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Daily Readings: September 11, 2026
Daily Readings: September 11, 2026 Friday of the Twenty-third Wednesday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27 Responsorial Psalm:Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12 Gospel:…
25 years later…still heartbroken.
Daily Readings: September 11, 2026
“Love your enemies” Jesus Christ
Daily Readings: September 10, 2026
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Now playingHaggai
Most people overlook this often-neglected book, but within its two short chapters lies a treasure trove of life-changing insights.
Jonah
A modern-day deep dive into the Book of Jonah — a four-chapter wonder that holds big lessons for our times.
Typology
Ever wonder how the Old Testament connects to Jesus? What if every story — from Adam to Exodus to the prophets — was already pointing to Christ?
The Gospel of Mark
An action-packed Bible study on the shortest and most fast-paced Gospel, from the opening line to the empty tomb.
About Fresh Catholic
I didn't have a midlife crisis. I had a midlife conversion.
I'm Lori Balderas. I came into the Catholic Church at forty-nine, and it remains the best decision I have ever made. I don't claim to be an expert or a theologian — what I know is that my heart is bursting with love for the Lord, and I want others to feel the same way.
Fresh Catholic began as a place to tell that story and to listen to other people tell theirs: converts, reverts, and anyone who has ever wondered whether there is room for them here. There is.
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