Lori Balderas

Fresh Catholic

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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.

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Lori Balderas

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Daily Readings: July 1, 2025 01.07.2025 6:03

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path t...

Daily Readings: June 30, 2025 30.06.2025 7:23

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &quot...

"Join OCIA! Yay!" With Parish Administrator: Deacon Don Huntley - Episode 131 30.06.2025 1:07:38

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Daily Readings: June 29, 2025 29.06.2025 7:46

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori wi...

Daily Readings: June 28, 2025 28.06.2025 7:42

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &q...

Daily Readings: June 27, 2025 27.06.2025 7:03

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a poss...

Daily Readings: June 26, 2025 26.06.2025 6:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &quot...

Daily Readings: June 25, 2025 25.06.2025 6:12

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &quo...

Daily Readings: June 24, 2025 24.06.2025 7:16

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR...

Daily Readings: June 23, 2025 23.06.2025 5:33

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path t...

"Victims of the Revolution" with Special Guest: Author Nathanael Blake - Episode 130 23.06.2025 1:02:49

Send us Fan Mail 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. TO ORDER THE BOOK: https://ignatius.com/victims-of-the-revolution-vtrp/ **...

Daily Readings: June 22, 2025 22.06.2025 6:04

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion...

Daily Readings: June 21, 2025 21.06.2025 6:53

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "...

Daily Readings: June 20, 2025 20.06.2025 5:58

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "...

Daily Readings: June 19, 2025 19.06.2025 5:58

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Pat...

Daily Readings June 18, 2025 18.06.2025 5:46

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &qu...

Daily Readings: June 17, 2025 17.06.2025 5:31

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &qu...

Daily Readings: June 16, 2025 16.06.2025 5:20

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Pa...

"Did Jesus Really Say THAT?! " Part 2 - Episode 129 16.06.2025 57:29

Send us Fan Mail 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. ****DEADLINE FOR THE JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY*** July 27th!! See link below to sign up for our September 29th-October 9th trip! Email Lori with YOUR conversio...

Daily Readings: June 15, 2025 15.06.2025 6:05

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible gues...

Daily Readings: June 14, 2025 14.06.2025 5:44

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: &qu...

Daily Readings: June 13, 2025 13.06.2025 5:35

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest...

Daily Readings: June 12, 2025 12.06.2025 5:52

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new s...

Daily Readings: June 11, 2025 11.06.2025 5:26

Send us Fan Mail 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 Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path...

Daily Readings: June 10, 2025 10.06.2025 4:55

Send us Fan Mail Daily Readings: June 10, 2025 Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 Cantor: Andrew Petracca Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new serie...