The BreadCast

About The BreadCast

Spirit-filled daily reflections on the Mass Readings of the Roman Catholic Church from the book Our Daily Bread by James Kurt (with imprimatur). The daily podcasts are voice only, while the podcasts for Sundays and Solemnities are produced with music and other elements. Another podcast recently added: Prayers to the Saints - a prayer to each saint on the calendar for the US. Also with imprimatur.

Publisher

jameshkurt@gmail.com

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2007

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

955 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   October 26 - Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time, Year II

   (Eph.4:32-5:8; Ps.1:1-4,6,Eph.5:1; Lk.13:10-17) "There was a time when you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord." Brothers and sisters, remember always that "God has forgiven you in Christ." Once you "walk[ed] in the way of sinners," but now you are as he who "delights in the law of the Lord." And so as God has shown His mercy to you, so should you do unto others; we must "be imitators of God as His dear children." As when Jesus saw the woman who "was badly stooped – quite incapable of standing erect," for eighteen years afflicted by her infirmity, He had pity for her, called her to Him and "laid His hand on her" so that "immediately she stood up straight and began thanking God"… so should our hearts go out to all those in need, all those afflicted by infirmity and sin, that all might be as well as we have become, that all might praise God as we do. "Make no mistake about this: no fornicator, no unclean or lustful person – in effect an idolater – has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." Brothers and sisters, how many of us have been guilty of the deadly sins of which Paul speaks today? (And if not these, what others?) How many of us have deserved to be barred from the kingdom? In truth we must say that all of us have fallen short of God's glory and found ourselves in desperate need of the salvation only Christ brings. And so should we hold out no hope for those who commit such sins now, who are as we have been? Certainly "there are sins that bring God's wrath down on the disobedient" and put them in danger of dying; but do we instruct these to "have nothing to do with them," do we offer light to those in such darkness… or do we presume their condemnation? The Lord left not the stooped woman in Satan's clutches, despite the "indignant" attitude of the leaders of the synagogue – whose own inability to stand erect is so much more difficult to cure. No, the Lord saw a soul in need and reached His hand out to her; and should we not do the same with those we see suffering affliction, if not with a healing touch of our hand at least with the healing touch of devout prayer? The well-being of others must always be our concern. We must ever "be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving." For if our hearts stoop to jealousy and judgment as does the leader of the synagogue's, what hope shall there be for us then of entering God's kingdom? We must ever be children of light, dispelling all darkness, if we are truly to be the "dear children" of our Lord. ******* 96 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} O LORD, let us stand up straight before you, turning from sin and walking in your way at all times. YHWH, let us be as your dear children, kind and compassionate toward others, ever reflecting your glory. Let there be no sin among us, not even the whispering desire for sin. Let us live as your children of light – banish all darkness from us. Help us to walk in your way, O LORD, to be well instructed in your paths; for there are many who wander aimlessly and are easily subject to Satan's wiles. Let us be taught as the Jews of Jesus' day and listen with attentive hearts to His words. Indeed, like Him let us become, like a tree planted near the running water of the Spirit, and we shall prosper all our days, ever bearing fruit in your NAME. Make clear to all, O LORD, that sin is sin, that the idolatry of lust is a turning from you and the light of your truth and the love of your heart. Keep us from certain death, from the counsel of the wicked, delighting only in your Law day and night.

2. 

   24 Apr 2026

   April 25 - St. Mark

   (1Pt.5:5-14; Ps.89:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mk.16:15-20) "Go into the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation." Such is the call and accomplishment of our evangelist Mark, whose gospel reflects the song of our psalmist today, "The favors of the Lord I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness." For his inspired Word lives forever to declare the faithfulness of God. And "happy the people who know the joyful shout," who exclaim like Peter in our first reading, "Dominion be His throughout the ages!" For they "walk in the light of [the Lord's] countenance," and so "they rejoice all the day." "The Eleven went forth and preached everywhere," and those who believed in the Good News they proclaimed indeed were saved, as are we today. The promise Peter makes in our first reading is true: "The God of all grace, who called you to His everlasting glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish those who have suffered a little while." Though answering the call of the Lord bring suffering in this world, it is but little to endure for the surpassing glory which is ours in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And so to "bow humbly under God's mighty hand, so that in due time He may lift [us] high" is a joy in itself; the suffering we experience for the sake of the Word is itself laced with great joy, for we know in our souls and have seen that it but leads to exaltation at the right hand of God. "Through your justice they are exalted" – so our psalmist praises God for His mercy and His truth. And all souls converted to the Lord will know the Lord's justice in full flower. And oh the signs that "will accompany those who have professed their faith," the strength in the Name and the Spirit of God and the healing graces that are known in them. Every day and in every situation such power is invoked and implemented by those who believe. Be not so forgetful of the wonders Jesus works through those who walk with Him. "The heavens proclaim your wonders, O Lord, and your faithfulness, in the assembly of the holy ones." The verse is true, my friends. And as "the Lord continued to work with [the apostles] throughout and confirm the message [they proclaimed] through the signs which accompanied them," so He will not leave alone this day anyone who takes up His cross and even in the humblest fashion proclaims His holy Name. The news is good and the Lord wishes all to hear. Make His message known to the ends of the world: salvation has come to all. Written, read & chanted by James Kurt; produced by Carie Fortney. Music by Annette Meyer; used by permission. ******* O LORD, though we suffer for His Name, your Son is with us all the day, and we walk in the light of His countenance. YHWH, you call your apostles to go out to the whole world and preach the Good News of the coming of Christ. May they be faithful in their mission and may all believe and be baptized, and so be saved. Humbly let all souls come to you, that we might be exalted at your right hand. There is suffering in your call, O LORD; there is even the shedding of blood. But though we might die for the sake of your Name and that of your Son, your peace rests upon us. For it is you who fulfill your work in us, you who go out with all your apostles… and you who are with them till the end of time. May they lay their hands on the sick that they might recover, and not be afraid to lose their lives in the process. To every corner of the earth let your Word now come, LORD, to every soul that sits in darkness. Awaken hearts to sing of your glory, you who raise all who bow humbly before you.

3. 

   17 Apr 2026

   April 18 - Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter

   (Acts 6:1-7; Ps.33:1-2,4-5,18-19,22; Jn.6:16-21) "The eyes of the Lord are upon those who fear Him, upon those who hope for His kindness." Alleluia. As the apostles set out to cross the lake, "it was dark, and Jesus had still not joined them; moreover, with a strong wind blowing, the sea was becoming rough." As they struggled to row and keep afloat, "they sighted Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water." They had not expected their prayers for assistance and their wishes that Jesus was with them to be answered so remarkably, and so they must have wondered if He was a ghost. But He assures them, "It is I; do not be afraid." (And these eternal words of comfort and peace come to rest upon His Church.) The disciples of the Lord now were ready "to take Him into the boat, but suddenly it came aground on the shore they had been approaching." He is with you, brothers and sisters, be assured, and will bring you to the home you seek, despite the storms you may face. In our first reading, the eyes of the widows must have been looking to the Lord, wishing that He were with them to provide for them. In this case, "the Twelve assembled the community of disciples," and though they do not enter the boat themselves, do not "wait on the tables" to address the tumult that had arisen between the factions, they provide what is needed to calm the winds and see this boat ashore by laying hands on "deeply spiritual and prudent" men chosen from their own. And so, "the word of God continued to spread" through the apostles' concentration "on prayer and [their] ministry," "while at the same time the number of the disciples in Jerusalem enormously increased." So the widows are fed as the Word is spread; so the boat comes aground on the land it approaches. Jesus is with us, brothers and sisters. In all things He is there, working. He ministers to us always as the head of His Church through the hands and hearts and voices of all His disciples. And each to his own call, and this ship shall find its port assured. And all shall sing His praises as they see in us and we know in Him that "upright is the word of the Lord, and all His works are trustworthy." His eyes are upon us. Do not be afraid. ******* O LORD, give us our bread this day, that we might come with your Son to the farther shore. YHWH, from death you deliver us; you preserve us in spite of famine. By your own hand you feed us, through your apostles; and them you watch over always as they guide your boat. And so we need not fear – we should but praise your faithful care for our souls, and bodies. Your Son comes to us across the waters, O LORD, walking steadily though the sea be rough. He is unafraid of the trials and tribulations of this world, caring only that our lives are preserved, seeking always to bring us to our home in you. O let your Word go forth, dear God, bless those who serve as the ministers of your Church. Our hope in your kindness shall not be disappointed… All shall hear of the blessings upon those who put their trust in you. May all answer that call.

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