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Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church and New Testament Bible study by Fr. Al Lauer, founder of Presentation Ministries

Fr. Al Lauer


    • Nov 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Daily Bread - Catholic Reflections podcast is an incredibly inspiring and uplifting program that has truly impacted my life. The priest leading the program, Father Al, exudes a genuine love for the Lord that is contagious. Just hearing his love for God brings me great joy and motivates me to deepen my own relationship with Him. I am so grateful for this program and its ability to inspire and help me on my spiritual journey.

    One of the best aspects of The Daily Bread podcast is the wealth of wisdom it offers. Father Al's teachings are filled with deep insights and practical advice that can be applied to everyday life. His words have resonated with me and have helped me navigate through various challenges and struggles. It feels like a true gift to have access to such wisdom, and I am grateful for the legacy Father Al has left behind through these recordings.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its relevance to personal experiences. Many listeners, myself included, have found that Father Al's messages often speak directly to what we are going through at the moment. This connection creates a sense of comfort and reassurance, knowing that we are not alone in our struggles and that God is always present in our lives. It has encouraged many listeners, including myself, to recommit themselves to their faith and return to church.

    On the downside, one potential drawback of this podcast is its brevity. The episodes are short and concise, which can be appealing for those who prefer quick reminders or snippets of faith throughout the day. However, others may find themselves craving more in-depth discussions or longer episodes that allow for a deeper exploration of topics.

    In conclusion, The Daily Bread - Catholic Reflections podcast is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking spiritual nourishment and guidance. Father Al's love for God shines through his teachings, providing listeners with a source of inspiration and joy. While the brevity of the episodes may leave some wanting more, overall, this podcast is a true blessing and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their faith and deepen their relationship with God.



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    Racism - 31st Week in Ordinary Time - Monday, Nov 3, 2025

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    Father shows us how racism goes against the universality that is the call of everyone in Christ.

    Evangelization - Friday, Oct 31, 2025

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    Father encourages us to share the message of Jesus based on love for him.

    He is a God of Promise! - Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 14:00


    Father reminds us that every promise in the bible will be fulfilled!

    Intercession - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025

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    Father gives us the definition of intercession

    The Sure Foundation - Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 14:00


    Father explains how we can determine if a church is based on the apostles.

    Debts - 30th Week In Ordinary Time - Monday, Oct 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us the relationship between our financial situation and our spiritual life.

    The Two Laws (Doing Good or Evil) - Friday, Oct 24, 2025

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    Father explains Paul's teaching on Human Nature.

    Be Zealous For The Lord - Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 14:00


    Father encourages us to be zealous for the Lord.

    Your Last Job - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us that getting the Gospel out is our last and best job.

    Sin And Grace - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 14:00


    Father uses Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church to teach us about Grace.

    Savings - 29th Week In Ordinary Time - Monday, Oct 20, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 14:00


    Father will use today's gospel to show us how Jesus, through the Church, wants us to think about savings

    Beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees (Hypocrisy) - Friday, Oct 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 14:00


    Father asks us if we will accept the good yeast and not the bad yeast of the world.

    Justification - Thursday, Oct 16, 2025

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    Father explains how justification works.

    The Four Last Things - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

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    Father talks about the Death, End of the World, Judgement, Heaven & Hell

    Alms Giving - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025

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    Father shows us how alms giving is used in scripture and how important it was, and still is!

    Freedom - 28th Week In Ordinary Time - Monday, Oct 13, 2025

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    Father tells us that unless Jesus frees us we are not really free.

    An Urgent Message To Godparents And Sponsors - Friday, Oct 10, 2025

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    Father encourages us, as Godparents, to exercise our responsibilities and help our Godchildren in the faith.

    Pray for The Holy Spirit - Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 14:00


    Father reminds us that we need to keep praying for the Holy Spirit.

    The Lord's Prayer - Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025

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    Father tells us that everything is included in the Our Father.

    Is The Holy Spirit Behind The Rosary. - Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us that through the church we can know that the Holy Spirit is behind the Rosary,

    Forgiveness -27th Week In Ordinary Time - Monday, Oct 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us how important it is to forgive.

    Jesus Identifies With You - Friday, Oct 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us that how we treat others is how we treat Christ.

    Guardian Angels - Thursday, Oct 2, 2025

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    Father speaks to us today about our guardian angels.

    Godly Sorrow - Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us today about unselfish sorrow and contrition and how to have this holy disposition.

    Are You Catholic? - Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 14:00


    Father asks us today if we are truly Catholic or are we Catholic in name only.

    Deliverance From The Evil One - 26th Week In Ordinary Time - Monday, Sep 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us in the scripture how the Archangels fight demons in heaven and now on earth.

    A Future Of Glory - Friday, Sep 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us about the glory of God and how it should influence us.

    Building The Kingdom Of God - Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 14:00


    Father encourages us to help rebuild the church and what that requires of us.

    Christian Marriage - Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 14:00


    Father explains what a mixed marriage is in the Church and how to live in them.

    Rebuild The Church - Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 14:00


    Father encourages us to help rebuild the church and what that requires of us.

    Share The Word Of God - 25nd Week in Ordinary Time - Monday, Sep 22, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us how to share the word Of God

    The Call to Evangelical Poverty - Friday, Sep 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 14:00


    Father lets us know that we are all called to Evangelical Poverty. He tells us how we can do that.

    Love - Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 14:00


    Father helps us to determine if we really do love.

    The Church, Pillar & Bulwark Of Truth - Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us Paul's position on the relationship between our conduct and the Church.

    Raising From The Dead - Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:00


    Father tells us about all the times in scripture Jesus raises people from the dead.

    Mary Our Mother - Monday, Sep 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us that Mary became our Mother at Calvary.

    Mercy - Friday, Sep 12, 2025

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    Father explains what Mercy is and why it is so important.

    FORE - GIVE in Order to Love Our Enemies - Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 14:00


    Father tells us how to do the impossible; Love our enemies!

    Where Are You? - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 14:00


    Father uses Genesis to ask us were are we? Do we Know?

    Deception - Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025

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    Father warns us that if we are not aware that we can be deceived, we probably will be.

    Mary's Part In God's Plan Of Salvation - Monday, Sep 8, 2025

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    Father uses the celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mother to encourage us to True Devotion to Mary.

    Jesus is the Image of the Loving Father - Friday, Sep 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 14:00


    Father encourages us to be childlike in our dependence on God.

    Praying For Believers To Have Vision - Thursday, Sep 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 14:00


    When we are followers of Christ, we have to determine what God is doing.

    Faith, Hope And Love - Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 14:00


    Father's teaching today is on the Theological Virtues.

    Jesus' Second Coming - Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us to keep waiting for the Lord.

    Hope - 22nd Week Ordinary Time - Monday, Sep 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us that our future, with Christ's coming, is full of joyful hope!

    Sexual Sin - Friday, Aug 29, 2025

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    Father will use today's feast of the martyrdom of John the Baptist to show us how we can be similar martyrs today.

    Jesus Is Coming Back! - Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us that how we live should be focused on the coming of the Lord.

    The Word of God - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 14:00


    Father teaches us the proper attitude we should have for the Bible.

    Sharing - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 14:00


    Father shows us the steps needed to share as the scriptures teaches us about sharing.

    Discipleship - 21st Week in Ordinary Time - Monday, Aug 25, 2025

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    Father describes what discipleship is. We are all disciples, but of who?

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