic faith to begin with and what inspired him to become very involved in Parish leadership which is also possibly drawing him into the Diaconate!
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Daily Readings: July 14, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 14, 2025
Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
Reading 1: Exodus 1:8-14, 22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Gospel: Matthew 10:34—11:1
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 13, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 13, 2025
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37
Reading 2: Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 12, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 12, 2025
Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7
Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 11, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 11, 2025
Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot
Reading 1: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 10, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 10, 2025
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21
Gospel: Matthew 10:7-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 9, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 9, 2025
Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 10:1-7
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 8, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 8, 2025
Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 32:23-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b and 15
Gospel: Matthew 9:32-38
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 7, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 7, 2025
Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 28:10-22a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 3-4, 14-15ab
Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"The Path to Catholicism"- The Josh Goforth Story - Episode 132
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In this week's episode, Lori begins her new Summertime Series, "The Path To Catholicism" - Conversion Stories with her first guest: Josh Goforth! He not only tells his story, but also introduces an app he created called, The Rosary App! AND he gives Fresh Catholic listeners a special discount on the yearly subscription! See link below!
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Daily Readings: July 6, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 6, 2025
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Isaiah 66:10-14c
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20
Reading 2: Galatians 6:14-18
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 5, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 5, 2025
Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 135:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-17
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 4, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 4, 2025
Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 3, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 3, 2025
Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle
Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1bc, 2
Gospel: John 20:24-29
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 2, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 2, 2025
Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: July 1, 2025
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Daily Readings: July 1, 2025
Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 19:15-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12
Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 30, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 30, 2025
Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 18:16-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11
Gospel: Matthew 8:18-22
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Join OCIA! Yay!" With Parish Administrator: Deacon Don Huntley - Episode 131
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In this week's episode, Lori is joined by Deacon Don Huntley to kick off the Fresh Catholic Summertime Series, "The Path To Catholicism - Conversion Stories! They talk about the OCIA program, what draws people to the Catholic faith and how they can get started on their own conversion or reversion path!
Website to learn more about the OCIA program:
https://www.olaventura.com/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults-home-page
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Daily Readings: June 29, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 29, 2025
The Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles (Mass During the Day)
Reading 1: Acts 12:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 28, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 28, 2025
Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 18:1-15
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55
Gospel: Matthew 8:5-17
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 27, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 27, 2025
Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Reading 1: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6.
Reading 2: Romans 5:5b-11
Gospel: Luke 15:3-7
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 26, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 26, 2025
Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5
Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 25, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 25, 2025
Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 24, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 24, 2025
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Mass During the Day
Reading 1: Isaiah 49:1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15
Reading 2: Acts 13:22-26
Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 23, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 23, 2025
Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 12:1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22
Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Victims of the Revolution" with Special Guest: Author Nathanael Blake - Episode 130
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In this week's episode, Lori welcomes Author, Nathanael Blake to discuss his book, "VICTIMS OF THE REVOLUTION" How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All. They talk about the devastation the sexual revolution has caused and what we need to do as Catholic Christians to reverse course in our culture.
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Daily Readings: June 22, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 22, 2025
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Reading 1: Genesis 14:18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4
Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 21, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 21, 2025
Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 20, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 20, 2025
Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 19, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 19 2025
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8
Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings June 18, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 18, 2025
Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 17, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 17, 2025
Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c- 7, 8-9a
Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 16, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 16, 2025
Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4
Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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"Did Jesus Really Say THAT?! " Part 2 - Episode 129
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In this week's episode, Educator Charles Merritt is back for Part 2 of "Did Jesus Really Say THAT?!" to help explain some more of Jesus' most shocking and confusing statements throughout the Gospels.
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Daily Readings: June 15, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 15, 2025
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Reading 1: Proverbs 8:22-31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2: Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 14, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 14, 2025
Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
Gospel: Matthew 5:33-37
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 13, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 13, 2025
Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116:10-11, 15-16, 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 5:27-32
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 12, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 12, 2025
Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: June 11, 2025
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Daily Readings: June 11, 2025
Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle
Reading 1: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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