Catholic Daily Drive

Daniel Baillargeon
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Daily five to seven-minute podcast where Catholic school leaders, teachers, and families can pray in community, listen to Scripture, be inspired by the Saints, and be empowered in their vocation as Catholic educators.

  1. 15H AGO

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 26th, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Through the Cross we learn the meaning of authentic love.” Today is Thursday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. John the Baptist School in Milwaukee, OR. In the Gospel, our Lord instructs us to be persistent in prayer. Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12 Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –It was fitting that Christ should be Crucified with the Thieves Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort O Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your blessed care and under your special protection from this world. I entrust to you all my hopes and consolations, all my anguish and misery, my life and the end of my life. Through your most holy intercession and through your merits, grant that all my works may be directed and carried out in accord with your will and the will of your divine Son. 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.  Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    7 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 23rd, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Lent is a time of return to the essential, to rediscover that God alone is enough.”    Today is Monday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of The Madeleine School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of the Final Judgement. Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 Saint of the Day: Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditations – Christ had to be tempted in the desert Marian prayer for the day: Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among 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. __________ 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

    7 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 25th, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving prepare our hearts to celebrate the victory of Easter.” Today is Wednesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Holy Family Catholic School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, Jesus speaks of signs. Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation –How Great was the Sorrow of Our Lord in His Passion? Marian 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.  Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    7 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 24th, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from St. John Paul II: “Conversion means turning again to God, recognizing His mercy and trusting in His love.” Today is Tuesday of the First Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of St. Rose School in Portland, OR. In the Gospel, our Lord gives us the Our Father. Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – Christ underwent every kind of suffering 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 _______________ 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.  Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    7 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 20th, 2026

    Intro to the day:  “… pray much for sinners! Pray much for priests! Pray much for religious!” –Saint Jacinta Marto Today is Friday after Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, the disciples of John question Jesus about fasting. Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 Saint of the Day: Saint Jacinta Marto Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort O Mary, my Queen, I cast myself in the arms of your mercy. I place my soul and body in your blessed care and under your special protection from this world. I entrust to you all my hopes and consolations, all my anguish and misery, my life and the end of my life. Through your most holy intercession and through your merits, grant that all my works may be directed and carried out in accord with your will and the will of your divine Son. 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.  Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    7 min

  6. FEB 19

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 19th, 2026

    Intro to the day:  "As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you.” –Saint Teresa of Calcutta Today is Thursday after Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Erie Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us we must deny ourselves to follow Him. Gospel: Luke 9:22-25 Saint of the Day: Blessed John Sullivan Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows - St. Bridget O Blessed Virgin Mary, Immaculate Mother of God, who didst endure a martyrdom of love and grief, beholding the sufferings and sorrows of Jesus! Thou didst co-operate in the benefit of my redemption by thy innumerable afflictions and by offering to the Eternal Father His only-begotten Son as a holocaust and victim of propitiation for my sins. I thank thee for the unspeakable love which led thee to deprive thyself of the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus, true God and true Man, to save me, a sinner. Oh! make use of the unfailing intercession of thy sorrows with the Father and the Son, that I may steadfastly amend my life and never again crucify my loving Redeemer by new sins; arid that, persevering till death in His grace, I may obtain eternal life through the merits of His Cross and Passion. 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. Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    8 min

  7. FEB 18

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 18th, 2026

    Intro to the day:  “… in your presence I want to live and dwell forever”. “I want to become a saint, to be a faithful image of the Crucified Christ, my Good ... another Jesus” –Saint Geltrude Caterina Comensoli Today is Ash Wednesday. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of the Diocese of Steubenville Catholic Schools In the Gospel, Jesus instructs us on how to fast well. Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Saint of the Day: Saint Geltrude Caterina Comensoli Marian 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. Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    7 min

  8. FEB 17

    Catholic Daily Drive: February 17th, 2026

    Intro to the day: "Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?" –Ven. Fulton Sheen Today is Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Ordinary Time. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Archdiocese of Portland, OR Catholic Schools. In the Gospel, the disciples are confused by Jesus’ words. Gospel: Mark 8:14-21 Saint of the Day: Saint Mesrop Mashtots the Teacher 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 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. Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

    8 min
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Daily five to seven-minute podcast where Catholic school leaders, teachers, and families can pray in community, listen to Scripture, be inspired by the Saints, and be empowered in their vocation as Catholic educators.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Baillargeon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    631
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Baillargeon
  • Show Website
    Catholic Daily Drive

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