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Lori Balderas Podcasts
Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "…
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"Preservation of Marriage, Family and More!"- Episode 154
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Send us a text 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! Email Lori for m…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcathol…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you for li…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Than…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you …
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Tha…
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"The Shock of Holiness" with Special Guest: Author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk-Episode 153
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Send us a text 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 tha…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@fresh…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshca…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshc…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her …
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" S…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lo…
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"Have Mercy!" Episode 152 (episode 92 reboot )
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Send us a text 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! Than…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Cat…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholi…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catho…
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Send us a text 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcath…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 19, 2025 Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15 Gospel: Luke 19:11-28 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@f…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 18, 2025 Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Maccabees 6:18-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Gospel: Luke 19:1-10 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 17, 2025 Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Reading 1: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158 Gospel: Luke 18:35-43 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catho…
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"Advent 2025 Is On Its Way!"- Episode 151
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Send us a text In this episode, Lori is joined by Educator and Fresh Catholic Team Member, Charles Merritt! He is here to answer questions about the Incarnation and to promote his new upcoming series on Fresh Catholic.com: "Advent-2025". He and Lori also share THEIR thoughts about Advent! Thank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in …
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 16, 2025 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Malachi 3:19-20a Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 Reading 2: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Gospel: Luke 21:5-19 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lor…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 15, 2025 Saturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@fres…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 14, 2025 Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Wisdom 13:1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5ab Gospel: Luke 17:26-37 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Than…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 13, 2025 Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Reading 1: Wisdom 7:22b–8:1 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175 Gospel: Luke 17:20-25 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@fres…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 12, 2025 Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr Reading 1: Wisdom 6:1-11 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you fo…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 11, 2025 Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop Reading 1: Wisdom 2:23–3:9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Gospel: Luke 17:7-10 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Than…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 10, 2025 Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church Reading 1: Wisdom 1:1-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 Gospel: Luke 17:1-6 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@fre…
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"Discerning His Most Perfect Will" with Special Guest: Abigail May-Episode 150
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Send us a text In this episode, Lori sits down with Special Guest, 17 year old Abigail May who is a Roman Rite Cradle Catholic who is currently discerning a ritual change into the Ruthenian Catholic Church. She helps Lori and her listeners to understand the differences between the two churches. They also discuss their shared love of the Saints! Tha…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 9, 2025 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Reading 1: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 Gospel: John 2:13-22 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 8, 2025 Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11 Gospel: Luke 16:9-15 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshc…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 7, 2025 Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 15:14-21 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Gospel: Luke 16:1-8 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] T…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 6, 2025 Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 14:7-12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27:1bcde, 4, 13-14 Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 5, 2025 Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 13:8-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 4, 2025 Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo Reading 1: Romans 12:5-16ab Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 131:1bcde, 2, 3 Gospel: Luke 14:15-24 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you for l…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 3, 2025 Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 11:29-36 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:30-31, 33-34, 36 Gospel: Luke 14:12-14 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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"Where Is Our Respect For Life?!"- Episode 149
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Send us a text In this episode, Lori expresses her concern for the lack of RESPECT people seem to be having for their own lives and the lives of others and how it's turning our world into a violent, hostile place. She encourages her listeners to seek out the Lord's guidance to help bring more PEACE, CALM & UNDERSTANDING to us all! Thank you for lis…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 2, 2025 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Reading 1: Wisdom 3:1-9 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Reading 2: Romans 5:5-11 Gospel: John 6:37-40 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism"…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: November 1, 2025 Solemnity of All Saints Reading 1: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Reading 2: 1 John 3:1-3 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshca…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: October 31, 2025 Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 9:1-5 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Gospel: Luke 14:1-6 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Th…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: October 30, 2025 Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 8:31b-39 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31 Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: October 29, 2025 Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 8:26-30 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 13:4-5, 6 Gospel: Luke 13:22-30 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: October 28, 2025 Feast of Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 Gospel: Luke 6:12-16 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected] Thank you for l…
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Send us a text Daily Readings: October 27, 2025 Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Romans 8:12-17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: [email protected]…
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