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Send us Fan Mail 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 furth...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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: "Pa...

Send us Fan Mail 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: "P...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 seri...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Thank you for listening and helping  Fre...

Send us Fan Mail 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 storie...

Send us Fan Mail 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: "Pat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gues...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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: &quo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Cath...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the top 10 of "The Top 90 Cath...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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: "P...

Send us Fan Mail 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 us Fan Mail 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: "...

Send us Fan Mail 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&qu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 us Fan Mail 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: &q...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Thank you for listening and helping  Fresh Catholi...