Fresh Catholic
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.
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Daily Readings: December 27, 2025
Feast of Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist
Reading 1: 1 John 1:1-4
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gospel: John 20:1a and 2-8
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 26, 2025
Feast of Saint Stephen, First Martyr
Reading 1: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17
Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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Daily Readings: December 25, 2025
The Nativity of the Lord: Christmas (Mass during the Day)
Reading 1: Isaiah 52:7-10
Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6.
Reading 2: Hebrews 1:1-6
Gospel: John 1:1-18
Cantor: Andrew Petracca
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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
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
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
Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.com
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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!
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
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
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
Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.com
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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
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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