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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May 28, 2025 Daily Mass: Paul’s preaching in Athens. Catholic Inspiration
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Paul’s failure in Athens does not lead to discouragement; rather, he remains faithful to Christ and continues to preach the Gospel in other cities.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 6th Week of Easter (#293)
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May 27, 2025 Daily Mass: Even from prison, Paul preaches the Good News. Catholic Inspiration
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Beaten with rods and thrown into prison, Paul and Silas pray and sing hymns during an earthquake and lead the jailer to faith in Christ.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 6th Week of the Year (#292)
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!
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May 26, 2025 Daily Mass: Paul’s success in Philippi. Catholic Inspiration
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Paul travels in the region of Macedonia to Philippi, successfully preaching the Gospel for the first time in Europe.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 6th Week of Easter (#291)
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St. Philip Neri, pray for us!
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May 26, 2025Study, Pray, Serve: The Ascension of the Lord
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Let’s examine some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
Jesus speaks to the apostles after his resurrection and instructs them to wait for the Holy Spirit.
The Lord ascends into the sky, and two men dressed in white garments tell the disciples that Jesus has been taken up into heaven.
Psalm – 47:2-3,6-9
“God mounts his throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord.”
God reigns over all the nations as the people sing joyful praise.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 1:17-23
We are enlightened by the surpassing power of Christ.
All authority has been given to the Lord, who is head over all the church.
2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:24-28,10:19-23
Christ offered his life once for all to take away sin.
Our trust in the Lord empowers us to hope and hold fast to our confession of faith.
Gospel – Luke 24:46-53
Speaking to the disciples, Jesus affirms how it was written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead.
The Lord blesses the disciples and is taken up into heaven.
Mass Readings – The Ascension of the Lord (#58)
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May 25, 2025 6th Sunday of Easter: Christ gives us his peace. Catholic Inspiration
Longing for peace in our lives, we call upon the Holy Spirit to receive Christ’s promise of a peace unlike anything we can find in this world.
Mass Readings – 6th Sunday of Easter (#57)
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May 24, 2025 Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit directs Paul’s mission. Catholic Inspiration
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Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel in Macedonia.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Easter (#290)
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May 23, 2025 Daily Mass: The Apostles engage a tough topic and come to consensus. Catholic Inspiration
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The Apostles communicate their decision to the Gentile communities regarding the essential requirements for living the Christian faith.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Easter (#289)
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May 22, 2025 Daily Mass: We are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus. Catholic Inspiration
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As the Apostles gather and discuss, they determine that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ…Jew and Gentile alike.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter (#288)
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St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us!
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May 21, 2025 Daily Mass: The Good News is preached to the Gentiles. Catholic Inspiration
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As the Gentiles embrace the Good News of Christ, a debate emerges among the disciples: do you have to be Jewish to believe in Jesus?
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#287)
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St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions, pray for us!
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May 20, 2025 Daily Mass: Hardship is part of the Christian life. Catholic Inspiration
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Paul and Barnabas endure persecution as they proclaim the Gospel, reminding the disciples that, “it is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286)
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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.