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. MAR 31

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 31, 2026

    Introduction: John 13:4 Gospel: ⁠John 13:21-33, 36-38⁠ 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 '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

    7 min

  2. MAR 30

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 30, 2026

    Introduction: Saint Thomas Aquinas Gospel: ⁠John 12:1-11⁠ 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 '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

    6 min

  3. MAR 19

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 19, 2026

    Introduction: Pope Leo XIII Gospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a 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 '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

    7 min

  4. MAR 18

    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 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. 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/⁠ Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

    7 min

  5. MAR 16

    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 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. 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/⁠ Music by ⁠Julius H.⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

    7 min

  6. MAR 13

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 13, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: The Lenten journey is a welcome opportunity to heed the voice of the Lord and renew our commitment to following Christ, accompanying him on the road to Jerusalem, where the mystery of his passion, death and resurrection will be fulfilled. Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – It is by the Passion of Christ that we have been freed from the punishment due to sin Marian prayer for the day: Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows – St. Bonaventure O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. 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.  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/ Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

    7 min

  7. MAR 12

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 12, 2026

    Lenten Quotes from Pope Leo XIV: I would like to invite you to a very practical and frequently unappreciated form of abstinence: that of refraining from words that offend and hurt our neighbor.  Gospel: Luke 11:14-23 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The preaching of the Samaritan woman 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. 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/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

    7 min

  8. MAR 11

    Catholic Daily Drive: March 11, 2026

    Introduction: Precisely because it involves the body, fasting makes it easier to recognize what we “hunger” for and what we deem necessary for our sustenance. Pope Leo XIV Today is Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. We are praying for the faculty, staff, and families of Fiat Classical Academy in Aurora, IN. Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19 Saint of the Day: St. Thomas Aquinas Lenten Meditation – The Price of Our Redemption 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. 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/ Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

    7 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
    646
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Baillargeon
  • Show Website
    Catholic Daily Drive