Podcast – Three Great Things

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Offering "Catholic Inspiration" to help us unite our hearts to Jesus Christ as we Study, Pray and Serve.... more

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August 07, 2025 Daily Mass: Firm on the rock of faith, we face the storms of life.
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The suffering and triumph of Christ strengthens the Church, built on the rock that is St. Peter, to face the challenges of hell itself as we travel through life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 18th Week of the Year (#410)
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St. Sixtus II & St. Cajetan, pray for us!
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August 06, 2025 The Transfiguration of the Lord
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The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father’s command, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him!”
Mass Readings – Transfiguration of the Lord (#614)
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August 05, 2025 Daily Mass: We face our fears with faith in Christ. Catholic Inspiration
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Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year (#408)
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On this Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Holy Mary, pray for us!
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August 04, 2025 Daily Mass: We configure our hearts to the example of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
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Filled with pity, Jesus ministers to the crowds even as his own heart is filled with sorrow at the death of John the Baptist.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 18th Week of the Year (#407)
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St. John Vianney, pray for us!
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August 04, 2025Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that we discern in Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 18:6-9
On the night of the Passover the children of Israel put their faith in God, offering sacrifice.
The Lord punished their adversaries and destroyed their foes.
Psalm – 33:1,12,18-22
“Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”
“We wait for the Lord, who is our help and our shield.”
2nd Reading – Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things unseen.”
Abraham is an example of faith, trusting in God when put to the test.
Gospel – Luke 12:32-48
Jesus instructs his disciples, telling them that where their treasure is, there also will their hearts be.
The Lord offers a parable about servants awaiting their master’s return, saying that “much will be required of the person entrusted with much.”
Mass Readings – 19th Sunday of the Year (#117)
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August 03, 2025 18th Sunday of the Year: If the Lord calls us tonight, are we ready? Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus offers a parable, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven and ready to let go of earthly things in a moment’s notice.
Mass Readings – 18th Sunday of the Year (#114)
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August 02, 2025 Daily Mass: The cruel fate of John the Baptist. Catholic Inspiration
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The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 17th Week of the Year (#406)
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St. Eusebius of Vercelli & St. Peter Julian Eymard, pray for us!
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August 01, 2025 Daily Mass: What’s keeping us from Christ? Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus is rejected by the people of his home town of Nazareth because their bias fosters a lack of faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 17th Week of the Year (#405)
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St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us!
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July 31, 2025 Daily Mass: Our actions on earth have eternal consequences. Catholic Inspiration
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The Lord reminds us that our actions here on earth have eternal consequences that will determine our presence in the Kingdom of heaven.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 17th Week of the Year (#404)
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St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!
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July 30, 2025 Daily Mass: We seek the Kingdom of heaven above all else. Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus offers two examples that reveal how the Kingdom of heaven is more precious than anything else here on earth.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 17th Week of the Year (#403)
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St. Peter Chrysologus, pray for us!
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FAQs about Podcast – Three Great Things:

How many episodes does Podcast – Three Great Things have?

The podcast currently has 457 episodes available.