Catholic Daily Drive: March 31, 2026

Catholic Daily Drive: March 31, 2026

Introduction: John 13:4 Gospel: ⁠John 13:21-33, 36-38⁠ [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041525.cfm] Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on Christ preparing to wash the Apostles’ feet (Tuesday of Holy Week)  Marian prayer for the day: Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.  Amen Music for Credit: Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave Maria Simbah Chamber Collegium ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=C10769] 'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.au Cirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au [http://www.scottbuckly.com.au]

Catholic Daily Drive: March 30, 2026

Introduction: Saint Thomas Aquinas Gospel: ⁠John 12:1-11⁠ [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041425.cfm] Saint of the Day: from “Meditations for Each Day of Lent” by St. Thomas Aquinas on the necessity of being wholly clean (Monday of Holy Week) Marian Prayer: Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Music Credentials: Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave Maria Simbah Chamber Collegium ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=C10769] 'Simplicity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.au Cirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au [http://www.scottbuckly.com.au]

Catholic Daily Drive: March 19, 2026

Introduction: Pope Leo XIII Gospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031925.cfm] Saint of the Day: from “Quamquam Pluries,” Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII On Devotion to St. JosephMarian prayer for the day:  Hail Holy Queen. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen. Music Credentials: Charles Gounod/J.S. Bach - Ave Maria Simbah Chamber Collegium ⁠⁠Capriccio C10769⁠⁠ [http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=C10769] 'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'First Snow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.www.scottbuckley.com.au Cirrus by Scott Buckley – Released under CC-By 4.0 ⁠⁠www.scottbuckly.com.au⁠ [http://www.scottbuckly.com.au]

Mission Driven Catholic: March 18, 2026

Introduction: Lent invites us to conversion, to a change in mindset, so that life's truth and beauty may be found not so much in possessing as in giving - Pope Francis Today is Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Gospel: John 5:17-30 [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031826.cfm] Saint of the Day:  Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflection – The Divine FriendMarian prayer for the day: Hail, Holy Queen  Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Lead: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Response: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. ____________ To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠⁠ [http://missiondrivencatholic.com]. Music Credentials: Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/ 'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Hymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=11019] from ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=11019]

Catholic Daily Drive: March 17, 2026

Introduction: Fast from hurting words and fill your heart with joy. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience - Pope Francius Today is Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Lumen Christi High School in Anchorage, AK. Gospel: John 5:1-16 [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031726.cfm] Saint of the Day:  Thomas Aquinas Lenten reflection – The Example of Christ CrucifiedMarian prayer for the day: Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thine intercession was left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me.  Amen ________________ To add intentions, get more resources and support, or if you would like to make a donation to support this podcast visit us at ⁠⁠missiondrivencatholic.com⁠⁠ [http://missiondrivencatholic.com]. Music Credentials: Bring me the Sky by ScottBuckley | https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/bring-me-the-sky/ 'Simplicity' byScott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Hymn To The Dawnby Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=11019] from ⁠Pixabay⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=11019]