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Fresh CatholicDaily Readings: July 1, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: July 1, 2025Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 19:15-29Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12Gospel: Matthew 8:23-27Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-07-0106 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 30, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 30, 2025Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 18:16-33Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1b-2, 3-4, 8-9, 10-11Gospel: Matthew 8:18-22Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Fee...2025-06-3007 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 29, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 29, 2025The Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles (Mass During the Day)Reading 1: Acts 12:1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to...2025-06-2907 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 28, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 28, 2025Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 18:1-15Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55Gospel: Matthew 8:5-17Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Fee...2025-06-2807 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 27, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 27, 2025Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of JesusReading 1: Ezekiel 34:11-16Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6.Reading 2: Romans 5:5b-11Gospel: Luke 15:3-7Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90...2025-06-2707 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 26, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 26, 2025Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 106:1b-2, 3-4a, 4b-5Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-2606 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 25, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 25, 2025Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-2506 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 24, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 24, 2025Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist: Mass During the DayReading 1: Isaiah 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15Reading 2: Acts 13:22-26Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Cath...2025-06-2407 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 23, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 23, 2025Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: Genesis 12:1-9Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-2305 minFresh Catholic"Victims of the Revolution" with Special Guest: Author Nathanael Blake - Episode 130Send us a textIn 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/****DEADLINE FOR THE JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY*** July 27th!! See link below to sign up for our September 29th-October 9th trip!Email Lo...2025-06-231h 02Fresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 22, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 22, 2025The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of ChristReading 1: Genesis 14:18-20Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Gospel: Luke 9:11b-17Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90...2025-06-2206 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 21, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 21, 2025Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, ReligiousReading 1: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Plea...2025-06-2106 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 20, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 20, 2025Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-2005 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 19, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 19 2025Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1b-2, 3-4, 7-8Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-1905 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings June 18, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 18, 2025Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 9Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-1805 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 17, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 17, 2025Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:2, 5-6ab, 6c- 7, 8-9aGospel: Matthew 5:43-48Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-1705 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 16, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 16, 2025Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-1605 minFresh Catholic"Did Jesus Really Say THAT?! " Part 2 - Episode 129Send us a textIn 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 conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and...2025-06-1656 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 15, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 15, 2025The Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityReading 1: Proverbs 8:22-31Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2: Romans 5:1-5Gospel: John 16:12-15Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90...2025-06-1506 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 14, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 14, 2025Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12Gospel: Matthew 5:33-37Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Fee...2025-06-1405 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 13, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 13, 2025Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the ChurchReading 1: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116:10-11, 15-16, 17-18Gospel: Matthew 5:27-32Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts"...2025-06-1305 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 12, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 12, 2025Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-1205 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 11, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 11, 2025Memorial of Saint Barnabas, ApostleReading 1: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!P...2025-06-1105 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 10, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 10, 2025Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary TimeReading 1: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Please g...2025-06-1004 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 9, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 9, 2025Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchReading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, 20Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7Gospel: John 19:25-34Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-0906 minFresh Catholic"The Importance of Fatherhood" - Episode 128Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori celebrates Fathers in honor of Father's Day! She talks about how important men are in our families as role models to their children and perfect partners to Mothers in order to have the well rounded upbringing God intended.Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on F...2025-06-0946 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 8, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 8, 2025Pentecost Sunday - Mass during the DayReading 1: Acts 2:1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13Gospel: John 20:19-23Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catho...2025-06-0806 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 7, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 7, 2025Saturday of the Seventh Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 11:4, 5 and 7Gospel: John 21:20-25Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Plea...2025-06-0705 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 6, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 6, 2025Friday of the Seventh Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 25:13b-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20abGospel: John 21:15-19Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-0606 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 5, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 5, 2025Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop & MartyrReading 1: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11Gospel: John 17:20-26Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-06-0506 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 4, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 4, 2025Wednesday of the Seventh Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 20:28-38Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36abGospel: John 17:11b-19Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Fee...2025-06-0406 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 3, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 3, 2025Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions, MartyrsReading 1: Acts 20:17-27Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21Gospel: John 17:1-11aCantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!...2025-06-0306 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 2, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 2, 2025Monday of the Seventh Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 19:1-8Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7abGospel: John 16:29-33Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-06-0204 minFresh Catholic"How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse" - Episode 127Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori uncovers unsettling news about our world and how we as Catholics will be able to survive it all with the Lord's help.Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Plea...2025-06-021h 02Fresh CatholicDaily Readings: June 1, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: June 1, 2025Solemnity of the Ascension of the LordReading 1: Acts 1:1-11Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9Reading 2: Ephesians 1:17-23Gospel: Luke 24:46-53Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 C...2025-06-0107 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 31, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 31, 2025Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryReading 1: Zephaniah 3:14-18aResponsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6Gospel: Luke 1:39-56Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on...2025-05-3105 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 30, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 30, 2025Friday of the Sixth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 18:9-18Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Gospel: John 16:20-23Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!...2025-05-3005 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 29, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 29, 2025Thursday of the Sixth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 18:1-8Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4Gospel: John 16:16-20Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!...2025-05-2905 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 28, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 28, 2025Wednesday of the Sixth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14Gospel: John 16:12-15Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Please giv...2025-05-2806 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 27, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 27, 2025Tuesday of the Sixth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 16:22-34Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8Gospel: John 16:5-11Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-05-2705 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 26, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 26, 2025Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, PriestReading 1: Acts 16:11-15Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9bGospel: John 15:26—16:4aCantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feeds...2025-05-2604 minFresh Catholic"The Cardinal & The Crook" with Author, Sal Tocco - Episode 126Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori is joined by Author, Sal Tocco! They discuss his book, "The Cardinal & The Crook" that incorporates elements of suspense, action & crime to tell the story of two adopted twin brothers & unshakable faith, courage & perseverance! A "must read"!To order Sal's Book: KDP Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Crook-Inspirational-Unshakable-Courage/dp/1647047641/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=KDP eBook:B&N Paperback: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144506474?ean=9781647047634B&N eBook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144506474?ean=eB&N Har...2025-05-2645 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 25, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 25, 2025Sixth Sunday of EasterReading 1: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8Reading 2: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23Gospel: John 14:23-29Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts"...2025-05-2507 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 24, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 23, 2025Saturday of the Fifth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 16:1-10Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 5Gospel: John 15:18-21Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Please g...2025-05-2405 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 23 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 23, 2025Friday of the Fifth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 15:22-31Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 57:8-9, 10 and 12Gospel: John 15:12-17Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Plea...2025-05-2305 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 22, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 22, 2025Thursday of the Fifth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 15:7-21Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10Gospel: John 15:9-11Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!...2025-05-2205 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 21, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 21, 2025Wednesday of the Fifth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 15:1-6Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5Gospel: John 15:1-8Cantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-05-2105 minFresh CatholicDaily Readings: May 20, 2025Send us a textDaily Readings: May 20, 2025Tuesday of the Fifth Week of EasterReading 1: Acts 14:19-28Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21Gospel: John 14:27-31aCantor: Andrew PetraccaEmail Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspo...2025-05-2005 minFresh Catholic"Did Jesus Really Say THAT?!" Part 1 - Episode 125Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori welcomes back Educator Charles Merritt to help explain some of Jesus' most shocking and confusing statements throughout the Gospels.Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be in the top 10 of "The Top 90 Catholic Podcasts" on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! 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Even though Mother's Day has passed, she wants to continue to honor Moms! She talks about the "Cherries & Challenges" of Motherhood, as well as, the roles & trends of Mothers back in the day and in the present.Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #10 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!2025-05-1251 minFresh Catholic"Pope Francis' Legacy & the Papal Transition" with: Kathryn Jean Lopez - Episode 123Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori welcomes Special Guest: Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor at National Review Magazine, who explains the Papal Transition, Conclave and Pope Francis' legacy, as we anxiously await our NEW Pope!Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of her new series: "Path to Catholicism" SEND TO: lori@freshcatholic.comThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #6 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much...2025-05-071h 06Fresh Catholic"The Path to Catholicism: The Lori Balderas Story" - Episode 122Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori starts off a NEW (ongoing) series on conversion stories, beginning with her own! For additional background of her journey to the Catholic faith, head back to the beginning of Fresh Catholic and listen to Episodes 1-5! Email Lori with YOUR conversion stories to be a possible guest of this series! lori@freshcatholic.comJoin the 7 week program from Many Parts Ministries called 'FIRE 50" for the Easter Season mentioned in Lori's intro! https://www.manypartsministries.com/fire-50?ref...2025-04-2848 minFresh Catholic"Unforeseeable" with Special Guest: Author, Jeff Jones - Episode 118Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori welcomes Catholic Author, Jeff Jones to discuss his new book, "Unforeseeable"! This thought provoking book touches on three "hot button" topics in society today. It's a little "Screwtape Letters"...a little "Faustian Bargain" and a little "A Christmas Carol"... and totally worth a read! Tune in to learn more about this brave & impactful cautionary tale!To order "UNFORESEEABLE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ91XTDDThank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #5 on the Top 90 Cat...2025-03-3158 minFresh Catholic"Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker" with Author Dr. Cheryl Hughes - Episode 117Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori welcomes Catholic Author: Dr. Cheryl Hughes to discuss her book, "Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker" and his huge contribution to drawing people to the Catholic Faith throughout his lifetime.To order the book: https://ignatius.com/archbishop-fulton-j-sheen-afsp/ Thank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #5 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help draw more peop...2025-03-2455 minFresh Catholic"Memories of 2024" with Special Guest: Simon Balderas - Episode 105Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori sits down with her Husband & producing partner, Simon Balderas to reminisce about their various guests & episodes this past year as they look forward to the New Year and Season 3 of Fresh Catholic! Thank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #4 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/...2024-12-301h 17Fresh Catholic"Merry Christmas 2024!" - Episode 104Send us a textIn this episode, Lori shares her memories of Christmas with her listeners! She also gives her thoughts and ideas of how we can find the "Light of Christ" to help us stay hopeful at this time of year, even when things might seem dark at times.Stay tuned at the end of the episode...as Lori shares "The Carpenter's Son" a new Christmas song! Written by Thomas Raniszewski & Father Ed Namiotka and sung by Drew Seigla!Click this link for the entire song & download today!ht...2024-12-2334 minFresh Catholic"The Fresh Catholic Quiz - Part 2 - Episode 100Send us a textIn this week's 100th episode!! (Part 2 of 2), Lori is joined by Special Guest, Educator Charles Merritt who continues to quiz Lori and her listeners on interesting Catholic facts! How many have you gotten correct?!This could be a fun addition to your upcoming holiday celebrations! We can never know enough about our faith...but this is a great start!Thank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #4 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Pl...2024-11-2542 minFresh Catholic"The Fresh Catholic Quiz - Part 1 - Episode 99Send us a textIn this week's episode (Part 1 of 2), Lori is joined by Special Guest, Educator Charles Merritt who quizzes Lori and her listeners on interesting Catholic facts!This could be a fun addition to your upcoming holiday celebrations!Thank you for listening and helping Fresh Catholic to be #4 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts on Feedspot!Please give us a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/2024-11-1836 minFresh Catholic"Catholic Trivia" with Special Guest: Charles Merritt - 83Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori is joined by Educator, Charles Merritt who gives Lori and her listeners some very cool Catholic Trivia! 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Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.fe...2024-04-2955 minFresh Catholic"Experiencing the Splendor of Becoming Catholic" with Special Guest, Sabrina McManigal - 68Send us a textIn this episode, Lori welcomes Sabrina McManigal, her friend and fellow "Fresh Catholic"!They talk about Sabrina's experience in the RCIA and her becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church at this year's Easter Vigil!Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #9 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/2024-04-2257 minFresh Catholic"Lead Me Lord! Discerning God's Will" - 67Send us a textIn this episode, Lori & Simon talk about how we can trust & align our lives with God's plan for us and how we can confidently follow Him where He wants us to go.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #10 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/Find me:2024-04-1555 minFresh Catholic"Hitting the Mark of Discipleship" with Author, Archer & Theologian, Sean McVeigh - 66Send us a textIn this episode, Lori is joined by Special Guest: Author, Archer & Theologian, Sean McVeigh! They discuss his book, "Become a Better Archer and Use It to Avoid Sinning". It is a rich, insightful and thought provoking book about drawing people to the Catholic faith and to Christ and His church, as well as a guide to avoid Sinning and how to hit the bullseye of Discipleship.Check out Sean's websites and order his amazing book to read for yourself! https://www.seansoutdooradventures.com/product-category/books/ https://www.catholicguestspeaker.co...2024-04-0853 minFresh Catholic"The Power of the Resurrection" - 65Send us a textIn this episode, Lori & Simon discuss their reflections & hopeful thoughts about the Resurrection and Easter Season. Alleluia! He is Risen!! Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #12 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/Find me:Website: https://www.freshcatholic.com/ Store: https://freshcatholic.com/online-storeCoffee: ...2024-04-0141 minFresh Catholic"The Gravity of Holy Week" - 64Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori & Simon continue on with the subject of Holy Week. They discuss their thoughts about the week's events leading up to the Passion, Death & Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and they also offer suggestions to help you make this week deep & meaningful.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #16 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Chr...2024-03-2554 minFresh CatholicA New Perspective on Holy Week with guest, Charles Merritt - 63Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori is joined by Special Guest & Educator, Charles Merritt! He teaches Lori and her listeners about Holy Week, highlighting the lesser known, but very important days leading up to the Passion of our Lord.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #18 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/2024-03-1857 minFresh CatholicAre You Hot, Cold or Lukewarm in Your Faith? - 62Send us a textIn this episode, Lori & Simon discuss the dangers of becoming "lukewarm" in your faith and talk about ways you can ignite and fan the burning embers of love & devotion to Christ in your heart & soul.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #20 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/Ma...2024-03-1151 minFresh CatholicGod's Healing Hands on a Mother's Heart with Guest: Madeleine Karako - 61Send us a textIn this episode, Lori is joined by special guest, Madeleine Karako, a wife and mother of 3 who creates art inspired by God and Saint Zelie. Lori & Madeleine discuss what events led her on the mission to help herself and others find peace & joy in motherhood, loss and life's trials through her book & paintings. Follow Madeleine on Instagram: @ZeliecraftsWebsite: https://www.zeliecraftsshop.com/ Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #21 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star R...2024-03-0450 minFresh CatholicSaint Francis Today: Timeless Wisdom for a Modern World - 60Send us a textIn this week's episode, Lori & Simon discuss their "take away's" from a movie, "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" about Saint Francis of Assisi and how his timeless wisdom of purging worldly goods, led him to a life of pure love & devotion to the Lord, that is inspiring them to do the same.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #24 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to dr...2024-02-2656 minFresh CatholicNavigating Temptation - 59Send us a textIn this episode, Lori & Simon talk about life's many temptations, how to identify them and avoid them at all costs and to get strength from Jesus's example of restraint against them in our own lives.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #24 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a Review! Much appreciated!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/R...2024-02-1947 minFresh CatholicLent 2024 - 58Send us a textIn this episode, Lori and Simon talk about what Lent means to them and how they intend on making Lent 2024 a "Goodie"!! They also give some ideas for how to get the most out of the Season of Lent as individuals, couples & as a family. 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Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #27 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please give Fresh Catholic a 5 Star Rating and leave a...2024-02-1259 minFresh CatholicA Journey Through Addiction & Despair and Into the Loving Arms of Christ with special guest, Sabrina McManigal- 57In this episode, Lori welcomes guest Sabrina McManigal , who opens up about her struggles with Alcoholism and despair that threatened to end her life, until she got a message from God that changed her life forever.Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #27 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/Find me:Website: https://www.freshcatholic.com/ Store: https://freshcatholic.com/online-storeCoffee: https://freshcatholiccoffee.com/Patreon: ...2024-02-0559 minFresh CatholicFaith on the Frontlines: Father Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Army Chaplain's Journey - 56Send us a textIn this episode, Lori welcomes special guest, Father Peter Pomposello! He is an Army Chaplain on a mission to recruit men into the Priesthood to serve in the military...a much needed vocation!Please reach out to him if you or someone you know is interested or if you have any questions.Instagram: @fr.unclesamEmail: Priestrecruitereast@gmail.comThank you for listening and helping Lori to be #26 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her t...2024-01-2941 minFresh CatholicBeware! The Hidden Perils of Divination- 55Send us a textIn this episode, Lori & Simon continue the discussion about New Age practices. This is a "Cautionary Tale"...warning of things like: Tarot Cards, Ouija Boards, Horoscopes and Yoga. These things might seem harmless, but are far from it! Beware!Thank you for listening and helping Lori to be #26 on the Top 90 Catholic Podcasts!Please share with your Friends & Family and help her to draw more people to Christ!https://blog.feedspot.com/catholic_podcasts/Find me:Website: https://www.freshcatholic.com/ Store: ...2024-01-2246 min