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The BreadCast
Spirit-filled daily reflections on the Mass Readings of the Roman Catholic Church from the book Our Daily Bread by James Kurt (with imprimatur). The daily podcasts are voice only, while the podcasts for Sundays and Solemnities are produced with music and other elements. Another podcast recently added: Prayers to the Saints - a prayer to each saint on the calendar for the US. Also with imprimatur.
Episodes
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June 11 - Thursday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Kgs.18:41-46; Ps.65:2,10-13; Mt.5:20-26) "You have visited the land and watered it; greatly have you enriched it." "There is the sound of a heavy rain." The…
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June 10 - Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Kgs.18:20-39; Ps.16:1-2,4-5,8,11; Mt.5:17-19) "If the Lord is God, follow Him; if Baal, follow him." Today "the only surviving prophet of the Lord" comes to…
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June 9 - Prayer to St. Ephrem
O harp of the Holy Spirit whose song rose up to Jesus and in honor of the Virgin Mary, whose heart was set on Heaven and the eternal light therein, and who…
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June 9 - Tuesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Kgs.17:7-16; Ps.4:2-5,7-8; Mt.5:13-16) "The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the Lord sends rain upon the…
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June 8 - Monday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Kgs.17:1-6; Ps.121:1-8; Mt.5:1-12) "My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." It is He whom we seek when we "lift up [our] eyes toward the…
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June 7 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year A
(Dt.8:2-3,14b-16a; Ps.147:12-15,19-20; 1Cor.10:16-17; Jn.6:51-58) "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live…
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June 6 - Prayer to St. Norbert
O preacher of the Word of God and model of the Gospel, you embraced poverty and penance in accord with the way of Christ and His teaching and called your…
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June 6 - Saturday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Tm.4:1-8; Ps.71:8-9,14-17,22; Mk.12:38-44) "Put up with hardship, perform your work as an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." In final words to his blessed…
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June 5 - Prayer to St. Boniface
O apostle of the faith called out from monastery walls to travel into the world, laboring and suffering even to the shedding of blood as you steered Christ's…
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June 5 - Friday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Tm.3:10-17; Ps.119:157,160-161,165-166,168; Mk.12:35-37) "Princes persecute me without cause but my heart stands in awe of your word." The Word of God and…
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June 4 - Thursday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Tm.2:8-15; Ps.25:4-5,8-10,14; Mk.12:28-34) "Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior." Brothers and sisters, "Remember that Jesus…
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June 3 - Prayer to St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
O modern martyrs for Christ who gave your lives even as the early Christians, under torture by the emperor, who remained steadfast as these despite sword or…
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June 3 - Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Tm.1:1-3,6-12; Ps.123:1-2; Mk.12:18-27) "He has robbed death of its power and has brought life and immortality into clear light through the Gospel." It is…
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June 2 - Prayer to Sts. Marcellinus and Peter
O blessed martyrs for the Lord, in your catacombs the faith flourished, upon your tomb the Church was built… your blood is the seed planted in the ground that…
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June 2 - Tuesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Pt.3:12-15,17-18; Ps.90:2-4,10,14,16; Mk.12:13-17) "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's but give to God what is God's." "Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent…
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June 1 - Prayer to St. Justin
O prophet of the Lord who spoke in His defense even before the bench of death, who professed the wisdom of the Cross over the intelligence of our race and all…
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June 1 - Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(2Pt.1:2-7; Ps.91:1-2,14-16; Mk.12:1-12) "I will deliver him and glorify him; with length of life I will gratify him and will show him my salvation." So the…
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May 31 - Prayer on The Visitation
O Mother of our Lord, who are we that you should visit us? Over hills you came to see your cousin Elizabeth and the child she conceived so miraculously; to her…
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May 31 - Most Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A
(Ex.34:4b-6,8-9; Dn.3:52-56; 2Cor.13:11-13; Jn.3:16-18) "The Lord, the Lord, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity."…
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May 30 - Saturday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(Jd.17,20-25; Ps.63:2-6; Mk.11:27-33) "Welcome the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which leads to eternal life." "As [Jesus] was walking in the temple precincts…
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May 29 - Prayer to St. Paul VI
O lover of the Church for whom you offered your life, defending the saving truths of the faith against the evil tide engulfing humanity, proclaiming the Gospel…
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May 29 - Friday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Pt.4:7-13; Ps.96:10-13; Mk.11:11-26) "The consummation of all is close at hand. Therefore, do not be perturbed; remain calm so that you will be able to…
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May 28 - Thursday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Pt.2:2-5,9-12; Ps.100:2-5; Mk.10:46-52) "Be as eager for milk as newborn babies – pure milk of the Spirit to make you grow unto salvation." Does not the…
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May 27 - Prayer to St. Augustine of Canterbury
O converter of peoples, called from the quiet of cloister walls you went obediently over seas to preach to the souls to whom you were sent, and the Lord worked…
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May 27 - Wednesday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Pt.1:18-25; Ps.147:12-15,19-20; Mk.10:32-45) "The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve – to give His life in ransom for the many." As Jesus and…
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May 26 - Prayer to St. Philip Neri
O priest of joy whose song of service rises unto the Lord until this day, whose delight in sacrifice inspires others to give themselves in freedom to the work…
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May 26 - Tuesday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Pt.1:10-16; Ps.98:1-4; Mk.10:28-31) "Set all your hope on the gift to be conferred on you when Jesus Christ appears." "The Lord has made His salvation known…
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May 25 - Prayer to St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
O humble soul whom the Lord blessed with mystical elevations to His heavenly presence, you who remained so faithful through all trials and encouraged others to…
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May 25 - Prayer to St. Gregory VII
O Shepherd and Father, defender of the faith and of holy MotherChurch against those who would rob her of her freedom, those who would rape her, stealing away…
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May 25 - Prayer to St. Bede the Venerable
O learned master whose life itself was as a monastery, consumed as you were by study and teaching and writing and prayer, who till the very end spoke the name…
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May 25 - Monday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II
(1Pt.1:3-9; Ps.111:1-2,5-6,9-10; Mk.10:17-27) "Go and sell what you have and give to the poor; you will then have treasure in heaven." "You may for a time have…
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May 25 (Mon after Pentecost) - Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church
O Holy Tabernacle, preeminent member and model of the Church to whom you gave birth… as you are Mother of the Head, so, too, Mother of the Body, of all those…
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May 24 - Pentecost Sunday, Year A
(Acts 2:1-11; Ps.104:1,24,29-31,34; 1Cor.12:3b-7,12-13; Jn.20:19-23) "Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the…
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May 23 - Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Ps.11:4-5,7; Jn.21:20-25) "I wear these chains solely because I share the hope of Israel." The hope of Israel indeed wears chains. The…
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May 22 - Prayer to St. Rita of Cascia
O saint of the impossible whose union with Christ in His Passion and His glory serves to grant favors to those in great need, you whose great thirst to be one…
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May 22 - Friday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 25:13-21; Ps.103:1-2,11-12,19-20; Jn.21:15-19) "When you are older you will stretch out your hands, and another will tie you fast and carry you off…
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May 21 - Prayer to St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions
O sacrificial sheep, priests of the Lord who offered your lives even as you offered Mass, in union with Christ and His Church for the sake of your homeland…
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May 21 - Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 22:30,23:6-11; Ps.16:1-2,5,7-11; Jn.17:20-26) "I set the Lord ever before me; with Him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed." Yes, "the Lord…
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May 20 - Prayer to St. Bernardine of Siena
O apostle of the holy name of Jesus who proclaimed God's loving mercy to those in darkness that the light of faith might save souls and make them children of…
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May 20 - Wednesday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 20:28-38; Ps.68:29-30,33-36; Jn.17:11-19) "O Father most holy, protect them with the name you have given me." In our gospel today Jesus prays to the…
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May 19 - Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 20:17-27; Ps.68:10-11,20-21,33; Jn.17:1-11) "Father, the hour has come! Give glory to your Son that your Son may give glory to you." A day of departures…
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May 18 - Prayer to St. John I
O faithful Shepherd who laid down your life for the sake of true teaching, who was killed by one set against God's Word… though deprived of food and so of this…
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May 18 - Monday of the 7th Week of Easter
(Acts 19:1-8; Ps.68:2-7,33; Jn.16:29-33) "You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world." "An hour is coming – has indeed already…
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May 17 - Sunday of the 7th Week of Easter, Year A
(Acts 1:12-14; Ps.27:1,4,7-8,13; 1Pt.4:13-16; Jn.17:1-11a) "One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my…
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May 16 - Saturday of the 6th Week of Easter
(Acts 18:23-28; Ps.47:2-3,8-10; Jn.16:23-28) "He went about establishing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah." In our gospel today, Jesus again…
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May 15 - Prayer to St. Isidore the Farmer
O farmer of God's green earth who cultivated the faith even as you cultivated the ground, whose simple and humble life should serve as inspiration to all…
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May 15 - Friday of the 6th Week of Easter
(Acts 18:9-18; Ps.47:2-8; Jn.16:20-23) "Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you." As Paul continues his missionary journey, his fears are…
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May 14 - Prayer to St. Matthias
O chosen apostle, destined to serve the Church as witness to the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, you who walked with Him from the beginning even until…
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May 14 - St. Matthias
(Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps.113:1-8; Jn.15:9-17) "It was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit." Since "the saying in Scripture uttered long ago by the Holy…
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May 14 - Ascension of the Lord
(Acts 1:1-11; Ps.47:1-3,6-9; Eph.1:17-23 or Eph.4:1-13 or Heb.9:24-28,10:19-23; Mt.28:16-20 or Mk.16:15-20 or Lk.24:46-53) "God mounts His throne amid shouts…
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May 13 - Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
O marvelous Wonder, O Lady who shines like the sun, who brings the Light into our midst and calls us to repentance that we might be saved, that the whole world…
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May 13 - Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter
(Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Ps.148:1-2,11-14,Is.6:3; Jn.16:12-15) "It is He 'who gives' to all life and 'breath' and everything else." "His majesty is above earth and…
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May 12 - Prayer to St. Pancras
O child of courage, though but a boy you gave your life as the strongest of men, proving thus your love for Christ, a love that steels souls even in the face…
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May 12 - Prayer to Sts. Nereus and Achilleus
O brave soldiers, the world could not take Christ from your hearts; though it tried to expunge Him from the army in which you served, your allegiance to the…
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May 12 - Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter
(Acts 16:22-34; Ps.138:1-3,7-8; Jn.16:5-11) "Immediately all the doors flew open and everyone's chains were pulled loose." "Your right hand saves me," David…
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May 11 - Monday of the 6th Week of Easter
(Acts 16:11-15; Ps.149:1-6,9; Jn.15:26-16:4) "You must bear witness." The Spirit will come and call to your hearts to speak of the name of Jesus and His…
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May 10 - Prayer to St. Damien de Veuster
O leper with the lepers, you united yourself so thoroughly with those you served that you became one of them, one of the frightful and rejected souls abandoned…
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May 10 - Sunday of the 6th Week of Easter, Year A
(Acts 8:5-8,14-17; Ps.66:1-7,16,20; 1Pt.3:15-18; Jn.14:15-21) "Put to death in the flesh, He was brought to life in the Spirit." It is of this way to life…
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May 9 - Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter
(Acts 16:1-10; Ps.100:1-3,5; Jn.15:18-21) "I chose you out of the world." What is the world but heartache and sin; from this the Lord would release us. Jesus…
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May 8 - Friday of the 5th Week of Easter
(Acts 15:22-31; Ps.57:8-12; Jn.15:12-17) "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Do not Judas and Silas fulfill the…