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A Shower of Roses

by Jenna V

Religion

Join us every week for a discussion about the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass in the Roman Catholic Church so that you can walk into Mass every Sunday feeling empowered and enlightened by the Word of God.

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  1. May 29, 2022: 7th Sunday in Easter (Year C)

    First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Gospel: John 17:20-26 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com.

  2. May 22, 2022: 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

    First Reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Second Reading: Rev 21:10-14, 22-23 Gospel: Jn 14:23-29 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  3. May 15, 2022: 5th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

    First Reading: Acts 14:21-27 Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  4. May 8, 2022: 4th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

    First Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52 Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 Gospel: John 10:27-30 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  5. May 1, 2022: 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year C)

    First Reading: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14 Gospel: John 21:1-19 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  6. April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

    This episode is a repost of last year's Easter episode, which originally aired April 2021. Featuring my dear friend Courtney! First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-9 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by...

  7. April 3, 2022: 5th Sunday of Lent (Year C)

    First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 Gospel: John 8:1-11 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  8. March 27, 2022: 4th Sunday of Lent (Year C)

    First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  9. March 20, 2022: 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year C)

    First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  10. March 13, 2022: 2nd Sunday of Lent (Year C)

    First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Second Reading: Philippians 3:17--4:1 Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  11. March 6, 2022: 1st Sunday of Lent (Year C)

    Featuring Jessica Minneci! First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  12. February 20, 2022: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Gospel: Luke 7:27-38 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  13. February 13, 2022: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  14. February 6, 2022: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  15. January 30, 2022: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13 Gospel: Luke 4:21-30 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  16. January 23, 2022: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 or 12:12-14, 27 Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your...

  17. January 16, 2022: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

    First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Gospel: John 2:1-11 Spiritual Gifts Inventory: https://diolc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Spiritual-Gifts-Inventory-Assessment-Diocese-of-Cleveland-ICSC.pdf --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to…

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  18. November 21, 2021: The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Year B)

    First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14 Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: John 18:33b-37 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  19. November 14, 2021: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  20. November 7, 2021: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28 Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  21. October 31, 2021: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Second Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28 Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  22. September 26, 2021: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Numbers 11:25-29 Second Reading: James 5:1-6 Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  23. September 19, 2021: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Second Reading: James 3:16--4:3 Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  24. September 12, 2021: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Isaiah 50:5-9a Second Reading: James 2:14-18 Gospel: Mark 8:27-35 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  25. September 5, 2021: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7a Second Reading: James 2:1-5 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  26. August 29, 2021: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Second Reading: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  27. August 22, 2021: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Second Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32 Gospel: John 6:60-69 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  28. August 15, 2021: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Year B)

    First Reading: Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Gospel: Luke 1:39-56 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  29. August 8, 2021: 19th Sunday in OT (Year B)

    Featuring Sofia and Adrianna, two of the hosts of The Pilgrim Soul podcast! Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow them @pilgrimsoulpodcast on Instagram! Mentioned in this Episode: The Hour That Will Change Your Life by Father Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwwiIkrLxTM&t=996s First...

  30. August 1, 2021: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Gospel: John 6:24-35 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  31. July 25, 2021: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    Featuring the lovely Kaye and Taylor of Fuel Your Soul podcast. You can listen on Apple and Spotify, and be sure to follow @_fuelyoursoul on Instagram! First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel: John 6:1-15 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode...

  32. July 18, 2021: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18 Gospel: Mark 6:30-34 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  33. July 11, 2021: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    Featuring the AMAZING Erin Kinsella of In the Thicket Podcast! Check out Erin and her cohosts @inthethicketpodcast and inthethicketpodcast.com. First Reading: Amos 7:12-15 Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel: Mark 6:7-13 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to…

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  34. July 4, 2021: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 17:7-10 Gospel: Mark 6:1-6 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  35. June 27, 2021: 13th Sunday in OT (Year B)

    Featuring Marlene Amparan from The Stump of Jesse. Check her amazing work out at thestumpofjesse.com and @thestumpofjesse. First Reading: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you...

  36. June 20, 2021: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Job 38:1, 8-11 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  37. June 13, 2021: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

    First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Gospel: Mark 4:26-32 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  38. June 6, 2021: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Year B)

    First Reading: Exodus 24:3-8 Second Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15 Gospel: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 Father Mike video I referenced: --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your…

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  39. May 30, 2021: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Year B)

    Featuring my AMAZZZING guest Emi @restlessnightwriter and of A Pondering Heart podcast @aponderingheartpodcast First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by...

  40. May 23, 2021: Pentecost Sunday (Year B)

    Original audio from Pentecost 2019. First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for...

  41. May 16, 2021: 7th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    Featuring the amazing Sarah Ku from A Growing Home podcast. Check her out @agrowinghome and be sure to tune in to the podcast! First Reading: Second Reading: Gospel: --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to…

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  42. May 9, 2021: 6th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel: John 15:9-17 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  43. May 2, 2021: 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    Featuring Ann Losinski of the Catholic Brides Podcast! Check her out @catholicbridespodcast and @annmlosinski, and listen on Apple, Spotify, and Pandora! First Reading: Acts 9:26-31 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode…

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  44. April 25, 2021: 4th Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2 Gospel: John 10:11-18 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  45. April 18, 2021: 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    Featuring the AMAZING Gabby Gauchay of Saintly Doodles! Find her @saintlydoodles on Instagram. First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5a Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also...

  46. April 11, 2021: 2nd Sunday of Easter (Year B)

    First Reading: Acts 4:32-35 Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6 Gospel: John 2-:19-30 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

  47. April 4, 2021: Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord (Year B)

    Featuring my dear friend Courtney! First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel: John 20:1-9 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your…

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  48. March 28, 2021: Palm Sunday (Year B)

    At the Procession with Palms: Mark 11:1-10 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel: Mark 14:1--15:47 (Mark 14:1-9 read) --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit...

  49. March 21, 2021: 5th Sunday of Lent (Year B)

    Featuring my friend Olivia McCarthy of the Heart Home Faith podcast! Follow @hearthomefaith on Instagram, and listen on all major podcast platforms! First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel: John 12:20-33 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode...

  50. March 14, 2021: 4th Sunday in Lent (Year B)

    First Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel: John 3:14-21 --- Visit ashowerofrosespodcast.com for more! This episode brought to you by sockreligious.com. This episode also brought to Hallow. Visit hallow.com/showerofroses for your FREE trial!

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About this show

Join us every week for a discussion about the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass in the Roman Catholic Church so that you can walk into Mass every Sunday feeling empowered and enlightened by the Word of God.

Hosted by

Jenna V

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does A Shower of Roses have?

A Shower of Roses has 143 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 25, 2022.

What is A Shower of Roses about?

Join us every week for a discussion about the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass in the Roman Catholic Church so that you can walk into Mass every Sunday feeling empowered and enlightened by the Word of God.

How often does A Shower of Roses release new episodes?

A Shower of Roses publishes weekly, based on its 143 episodes since May 2019.

Who hosts A Shower of Roses?

A Shower of Roses is created and hosted by Jenna V.
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