The Inner Life: Recent Episodes

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On today’s show, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss breaking the habit of sin.

• Act Of Contrition resolutions

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• How is culpability diminished or not?

• Richard - The sin of gluttony

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• Why did God allow sin To exist?

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Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51).

Topics:

• Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13)
• How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56)
• Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55)
• Blessed are YOU (39:24)
• Clinging to Christ (44:24)
• and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24)

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On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter.

• Humility (2:04)
• God's Blessings (3:52)
• Holy Desire (8:20)
• The Little Way (15:40)
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• Purification (25:08)
• Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20)
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• Rich Young Man (42:29)
• And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59)

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On today’s show, we continue our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Getting God Right And The Cross with Msgr. Thomas Richter

• Recap of Foundations 1 and 2 – Awakened Faith and The Heart

• In order to pray well one must get God right

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• God is love

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• The Cross ad coming to love the Cross.

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• On today’s show, we begin our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Awakened Faith and The Heart with Msgr. Thomas Richter.

• Cindy - My reflection is what can we do as Catholics so that more of us truly believe in the real presence?

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• Moving From An Unawakened to an awakened faith.

• The Wounded Heart

  • The Heart has thoughts too. Msgr. Richter dispels erroneous views of the heart and mind.

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• Healing The Wounded Heart

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On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to discuss The Parable Of The Sower.

• Nick - I love this parable. It reminds me of my conversion.

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• Carol - I try to evaluate myself sometimes where I am with this.

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• Sean - Talk about the sin of coveting.

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• On today’s show, Fr. Phil Hurley helps us get to know St. Ignatius of Loyola and The Spiritual Exercises

• Who was St. Ignatius?

• What are the Spiritual Exercises?

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• Camille - I have had a positive experience with the spiritual exercises that I'd like to share.

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• More on consolation and desolation. Fr. Phil goes on to explain these terms in light of the conversation with Camile.

Show Notes:

Popes Prayer Network USA (Fr. Phil's Organization)

popesprayerusa.net

"Carry You" by Jesuit Tracks (Full version of Fr. Phil's song we played on the show)

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0PgRoHrUjQMgQVg4tPhIOV?si=1bb517bd04cf405e

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRVToeBhJ6U

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On today’s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss Focusing In On Prayer.

• Steve - I've always been raised on God's plan. What is the point of praying of the plan is already in place?

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• Stuart - suffering can be a trigger to pray, when you hit rock bottom you need to pray to get back up.

• Patrick - Can I share my journey of prayer from being an agnostic to becoming a Catholic?

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• Ed - When I say Rosary, my mind keeps going different places. How do I take care of that?

• Sheila - I am impressed with Carla that she is teaching the children their prayers because it is super important to do this as a community.

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On today's Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley has Fr. Elliot Zak on to give guidance on having a relationship with God through the lens of Saints Martha, Mary, And Lazarus.

• Theresa - I've been widowed 41 years.

• Confidence in God’s goodness is foundational

• Justin - AS in any relationship, we need to learn about Jesus and our faith. There are so many resources such as Relevant Radio. We need to take the initiative to learn more and that has increased my faith.

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• Jonathan - Eucharistic adoration and experiencing the Lord there. I struggle sometimes with it even though I believe He is present. I find that having a relationship with God is difficult.

• Email – Thomas: How will I know that I have quote on quote made it with my relationship with God?

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On today’s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j­oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort.

• Can Convenience become something we are too attached too?

• Greg - When would a person discern?

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• Email – Robert – I think comfort is connected with safety.

• Liz - I've experienced this with AC this summer. We don't have it and have been able to deal with it.

• Charles -Without a car it's difficult, and I've been without a car for some time. I'm in the best physical shape of my life because I'm walking everywhere! But...I can't help people as much.

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• Email - Connie – I used to get hangry but since becoming Catholic God has helped me overcome this through prayer and fasting.

• Tina - I lost my son. I got too attached to him. Now that he's gone, people say, 'Oh, God is with him.' How do you overcome that? I feel like since I lost him, I can't get attached to anything else. I loved him more than anything.

• Email – Mary: It helps me to imagine Jesus on the Cross and my little inconveniences suddenly become bearable.

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On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to help us in reconciling with God.

• Janet - I currently go to the parish near my house. I have a hard time going to confession there. I find myself going somewhere else because I'm embarrassed and they might judge me since I know the priest.

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• Theresa - Going to confession when you have mortal sins. Confessing the same things over and over. My experience, it gives you the grace to not do that anymore. Going to confession gives me that grace. Don't wait until it's mortal sin.

• Saskia - I'm new, not a Catholic, but going to start OCIA soon. I went to confession once and told the priest I didn't know what to do. I almost committed a mortal sin. Would I have to confess that?

• What about sins that are hard to confess like abortion? How do I get over this fear?

• LJ - Do parish priests recognize your voice or even a medal hanging on your neck?

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On today's show Fr. Kris Stubna joins to discuss tithing and a spirit of generosity.

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On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.

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• Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?

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• Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.

• Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s in future?

Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

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On today’s show, Fr. James Kubicki joins to talk about St. Mary Magdalene.

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• God meets us in our grief and walks us into this wonderful revelation.

• Joshua - Could you give some encouragement for someone who like St. Mary Magdalene was in despair?

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• We are disciples and also missionary disciples like Mary Magdalene was.

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On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”?

• Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth?

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• Will I see my family members in heaven?

• When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die?

  • God doesn’t decide whether we go to heaven or hell. Those who have died have chosen heaven or hell. God has just honored their decision.

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• What is purgatory?

• Margaret - Based on what's been said, different people are going to experience God on a different level on how their life was. Why doesn't purgatory bring everybody up to the same level?

• Rose - If you go to confession before you pass, why do you still go to purgatory?

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the joys of finding God in nature (2:56). Topics/calls: nature as a tool & care for creation (8:55), God spoke to me through nature (14:13), the beauty of Maui (18:30), living on 14 acres (21:26), the beach (25:54), mountains (29:50), find God in the open water (35:31), the destructive tendencies of nature (40:22), desert life (44:18), and the Redwood forest (47:31).

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Father Bobby Blood joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Keeping the Faith in Dry Seasons

• What is Spiritual Dryness
• (7:59) Importance of routines in our spiritual life
• Why would God let us go through dry times in our life?
• (12:16) Elias - If I feel like I am doing well in prayer life, how do I best prepare for when the dry season comes?
• Juan - I am enduring a heavy cross, and how to carry it.

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• (19:15) Wade - A few months after Lent I lose my spiritual drive. Why is this a consistency every year? What can I do to alleviate this?
• (24:45) How are the Sacraments important or times of Dryness?
• What do you do when you aren’t getting anything out Mass?
• (30:59) Email from Dylan – I have been dealing with dryness for years now and I don’t know what to do.
• Email from Rose – How do you deal with the accusing voice of the Devil?
• (34:44) Teresa - I get very melancholic for no reason, accusing myself of sloth, and I am wondering if it is because God is trying to prepare me for a blessing?

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• Email from Adrian – How does dryness relate to how we perceive God?
• (41:36) Maria - Spiritual Dryness: There are moments, I say, 'is there all there is to it?' What will happen?
• (44:03) Bonnie - Shame, regarding your life situation and shame as opposed to guilt and not feeling close to God b/c of shame.
• (47:54) Gianna - One thing that could help refresh the faith is something new, something different

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Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Carmelite Spirituality

• (7:25) origins of the Brown Scapular.
• Giacomo - I was in Israel a few years ago at Mt Carmel at an Equestrian event. Home parish was Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Melrose park. Bishop asked me to read one day. I was moved to be in the real Our Lady of Mt Carmel that day.
• (16:51) Rose - Wanted to know if Father believes that just by wearing the scapular when you pass, the virgin of Mt Carmel would take you out of purgatory the following Saturday. Is that true?

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• (25:16) Sarah - I had fallen away from church. Hadn't worn a scapular for years. My mom came to see me and brought me a scapular. Threw it on the counter. Months later, put it on a cabinet and went to bed. Sunday, I heard, 'Get up and go to church.' Heard it twice. Put pillow over my head, but heard again. Finally got up and heard 'put the scapular on.' Burned around my neck. Went to church. During benediction, heard St. Michael prayer. Landlord met with me, dog bit me at his house, doctor said scapular saved me from the bite (jugular).
• (33:09) Paulin - Sabbatine privilege. I believe you have to be invested in the scapular, is that correct?
• Shirley - I was enrolled with the scapular by a priest and I consecrate myself to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel daily. Just want to share that.

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• Elements of Carmelite Spirituality.
• Great saints of the Carmelite order.
• Third order Carmelites.
• (47:24) Carmel - My mom called me Carmel because I was born July 16th. She couldn't have children and was devoted to our lady of mt Carmel. Always wore scapular. Finally expecting a baby and it was me. I was Christened on St. Ann day. After hearing this program, I was thinking...wow, maybe I should start wearing it again.

Resources:

• Flos Carmeli: A Guide to Marian Consecration Through the Brown Scapular
  • https://www.icspublications.org/products/flos-carmeli-a-guide-to-marian-consecration-through-the-brown-scapular

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IL – Father John Paul Erickson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why We Laugh

• (5:43) How is laughter a uniquely human trait?
• (20:09) Nick - Appropriate laughter and why we laugh. Altar server trying to light a candle. All of a sudden, people were laughing after he tried so many times. It has to be tempered with the appropriateness of the situation.

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• Did Jesus have a sense of Humor?
• (30:58) Rose - Humor. I'm 87. Humor has helped me in my last stages to continue without having to complain so much.

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• Pauline - Joke: Pastor and bus driver. Both die at the same time. Bus driver gets ticketed first. Pastor waits and finally to gates. I thought I'd be the first in line. St. Peter said why was I first? When you preached everyone slept, when he preached, everyone prayed.
• (43:47) Joe - Joke: Jesus and Moses on a golf course. At this dog leg of a hole. Jesus says, 'I'm going to get above par on this. Jesus hits the ball, goes into water. He walks on water to get the ball. Asked Moses if it's Jesus, and said no, it's Jack Nicholas.
• (47:04) Carol - When I think about laughter, I think why it's important to have a merry heart. It does good like medicine. Laughter is the best medicine you can have.
• Juanita - Years ago, God showed me his sense of humor when I was upset over my grandson's mom keeping us from seeing him. I unexpectedly received a gift of a small meat cleaver. It just made me laugh. It keeps us grounded in our sense of humor.

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Father Rob Kroll joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Making Good Decisions

• What is free will?
• (15:01) Email – Can God work with mistakes in our major decisions?
• (17:58) Thomas - I'm confused how everyone is being assisted by God in making decisions. What communications are being made with callers and receiving messages from God? I don't know how God is communicating with them.

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• Does God care about every decision we make?
• (29:53) Carol - Does the holy spirit ever allow you to make a bad decision to teach a lesson?
• (34:53) Ethel - Someone gave me 20 thousand dollars for helping them remedy a situation (sell a property). Sold it, and I received the $ and now the person wants it back. should I give it back? They made a report that I stole the $.

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• (40:14) Veronica - Decision on whether to get married or not. We were engaged and going through the process. Asked friends to pray for me to discern God's will. That weekend, we found that the Lord put it on our hearts that, no, we weren't meant to marry. I ended up years later entering the convent.
• Importance of prudence in making good decisions.
• (47:12) Anna - I want to know why people make bad choices. If they know something is bad, why do they still choose it and those horrible decisions?

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• Father Lawrence Harlow joins to talk about the Charismatic Renewal

• St. Elena Guerra wrote about the Church being in need of renewal by the Holy Spirit

• Mark - I've always felt a connection with the Holy Spirit.

• Miles – I became part of the Charismatic Renewal in 1976. How do I know or have the gift of interpretation?

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• Steven - Interested in the renewal.

• Anita - I've had a personal experience. The Holy Spirit used me so profoundly and helped bring a man back to God. God and Mary have something special for us.

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• James - What is the relationship between the baptism of the holy spirit and the sacrament of confirmation?

  • A sacrament is always greater than any charismatic prayer

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Father John Eckert joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why you Want to Avoid Hell

• (7:17) Joseph - For Catholics who don't confess and go to the priest to get their sins absolved, is it in the church's norms to proclaim they are in hell?
• (15:32) Margaret - I think people don't understand the definition is love. When you cut off from God, you're cutting off eternally.

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• Fatima’s vision of hell.
• (34:24) Prescott - Fires of Hell...spirits...how does that affect us?
• (37:46) Email - Is the Fire of God’s love the same as the fire of Hell?

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• (43:16) Tessa - Thinking about hell...wondering if it's a fair thing to talk to somebody who is walking away and telling them they're choosing to walk away and out of a state of grace.
• (48:15) How to be aware of hell without falling into despair?

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Fr. Joseph Illo of Star of The Sea Parish in San Francisco joins to talk about Eucharistic Adoration and blessings you can receive from making adoration a frequent part of your life.

• (5:28) What is Eucharistic Adoration?

  • Go to adoration and you will find out wat God wants you to do (11:17)

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• (19:04) John - Most who go to adoration have something to ask. I'm reminded about the scriptures saying that you have not because you ask not. The reason they don't get it is because they're not asking.

  • Prayer is 98% consistency. Every prayer is answered.

• (31:59) I find that silence is difficult to maintain during adoration, how do I overcome distractions?

• (35:50) Carlos - I had colon cancer 8 years ago. In adoration and had my conversion. I'm still here!

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• (42:05) Angie - I am an adorer that has a late-night/overnight adoration shift. I have never felt worried at all. I wanted to talk about why it's so important in my life.

• (45:27) Olivia - I'm a cradle catholic, but new to adoration. I haven't experienced anything very emotional when going or 'aha' moment. Am I doing something wrong?

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Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ

• (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?
• (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?
• (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

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• (27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.
• (38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

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• (46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

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Father Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Confession

• Why is Confession Important.
• (6:08) What is the process of confession?
• (17:00) How do priests feel about people coming to confession?

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• (21:40) Denise - Sometimes hard to confess. I feel the more I go, the easier it gets to confess the sins. Just being vulnerable and saying the sins...just feel better like a weight has been lifted. Really encourage all to go to confession. I don't want to be in mortal sin.
• (35:12) Diane - I suffer from scrupulosity. 2 years ago I came back to the church after being away for 30 years. How do you determine difference between temptation and actual sin? Something in the news recently aroused me and I don't know if it was temptation or sin. It wasn't pornography.

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• (39:55) Patrick - How does Father feel about receiving communion when you are aware of a minor sin, not a major sin?
• Email – What is the relationship between venial sins and confession?
• (44:50) Marie - How do I clarify for a friend that confession is about confessing sins and not a counseling appointment? Also, I have some very protestant relatives and couldn't understand the value of confession. How do I answer that question?

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Father John LoCoco joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Purity: Lessons from St. Maria Goretti

• Story of St Maria Goretti.
• (5:44) Why is St Maria Goretti so important to our lives today?
• (13:25) Jerry - I am an attorney. Had a young lady come to me asking for a name change so she could no longer be tailed by the guy who was violating her. The name she chose was Maria Goretti. We got her name change 6 years ago on the feast of Maria Goretti. Thought it would be interesting given what you're talking about today.
• Difference between Purity and Chastity

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• (22:40) Donna - When Maria Goretti was murdered. Locals were mad at him. When Maria appeared to him in prison, he eventually repented. He took care of her mother. He would have probably been in hell, but repented and was forgiven. Important to keep in mind with capital punishment.
• (32:23) Email from LJ – How can we bring back our daughter to come back to the faith?
• (35:18) email from Connie – I find that having more time alone was really helpful to bring my husband and I together first.

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• How does Lust lead to anger?
• (45:56) Sonya Maria - How do you convince a mother-in-law that pornography...just looking at it...is wrong?
• (48:17) Custody of the eyes.

Resources:

• Painting of Maria Goretti
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• (7:58) Who was Venerable Bruno Lanteri?
• (14:36) Craig - Peace is important for us to understand. We lose so much in the translation of peace. We don't quite grasp it. Knowing the Lord is instrumental to understanding peace.
• How does fear and discouragement take away our peace?

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• How do we have peace eve in the midst of sinning?
• (27:37) how do we get out of discouragement in our lives?
• (30:27) Flo - 10 years ago, I had depression, got a peaceful moment and I had a holy spirit moment. It changed my life.
• 11:38 How to find peace through tragedy?

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• Carol - I understand the forgiveness of God. My children are taking a bad road. How do you get beyond that and find peace and not fear for the future?

Resources:

• Ignatian Discernment Institute
  • https://www.discernment.institute/
• If You Want Peace in This Life
  • https://www.discernment.institute/product-page/if-you-want-peace-in-this-life
• Oblates of the Virgin Mary
  • https://www.omvusa.org/

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• Father Peter Pomposello joins to discuss Catholic patriotism.

• Theresa - I've designed a crystal red, white and blue rosary. How do I go about giving this to our military veterans?

• Nick - We have to distinguish ourselves as Catholics before we're Americans. God comes first. Everything belongs to God. Look at the precepts of church.

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• More comments on Catholic patriotism

• Walter - It goes straight to the gospel. In John, he says the light of God is the life of man. God is guaranteed to give light. Evangelizing. It takes faith.

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• Dave - Patriotism and the Convention of State. We the people would propose amendments to the constitution. This has never been used. Educating people about this and getting involved by petitioning state legislators is essential. I think this is part of the Catholic cause.

• Tony - I'm a retired engineer who worked on radar and missile systems. I have had my doubts because I didn't want to work on weapons that kill. Glad to be part of it and in service to our country.

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• (1:48) Father Michael Hurley joins to discuss the particulars of going on a pilgrimage and all that it entails.

• (10:09) Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa Scala.

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• (28:38) Terri - I went through the Holy Land, and it was an amazing trip. I first thought since I received Jesus, that I didn't need to go there.

• (35:16) Email – Mary went on a pilgrimage to visit St. Padre Pio’s relics and received a healing.

• (38:09) Pauline - What about someone who cannot travel like the infirm or elderly? How do we do retreats or pilgrimages?

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• (43:23) Elia - I went on a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France recently. How wonderful they were.

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina.

• (6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting or place to practice it?

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• (32:22) Lucy - Reading the Psalms has helped me.

• (37:10) Dale - Today's Magnificat has a meditation from a saint in the 400's. He goes through analysis of Lectio Divina in today's gospel.

• (38:32) Rob - I'm part of a group that meets weekly to review the Sunday Gospel as Lectio Divina. We have been doing this for 20 years.

• (42:05) Rick - I am a deacon and the practice you are talking about is wonderful. I do it myself. I teach homiletics. Also, I tend to be a more visual person. Contemplating great artwork is a good thing to do as well.

• Father Chris Walsh recommends In Conversation with God by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal, The Catechism of The Catholic Church, the writings of the Saints and even Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict 16 for Lectio Divina.

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• (8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life.

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• (20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates no restraint whatsoever. I believe that the Soviet Union had people living out this view.

• St. Peter and Paul were free because of how they lived their lives in Christ

• (28:04) Email – Bonnie – In the spiritual canticle St. John calls wandering thoughts nymphs. Is it a sin to have these thoughts?

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• (39:38) Justin - Freedom of sin led to me to prison but now I'm following the Lord. I tell students in OCIA that we need to follow rules placed by the Church and our Lord allowing us to travel the road of life safely and freedom is gained through that.

• (44:53) Email – Robin – what are the differences between religious freedom and spiritual freedom. Father Hoffa also addresses how does serving others help us become more free.

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• On today's Inner Life, Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses how to share the Gospel in a hidden way and shares about the life of St. Josemaria Escriva.

• Fr. Eric Nielsen joins the show.

• The life of St. Josemaria

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• Morgan calls to discuss Evangelization through the parish men's group that he and his brother started.

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• Anne wants to know how she can evangelize and answer the questions of her non-Catholic friend.

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Msgr. Jason Gray joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss How to Become a Saint: Through the Lense of Bishop Fulton Sheen

• (4:20) How does the case for veneration start in the Church?
• What does the Church look for when a saint is canonized?
• (16:58) what virtues did Fulton Sheen have that we can imitate?

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• (21:39) Marybelle - Clarification between beatification and canonization. What are the differences?
• Kathy - I have a recent interest in FS. Have a book about him and St. Therese. Praying for his intercession for a grandchild who is sick. How do you know if it's him when you're praying or another saints...especially when you're doing a lot of novenas.
• (27:33) What was he process like in doing the canonization process?
• (33:24) Dean - Wanted to express my admiration for FS. Grew up as a protestant. Addressed difficult subjects when Catholics were supposed to remain quiet. Always impressed me.

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• Christopher -FS has inspired my life. Made a trip to Peoria. Went to Cathedral and spent time in front of the altar where he is buried. Felt his presence and I've now been drawing closer to him. Huge inspiration.
• (43:33) Nicole - My personal relationship with FS...growing up and now as an adult. Listening to him. My mom, grandma, we were only an hour from Peoria and very familiar with him. Grown into a closer relationship with him. Mom's funeral card had his pro-life prayer on it. I'm going to the beatification and taking my granddaughter.

Resources:

• https://www.celebratesheen.com/

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Father Ryan Brady joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Compassion

• (2:45) what is compassion?
• (18:07) Bob - I have a person in my life (sister) that gambles. She gambles up to 100k per year. I don't want to be involved in it, but she buys dinners for her friends every Friday. I asked her if I could say grace, she said she doesn't do that. I make the sign of the cross over myself. It has a hold on her bad. Am I being a hard liner or unloving/uncompassionate for her and what she's enslaved with?

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• (24:26) Melissa - I feel like there's a lack of compassion toward me when I try to do as the church and Jesus guides us to do. If I voice that, I feel a great deal of rejection. I don't feel the compassion. Am I to be compassionate to their misunderstanding of the truth?
• How do you be compassionate without being condescending?
• (35:52) Email about compassion shown while at a seminary.

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• In what ways can we practically show compassion to others?
• (47:41) how can we grow in compassion?

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Father Matthew Widder joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Overcoming Sin

• Resolving to sin no more in confession?
• (4:43) What is sin really?
• (11:34) The saints were very aware of their sins. Why was this?
• (17:50) Mary Jane - When I go to confession, I am confessing that I am wishing that I am not taking care of my parents and wishing that I’m not here. I really miss my grandchildren, being free from working but can’t visit my family. Is that a sin?

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• (26:21) Enrique - Maybe I am being overly guilty and overly scrupulous according to my confessor. Perhaps some of the Saints were guilty of scrupulosity even with minor sins?
• (30:23) Mary - When unwanted thoughts enter my mind, what should I do with those? Sometimes they come from nothing, or they come from past anger.

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• The importance of replacing sin in out lives with something else.
• How to battle against the sin of gossip?
• (43:25) Katie - My current husband is seeking an annulment. I go to confession regularly, as of a month ago, all my confessions have been invalid said a priest so I've stopped. They say it was because I'm living with my husband while he is going through annulment. Is this true?
• Jean - Wondering about a sinful pattern of watching movies, staying up late, and eating too much all at once. How to overcome that?

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Father Dave Heney joins Deacon Patrick Conley to take any listener question about the Faith and Church

• (6:45) How does knowledge translate to faith?
• (11:22) Martin - In Ezekiel 1:1-28, God revealed himself to Ezekiel. Why did God reveal himself to Ezekiel?
• (14:13) George - We hear everyday about the possibility of life from other planets etc. What is the stance of the Church on this, and that other life could be visiting us?
• Joseph - Why in the gospels does Jesus refer to John as 'the disciple whom he loved?'

(21:04) Break 1

• Mary - I'm a Eucharistic minister, and distributing at a wedding Saturday. Pretty sure someone will come forward as a Lutheran. What to do?
• Email – How do you help someone who has an addiction?
• (29:36) Jeff - About the apostolic pardon--my priest friend wants me to have apostolic pardon at death. Other priests say it is redundant. Which is true?
• Email from Robin – How can AI help with our Spiritual life. What do you think?

(37:06) Break 2

• Ayni - If Catholicism is a monotheist religion, how can they say that Christ is also God?
• (41:41) John - Deacon Patrick: What was it like for you going through the diaconate? I am considering being a deacon myself.
• (44:31) Connie - Liturgy of the Hours: How do you do priests do them? The word on Fire one has extra songs.
• Email from Sue – I was asked to babysit so I can’t go to daily Mass. What should I do?
• Email from Adrian – My wife doesn’t want communion anymore. What should I do?

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Check out this great show from June 16, 2026

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason

• (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict
• Is Faith really blind?
• (15:01) Where do all problems come from philosophically?

(20:06) Break 1

• (21:46) What does doubt have to do with Faith and Reason?
• (29:05) Martin - What do you think Jesus meant on the cross by saying 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?'
• Mary Alice - There is a movie that came out recently: 'The Story of Everything'. Even debunks Darwinism, physicists backing up intelligent design.
• What position should you take when starting Philosophy?
• How do you not get frustrated when talking with people who don’t believe?

(40:33) Break 2

• How is the Catholic Church doing today?
• (47:11) Best help book for the ordinary Catholic.
• Some great saints who help us grow in Faith and Reason.

Resources:

• Books by Peter Kreeft
  • Books by Peter Kreeft (Author of Handbook of Christian Apologetics)

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Marriage and Divorce: Building up and mending the Church

• Why is Marriage important for the Church?
• (12:31) what happens to marriages that don’t work?
• (16:58) Bai - I run an organization that helps people with marriage after divorce. We teach divorce is a great offense. What about no-fault divorce? Distinction between way state views it vs church. Seems to be a silence about this in the public arena.
• John - I'm married 60 years this October. Quality in and quality out. Until you find that quality person, you're probably not ready for marriage. Negative comments...cutting remarks...when we do that, it hurts them and not a good way to start a marriage. Build each other up not down.

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• (27:10) Michelle - My husband an I celebrating 40 years. His family thought it wouldn't last. Love (caritas) change a couple of letters and it becomes charity. Be forgiving, gratitude, establish traditions, patience. Laughter...it can be witty, silly, between the 2 of you. Look for the positives. There will be challenges.
• (30:42) Patrick - Vocations crisis. Any thought if there's a parallel between that and divorce rate in broken families? Divorce rate equals vocations crisis.
• John Farrell on X - How can any divorce be natural?

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• Can separation ever be a good idea among Married Couples?
• (44:03) Olga -My parents divorce when I was 18. We moved to the US. After I got married, having trouble coping with this divorce. How can I overcome what my parents did? I'm trying to keep my marriage alive.

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Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the Importance of Rest

• Why is rest so important
• (8:35) Anxiety in our church today
• (17:39) Steven - Truck driver. For people having a hard time in traffic, put a note up that says it's his road too. He's another person.
• (21:04) Mateo - Does the rest always have to be on Sundays? Some have to work that day and how they supposed to rest?

(23:49) Break 1

• Our Hearts are restless until they rest in you.
• (32:30) Silence

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• Mary – the importance of giving the priest time to prepare before Mass.
• (42:22) Can taking time to rest lead to sloth?
• (47:12) If you want to rest but you can’t.

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason

• (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict
• Is Faith really blind?
• (15:01) Where do all problems come from philosophically?

(20:06) Break 1

• (21:46) What does doubt have to do with Faith and Reason?
• (29:05) Martin - What do you think Jesus meant on the cross by saying 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?'
• Mary Alice - There is a movie that came out recently: 'The Story of Everything'. Even debunks Darwinism, physicists backing up intelligent design.
• What position should you take when starting Philosophy?
• How do you not get frustrated when talking with people who don’t believe?

(40:33) Break 2

• How is the Catholic Church doing today?
• (47:11) Best help book for the ordinary Catholic.
• Some great saints who help us grow in Faith and Reason.

Resources:

• Books by Peter Craft
  • https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17860874.Peter_Craft

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Check out this great show from June 8, 2026

Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation

• (5:24) what is a vocation?
• Going even deeper into your vocation.
• Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me?

(24:50) Break 1

• (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation?
• How is the will important when entering your vocation.

(37:34) Break 2

• (39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

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Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart

• The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
• 11:09 Imagery of the Sacred heart
• 11:17 What is the History of the Sacred Heart?

Break 1

• 11:29 The 12 promises of Jesus.
• 11:39 Walter - God has given us intellect and the Sacraments. If we do not also have faith in our Sacraments can't fully understand. Jesus VERY heart of the Sacraments.

Break 2

• What is the Catholic perspective about reparations?
• Sacramental life and connection to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart

• (5:30) why is today a significant day?
• The Mercy of God through Confession.
• (15:10) Karina - I'm a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember?

(23:46) Break 1

• (25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the consecration today instead of tomorrow on the Feast of the Sacred Heart?
• (32:08) Robin - My brother is one of the bishops going to be at the consecration!! I am very excited.
• (34:02) Damon - I returned to the Church 5 years ago. Mass and adoration. Is there a 'starter kit' for doing a novena or consecration.

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• (42:43) Nicholas - How can we relate this consecration to the line in the Pledge 'one nation under God'. What is the Churches' interpretation on this line?
• (47:21) Sharon - I'd like to talk about my consecration to the Sacred Heart.

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Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service

• Why is service important?
• (9:52) Humility in service.
• (17:34) how do we put love where there is none?
• (19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from?

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• Rudy - Comment: When i worked at Disney I used to do the potlucks for the employees. I opened it up to all departments. It was based on the idea that 'what you do for the least...'
• (35:01) Adrian - I participated in a group trip to western north Carolina after Helene. And I helped an elderly woman with her shower and bath tub. She said, 'not until the day I day would I ask for this.' I told her 'it's OK'. She said I will never understand. I am Lutheran.

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• Mary - I have found that when I'm at Wal Mart, I make it a point to see people who look dejected. I make it a point to connect with them.
• What do we do when our service is not recognized?
• (47:29) Tim - We've been working on a project at our parish, and we learned that everything had already been decided. The priest said he would pray for our internal conversion. How do I deal with anger in the context of service?

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Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ

• (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?
• (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?
• (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

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• (27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.
• (38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

(43:27) Break 2

• (46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

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Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation

• (5:24) what is a vocation?
• Going even deeper into your vocation.
• Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me?

(24:50) Break 1

• (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation?
• How is the will important when entering your vocation.

(37:34) Break 2

• (39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

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Check out this great show from April 21, 2026

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ

• (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering.

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• Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis.
• (24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mother who has dementia. Trying to find joy in this. Looking for some inspiration. It's been difficult.
• (33:05) Matt - My dad's side is from Denmark. Grandffather had a tough life. settled in small town. A lot of these people have had difficult lives. When you struggle and suffer with Christ, you find great joy and community and unity. It's a beautiful thing.

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• Ann - When I was doing work with husband in the missions, we met a lady who made a pie, so kind and sweet. One day, I went to her house and I noticed how messy her house was. I found out later she suffered from back problems. She was always doing such good things for others. I felt bad for being judgmental. She radiated Christ.
• (42:27) Joy lived out in a deep way.
• Prayer brings joy.
• (47:07) Email from Lisa about her mom with Parkinson’s
• Encounters with true Joy in evangelizing.

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Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders

• Bishop Hying shares his vocational story.
• (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?
• (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders
• Nature of service in Holy Orders

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• (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well?
• (25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders
• Form and Matter of Holy Orders
• (32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans?

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• What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today?
• (44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon.
• (46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests.
• (47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.

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Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith

• Father shares his faith journey.
• (11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings.
• (17:31) Nancy - Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think than they from it. God calling me to my gift of time.

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• (23:28) Karen - I have lived a long life doing a lot for the church. Find it difficult to speak about God to those who are not believers. How do I get past that because I've been praying a long time.
• Why does there need to be a journey?

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• (42:11) Lolly- My husband and I dealing with fertility. Not angry at God, but just don't know how to 'lean' into him right now.

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Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary

• (3:15) Is ordinary mundane?
• What is holiness?
• How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?
• (11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained
• (15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.
• Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.

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• (21:54) Eli - My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God's calling me to create works for him.
• Email from Jenna – Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.
• Email from Lori – Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!
• (29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?
• How do you get in touch with God’s love for you?
• Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.

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• How does community help with us growing in holiness?
• (41:29) Adrian - My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I'm the only Catholic in my family. I don't push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.
• (45:46) Lynn - As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.

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Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize

• Importance of Evangelization
• (14:49) what is the New Evangelization?

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• (20:54) Arlene - My way of evangelizing is I'm a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Catholic. Every time I read the gospel, I try to search prayers and if I see a prayer or reflection, I share it with relatives/friends.
• (28:03) Joe - One way is trying to do ministry of care. Bringing the Eucharist to people who are sick and in nursing facilities. Also believe we need to learn how to help someone who wants to become Catholic. Referring people to sources of information and also being welcoming.
• How pleasant we are is important with generalization.

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• How can we evangelize if we are afraid or feel inadequate.
• (42:09) Marcel - I think that the dioceses that have active young adult groups and Cursillo...sets a wonderful experience that many have made. By being involved with that, you learn a lot about evangelization and can share what works and what doesn't. Get to know them.
• Dangers of AI.

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Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life

• (4:15) What is the Church’s teaching on Leisure?
• (12:07) Mark - Been to retreat center. They would pray 8 times a day but would work too. Majority of retired people out there...it's getting a balance. Going to Mass everyday. Take care of your body like you're going to be 100 but take of your soul like you're going to die tomorrow.

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• (24:02) Chrystal - Something that happened with me in my career. Was a teacher and the district decided not to renew my contract. Only jobs I've been able to find and apply for are part-time. I've applied to other full time. My kids are little and keep asking God to show me what path to take. Pursue teaching where I have more time with family or do I choose the other that's more time consuming?
• How does leisure help us to grow in trust?
• (32:31) How do we honor the Sabbath day as Catholics?

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• Marcy – Teaching at the same school as my kids helps me to relax
• Leisure in art and music.
• (44:13) James - How do I get motivated now that I'm retired? I just do the basic Sunday Mass. Used to go more often and adoration. Just the lack of enthusiasm in activities and spiritual life.

Resource:

• Leisure the Basis of Culture
  • https://ignatius.com/leisure-lbcp/

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Foundations of Religion

• What is Religion?
• (8:26) What is it about Religion versus Spirituality
• (18:27) What is the difference between Catholicism and other religions?

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• What is the importance of the Church in connecting us with our Faith?
• (26:38) John - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.
• (32:42) Mike - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.

(37:48) Break 2

• Why rules and regulations help us in our Faith?
• (43:31) Email – How do we explain to none believers why life is so difficult?
• (48:20) How can we pass on the Faith to our children and grandchildren?

Resources:

• Fides et Ratio: Between Faith and Reason
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Worship Through the Mass

• What is Worship and the Mass?
• (16:08) Miguel - How can I talk to my pastor about making the mass more reverent?

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• What does it mean to participate in the Liturgy?
• (28:00) What if you don’t “get anything” out of the Mass?
• (32:44) Gilberto -Mass for me is a representation of Jesus with his disciples at last supper

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• Arlene - When there is no applause, the mass is always more reverent for me
• How do you prepare yourself well for Mass?
• (45:09) Sherry - How can I make my sister understand that she needs to go in person to mass instead of watching on tv
• (48:30) Rose - I'm a convert due to beautiful mass at the cathedral of St. Paul

Resources:

• Spirit of the Liturgy
  • https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/?searchid=4934343&search_query=spirit+of+the+liturgy
• Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (from the Second Vatican Council)
  • https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html

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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Human Dignity

• (10:45) Identity of human Dignity
• Why does the Church even care about AI?
• (18:31) Nick - In a couple months, it would be nice to go back to this to see how the public has digested it. Militia of the Immaculate...look at encyclicals. We have a duty to uphold and live a life worthy and protect the venerable. We're called to be missionary disciples. Hold the identity of all.
• Tom -Remember back in 3rd grade...had to use the bathroom. Janitor was in there and asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Said I didn't want to be a janitor and he told me there's dignity in every job you do.

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• Is AI all bad?
• (32:12) Erica - Separate time talent and treasure from the idea that we're not needing to do anything to be valuable to God. Trying to be fruitful with the gifts he's given us.
• How does human interaction get lost in technology?

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• Margo - For the people who are not intellectually able. I work with some of them. They get caught up with a lot of scams...tend to be gullible. As things advance with AI, grows worse. Their level of comprehension is more challenging.
• (42:33) Mary Alice - There's an epidemic of loneliness. I've asked them to stop texting me. I understand there's so many who are craving to get together, but guys play with hand held devices and have little social skills.
• (47:52) How does upholding human dignity help society to flourish?

Resources:

• MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

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Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military

• (3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war?
• (8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass?
• Robert - Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.
• (15:17) Paul - If he's on the field with the soldiers, and runs out of wine but has hosts, can he celebrate mass without wine and just the host?
• John - I saw him in Philadelphia. I have children in the Military. shook hands with him. Both active duty. Want to thank him for the chaplaincy.

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• (21:54) John - How do the priests get recruited for military?
• Lisa – How can we involved with the Archdiocese of the Military?
• (25:45) Ralene - Thank you . They're out there in danger and helping men and women grow. Dear friend who was in the army and assisted chaplains at Mass. Friend built portable kneelers. Also have RCIA (OCIA). Armor of God.
• Vicki - He was here for many years as a pro life supporter. Thank him for his protection for all and hello from San Diego.
• (30:55) Noma - How does the chaplain have ranks in the military? I thought they were just a priest.
• History of the Chaplains in the Military.
• (36:36) Shelly - I'm military family and want to share my experience how important it is to have military parishes and life.

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• (42:59) Mike - All the military chaplains are commissioned officers I believe. What is the highest rank of a chaplain?
• Kevin - I'm a military retiree. the value of chaplains specifically to leaders who have to make hard decisions.
• How can we encourage military chaplaincy?

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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

• (3:53) who is the Holy Spirit?
• What are the fruits of the Spirit?

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• How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh?
• (25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of the spirit?
• How does Nature and grace build upon each in cultivating the fruits of the Spirit?
• How does humility play a role in the fruits of the Spirit?
• (36:59) Jackie - I'm in my mid-70's. in the late 60's we were confirmed. I really believed what they said the holy spirit was with you the whole time and that's what got me through life.

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• What fruit should I develop in order to overcome Obsessiveness or compulsiveness?
• (43:52) what is the difference between the Gifts and he Fruits of the Spirit?
• (45:47) Ann - Tension that exist between fruits of the spirit and family who struggles with dependencies. Can be difficult to maintain the fruits. would like some insight.

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Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary

• The inspiration behind the book on Mary
• (8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship?
• How does humility keep devotion to saints focused on God?
• (12:54) Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesus better?
• How does Mary draw us to Jesus?
• Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.

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• Gosia - Miracle with my devotion. My mom lived in Poland. Found out she was in ICU. She had been bleeding and didn't know where from. Went to chapel and begged Mary to save my mom. Next day, found out they didn't know what happened. All tests were normal. Blamed it on lab error. It's increased my devotion to Mary.
• (24:39) Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.
• Email about a good approach to receiving Mary
• (31:47) What is a Consecration?
• Yesenia - I'm a Mexican American catholic. What about the phenomenon of apparitions? She has been a diplomat for the human race and has appeared so many places. Could you talk about that?

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• (41:30) Laurel - Could you explain the Miraculous medal of Mary?
• (45:27) Sophia - Getting past the fear to get to pray the Rosary. I experienced what I prayed for after 54 day novena. I've been trying to developed my devotion again, but it's hard to do it. How do I get to that again?

Resources:

• Vermont Catholic
  • https://www.vermontcatholic.org/
• The Echo of God eBook
  • https://visitationproject.org/collections/november/products/the-echo-of-god-ebook-1?srsltid=AfmBOooOYljhNHKvqzYBErsRXjASsusLBqymauQPfzAjR9FGjOxQ1Ctr

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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation

• (3:42) What is a sacrament?
• what is the matter form and minister of Confirmation?

(18:54) Break 1

• (20:09) What does it mean to be rightly disposed to Confirmation?
• Tim - Our protestant brothers and sisters...I've seen the holy spirit work through them. Wondering how the confirmation would seal and does it cover them?

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• Angie - When choosing a sponsor, what's the criteria families are supposed to use?
• (43:05) Raphael - My son was confirmed a few years ago. Sponsor was not confirmed. Checked with pastor and he said it was ok. Later found that the guy is a 32nd degree mason.
• How does Confirmation help us to evangelize the world?

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Father Sammie Maletta joins Patrick to discuss 8 Principles for Successful Parish Life

• Why did Father Write his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples.
• (8:38) What are the 8 Principles of living the Catholic Faith?

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• (27:44) How do you deal with a pastor who doesn’t want to implement change?
• Outrageous hospitality
• (35:29) How do you balance the welcoming elements of a parish without compromising the deep elements of faith?

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• Why do some people not make the jump from lukewarm Catholics to committed disciples?
• (46:24) John – What about having an outside counselor or coach? Is that an important piece for having the parish move from maintenance to mission?

Resources:

• Be Disciples, Make Disciples
  • https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/bedisciplesmakedisciples

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Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Trusting God

• What is trust and what is trust not?
• (15:03) Elsa - I have experience trusting and completely surrendering. Quit my job in November. Prayed, hoped, and surrendered. Gave myself to God. He's always come through, maybe not in the way I wanted, but he had something amazing for me - a job at a Catholic church.
• How can our trust for God be brought up through other things?
• (21:59) How does God fix things in our life?

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• Jerome - We pray for other people, for ourselves, etc. I know everything is God's will. I feel like when I pray, I try to give it to God, but not having faith if God's not fixing it.
• (39:30) Jo - We're raising a child who is now 15. Had her for 13. Suffered neglect and abuse. Her mom died and father not in picture. She has no trust. What advice can you give me?
• (43:52) How can we trust actively?

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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima

• Father shares his story and love of Fatima
• (12:32) Time line of Our Lady of Fatima
• First Saturday Devotions.
• (21:13) Rose - Is Mary the same person...why is it our Lady of Fatima vs some of the others.

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• Maritza - I was in Fatima and my birthday is Oct 13th. Very special for me. Big devotion to the virgin.
• Regina - JPII was canonized right away. Big proponent of Fatima. Wondering what's holding up the beatification of Sister Lucia?
• (45:48) Mary - My mom was an army nurse at pearl harbor. Wanted to go back, but when church was built in the 50's, she wanted to go back, but bought a Fatima statue instead. She named me Mary Lucia.

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Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Generosity

• (7:30) How do we avoid being selfish with our time?
• What are you doing with the money you have?
• (22:55) The sound of the Widows mite

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• The sound of the Widows mite (continued)
• (31:25) How does generosity fight selfishness?
• (39:59) Kelly - The guilt of not giving enough and also the groups that need money. I get anxiety with how much to give. Also, is time part of generosity.
• Anne - Married 30 years. Practiced it all the time. Raised kids and it has helped them as they got older.
• Importance of being a good receiver when it comes to generosity.

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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer

• (2:45) types of prayer.
• Setting aside time for prayer.
• (13:18) John - Struggle and healing story I'd like to share (prayer). Money is tight, wife had colonoscopy. Storms caused damage to home. Cars needed vehicle inspections. Don't have a lot of extra money because we're retired. Went to a buffet for a celebration, and when I came back from bathroom, heard from Jesus, 'John, walk on the water with me.' After 2 weeks, I'm not using a walker anymore. I believe in the power of prayer.

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• (27:42) Aaron - How is it we get the idea when we say the hail holy queen and we say our life, sweetness and hope. How am i supposed to understand that when it's written in John I am the way, the truth and the light and that no man comes to the father but by me.
• Email – how do I help my kids with their morning prayer routine?
• (39:11) Janice - Very prayerful experience with the BVM. She answered my prayers in 12 hours. Had a son graduate from HS. He took 1 semester at a satellite school and stopped. 2nd semester, had no clue. Summer went by and he started talking about the DNR. He became student at UW Stevens Point, enrolled, and back in school. Cried and talked to Mary and my fears. It was a miracle he was enrolled in a university in just a day.
• (43:48) Les - Sometimes the answer is no and that's not always a bad thing (regarding prayer). I've had prayers that haven't been answered and realized that was probably the correct way to go. Ended up being the right thing.

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Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood

• (4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?
• Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?
• (12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?
• (17:05) Barbara – My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.

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• (22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.
• (29:18) Motherhood for women who can’t have children
• The importance of a child’s life.

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• Email – Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.
• (46:09) don’t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom

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Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the First Year with Pope Leo

• (2:35) Where was Father McCarthy when Pope Leo was Elected?
• (5:51) what makes Pope Leo ideal for the role as the Holy Father?
• Restlessness of saint Augustine.
• Pope Leo’s role as a leader before being pope.
• (19:00) Rosa - I am so blessed. I'm 85 years old. I want to say we have a man of God. He tells the truth and that's what we all need to set us free. Loving kind.

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• Clay - Wonderful we have an American Pope. I met Fr. Tom. I'm a convert to the faith.
• (24:49) Sandy - I admire the fact that he made it clear that he's not a political leader, he's a religious leader seeking peace at all costs.
• (32:32) Joseph - My experience...I'm a diesel mechanic. We had a tv in the shop at the time. Waiting for the shop. Saw smoke when it happened. Amazing thing was when he came out is that it's an American Pope. Everyone was joyous and happy. Not all of my co-workers are catholic and it was good to see this.

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• Pope Leo’s message of peace.
• (45:06) Daniella - My husband and I are from Peru. We'd like to say he's a good man. We don't know him in person, but saw his mission in Peru. We're 3rd order Augustinians. Moved to California now. We lived in Lima
• (46:31) Pope Leo at the bank shows his humility.

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Check out this great show from April 16, 2026

Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss Silence

• (4:15) no time for silence and wide is it so important?
• (12:53) Why is silence difficult for us to enter into sometimes?
• (16:26) Agnes - What is a suggestion for a teacher or mother with a house full of kids? How does she find silence in the middle of all that noise?

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• (21:13) Visual Noise
• (24:36) Sonya - Last week, that quiet voice said come down to the lake (here in Maine). I heard the voice again asking me to come to the lake. Later, the voice said 'now.' I went down to the lake and all quiet around. Sat there for 10 minutes and told God I was there. He told me 'Be still and know that I am God.' Saw the stillness of the winter beauty and lost myself in His presence. I was running from being busy for so long.
• (29:49) Kathy - I've been to silent retreats before. I brought books and stuff. Went to dinner and it was like all were mad at each other because nobody was talking. I worked in schools and son and friends would come over. Told kids to go outside while I had my coffee. Mom used to get up early. Have to arrange time for it.
• Email – Mary keeps the radio off while driving.
• (36:53) Marie - Go to the woods. Find a tree, bush, flower, listen to a bird. Just check out and be in nature...He is there.

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• (40:29) Michelle - It is so precious. Adoration chapel...people wonder what should they do when they're there. Just present yourself to the Lord. With me, it's hiking in the woods. Get tired enough to sit down and breathe and listen to mother nature. I need nature to bring the sense of awe.
• (45:15) What is Mental prayer?
• Matt - The silence that people have is something I strive for. This show has been really helpful to get to that.

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Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss the Types of Love

• (5:57) What is the necessity of love?
• (9:48) What is storge Love?

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• What is phileo Love?
• (29:31) What is eros love?
• (32:44) Mary - I found it interesting about storge and I think if more people heard that...If I had a teaching like that when I was younger, I think it would be helpful. We should talk about it more in church. Real type of love and healthy.

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• Ann - How does the Holy Spirit work into it all? Father doing a great job explaining types of love. How does the relationships of love fall into this with the Holy Spirit.
• (46:19) What is Agape Love

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Father Christ Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola

• (3:03) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
• What is an Ignatius retreat?
  (20:14) Justin - I have completed the meditations. Also a member of a lay community of Lay Ignatius Associates. Make 3 promises part of formation and commitment.

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• Laura - My parish is offering spiritual exercises. Is it important to have a priest or a person who works with you on these exercise (mentor?) versus someone else?
• (29:01) Alex - How do you get over the fear of choosing wrong. I heard the priest talk about choosing the best decision, but in my life, sometime I worry about wasting time.
• What is consolation and desolation?
• (36:21) Don’t make change in spiritual desolation.

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• (41:40) How do we know whether we are listening to God’s voice or our own?
• Email – How do you distinguish between desolation and grief?
• The Daily Examine.

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Father Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss the dignity of work

• (10:36) - Obedience to God
• (13:12) - Caller - simple tasks bring joy
• (16:51) - Caller - changing jobs

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• (22:49) - Finding meaning in work
• (28:10) - Work is God-given
• (31:41) - Should I take a new job?
• (36:40) - How vocation changes with age

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• (42:34) - Praying at work
• (49:13) - Importance of Rest

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Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Pope Pius V

• (4:51) who was Pope Pius V?
• What was Pope Pius early life like?

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• (20:23) Nick - Mine is to JPII. I met him in 87 with my mentor. On the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Great correlation with Pope Pius V. We brought rosaries and one lady gave us a rosary...when we got back, that rosary turned gold. I got a pic with the Pope, too.
• (23:31) What is the Council of Trent.
• What generates liturgical reform?
• (39:09) Mike - St. Maximilian Kolbe. Been a great saint in my life. As a young person. Met the man he died for at Auschwitz.

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• (44:09) What is the role of the Saints?
• What do we need to do to become a saint?

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss the role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena.

• (4:13) Trivia

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• (23:04) Marriage or Religious Life
• (25:27) Back to trivia

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• (42:46) Email: Book Recs

Resources:

Catherine of Siena

https://a.co/d/02EwVJTl

Lay Siege to Heaven: A Novel about St. Catherine of Siena

https://a.co/d/0gvPxusl

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Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Living Heroic Virtue: St Gianna Molla

• (2:28) who was Gianna Molla?
• (9:09) What is Virtue?
• How do you develop virtue?
• (17:28) Kathy - Living Heroic Virtue - My sister-in-law...she was married to my brother who was a cerebral palsy patient. Difficult to live with. Always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. Also dear friend from Australia. She is a Baptist minister, but doesn't work full time. We don't agree about most things related to politics and other issues. Strong prayer partner.

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• (24:26) Michelle - The Lord gave me a blessing. 30-40 years before I could grow and see with his eyes. I don't know if it's a special virtue, but forgiveness. Grew up with a wife-beating child molester. Took that long to forgive him. The Lord gave me an opportunity to see that man before he was corrupted by porn and alcohol. Forgive everybody, everything, every day.
• How to make space for the Lord in our lives?

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• The importance of mentors in the spiritual life?
• (43:20) How to prepare for the big moments in life?
• Email – How is virtue so easily attained by Saints?
• Email – the little way as a way of growing in holiness.

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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Reading

• (5:51) why is spiritual reading important?
• What is a good perspective to have while doing spiritual reading?
• (14:30) Joe – Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood is a great book
• (19:11)Lorraine - Did you consider books for the blind? I'm blind and I have limited sources for them.

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• Importance of reading at the level you are at.
• (29:17) Ricardo - My younger brother who is reading the Gospels and in reversion. Any recommendations for him? Also, books....3 ages of the Spiritual Life and also The fulfillment of all desire. I recommend those.
• Reading Academically vs reading Spiritually.

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• (40:07) How to develop the habit of reading
• (44:32) Tom - Opinion about Sherry Wadell's works. She's written on Intentional Discipleship. Applies to what we learn from our spiritual reading on how to be a disciple. How to implement.
• (47:17) Father Gives his top 4 books to recommend to the listeners

Resources:

• In conversation with God
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/in-conversation-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOoo2UcJd0idllbsjDTpr9o1dB4yhqXavQNCstRXUoLhwTeElS8sB
• A Sign of Contradiction by St John Paul II
  • https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Contradiction-Karol-Wojtyla/dp/1952826772
• Time for God by Fr. Jacque Philippe
  • https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665
• Transcend: A guide to the spiritual quest
  • https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-guide-spiritual-Morton-Kelsey/dp/0824500156
• Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood
  • https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Your-Joy-Meditations-Priesthood/dp/1685952658
• Magnificat
  • https://us.magnificat.net/
• What Catholics Really Believe: Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Faith
  • https://www.amazon.com/What-Catholics-Really-Believe-Misconceptions/dp/0898705533
• Navarre Bible
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/navarre-bibles?srsltid=AfmBOorZyOcMgJpKeh9lglvdGzQbmmbvAUE_boso07mHGy2NzmAYGMt0
• Xavier Society for the Blind
  • https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/
• The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life
  • https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Ways-Spiritual-Life-ebook/dp/B00U6X7YO6
• Confessions of Saint Agustine
  • https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-St-Augustine-Signet-Classics/dp/0451527801
• Abandonment to Divine Providence
  • https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOooPKFdHpV1BPp_usd6ZZC-W3AMEat2T-5cIhzAkD9cG_QyD2LP4
• He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith
  • https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525
• Temptation and Discernment
  • https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5

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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss The Power of Scripture

• Where are Catholics at with the Bible?
• How the bible connects with itself.
• (18:35) Rudy - Book I read by Deacon Burke. went through the whole mass and wrote every part from scripture.

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• (24:06) Living out Scripture.
• (31:50) Regina - Father touched on the old testament and continuity. Want to know more about how the new covenant differs.
• (36:39) Joe - On my way to Rome and two scriptures stuck out to me. He who lives in the spirit must walk in the spirit. Those who partake in fornication, idolatry have no inheritance the kingdom.

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• (43:53) Lucy - Psalm 46 10 and how it's impacted my life. Friend gave me a mug with this scripture on it. In confession, the priest gave me that scripture and I accepted it. Be still...

Resources:

• Magnificat
  • https://us.magnificat.net/

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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Conscience and Catholic Guilt

• (2:47) What is the Conscience?
• Comparison Game
• (14:32) Nick -In my own life before conversion, so many thing innate about me. Compared myself to others. Not seeing the plank in my eye and trying to remove the splinter in theirs. What got me away from the evil Father Talked about. Go before the tabernacle. Keeps me grounded and what the Lord wants me to know is the truth and follow.
• (16:41) Mark - Everything is normalized in our society. Adultery, abortion, trans. etc. One big denial of sin. Having a conscience, you're lucky to have some Catholic guilt. You gotta have some discipline and a strong will.

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• Email about the role of guilt in our life.
• (22:48) how to form our Conscience?
• (25:28) Lorraine - Once a catholic always a catholic. Have a best friend who hasn't been a catholic for years. We use each other for reality checks to see if we did something right or wrong.
• (31:21) Lewis - Is there such a thing as spiritual adultery?
• Conrad - Guilt...and sins in my lifetime. I had a bad life growing up and I've repented and changed. Say the rosary everyday for 20 years or more. I was the black sheep. I was born a catholic and went off track.

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• (43:09) Bernice - Even when you believe you're right, the holy spirit always helps you to reflect. My brother was getting on my patience, and I did not speak as a true Catholic who receives the body and blood of Christ. Started praying and found how my Catholic conscience helped.
• (45:54) Josephine - I get a lot of thoughts of fear and shame and guilt and it takes away my peace. How do I deal with this?

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Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Anxiety and Stress

• (9:07) Spiritual need to not be stressed.
• (13:44) How to sleep better at night?
• (17:45) Jim - I was married at St. Bruno 30 years ago. I've just recently had a lot of stress in my life. Our marriage isn't 100percent as it used to be. AS far as married couples, you're both going to stress...how do we approach that subject together and help each other? I pray a lot, but she takes it a little bit differently.

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• Patty - I refrain my anxiety to the word of fear. Fear is a lot easier to overcome than anxiety in my head.
• (34:21) Rose - How do you handle the stress over a child who isn't responsible? He's an adult and I don't know how to cope with it.

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• What do you do if you want out in your marriage because of all of the stress?
• (45:57) Adrianne - I had been watching Mass most days and I came across a priest who talked about his life and how things were going wrong. One day, he said, 'what's important...I don't care about my business...bank account, etc.' I kind of modified that to any kind of stress and think of it that way, it looks stupid. It helped me a lot.
• Who is a great saint for anxiety?

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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ

• (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering.

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• Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis.
• (24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mother who has dementia. Trying to find joy in this. Looking for some inspiration. It's been difficult.
• (33:05) Matt - My dad's side is from Denmark. Grandffather had a tough life. settled in small town. A lot of these people have had difficult lives. When you struggle and suffer with Christ, you find great joy and community and unity. It's a beautiful thing.

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• Ann - When I was doing work with husband in the missions, we met a lady who made a pie, so kind and sweet. One day, I went to her house and I noticed how messy her house was. I found out later she suffered from back problems. She was always doing such good things for others. I felt bad for being judgmental. She radiated Christ.
• (42:27) Joy lived out in a deep way.
• Prayer brings joy.
• (47:07) Email from Lisa about her mom with Parkinson’s
• Encounters with true Joy in evangelizing.

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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for another installment of Ask Me Anything about the Catholic Faith.

• How is Faith a Journey?
• (5:59) how do you navigate change in your life?
• (13:43) Martin - Honoring your mother and the challenges of having to deal with her not being honest with respect to her care.
• (18:28) Amy - Planning my demise from this world. Devout Catholic and single. I do want to have a catholic ceremony. My remains are going to be cremated. Organization places remains in a vessel in the ocean to provide for other eco systems. Is it against the church to do this?

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• Charlene - I noticed in the Mass the priest looks at the missal...after all these years, I'm sure they've memorized it. Are they required to read from it or can they just say it from memorization?
• (25:54) Theresa - How can the church be the true church as you say when people have to go to purgatory when Jesus died for our sins?
• (32:19) Bonita - My older brother died and it's going to affect my family. Looking for some advice in dealing with it.
• Email from Betty health care provider asked me to not receive communion for health reasons
• (37:17) Deanna - What is the reason for breaking off a piece of the host and putting in the chalice?

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• (41:13) David - Trying to understand cremation teaching. What is wrong with keeping cremation in the house that you can visit everyday?
• (45:08) Email from Adrian – What is the proper response to a political leader who disagrees with Church authority?
• Email from Connie – How do I argue for the existence of God?

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to lead a Sunday Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus

• (10:32) Gospel Luk 24: 13-35
• How does this passage reflect the Mass?

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• (28:04) Deacon Michael - My homily is very simple...point about not recognizing Christ is because we're all walking the road to Emmaus. Christ shows up and we have got to be attentive and see Christ. sometimes it's obvious.
• (30:25) Robert - Father said reading the scripture with good compendium or commentary. I came across a comment recently and I think a lot of folks don't know what a good commentary would be. Could you provide more about this?
• Paul - Interesting that he consecrated the bread and it's because perhaps he was present in the bread and had to be there.
• (37:47) Alex - My church started an Emmaus retreat which is all over now. Been immersed with this reading for years. I continue to learn from it. One part left out is discussing...let's not forget Jesus went farther. They invited him in. What would have happened if they didn't invite him in? What a lost opportunity this would have been. Think of how this relates to our lives.

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• (42:35) Abby - Road to Emmaus...I was curious on seeing Christ in our moments of joy and blessing as well. Where do we align that with Christ?
• How we are in the light in Christ even when in darkness
• Daniel - Inviting Jesus in. In Jeremiah...you will find me when you search for all your heart. You're supposed to go after God with all your heart.

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Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss Silence

• (4:15) no time for silence and wide is it so important?
• (12:53) Why is silence difficult for us to enter into sometimes?
• (16:26) Agnes - What is a suggestion for a teacher or mother with a house full of kids? How does she find silence in the middle of all that noise?

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• (21:13) Visual Noise
• (24:36) Sonya - Last week, that quiet voice said come down to the lake (here in Maine). I heard the voice again asking me to come to the lake. Later, the voice said 'now.' I went down to the lake and all quiet around. Sat there for 10 minutes and told God I was there. He told me 'Be still and know that I am God.' Saw the stillness of the winter beauty and lost myself in His presence. I was running from being busy for so long.
• (29:49) Kathy - I've been to silent retreats before. I brought books and stuff. Went to dinner and it was like all were mad at each other because nobody was talking. I worked in schools and son and friends would come over. Told kids to go outside while I had my coffee. Mom used to get up early. Have to arrange time for it.
• Email – Mary keeps the radio off while driving.
• (36:53) Marie - Go to the woods. Find a tree, bush, flower, listen to a bird. Just check out and be in nature...He is there.

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• (40:29) Michelle - It is so precious. Adoration chapel...people wonder what should they do when they're there. Just present yourself to the Lord. With me, it's hiking in the woods. Get tired enough to sit down and breathe and listen to mother nature. I need nature to bring the sense of awe.
• (45:15) What is Mental prayer?
• Matt - The silence that people have is something I strive for. This show has been really helpful to get to that.

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• What is marriage?
• (4:39) What are ways people misunderstand what annulments are?
• (11:59) What does free, full Faithful and Fruitful mean?
• (23:44) Adrianne - What happens when the person files for divorce and gets it and takes off and marries another. Or if the divorce was pending and the woman became pregnant? Does that make it easier for the other spouse to get the annulment?

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• Loretta - My marriage was annulled years ago. Father is so spot on. If there's something inside of you about entering marriage and didn't realize it. I should have been more mature.
• (35:13) Why are declarations of nullity more readily available now days?
• Jamie - I have a spouse that was previously married. trying to understand if we can get our marriage in the Catholic church because he wasn't married in the Catholic church originally.
• What is the difference between a blessing and a convalidation?

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• Email – if you are in a relationship and waiting for an annulment what does that mean?
• (44:12) Mercedes - Once a person starts to do the process and the three witnesses, is the ex-wife made aware of the documentation of the other replies of the three witnesses?
• Email – Do I need to pursue a declaration of nullity if I don’t plan on getting married again?
• Healing process of declarations of nullity.

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Check out this great show from May 28, 2025

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health

• (7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health?
• How does the prayer help with metal health?
• (19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds.

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• How can we be aware of our mental state?
• (30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness.
• (36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen.

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• How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally?
• (45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health.

Resources:

• Catholic Therapist.
  • https://catholictherapists.com/
• Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts
  • https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed
• Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts
  • https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486
• The Catholic Guide to Depression
  • https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&utm_term=&utm_campaign=*LP+-+Shop+-+Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=18868498708&hsa_grp=142003438246&hsa_ad=634071324946&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18868498708&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE
• Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement
  • https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275
• The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller
  • https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to Discuss Eucharistic Adoration

• What is Eucharistic adoration?
• (4:11) Why is adoration different from just praying to God in the quiet?
• (11:23) Pat - I go to adoration every Friday and 3rd or 5th Thursday. Went last Friday and came to the conclusion that we see the creator of everything we have. I think that's an amazing thing.
• How to deal with distractions during Adoration?
• (18:07) Patrick - Praying the Rosary. What's your opinion on that?

(21:28) Break 1

• Dave - Adoration...doing it for 10-12 years. Game changer. Turned my life around and made tough decisions because of it.
• (27:10) Linda - Question about adoration in our chapel. We have a chapel that is open to our main church. Tabernacle is easily accessible. We pray weekly in a group (group of mothers).
• Theresa - I was first introduced in 1976 when I was in a youth mission program. I didn't fully embrace it at that point. I was 16. in 2018...I became a regular adorer. One night it wasn't my night to be there, awoke abruptly and went to the adoration chapel to pray for someone who was dying. Next day, I found out it was a friend whose husband was dying. Appreciate the relationship with Christ.

(37:02) Break 2

• What is a “holy hour”?
• (42:57) Carol - I'm learning to do more in Adoration. Love this subject and learning so much from it. Now I really know what to do. It's helping to save lives. Grateful for RR.
• (46:19) Marie - I go to adoration. After Mass, we have prayer group. We cannot go to the chapel because people don't like the audible prayer. Is it equal to pray in front of the tabernacle in the church?
• Armando – What is the proper dress code for adoration?

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Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick for a Sunday bible study to discuss Doubting Thomas and Divine Mercy

• (4:39) what is the background of this passage?
• (10:37) Father Proclaims the Gospel for Sunday.
• (16:18) Regina - Father referenced 'by His wounds we are healed.' What does this mean? How does this work?

(24:08) Break 1

• Were the Apostles cowards?
• (34:51) why is he doubting Thomas?

(43:00) Break 2

• (44:53) Julie - Belief and unbelief. The apostles were the 1st evangelists. What do you do when someone stubbornly refuses to believe?
• Divine Mercy Sunday

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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss the Eucharist in the Early Church

• What is the Eucharist?
• (4:46) How does the Eucharist set the Catholic Church apart?
• (10:54) What was meant by breaking of the bread?
• Rad to Emmaus explained.
• (17:21) Robert -Thing that brought me back with the Eucharist...Jesus himself with the teaching of 5000...unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood... you will have no life...
• God is saying I am telling you to eat my flesh and drink my blood...very eye opening.

(21:51) Break 1

• What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
• (28:07) How Paul turns us to Christ

(39:12) Break 2

• (40:33) Steve - Eucharist and how it's received today. Why there might be a lot of skepticism to the true presence is because of diminished reverence by the way it's received. Doing away with communion rails, extraordinary ministers, receiving in hand, etc.
• (43:47) Email from Miguel about taking the Eucharist if you don’t fully understand that it’s Jesus?

Resources:

• Eucharistic Miracles – St. Carlo Acutis
  • https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html

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IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life

• What makes it difficult to find leisure?
• (8:40) What are things that drive us to fill up our brokenness?

(18:17) Break 1

• (24:39) Leonard do retreats count for leisure?
• How does leisure help us identify where restlessness lies?
• How do we remember our dignity as men and women?

(38:38) Break 2

• (42:51) Tim - can you speak about the restlessness we feel on Sunday night before we start work on Monday?
• (46:35) Karen - America as a culture seems addicted to work. how do we get out of that?

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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Proof of the Resurrection

• (4:01) why is the resurrection important?
• (12:36) appearance Jesus as proof of the Resurrection.
• (19:33) Bob - If Atheists want to disprove, only thing they can go on is Pilate and the guards would have been paid off and put under the rug. Only way to dispute Jesus rose from the dead.

(26:37) Break 1

• (28:28) Timothy - I'm always curious as to how we can believe something nobody saw except the disciples. Had some doubt whether it actually happened or not.
• (37:48) Nick - My favorite topic. I love this because in our faith, we believe it. No question. Greatest proof is the witness the apostles gave. Greatest we see today is the people who have changed. Give witness. There are skeptics...science. Shroud of Turin.

(43:18) Break 2

• (44:37) Cathy - I had taken a bible study. Told me women were not allowed to be witnesses at that time. When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, the apostles wrote that and they would have been embarrassed to write that. The fact they would write that is proof the resurrection is true.

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Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss The Meaning of Easter

• (3:11) why is Easter such a big deal for the Catholic Church?
• (13:03) Death and Resurrection in our life. How does God work in our own lives?
• (16:31) Nick - Happy Easter and the origins. I don't mean to demean it, but I think it sometimes dummies it down. When we look at the English and Germanic origins of it. We take away from the beautiful solemnity of solemnities. Trying to figure out a way to say Happy Easter so it's not so secular, but more spiritual.

(21:56) Break 1

• Email – Why is Easter less celebrated than Christmas?
• (30:07) Mike - Christmas and more emphasis...a thought occurred to me....it appeals more to the secular interests than Easter.
• (33:12) how can we feast well during Easter?

(39:42) Break 2

• What can we understand about the Resurrection?
• (48:48) Where do we see the resurrection in our earthly world?

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Join Patrick Conley this Good Friday on an epic journey of the 7 Last Words of Jesus with 7 of our top-notch spiritual directors! This show combines all seven episodes on this series of the 7 Last Words into one seamless show!

Part 1 Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness

• • What was he scene of the Crucifixion?
  • How is trust in God the Father shown in this word?
  • (16:20) Jason - I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at 17. Mom had mental illness, dad was a military man and constantly gone. Haven't seen them for years. Fighting with forgiveness and it's a battle on a daily basis. Interested if there's specific scripture or guidance to help.
• (25:20) Break 1
  • Who put Jesus on the Cross?
  • (30:56) Linda - Why is it that a parent can forgive their children, but children are unable to forgive and hold onto things and not easily forgive us?
  • (35:33) Jim - I'm at a point where there are family members that have been disrespectful to me and children. Children are older now, but family member favors one over the other because they are the godparent. Prayed about forgiving, confession, adoration, etc. I'm at a point where I don't want anything bad to happen, but don't want to be around them. Is that holding on to a grudge?
• (40:02) Break 2
  • (41:20) How is Forgiveness something we can strive for in our lives?
  • Yolie – Is it mandatory to forgive others?

Part 2 (48:28) IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance

• • Who was St. Dismas?
  • (56:21) where does the word repentance come from?
  • (1:05:59) Deacon Shawn - I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book. Repentance is a big part of it. Self-reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate.
• (1:09:26) Break 1
  • (1:10:21) Gene - I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren't in the middle of the highway, this wouldn't have happened. Last 5 years, I've been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now.
  • What is the meaning of the word “today” you will be with me in paradise?
• (1:24:31) Break 2
  • Bonnie - Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I'm focusing on my part. I can't fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences.
  • (1:29:19) John - My problem was I felt I couldn't be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle.
  • Nicole - Question - speaking about what I've been pondering. I told my friend I don't hold on to any past sins, and I know it's a sin to not accept God's mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it.

Part 3 (1:36:22) Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Mary’s Role at the Cross

• • (1:39:48) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross?
  • What Who does John represent in this scene?
  • (1:49:48) What is Mary’s role in the Passion of our Lord?
• (1:54:30) Break 1
  • What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ?
  • (2:01:40) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation.
  • Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment... There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them.
• (2:10:07) Break 2
  • How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary’s heart at the Cross?
  • (2:14:16) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives?
  • (2:17:01) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time.
  • Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands.

Part 4 (2:24:40) Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Spiritual Abandonment

• • The Allusions of Control.
  • (2:33:33) Jesus and Psalm 22.
• (2:46:04) Break 1
  • (2:46:50) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that?
  • (2:50:50) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God.
  • How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life?
• (3:03:17) Break 2
  • How can we cultivate Faith in our lives?
  • (3:08:37) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment.

Part 5 (3:12:30) Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst”

• • How does this word of thirst relate with the Old Testament?
  • Biblical meaning of water.
  • What is the significance of the Passover cup?
• (3:32:40) Break 1
  • What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst”
  • (3:38:18) how can we satisfied Jesus' thirst for us?
• (3:48:43) Break 2
  • Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness
  • (3:54:42) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago, I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.
  • Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?

Part 6 (4:00:20) Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick for the sixth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “It is Finished”

• • What would have the people heard from these words of Jesus who were there?
  • (4:10:04) What is the deeper meaning of this message.
  • (4:13:16) Robert - I don't understand the debate. it was about his mission on earth. I don't understand the bewilderment. That is what the father had him do.
• (4:18:40) Break 1
  • Susan - The Latin being consumatem est...more literally translated to it is consummated. As in he's married to his church.
  • (4:24:06) Timothy -You mentioned Came to save sinners...don't know what that exactly means.
  • How does this connect with the Old Testament and the fourth cup?
• (4:38:33) Break 2
  • (4:40:45) The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is finished.
  • Jesus Shouts, it is Finished!

Part 7 (4:48:14) IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”

• • (4:54:32) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
  • (5:03:43) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?
• (5:08:04) Break 1
  • (5:08:51) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
  • (5:16:49) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
  • Why does God allow suffering?
• (5:24:17) Break 2
  • (5:25:31) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
  • (5:30:20) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
  • Serenity Prayer

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(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God.

• (11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do.

• (12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical.

• (15:40) Patty - I am waiting and discovering God's way to help me with weight loss.

• (19:17) Email: Leanne - Relying on God as a young adult, cancer survivor.

• Break 1

• (23:58) Email: Gloria – I’m afraid of trusting the Lord.

• (27:43) Patrick - Relevant Radio brought me back to the church 5 years ago. Also, I've overcome addictions and now am faced with a new challenge of leukemia. It's a new opportunity to evangelize.

• Break 2

• (40:23) God’s mercy will endure far longer than our desire to ask for it. Jesus relied on his friends and disciples to support his ministry. He was not alone. In your struggle talk to your priests and other faithful friends. Jesus humbled himself and relied on His Father in heaven and His friends on earth and the world was never the same.

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Check out this Show from March 27, 2025

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus

• (3:20) What is a relationship in general?
• How do we presume on relationships with Jesus?
• (11:48) what is required for a relationship with Jesus?

(19:26) Break 1

• Nick - We experienced a miscarriage. Daughter experienced it. Don't presume. Do we get down on our knees and express it? Order on down...everything we get from Him. Don't dwell on the failures.
• (26:01) Patrick shares an email from someone who is praying too much, according to his wife.
• Nate - I've been a practicing Catholic for a year and a half. Lector. Want to talk about how my relationship is so much stronger with Jesus now.
• (35:29) Charles - I start my day with thank you Jesus for another day. Help me to do it your way.

(38:36) Break 2

• How does a relationship with Jesus play out in our everyday lives?
• (42:29) what is the life of piety?
• How does our relationship with Mary and the Saint enhance our relationship with Jesus?

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Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Intellect and faith

• When it comes to Jesus, we must care and we must mind (2:53)

• What does the intellect teach us about the life of faith? The intellect is a human faculty that is a direct reflection of God. (4:04)

• Faith should be accessible to us all (11:27)

• Our capacity to love is finite. Do you want to grow in love? The only way to expand your love is to expand your mind? (14:48)

• Break 1 (22:28)

• The difference between the intellect, the will, and the passions? (23:51)

• Dean - As we talk about reason and faith, we need to think about how can we make it accessible to all people? The illumination of God is so important. (27:35)

• Email – Bob – Is supernatural faith necessary for salvation and are people who lack faith culpable for that lack of faith? (31:10)

• Glen - There is a difference about learning about Jesus, and knowing Jesus. (33:43)

• Break 2 (36:45)

• Addressing the objection, “I just believe” or “I kind of know the faith already and you can’t teach me anything new about the Church”. (37:38)

• Regina - What does Jesus mean when he says: 'unless you become like little children, you cannot enter into the kingdom'. (41:33)

• Resources:

  • Angelic Warfare Confraternity

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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Chastisement

• How do you discern when to offer correction to someone?
• (14:14) Judy - I wish somebody had loved me enough to chastise me. I walked away from faith, husband, etc. Nobody said Judy...you can't do this. I think it's important that we love enough to do that. I've come back to God and I know how much he loves me. It took a long time to accept the fact that he forgave me.
• (17:57) Thomas - I do sales for a living. When you have the truth and a way to convey it...chastisement, etc. tonality and all are everything. One of the ways to chastise is to site another source. Another way is the tonality...like... raising the voice. Coming from a place of love.

(22:16) Break 1

• What are things we can say to help build a relationship?
• (25:11) Mary - My sister was seriously ill. Didn't realize it was terminal. I told her she had to get it together because she was very ill. I talked to a priest and he went to see her and everything was taken care of.
• Patty – I have been wanting to control my husband who is living in sin and the Lord told me what to do in talking with him and it worked out great!

(37:36) Break 2

• Isabelle - My dad wasn't a Catholic. He was sick...92...and I used to go to church every day. I asked a lady from church if she could take a priest to see him. He went to confession and received the Eucharist. 9 days later...he died.
• (41:36) Candy - How do I talk to a 3 and 8-year-old about accepting correction or even correct them? I'm a mother of 3. I don't know how to better handle it.

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IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”

• (6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
• (15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?

(19:50) Break 1

• (20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
• (28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
• Why does God allow suffering?

(36:23) Break 2

• (38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
• (43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
• Serenity Prayer

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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss the Stations of the Cross

• (3:29) what is the origin of the stations of the Cross?
• What is the order of the stations of the Cross?

(17:50) Break 1

• Email from Bob about the unique way he prays the stations of the Cross.
• (19:38) Marsha - I was able to go with my parish to the holy land and pray them in January. I think that is the change and memories and the places of Christ's passion. It was beautiful.
• Simon of Serene Stations of the Cross.
• (31:50) what is the benefit of praying the stations communally?
• (34:41) Greg - It's very simple. In order we become worthy to share in the resurrection, we need to share in his crucifixion.

(36:33) Break 2

• Mary - In Madison, for 40 days for life, the conclusion will be at Planned Parenthood. They will have the stations of the cross. It will be on Good Friday.
• (40:48) Barbara - I belong to the church of Jesus in Milwaukee. The upper church has such beautiful stations. There is so much detail and every one of them is so rich in material and great to meditate upon.
• Linda - I went on the Camino. While we were there, we walked to where the pilgrims were from. There were stations on the way to the village. It was very enlightening to walk where our Blessed mother appeared to the children.
• (46:29) Nicole - Before coming back to the church, I felt there was a bit of a patriarchal problem. I found the stations to be so female-centric. It was so profound (Veronica's veil). It felt very inclusive. I felt there was a patriarchal prayer to many prayers. Broke down when I first prayed them.

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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience

(2:58) Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key part of the spiritual life

(6:37) Holiness is humility and accepting help. Sometimes it is more blessed to receive than to give

(13:10) Patience does coincide with slowing down, solitude and time in prayer

(13:38) Contemplative life is one of the best ways we can spend our life in this planet –

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(22:03) Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that say keep praying. Isn't there a point where the answer is no and you should go on, or should you go on? How do you know when it's no?

(28:50) Prayer is friendship and relationship and not just to make sure I am still “in the will”

(30:40) Carlo - Could you describe the difference between patience and self-control? –

(36:02) Break 2

(37:35) Is there something we can do in the moment to stave of impatience and foster patience in our minds?

(45:13) Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Patience is always on the tip of my tongue and heart. She moves really slow and bringing God into those moments where I want to rush her and God is helping me to stop and be present with her.

Resources:

Humility Rules by Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage and the Cross

• (3:09) What is Marriage?

(22:09) Break 1

• (23:25) Margaret - I'm in the process of converting and husband is against it. Any advice?
• (27:41) How is the man the head of the family?

(39:32) Break 2

• Carlos - I'll be married 58 years. The criticality is covenant vs contract. That's my experience.
• (43:04) Elizabeth - My husband and I are on our 2nd marriage for 21 years. Love each other a lot. Hardest thing is the baggage. I've overcome it, but he doesn't want to speak about certain things. He's estranged from his kids. He's very involved in my children's lives.

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Father Elliot Zak joins Patrick to discuss Evangelization in Modern Times

• Father shares a little bit about himself.
• (5:03) what is evangelization?
• (10:13) Nick - Love how you started the show. Key is finding where they're at and listening in. The greatest thing we can do to evangelize is give our witness. Lord gives us the inspiration to evangelize. We have to pray on those inspirations.
• Philip - I evangelize. I was able to continue this mission since 2000. It's entering into the unknown and not being afraid. Mine was nursing home care. Finding out if anyone is praying the Rosary. So many assisted living/nursing homes. Bring your rosary and bring it up with permission (activities coordinator).
• (17:48) Dana - Choosing a particular book that may be of interest to my daughters. We are in a book club. I chose a book and they tore it down. It was a religious book. If I'm going to be part of their club, it has to include what I have. Evangelization with my daughters...what would be an interesting book to capture their attention and get them thinking?

(22:43) Break 1

• (25:48) Joel - I have been wearing a cross outside my shirt. People always comment, 'That's a beautiful cross.' Really brings up Christianity. A lot of guys and women are wearing the cross because of an organization in Fargo, ND. I give them out and it's a great way to spread evangelization.
• (28:26) what is the “new evangelization”?
• how do you respond to Christians who have questions about the Catholic Faith?
• Janet - A couple friends have started restaurant ministry. We go out to eat and say grace before meals. We ask our server how we can pray for them. Amazing some of the stories we hear. Easy way that's non-threatening.

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• (39:48) Justin - Handing out little Jesus statues. I buy them off Amazon and hand them out. Easy way to spread the word.
• (41:19) Stephanie - How to approach in conversation with my non-believer friend. She told me she was baptized Catholic, raised Jehovah Witness. Now she's a non-believer. She's dear to my heart and it hurt me when she said she doesn't believe. Going to see her this week and hesitant, maybe scared, to approach it.
• (46:22) Role of social media and AI in Evangelization.

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick for the sixth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “It is Finished”

• What would have the people heard from these words of Jesus who where there?
• (9:43) What is the deeper meaning of this message.
• (12:56) Robert - I don't understand the debate. it was about his mission on earth. I don't understand the bewilderment. That is what the father had him do.

(18:20) Break 1

• Susan - The Latin being consumatem est...more literally translated to it is consummated. As in he's married to his church.
• (24:06) Timothy -You mentioned Came to save sinners...don't know what that exactly means.
• How does this connect with the Old Testament and the fourth cup?

(38:33) Break 2

• (41:43) The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is finished.
• Jesus Shouts, it is Finished!

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Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick on the Solemnity of St. Joseph to discuss St. Joseph and Fatherhood

• Bishop Coffey shares a bit about himself and his ministry of the Archdiocese of the Military.
• (7:11) What is the Church’s teaching on Fatherhood?
• How was Saint Joseph the Father of Jesus even though they were not biologically connected?
• (11:41) What does God being referred to as Father tell us about Fatherhood?
• (15:55) Charles - I am a 93 year old veteran of the Korean war. How much difference in age was Joseph compared to Mary?
• What are some virtues of Saint Joseph?

(21:44) Break 1

• (22:40) Lily - Thank you Bishop for your guidance to our military men and woman. My son is in the Marines (ERIC).
• (26:30) What is the highest virtue of Saint Joseph?
• (30:39) Richard - St. Joseph devotion: he is the foster father of Jesus. I am also the foster Father of a little boy. I had to lean on St. Joseph when we were discerning what to do.

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• (42:13) What if you don’t feel worthy of being a father?
• How can men and women strengthen Fatherhood in our society?

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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies

• (4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life
• Father shares a movie which he really enjoys
• (13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6.
• Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession.
• Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock.

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• John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story.
• Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues.
• (29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film. Emphasis on Judas in that movie.
• Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's. Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie.

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• Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story. Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs
• (39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal. Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene. The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written.
• Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in.
• Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis. Very good.
• (43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful.
• Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see.

Resources - Spiritual Movies:

• Babette’s Feast (1987)
• The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
• Nefarious (2023)
• Calvary (Irish film) (2014)
• Of Gods and Men (2010)
• The Mission (1986)
• Arrival (2016)
• The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993)
• The Shack (2017)
• The Last Supper (2025)
• The Chosen (series) (2017 – present)
• Seventh Heaven (1937)
• A Hidden Life (2019)
• A Man for All Seasons (1966)
• All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016)
• Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) (
• Nativity Story (Christmas)
• Silence (2023)
• Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
• The Ten Commandments (1956)
• Ben Hur (1959)
• The Robe (1953)
• Becket (1964)
• The Cardinal (1963)
• Gattaca (1997)
• The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021)
• The King of Kings (1927)
• The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
• The Sound of Metal (2019)
• Life is Beautiful (1997)
• The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
• The Lord of the Rings (2001-03)
• Groundhog Day (1993)
• A River Runs Through It (1992)

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Patrick's Day

• (3:33) who was Saint Patrick?
• (13:26) Sylvia - I heard St. Patrick raised people from the dead. Is that true?

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• (20:29) Natalia - Origins...I wondered if father is familiar with How the Irish Saved Civilization. There's a discrepancy as to where St. Patrick was born. I think he was Roman and living in North Africa...I believe in Carthage when he was captured by the Irish and taken to Ireland.
• (26:38) Patricia - Could Patricia be synonymous with St. Patrick because there is no St. Patricia. I look at Catholic names...most of my kids have Catholic names.
• Carmen - My grandfather was Irish and American Indian. One tradition we had was about getting the family together and my mom would make a pot of Irish stew and dad would make corned beef and cabbage. I haven't heard anybody mention that. We have an Irish population in Hawaii. On St. Patrick's Day, they go all out with festivities.
• Drinking problems in Ireland, especially around St. Patrick’s Day.

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• (39:11) Dr. Gerard - Thanks to my priest who gave me sacraments and communion. They came from Ireland to India. I'm now a cardiologist for the last 35 years. in US. Very thankful for St. Patrick.
• John - Could you comment on St. Patrick's prayer. Christ before me, behind me, etc. How could he survive in that environment? He had Christ present with him and it made him so powerful. This is what made people take heed of it. So many Irish hear...after the famine. People had to pay 7 pounds to live there or pay 4 pounds to come to America.
• (45:30) Cassidy - He's my patron saint and confirmation saint. How can I incorporate the life of St. Patrick during the feast with my family and share that with them?

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Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent

• (4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?
• What is joy?
• How important are circumstances in finding joy?
• (17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what?

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• Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do?
• (31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?

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• Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.
• (42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound.
• (44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.

Resources:

• 5 Loaves and 2 Fish
  • https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html
• Five Loaves & Two Fish
  • https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766
• He Leadeth Me
  • https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst”

• How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?
• (12:02) Biblical meaning of water.
• What is the significance of the Passover cup?

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• What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst”
• (26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

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• Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness
• (43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.
• Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent

• What is the Liturgy?
• How is the liturgy different in Lent?
• What is the reason for the missing of the A

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• Addison – Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent?
• (26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why?
• (30:07) Why is purple used during Lent?
• Laetare Sunday

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• (36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation?
• Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent
• (41:52) What are the scrutinies?
• What is Passiontide?
• (46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?

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Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Self Denial

• What is self-denial?
• (5:21) How does self-denial lead to freedom?
• How does self-denial lead to virtuous living?
• (16:27) Nicole - How this lent has been more fruitful for me and helping me lean more into it this way.

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• How does time play into self-denial?
• (25:09) the community’s role in helping us with self-denial?

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• (35:43) Sylvia - Trying to understand when I do something for others, I feel a lot of joy, but when they thank me, I don't know how to respond. I want to understand that part.
• How can we discern what would be best for us to give up in our lives?
• (42:21) Heather - OCIA and wanted to know if you're allowed to change what you're doing for Lent. I don't know if I'm doing enough?

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Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss English Literature

• (2:41) what is the role of Literature in the life of the Church?
• What is the history of the Catholic Church in England?
• (10:26) what is the Catholic influence of Shakespeare.

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• (19:50) Richard - I'm a reader of CS Lewis, George McDonald. I can tell you how I was put on to CS Lewis and then George McDonald.
• (23:54) C.S. Lewis one of the evangelists?
• (28:43) Karen - Wanted to talk about reading Tolkien and then becoming Catholic. Heard about it on Fr. Simon's show.

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• WWI’s influence on English Writers in their literature.
• (37:56) St John Henry Newman’s authorship and teaching.
• Who was Ronald Knox and why is he so important?
• (45:32) Chesterton’s importance in the common people’s mind.

Resources:

• Newman Studies
  • https://www.newmanreader.org/

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Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Anxiety in the Spiritual Life

• What is Anxiety?
• (6:49) What is the biggest source of anxiety?
• What is scrupulosity?
• (12:58) Email - How can we stop worrying we aren’t going to go to heaven?
• Barbara - I have suffered with OCD and scrupulosity. In the last couple years, I discovered Dr. Greg Bottaro's book and he has a chapter called Surrender to the Will of God. Admitting we are powerless over this. That is what I have to do every day. Just turn it over to God.

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• What is the difference between anxiety, fear and stress?
• (27:41) Lisa - Are there are people who are predisposed to worry and anxiety genetically.? If they don't have faith, but tendency toward perfectionism. How advice would you offer to them?
• Thomas - Comments on healing between psychiatric approach and spiritual approach. Action between mental health work and spirituality. Finding healing and that people have the power to trust God and not get anxious.

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• Leticia - Anxiety developed into a eating disorder. I battle with that. I do what you are suggesting...Jesus I trust in you. I take some medication. I teach catechism...takes my mind off it.
• (46:38) what can we do to keep anxiety down?

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Spiritual Abandonment

• The Allusions of Control.
• (8:53) Jesus and Psalm 22.

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• (22:27) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that?
• (26:27) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God.
• How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life?

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• How can we cultivate Faith in our lives?
• (45:18) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment.

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Bishop Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Surrender to God

• What makes surrender so important?
• (7:27) What is the motivation to spiritual practices?
• (12:34) John - I've got 2 sons struggling with drugs. Talk to them all the time about it. Not having control and putting it in God's hands.
• Bonita - My brother is in a nursing home. They're going to put him on hospice. Wondering if he's in the right place. How to navigate making decisions. Can't always meet what we're hoping to have. Hospice and not knowing how to navigate.

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• What does Saint Therese of Lisieux teach us about surrender to God?
• (22:55) Marisa - Last year, for Ash Wednesday and Lent, I vowed to give up alcohol. I used it as a crutch rather than surrounding to the Lord. I did the surrender novena, drank that night, but seven nights later, I gave it up and it's been a year of sobriety.
• (31:01) Stan email – are there any short prayers to say to not despair over past sins?
• Patrick - I've had some success surrendering to God. I have this sloth. It's tough. Lack of discipline. Need more help from God.

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• Email from a listener wanting husband getting her husband back to Mass.
• (39:24) Elanore - I was given my sister's ashes. I'm driving around with them right now. I surrender, but have no direction. I'm looking for sacred ground. Nobody understands the relationship. She died in a nursing home. I need guidance. I believe she was a sacrificial lamb. I hold her in high regard while the rest of my family doesn't agree.
• Email about surrender when others don’t listen as well
• (45:42) Marge - I've learned to surrender to Him. I finally realized what the Our Father really means. I've experienced different things. Been praying for granddaughter for years. I have a lot of priest friends I'm in regular contact with. Was told to completely talk to Jesus and lay all in front of the cross. Mentor and confession is important.

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Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Strengthening the Will

• (3:06) what is our will?
• What are the effects of original sin on the will?
• (10:11) what are good and bad convictions?
• (15:05) Mary from MN – How do you fight an affection to a specific sin?

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• Suzie - I say I have a crazy or addict brain. I'm much better during Lent. Try really hard all year, but especially during Lent. I also know that I need to be patient. I'm working on my will and God's working on my will. My family and friends have to deal with this, too.
• (25:44) Where is the line between holy desires and earthly pleasures?
• (33:32) Ann Marie - Not to give into despair when God's working on your sinful nature. I'm working on a situation with jealousy and trying to deal with being angry or vindictive, but choosing to deal with my heart in the matter.

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• (40:48) Carol - This show is so spot on. I needed it for my Lenten goal process. Opened up my path to be myself and understanding to what I need to achieve in my Catholicism in becoming a better person and what God wants for me.
• How does prayer fasting and alms giving increase our will power?

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Msgr. Jason Gray joins Patrick to discuss Lessons from Bishop Fulton Sheen

• Msgr. Gray’s background
• (4:40) who was Bishop Fulton Sheen and what is his legacy?
• (9:34) Nick - Part of Militia of Immaculata. Headquarters was in Peoria until it moved. Tomb of Bp Sheen is there and adoration chapel. He had a saying...those who leave do it for what they think it is. He taught me how to love and learn the faith and serve the Lord. It's so intertwined. Stall in beatification. We know when that happens...it's good because Satan wants to mess things up.
• What were some challenges of the beatification of Fulton Sheen?
• (16:27) Ken - I was raised in a Catholic/Protestant home. Father was protestant and would listen to Bp Fulton Sheen with mom. He was impressed by Sheen and would laugh at some comments. When I started listening to RR, I can hear my father's laughter.

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• How do you get canonized?
• (25:35) Art - When I was a boy in the 60's, my parents used to watch his program. I remember it was always brighter (we only had black and white). Always wondered why that was. I realized it was the holy spirit. Found that fascinating. Very blessed man.
• Regina - Received a minor miracle for surgery. Had bad cataracts. Didn't have health insurance at the time. I remember watching his program. Talked about angels. At the hospital, the surgeon was kind enough to get me an angel grant to pay for the surgery.

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• (37:50) Dorothy - I missed him in the 50's. anecdote to share...his style. I worked in Catholic Charities. I didn't know the society of the propagation of the faith was a competitor of ours. Went to a performance and he was there. He had such a fun style. He asked me what I do...told him I was a secretary with CC...flung the cape over his shoulder almost in dismay. Had such a twinkle and fun personality.
• (40:41) Janine - My father was protestant, mom was catholic. Mom loved to watch him. Dad would watch with her. Made one wall black flocked wallpaper. We lived in uptown Chicago. To this day, I believe it had such an influence on dad because he did finally receive communion. I think it was Bp Sheen.
• Mary - I think Americans need to make a pilgrimage to some places. Champion to Peoria to Bp Sheen, and then to Quincy to Fr. Tolton.

Resources:

• Fulton J. Sheen Foundation:
  • https://www.celebratesheen.com/
• Treasure in Clay
  • https://ignatius.com/treasure-in-clay-tclayp/
• The Priest Is Not His Own
  • https://ignatius.com/the-priest-is-not-his-own-pnhop/

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Redemptive Suffering

• (3:19) What does the Church teach about suffering and God’s plan for suffering?

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• Father talks about the importance of responding to suffering well
• (26:01) Yolie - A friend had a baby as the result of a rape. Refused to abort. Was alone after that and had to deal with shame. Is that redemptive suffering?
• (31:37) Philip - I'm a knight of the Immaculata...sub group called knights at the foot of the cross. They have extreme suffering...many wheel chair bound. When I've introduced the concept of redemptive suffering...suddenly, my back pain or chronic pain is less...receiving relief. I think it's a goodness of God as a thank you for offering it up.
• Mario - I've noticed in others...sometimes when God sends you a cross, you're carrying it for someone who is dear to you.

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• How does punishment and suffering come from sin?
• (45:04) Ann - Live in independent living. Other floors have assisted living. Most people are 65+ up to 102. Lots of suffering going on. Don't know how to approach them sometimes. Feel funny by just saying 'offer it up.' How do I approach it?
• How do you cultivate joy in the midst of suffering?

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Mary’s Role at the Cross

• (3:26) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross?
• What Who does John represent in this scene?
• (13:25) What is Mary’s role in the Passion of our Lord?

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• What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ?
• (25:39) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation.
• Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment... There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them.

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• How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary’s heart at the Cross?
• (38:37) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives?
• (41:21) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time.
• Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands.

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Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick in studio to discuss The Gift of Giving and an encounter with Pope Leo

• (3:12)Father Brady meets the pope and gives a good gift from the heart.
• (9:15) the sacrificial effect of giving
• (12:46) How does giving make us better people?

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• (21:36) Christina - At what point is the stuff you have a problem? I had a dream of St. Therese of Avila and I think she wants me to give away my wardrobe. Trying to find peace in that.
• Prudence in giving.
• Email from listener about giving a rosary as gift

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• Amy - I don't struggle with giving away or helping. my gifts God gave me...giving and pure love is being who they need to be. I don't know how to give people their space sometimes.
• (42:23) Father Brady’s Gift in Rome.
• Dale - Giving someone dignity by the way they dress. Read an article about picking up homeless and cleaning them up. Gave such an improved impression of what's possible with dignity in their appearance.

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IL – Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Listening During Lent

• As an Augustinian what was Pope Leo trying to say with his letter?
• (5:10) What prevents us from listening to God during Lent?
• How can we combat temptations to distractions when trying to listen to God?
• (13:41) what does it mean that Pope Leo says Docility is at the core of conversion?
• (17:02) Carol - I didn't have a way of listening, but I have one now...with Fr. McCarthy. I'm listening to him and he is phenomenal. He's humble, sort of quiet, and he's just phenomenal. So blessed in my spirit right now. Just want to say thanks for being there.

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• Judy - I'm 83. Got married a long time ago. We got back from our honeymoon, and I said, 'Let's go to church.' He said we weren't going to do that. Felt cut off for the longest time. Needed a spiritual meeting and went to a Quaker meeting which is silent. Had liturgical dreams...would be in the church and dreamed in procession. Couldn't make the dream go away. Went back to episcopal church for a while and husband said we should go to Catholic church. It's been wonderful.
• (27:55) Leo - Listening now and my whole life. 81 and don't know what to do with the rest of my life. Talked to priests and they tell me to pray, and don't seem to get anything from it.
• (31:12) How does Fasting help us listen to God?

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• (40:09) Fasting from Gossip?
• (42:32) Beth - Discerning God's will. Something I've always struggled with and felt I never got an answer. Sometimes no answer is THE answer and we expect something specific. Maybe God doesn't have that planned for us.
• Why doesn’t God always speak to us more clearly?

Resources

• Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion
  • https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2026/02/13/260213d.html

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Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mortification

• Where does the word mortification come from?
• (5:21) what does mortification include?
• How do we find the happy medium in mortification?
• (19:03) Laurie - A long time ago, my kids were going away from the faith. Stopped putting sugar in coffee. Would it be efficacious to cut out the cream too? Is it better to intensify it?

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• Deb - Question about if a person has struggles when trying to do mortification and trouble with self-denial. Any advice?
• What are ways we can do mortification?
• (32:55) Chris - To what extent does trying to define holiness differ from by what you deny yourself instead of what you do for others? Is there a risk of denying yourself vs. becoming more active in our faith?

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• What are dangers of Mortification?
• (45:15) How to discern what to do for mortification?

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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life

• What is simplicity?
• (7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus?
• How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life?
• Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children. That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord.

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• (21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change.
• What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying?
• What is contemplation and why does it matter?

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• Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will?
• (41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening.
• George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.

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IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance

• Who was St. Dismas?
• (7:53) where does the word repentance come from?
• (17:31) Deacon Shawn - I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book . Repentance is a big part of it. Self reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate.

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• (22:12) Gene - I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren't in the middle of the highway, this wouldn't have happened. Last 5 years, I've been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now.
• What is the meaning of the word “today” you will be with me in paradise?

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• Bonnie - Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I'm focusing on my part. I can't fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences.
• (42:09) John - My problem was I felt I couldn't be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle.
• Nicole - Question - speaking about what I've been pondering. I told my friend I don't hold on to any past sins, and I know it's a sin to not accept God's mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it.

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Sacramentals

• What is the goal of Sacramentals?
• (16:03) Karen - My brother when he was in his late teens was involved in drugs. My mom had placed a scapular inside his pillowcase. He didn't know it. The next morning, she looked at the scapular and it was all knotted up. She believes something happened. Brother didn't do it. How would one explain that?

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• (21:10) Joshua - Is incense a sacramental?
• The difference between to

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• (35:06) Jim - At my parish, they have removed the holy water from the fonts and wanted to find out your opinion. It appears to be against canon law.
• (38:59) Bella Donna - I was a witch for 40 years and was brought to the church through the Rosary.

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness

• What was he scene of the Crucifixion?
• How is trust in God the Father shown in this word?
• (16:20) Jason - I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at 17. Mom had mental illness, dad was a military man and constantly gone. Haven't seen them for years. Fighting with forgiveness and it's a battle on a daily basis. Interested if there's specific scripture or guidance to help.

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• Who put Jesus on the Cross?
• (31:21) Linda - Why is it that a parent can forgive their children, but children are unable to forgive and hold onto things and not easily forgive us?
• (35:58) Jim - I'm at a point where there are family members that have been disrespectful to me and children. Children are older now, but family member favors one over the other because they are the godparent. Prayed about forgiving, confession, adoration, etc. I'm at a point where I don't want anything bad to happen, but don't want to be around them. Is that holding on to a grudge?

(40:27) Break 2

• (42:04) How is Forgiveness something we can strive for in our lives?
• Yolie – Is it mandatory to forgive others?

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• (2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today's podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for Lent.

• (11:12) Fragility reminds us how much we need the Lord. We shouldn’t look at our Lent as a failure if we slip up. We are weak and we need to rely on God every day.

• (12:18) Nick - I woke up this morning and told my wife, I'm still praying about what to give up for Lent.

• (20:20) Break 1

  • (20:24) Tyler - I am stumped on what I should do. Did you have any suggestions?

• (35:52) Break 2

  • (37:09) Felipe - Maybe a good thing to do is to keep in our hearts whatever practice that we take up.

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Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

• (2:57) - Biblical foundations of Lenten practices
• (14:15) - Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devotion

(22:07) Break 1

• (23:02) - Mary - I'm praying for my mom; will fasting help?
• (29:49) - Jordan - Giving up social media for Lent

(38:51) Break 2

• (39:46) - Connie - I'm converting soon! What should I do for lent.
• (46:24) - practical tips for almsgiving

https://lent2026.com/

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Adoration

• (3:07) what is Eucharistic Adoration?
• What makes Eucharistic Adoration different from other forms of prayer?
• (15:52) Linda - I've been doing adoration over 15 years. I started when God hit me on the side of the head and had me change my attitude about it. We have 24/7 adoration. I always said I was too busy. Started as sub. God said how bout you start fitting your life into mine. It's the highlight of my life now.

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• Rick - Question - Whether doing adoration on the internet is the same as doing it in church.
• (25:10) Kristle - When I was starting with adoration, I took early morning, late hours, etc. It's easier because when you'd be sleeping, instead, you're spending an hour with Jesus.
• (32:47) Mary - I used to go to adoration and I loved it. Now, when you go in, they give you a pamphlet and you have to follow their routine. I'm not comfortable with that. Is that legitimate?

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• Deacon Gerald - I have a grandson who is a priest with Opus Angelorum. They promote prayer with your angel....one thing they do is adoration from 9p-12a. They're imitating the angels who consoled Christ when he was in the garden. They pray for priests who are spiritually asleep. They also do this at their retreats.
• (42:05) Jan - As a cradle Catholic, I have difficulties. I don't know whether to have a Bible or prayer book with me, or do I just sit in silence and wait to the Lord to speak to me? I haven't gotten that perfect solution. What do I do?
• How does Adoration strengthen families, marriages and vocations?

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Morality

• What is Morality?
• (5:05) Natural Law.
• (17:49) Sara - Currently not in a state of grace...haven't been for 2 years. Divorced...very messy. Filing for an annulment. I'm in a relationship now. Praying that God helps me to see what my path forward is.

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• (25:39) Paul - Had a friend who was raised Jewish and came to the church. 3 step process. Had to know the love of God, be catechized, and then the moral demands of faith. I think we put up the immoral part of people's lives sometimes...many live far from God and we want to address them about their immoral parts first.
• (29:18) Tina - Went through a divorce and want to know how to move forward from it. a lot of lies and deceit. Trying to draw closer to God and walk with him. Had a lot of anger and hate. How do I regain forgiveness in my heart?

(38:36) Break 2

• What is the connection between moral laws and civil laws?

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Check out this Awesome Encore Show from January 20, 2026

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss the Beauty of the Liturgy

• (4:58) What does liturgy mean?
• How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
• What is worship?
• (13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1

• Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
• (27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
• (31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
• Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2

• Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
• (45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

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Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Saints of England

• (4:00) Why is England such a rich Catholic site?
• Who was Saint Alban?
• (9:10) – James - I was raised in an episcopal church. I wondered why they reject so much about the church and why do they refer to them as saints?
• Tom - Literature of Shakespeare. Every time I ask questions...the answers I get are defensive and that had nothing to do with Catholicism. Everything that had to do with it usually made a mockery of the king. Wouldn't it be also making a mockery of the religion? is there hidden references to religion in it?

(18:30) Break 1

• Madeline - St. Edmund Campion. He's my favorite saint. He's a powerhouse.
• (24:51) What is the Aylesford Priory?

(37:32) Break 2

• (39:39) Anita - John Henry Newman. He represented truth. Risked it all and approached it on an intellectual level. Fell in love with the Lord.
• How did G.K. Chesterton influence the Catholic Faith?

Resources:

• Relevant Radio Pilgrimage to England with Patrick Conley & Fr. Spencer Howe
  • https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=55805

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Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity

• The beginnings of the fight for Chastity?
• (4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity?
• (9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin?
• How is sexuality a gift?
• (15:06) Harmony - I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn't work out. Said I need to be abstinent. Asked God for help. First two years were hard. It's been 15 years of chastity and still going strong.

(20:33) Break 1

• Annie - In the catechism...widows...single for years. having difficulty through that and when I'm lonely, I get tempted about that. Is there resources on this? I'm really struggling.
• (30:56) in what ways does impurity damage masculinity?

(36:52) Break 2

• What are other battle fronts for Chastity?
• (44:36) Tony - I was introduced to porn at 8. With it most of my life. Being free from it now and it's great. Took a long time to figure it out.
• How can we help our young people grow in chastity in their life?

Resources:

• Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOop65ZyDTDQVxQtcy7OI_IStWBK6anpbeBEYClhkTNCMHVm7ibLe

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Faith and Sports

• (4:53) What is the connection between athletics and the pursuit of holiness?
• (12:23) Mary - Sports and spiritual life. I'm working out right now and listen with my air pods. I've always found that when people talk about body building, I've always thought about it as we as a church are building a body. It is made up of many people and we're all working to build together.
• How can Sports become too all consuming for families?

(27:00) Break 1

• Should you pray for your favorite team to win?
• (30:20) Kevin - Grew up in St. Louis and was there when Rams went to the Superbowl. Professional sports athletes have the courage to witness like that and it's great to see that. The holy spirit allows this to happen through the medium of sports. Fr. Patrick Hyde -resident parishioner of St. Paul's.
• What do we do with dreams of doing great things in our life?
• (41:28) How do we deal with controversies in the super bowl?
• What is a good way to view competition?

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss True Piety

• (1:56) what is piety?
• (12:00) How can we distinguish authentic devotion from external practices that may lack interior conversion?
• How can devotions be misshaped?

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• (27:27) Mike - If I'm praying and it's a conversation with God, I recognize my voice, but not sure how it is that I'm interacting with God. What does that look like? It feels dry sometimes.
• Email from LA – shares a good habit developed in prayer.
• (40:43) How do sacramentals remind us of God’s presence?
• (43:58) Didier - Assuming that piety is one of the gifts from the holy spirit, can we say someone who has piety has received the gift from the HS...does he also have the other 6 gifts for the 7 complete gifts of the holy spirit?

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage: Part 2

• (2:17) Fear of something better when it comes to dating.
• What does service have to do with Marriage?

(26:59) Break 1

• What is the importance of children in a strong marriage?
• (31:54) What happens when marriage gets boring?
• When should you start looking for outside help in your marriage?

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Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss The Presentation of the Lord

• What is happening in our Church today?
• (2:01) Why does Mary get purified if she is perfect?
• (12:57) Nick - Love the presentation. Love the old testament connection. Amazing how Jesus celebrates major accomplishments through the old. Waiting for something...I wait for so much because there's so much to overcome. How the law is given to us...how it is written into our hearts.
• What does the sacrifice mean in the bible?
• (21:49) Michael - I'm a parishioner of Fr. Matthew's parish. I've been going through a lot of stuff and might not be here without Fr. Matthew.

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• What is Candlemas, and how are we called to be light?
• (31:09) What is a world day of consecrated life?
• (38:29) what does Simeon’s prophecy mean in the Bible?
• How can we turn over our trails to the Lord?

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Ministering to the Youth

• (3:31) What makes working with Youth different from ministering to adults?
• Why is ministering t the youth so important for the life of the Church?
• (15:59) threats that young people are facing?

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• How do we have good boundaries for our children?
• (23:26) Lourdes - Resiliency - Fr. is right about it. As a young person, I went to Catholic school and when I complained about getting hit on the knuckles, mom said, 'well, I'm sure you weren't praying the Rosary dear.' But I did well in school.
• The danger of self-esteem.
• Mary - I think it's never too late to turn it around. Even in their 70's my parents shared that they wished they hadn't sweated the little things. It's ok to make mistakes. God loves everyone.
• How do you pray the family rosary?

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• (42:29) Helen - I'm a teacher who teaches theology of the body to teens. We need to get down to the middle schoolers and educating them better about our faith and TOB is a wonderful program that ministers to them.
• Teresa - I have a new family that moved in next door. Little girl is in 4 or 5th grade. She likes me. We haven't related that much, but I noticed she's doing an exercise and I think she's a cheerleader. Doing suggestive gyrations. How can I be there for her without being judgmental?
• (46:10) Theresa - I am a widow with 7 kids. Can't get my kids to go to church. Such a heavy burden on my shoulders. When the father is taken out of the home, it's tragedy. Feel so wounded.

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Confession

• Why do we need the Sacrament of Confession?
• What are the parts of confession?
• (14:05) What if someone hasn’t been in confession in a long time?
• (19:30) Kevin - I was in confession the other day. At the end, I had a feeling to say thank you Jesus, and the priest said you're welcome. He's in persona Christi and sometimes we forget that.

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• (23:58) Lynn - Not Catholic yet, going through the OCIA program. Through that process, there's the first confession. Am I supposed to make a list of every sin in my life, or how am I supposed to do that?
• (32:54) Paul - 40 years as a Baptist, I felt the need to go to confession which lead me to RCIA and into the church. How should non-Catholics feel about confession and approach the sacrament?
• (37:51) George - I'm having a little trouble with confession. Every day I can't forgive myself. Am I doing something wrong by doing that?

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• Barbara - I'm in a parish that had a priest who was moved several years back due to behaviors. I wonder sometimes if the confessions or baptisms were valid because of what was going on with him.

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss St. Thomas Aquinas

• (4:43) who was St. Thomas Aquinas
• (11:15) what is the Albigensian heresy?
• (18:19) Brendan - The one that impacted me was Thomas Aquinas' 5 proofs. I saw a video in middle school that challenged atheists. I didn't know there were such intellectual people in the church. It really shook my faith and eased my anxieties in it and have more faith in God.

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• Madeline - He's not my saint...I'm trying to love him as a brother and I don't know how to reconcile. I love St. Faustina. I don't like him because he said pets don't go to heaven and that's why I left the faith. I'm back in the faith now because of St. Faustina and St. Maximilian Kolbe.
• (32:53) Role of Reason in our life today
• (34:47) Jean - My most favorite thing about him...he admitted at the end of his conversations that all of his writings meant nothing. He found what he was writing was useless. Once he spoke to the Lord, he found that he was so inadequate from what he learned from the Lord.

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• (40:52) Regina - He taught that women are defective. I want to know how to get around that. It's offensive. I have a reference from Summa Theologica.
• (45:03) Thomas Aquinas’ Devotional life
• Where should people start when reading about St. Thomas Aquinas?

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage

• What is marriage?
• (13:40) why are couples not wanting to get married?

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• (22:39) Brendan - Anxiety among young people. I'm very anxious. I want to get in a relationship and married, but now I don't have a job and anxiety is causing issues for me. I hear it's good to get married young, but I feel I'm dealing with a road block. What do I do?
• (30:45) Ureli – People living together and not married. What if your parents aren't married. IS there something I can do to help them? They both want to marry. I feel I'm a mediator sometimes. Any advice as to what to do? I do pray for them a lot.

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• (40:27) Paul - Married 44 years. Work with engaged couples. Biggest challenge is communication. We're all so different. Any advice where to find good communication teaching? Anything out there from a Catholic perspective?
• Email from Julie – How do you know if Marriage is your vocation?

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education

• Why is Catholic schools week important?
• (4:46) what does the Church teach about Catholic education?
• What is the connection between the intellect and the will?
• (17:35) Nicole - My experience....My grandchildren are going to Catholic school. My daughter also went. I used to volunteer. I most admire is that I attend the children's Mass and we end with adoration. Getting used to adoration and the importance of a relationship with Jesus.

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• (23:25) Ann - I had Catholic education back in the 40's and 50's. I thank God for it every day. Those nuns really instilled the faith.
• (26:15) Tammy - I am a product of Catholic schools from the 70's and 80's. I have 4 kids. One struggled academically. Just wondering if the school system is looking into this. Not everyone is academic. Do they have other avenues to help people?
• (31:50) Carol - Our Catholic school closed 7 years ago. Wanted to re-open, but I get backlash every time it comes up. Any advice?

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• What should parents be looking for in Catholic Schools?
• (40:24) Alex - I'm dating someone right now. Trying to figure out where to educate my kids once we have them. There is a local SSPX school. It looks like it's the only place I can afford to send them. What should I do about that?
• Can you send your kids to a non-Catholic school?
• (44:17) what are the biggest challenges facing Catholic schools today?
• (48:03) Maria - We've been blessed with our kid's education. Just wanted to give a quick testimony.

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in your State of Life

• (4:17) who was Saint Francis de Sales?
• Introduction to the devout life, How can you be holy in the world?

(18:26) Break 1

• What are ways lay people can become holy?
• How does God multiply your time when you devote some to him?
• (34:34) Norb - Suggestion to multitask with prayer. That's what I do.
• Robin - I joined the Guard of the Sacred Heart. I get up and whatever hour it is, I will go through that process. I say the precious blood devotion, and after that, I go to the Legion of Mary, Rosary, and I do my best to go to Mass/adoration.

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• How is holiness a work of God first?
• (43:00) Maria - My experience...we all struggle with prayer time. I humble myself and ask the Lord to organize my prayer time.
• (46:11) Robert - St. Francis De Sales....been reading that over and over for years. What I still struggle with...what is my state in life? What does that mean and how does it correspond to my time in prayer? I feel like I'm always robbing my work and myself by studying an hour.
• The four books which Father Illo recommends everyone reads.

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Protecting the Unborn

• What is the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of life?
• What is at the core of the reason people get abortion?

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• Teresa - I just wanted to say that I'm trying to start a walking with moms with need at my parish in Ohio, so we can do what Father was talking about. Help through pregnancy centers and walk with them on their journey before the baby is born and after.
• (23:23) Richard - I lead a 40 days for life campaign in the Midwest. Prayer is most important, but we're also dealing with Satan in this evil. I think it needs to be approached from that reality.
• (28:00) Craig - We just have celebrated Christmas, but it's not the first and biggest feast we should be celebrating. We should be celebrating the incarnation and then the resurrection. It all begins at conception. That's when God became present on Earth.
• Jane - I belong a group called Holy Innocents. We raise funds for various pro-life organizations. Just wanted to talk about that.

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• (39:59) Connie - I'm in OCIA and joining the church in a couple months. Something that slowed me down was encountering those who claim to be Catholic, but support abortion. What do you say to 'pro-choice Catholics?'
• (43:53) Norma - I am a counselor at a pregnancy center. Want to say thanks for all who can help those centers.
• How can we speak about protecting the unborn with truth and compassion?

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Pornography

• What is Pornography?
• What is integrity restored?
• (14:31) Is pornography a private sin?
• (20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.

(23:11) Break 1

• How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?
• (29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?
• (34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.

(39:59) Break 2

• (41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.
• What can people do who struggle with pornography?

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
  • https://integrityrestored.com/

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss the Beauty of the Liturgy

• (4:58) What does liturgy mean?
• How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
• What is worship?
• (13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1

• Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
• (27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
• (31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
• Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2

• Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
• (45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching

• What is Catholic Social Teaching?
• (10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?
• (17:07) what does the “common good” mean?

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• (25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.
• What are things that we can do for the poor?

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• Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?
• (45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.

Resources:

• https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html
• https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf

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(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture.

• (6:05) Pray to the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible.

• Break 1

  • (23:05) Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life.
  • (30:33) Vanessa - I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked at everything and how Christ is here to heal me.

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  • (39:22) Susan-I grew up learning the stories of the Bible. In 2023, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and six months later, I got very sick and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was angry with God for the first time in my life. One night, dark and alone, I said the Lord's prayer and it changed my life.

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(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God.

• (11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do.

• (12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical.

• (15:40) Patty - I am waiting and discovering God's way to help me with weight loss.

• (19:17) Email: Leanne - Relying on God as a young adult, cancer survivor.

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• (23:58) Email: Gloria – I’m afraid of trusting the Lord.

• (27:43) Patrick - Relevant Radio brought me back to the church 5 years ago. Also, I've overcome addictions and now am faced with a new challenge of leukemia. It's a new opportunity to evangelize.

• Break 2

• (40:23) God’s mercy will endure far longer than our desire to ask for it. Jesus relied on his friends and disciples to support his ministry. He was not alone. In your struggle talk to your priests and other faithful friends. Jesus humbled himself and relied on His Father in heaven and His friends on earth and the world was never the same.

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Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to Friendship with Christ

• How can we have friendship with God?
• (12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ?
• (18:25) Bob - I once went to confession and told the priest I was having trouble getting angry with God over disappointments. Angry about it and yelling at God. Fr. told me you probably think I'll get down on you for getting angry with God, but you know God and trust him enough that you can get angry with Him and you can handle that. I was really moved by that. Relationship with God is everything.

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• Marsha - I'm a cradle Catholic. I've had a relationship with Jesus. The Baptists brought me into that relationship. They gave me a deeper dive into the intimacy with Christ. I hope they saw the beauty of the Catholic church.
• How does interior life help us from our relationship with Jesus?
• (40:40) Deedee - My relationship is one of a father and daughter. Trying to be friends with God is sacrilegious. Wouldn't there be a spiritual boundary of some sort? What does friendly speech sound like instead of prayer?

(43:43) Break 2

• (44:49) What can Mary Magdalene teach us about friendship with Christ?

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride

• (3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?
• The subtlety of pride
• (14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.

(21:09) Break 1

• Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?
• What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?
• (27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.
• Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?
• (34:16) Email – how does gratitude fight pride?

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• How does trust help us to grow in humility?
• (41:56) Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.
• Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits

• What is discernment of Spirits?
• (15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.
• Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.

(23:24) Break 1

• Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?
• (28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.
• (35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.

(40:19) Break 2

• Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?
• (45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?

Resources:

• Called and Gifted
  • https://siena.org/

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism

• (2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized?
• How does Jesus’ baptism connect with our own baptism?

(21:50) Break 1

• (23:40) Christina - What about our baptismal promises? Are these the same in all Christian Churches that have valid baptism?
• What is the role of Faith in baptism?
• (31:54) email about getting baptized again.

(37:35) Break 2

• (38:56) Rosina - Baptism. When you speak with Protestants, they say that children don’t need to be baptized. Why is that?
• How do we live out our baptism?

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear

• (3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?
• (11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?

(20:55) Break 1

• Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover
• (25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me
• (33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?
• Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear

(38:39) Break 2

• Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?
• (42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth
• (44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

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Fr. Carter Griffin Discerning Commitments and acting in Prudence

• (5:43) What is prudence?
• How do you make good discernment?
• (13:22) Sacrificial nature of Commitments.
• (20:09) Lisa - Commitments. If a decision is imprudent in the classical sense of prudence, is it sinful?

(23:55) Break 1

• (28:25) Jim - I just retired and have more free time. How can I balance adding commitments to help others versus time for myself?
• (32:10) Cam - It seems to me that I break commitments because of stress management. Mind telling me to stop stress and break commitment. How do I overcome this?

(40:05) Break 2

• How do we hear the voice of God when discerning things?
• (44:46) what is involved in discerning one’s vocation?

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Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Modern Wonder Workers: St Andre Bessette and Simple Faith

• (3:28) who was Saint Andre Bessette?
• The importance of humility in working wonders.
• (9:57) What are Miracles?
• (13:25) Nick - St. Andre Bessette. I think it is amazing the simple things that St. Andre embraced. God gives us little opportunities like he gave St Andre and then gives bigger opportunities.
• How can we reclaim simple faith in our lives?
• (19:04) Mary - I had a physical healing from being prayed for by a man with great faith.

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• David - I reverted to the Church after 45 years because of healing I had ingrown toe nails since 10 years old. I prayed that they would be healed and I was
• (28:43) Email from Mary – How did Brother Andre Console those who didn’t get a miracle from him?
• (32:09) Mia – Miracle of the multiplication of Cabbages
• Maria - Cured out of cancer. The doctors were texting me for Leukemia. I am an extraordinary Eucharistic minister. After consuming the Precious Blood I asked for healing and was healed.

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• Is simple trust blind trust?
• (42:59) Jamie - 3 years ago I had breast cancer and wasn't Catholic. I prayed the Rosary and was healed and I joined OCIA because of this.
• (45:54) Nancy - My friend and I went to the Oratory of St. Joseph. We were so thrilled. She is older and in her 80s. I had prayed to St. Joseph for us to be safe. My friend tripped and fell and hit her head on pavement. Friend recovered without any problems.
• Charles - One of my family members knew Blessed Solanus Casey and got my grandfather to see him. Blessed Solanus Casey healed him

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Meaning of the Magi

• (3:36) What is Epiphany?
• (9:04) Who were the Magi?
• (14:33) Christina - Family tradition we've celebrated...our mother started the nativity story and the gift exchange rather than Christmas.
• Marcos - I was born in Cuba and we kept our tradition alive. Every year on Jan 5th, mom would bake cookies and dad would collect hay. Every year a different magi featured. That magi brought the toys.

(23:37) Break 1

• What gifts can we bring to Jesus?
• How can we honor the Child Jesus in our lives?

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• (38:37) Theresa - I'm going to be giving a gift tomorrow. Giving sons and goddaughter a bible. I think this will be a healing gesture.
• (40:56) what is the Epiphany house blessing?
• How can we receive the gift of God well in our lives?

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Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton

• (5:22) what is wonderment?
• Who was G.K. Chesterton?
• (14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder?

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• Can you have wonderment while in suffering?
• What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life?
• (31:35) Colby - I am currently in OCIA. A great place to start with wonder is with the Church because it brings me a child-like wonder.
• How does Paradox play in Chesterton’s life?

(37:58) Break 2

• What does St Therese and G.K. Chesterton about being child like?
• (46:04) Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excitement of living?

Resources:

• The Society of G.K. Chesterton
  • https://www.chesterton.org/

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare

• Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible?
• (7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare?
• (12:22) Elaine - When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I'd have nightmares. I would go to my parent’s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me.
• (17:53) Maria - Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she's the target of it. She's had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare?

(21:48) Break 1

• Jacob - Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it.
• (27:24) Tom - Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear.
• Sarah - I have a sister I'm trying to help . Doesn't go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this?

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• Randy - Spiritual warfare and PTSD...overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I've had. I called on Monday.
• (45:35) Dee Dee - My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We're now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn't sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this?

Resources:

• JP II Healing Center
  • https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)

• (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith

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• (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

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• (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification
• (46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

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Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2)

• What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer?
• (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?

(20:10) Break 1

• (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart.

(36:40) Break 2

• (37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that?
• How can I feel God’s love in a time of unrest?

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)

• (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
• (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

(20:20) Break 1

• David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
• (26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

(40:32) Break 2

• Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
• (41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue

• Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?
• (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?

(21:39) Break 1

• Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?
• (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?

(39:32) Break 2

• How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?
• (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?
• How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Final Preparations for Christmas

• (4:10) why is preparation for Christmas so important?
• The O Antiphons
• (17:46) Cindy - In preparation, I recently lost my pet of 17 years. I feel like this is a moment where I'm preparing myself because we love those loved ones. I prepare by knowing this is the first they will spend in heaven; I know they are no longer with us. That is just a joy.

(22:40) Break 1

• (24:30) Nick - How to be grateful. Ever since I knew you from taking over for the Inner Life, you've been a loving figure. Maybe those who are starting late...it's never too late as we hear from the Sunday reading at Mass. God is always with us. Life is an advent...a time for preparing for the coming of Jesus.
• How can we prepare for Christmas?
• (35:30) Yollie - Give the Christ child presents at Mass with our presence at Mass.

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• Maria - Preparation for coming of Christ is our whole life. Our journey. Every day we should be in his presence, not just Christmas. Strength to overcome our sorrows and love our enemies.
• (43:24) The Gift of the Magi
• Where can last minute stress help us grow in our spiritual life?

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss The Holy Family at Christmas

• (3:17) Poverty of the Holy Family

(20:45) Break 1

• (23:00) Clementine - Holy family: When my children were little I would say prayers with them and ask the holy family to keep my family holy. I lost my son and at his funeral there were a lot of priests celebrating the funeral.
• Importance of families reaching out to others in there?

(35:34) Break 2

• How does God show up in the ordinary areas of life?
• (43:50) Trisha - Who was Saint Joseph Parents? And how long was Mary serving at the temple? Did she live in the temple?

Resources:

• Advent Office of readings:
  • https://liturgies.net/Liturgies/Catholic/loh/advent/december20or.htms
• Consecration to St. Joseph
  • https://consecrationtostjoseph.org/

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study Matthew 1:18-24

• (7:51) Father shares some background on this passage.
• (12:49) father Shares this Sunday’s Gospel

(18:57) Break 1

• What is the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?
• (26:03) Sandy - Why does it matter that Joseph came from the same line of David when he wasn't the biological father of Jesus.
• Why does it say Joseph was a righteous man?

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• Richard - did Mary come from that line as well and where is it written?
• (39:41) Donna - I had a friend who had said Jesus had brothers. Can you equip me to respond to her?
• Why is Joseph so important in the Christmas story?

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christmas Movies

• Why are Christmas movies important?
• What is the importance of Scrooge’s story?
• (16:23) David - My favorite Christmas movie is 'A Bocelli Family Christmas'

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• Deb - Christmas Carol Movie. I have 7 versions and watch all of them every Christmas.
• (24:41) Tony - It's A Wonderful Life is my favorite Christmas Movie. My wife and I often quote this movie.
• What is he plot of It’s a Wonderful Life?
• Pat - Peanuts' Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life
• (34:04) Tim - Beyond Christmas from 1940 is a good one.

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• (39:47) Sandy - It's A Wonderful life is #1. One of the very first lines in the movie is often glazed over. Remember the conversation between the angels and God?
• Bobbie - The Homecoming, the origin of the Walton's
• (43:33) LeeAnn - My favorite Christmas movie is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' This is a newer movie directed by Dallas Jenkins.
• What is the redeeming quality of the Grinch?

Resources:

• A Christmas Carol (any version)
• It’s a Wonderful Life
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• A Bocelli Family Christmas (and The Journey)
• Beyond Christmas (1940)
• The Homecoming – origin of the Walton’s
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
• Merry Beggars Christmas Carol
  • www.relevantradio.com.

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Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick in studio to discuss Silent Prayer

• What is he language of God?
• (8:42) Jan - Silence. There is a silence that exists after the guests go home. There is joy when guests come and the silence after they leave is saddening. Can you help me appreciate this more?
• (13:14) silence as an invitation to prayer
• (15:39) Judy - I thought I was going to go mad during silent Adoration. I thought I could find comfort but could not. Can you help?

(19:50) Break 1

• (21:05) Email from MT – Why do sins seem to become really profound when I am in silence and especially before receiving the Eucharist?
• Maureen - I wonder if the devil is trying to disquiet people in adoration who have trouble with silence?
• (26:57) Ben - I am a seminarian. I want to share that silence has helped with my vocation and discernment. I would not be here without it.
• (31:17) Nicole - I wanted to go on a Silent Retreat but now have to cancel. I find it hard to put myself in silence. How can I make a spiritual retreat for myself.

(36:51) Break 2

• Mark - Talking about silence. My grandfather starting going on silent retreats during the 1950s. We used to go on a yearly silent retreat. Some years I couldn’t wait to talk but other years I couldn't wait.
• (43:16) David - Going to Adoration really trained me to be in the Presence of the Lord.
• What is the correlation of creating space in our hearts for silence and making room for our Lord?

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Finding Peace

• What is peace in our current world?
• (12:01) how does putting things off relate with a lack of peace?
• (14:54) Melanie - My friend can't do Christmas because their father died on Christmas. How can I help them find peace?

(18:55) Break 1

• (19:56) Rosa - My granddaughter has been cutting herself. Her mom is hard on her and I don't have the nerve to say anything. Father how can I help my granddaughter find peace?
• Cidalia - I have gone through what line 1 has with granddaughter. I hope she could go out with her for coffee or church and see if that helps. I prayed with my granddaughter and prayed on FRAA with Fr. Rocky.

(34:23) Break 2

• Email from a listener who is struggling to find peace with her family during Christmas who doesn’t celebrate Jesus during Christmas?
• (41:54) What is the connection between forgiveness and peace?

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• (2:44) On today's Inner Life, Fr. Tom Wilson joins to elaborate on Gaudete Sunday and joy.

  • (7:05) The color the vestments the priests wear is Rose
  • (9:00) How Do We Rejoice When Circumstances Don't foster good feelings?

• (19:43) Break 1

  • (26:44) Olivia - I have a son who is going through some hard times.

• (38:52) Break 2

  • (40:18) One of the best things a person can do for joy
  • (42:54) Rudy - I had a friend whose husband passed away around

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Feast of Juan Diego.

• What is the Story of our Lady of Guadalupe?
• (9:30) Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Maternity

(19:30) Break 1

• (20:34) Richard - What has the scientific investigation of the tilma revealed? The number of the Aztecs that converted equaled the number of people the Church in Europe.
• Sal - I was drawn to an addiction and I asked Our Lady to stop that and she did. I also share a birthday with her. What is the difference between Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Virgin Mary?
• (28:11) Leo - My wife and I went to the Guadalupe shrine in Mexico City. Mother Mary gave us a chance to get close to the image.
• Tessie - I was in the hospital for 4 months and I lost gall bladder. I was on the verge of death. I saw Our Lady Of Guadalupe's image and I was miraculous healed.

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• Catherine - I saw the tilma in Mexico City when I was a tourist. I was not a practicing Catholic. Today I help with out with Rosaries.
• (41:06) Steve - I saw the US Constitution the same year I saw the tilma. Isn't it amazing that you can barely read Constitution but the tilma is in great condition. This strengthened my faith

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John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss God’s Faithfulness

• How is the faithfulness of God shown in the Bible
• (13:17) how God is faithful in times that are tough

(19:06) Break 1

• How are the sacraments a sign of God’s faithfulness to us?
• (20:30) How gentle Gods in his interactions with us.

(36:23) Break 2

• (37:51) Julie - I don't feel God's presence in my life. From the beginning to the present. What's a good place that I can come to understand the process that my life is in?
• (44:41) How is God’s faithfulness seen through the liturgical seasons especially in Advent?

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Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss The Value of Tradition

• (3:54) What is Tradition in the Church?

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• What is the importance of family Traditions?
• (23:19) Sandra - Tradition of pinatas and the origin. It comes from the Augustine’s of Mexico. Symbol represents seven deadly sins.
• Christi - The Jesse Tree. Having the little ones decorate the ornaments.
• (28:15) Pat - A couple traditions....the Rosary. Been doing it since 2008. Also, my wife and I have been saying good morning to God before starting the day. Try to put goodness to counteract the world and what's going on.
• George - Incorporating tradition in the family. How do I know if it's something I like to do or share with my family? Example the Liturgy of the Hours.

(39:16) Break 2

• Angel - My mother after Thanksgiving...everything stopped and there was no partying until Christmas. Everything was cleaned during that time and then brought the tree in Christmas Eve. Acted like a new baby was coming into the house. We don't celebrate until late Christmas Eve.
• What are times when traditions need to be curtailed?

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Feast of Juan Diego.

• What is the Story of our Lady of Guadalupe?
• (9:30) Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Maternity

(19:30) Break 1

• (20:34) Richard - What has the scientific investigation of the tilma revealed? The number of the Aztecs that converted equaled the number of people the Church in Europe.
• Sal - I was drawn to an addiction and I asked Our Lady to stop that and she did. I also share a birthday with her. What is the difference between Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Virgin Mary?
• (28:11) Leo - My wife and I went to the Guadalupe shrine in Mexico City. Mother Mary gave us a chance to get close to the image.
• Tessie - I was in the hospital for 4 months and I lost gall bladder. I was on the verge of death. I saw Our Lady Of Guadalupe's image and I was miraculous healed.

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• Catherine - I saw the tilma in Mexico City when I was a tourist. I was not a practicing Catholic. Today I help with out with Rosaries.
• (41:06) Steve - I saw the US Constitution the same year I saw the tilma. Isn't it amazing that you can barely read Constitution but the tilma is in great condition. This strengthened my faith

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Immaculate Conception

• (6:33) What is the Immaculate Conception?
• How is Mary the new ark of the covenant?
• (15:07) why was the Marian Dogma declared so late in the Church’s life?

(21:24) Break 1

• What is original sin?
• (26:43) George - Adam and Eve verse Jesus and Mary observation, in regard to immaculate conception.

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• How is the Immaculate Conception tied in with the Other four Dogmas?
• (39:19) The Immaculate Conception and Mary’s connection with Our Lady of Lourdes

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss St. Nicholas: The Spirit of giving

• Who was Saint Nicholas?
• (5:24) why do we need to be aware of Church teaching?
• (15:37) Maria - Story about generosity. I was in a class with a bunch of different instruments, and the nuns said we needed to each bring a dollar to school to help pay for a broken drum.

(17:44) Break 1

• Geri - Tradition: We would use our dads athletic socks. We would fill them with fruit and nuts (in the socks) to teach stories from the bible. Pretty cool tradition
• (22:20) Carl - Tradition: slippers at the foot of the door and we would put cookies or something that we could give to someone outside of our home who was in need
• Lorraine - I have a fractured spine and there are people at my church that are helping me. I made a donation to RR in honor those people helping me.

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• Father Rocky Shares a special book he wrote about Mary.
• (46:07) Joey - Before my mom died, we were talking about charity. She reminded me of something I did that made her proud of me. On a field trip, I bought another little kid a lunch when I saw she didn't have one.

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Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick in studio to discuss Silent Prayer

• What is he language of God?
• (8:42) Jan - Silence. There is a silence that exists after the guests go home. There is joy when guests come and the silence after they leave is saddening. Can you help me appreciate this more?
• (13:14) silence as an invitation to prayer
• (15:39) Judy - I thought I was going to go mad during silent Adoration. I thought I could find comfort but could not. Can you help?

(19:50) Break 1

• (21:05) Email from MT – Why do sins seem to become really profound when I am in silence and especially before receiving the Eucharist?
• Maureen - I wonder if the devil is trying to disquiet people in adoration who have trouble with silence?
• (26:57) Ben - I am a seminarian. I want to share that silence has helped with my vocation and discernment. I would not be here without it.
• (31:17) Nicole - I wanted to go on a Silent Retreat but now have to cancel. I find it hard to put myself in silence. How can I make a spiritual retreat for myself.

(36:51) Break 2

• Mark - Talking about silence. My grandfather starting going on silent retreats during the 1950s. We used to go on a yearly silent retreat. Some years I couldn’t wait to talk but other years I couldn't wait.
• (43:16) David - Going to Adoration really trained me to be in the Presence of the Lord.
• What is the correlation of creating space in our hearts for silence and making room for our Lord?

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Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss The Incarnation

• (4:19) What is the incarnation?
• God wedding humanity through the incarnation.
• (11:44) Maureen - I am a catechist for 4th graders. I'm trying everything to explain the incarnation. Want your opinion. Do you have another way of explaining the incarnation?

(18:42) Break 1

• How does the mystery of the word make flesh make clear the mystery of humanity?
• (33:50) Steve – How did Christ suffer if He is God?
• Jesus is the bridge that brings us to God alone.

(39:45) Break 2

• (42:25) What is the best Christmas Gift we can receive from Christ?

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing Through the Media: 25 years of Relevant Radio

• Evangelical nature of the Church.
• (20:24) Christine - love listening to daybreak and inner life

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• Eva - listen on the app. I value Relevant Radio and all it gives me
• (25:15) How is evangelizing similar to planting seeds?
• (30:21) Nick - I evangelize through letters and ACTS in prayer

(34:29) Break 2

• Donna - how can I evangelize those who have been raised in faith but don't know it?
• (42:23) Michael - I do daily readings and share it in a newsletter
• Daniel - I evangelize through Tik Tok

Resources

• Parish Ambassador Program
  • https://relevantradio.com/support/ambassador/
• Highlights of the Catholic Faith
  • https://www.amazon.com/Highlights-Catholic-Faith-Peter-Armenio/dp/1948139847

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Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Advent

• What is the meaning of Advent?
• (8:12) Music for Advent.

(16:16) Break 1

• The Advent Calendar
• (29:46) the Third coming of Christ

(32:58) Break 2

• The O Antiphons
• (37:53) Loneliness during Advent

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Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II

• (2:52) what is an ecumenical council?
• (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate?

(21:20) Break 1

• Robert - Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that's not very alive anymore.
• (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council?
• (32:16) Chris - I know in the past supersessions is the main teaching and then 2nd Vatican council condemned it. With everything going on now, I figured it would be a good thing to clear up.

(38:52) Break 2

• Greg - Lumen Gentium...chapter 16 where it talks about salvation. Just wanted to get take on the idea that a person needs to be Catholic to be saved, but all salvation goes through the church. If you die, you have the chance to enter.
• (47:36) Why is Vatican II so controversial in our times?

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Check out this awesome encore show to help you celebrate Thanksgiving from November 20, 2025

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing at the Dinner Table

• How is Joy and excitement in the Faith important to evangelization?
• (16:05) Julia - My daughter recently left the Catholic Church. I don't want to fight at the table. How can we discuss this?

(21:56) Break 1

• Brenda - I shared an Instagram link without explaining to my daughter-in-law. She was upset by this but we talked about this and it was very healing. I think social media is not a great way to Evangelize without proper context.
• (28:11) what is the importance of the family meal?

(39:45) Break 2

• (41:02) Steve - How do we deal with a same sex couple at Thanksgiving?
• (44:01) Martha - We are having a group of 35 people. We always say grace. Is it ok for a Protestant to lead the prayer this year?
• The origin of Thanksgiving.

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss The Four Marks of the Church

• Father and Patrick share some thanksgiving stories
• (5:52) What are eh four Marks of the Church?
• What does the mean that the Church is one?

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• (27:29) What does it mean that the Church is Holy?
• (33:18) E-Frain - You are talking about the 4 marks. What do you think of the Palmarian Catholic Church? Are they a valid Catholic Church?

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• (39:03) What does it mean that the Church is Catholic?
• (45:25) what does it mean that the Church is apostolic?

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss The Virtue of Temperance

• What is Temperance?
• (8:09) What is concupiscence?
• (15:19) Joanna - struggle with indulgence with food- tried fasting and some verses that helped me to work on temperance anything else?

(21:20) Break 1

• What is the proper motivation to gaining the virtue of temperance?
• The importance of the Eucharistic fast.
• (32:47) John - best homily that 'there is no excellence without sacrifice'
• (38:08) Mark - 12-year-old addicted to pornography and addicted to porn. how can i help this boy grow in temperance?

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• How do the virtues help us grow in holiness?
• (49:15) The importance of community in growing in temperance.

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Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Vocations

• (3:02) What is a vocation?
• Why doesn’t God make our vocation clear to us all of the time?
• (10:44) How did Father discern a vocation to the priesthood.
• What are the fears that young men and women are afraid of when discerning the priesthood.

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• What is the importance of encouragement when discerning a vocation?
• (32:40) Rolando - I have a 9-yo son. He is really drawn to be a priest. How can I help him keep this fire going?
• Patrick - I have a 3-year-old son. How as a father can I encourage my son to consider religious life?
• (37:23) Flo - Parents should encourage their children. My granddaughter became a Dominican nun. Other parents I have known were not supportive of girls entering the convent.

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• (44:36) What is the importance of Courage in discerning your vocation?

Resources:

• Discern your vocation
  • https://www.beafriar.org/
• Serra Club
  • www.serraus.org

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christ the King

• Why do we celebrate Christ the King?
• (8:10) why is Christ the king of the universe?
• (18:33) Sue - Father Eric, I found it interesting how you were talking about Jesus as King of the World. I am watching the Chosen and apostles address Christ as King of the World. I never prayed that way before.
• Mark - I know a lot of Jewish prayers address God as King of the Universe. Is this also a Messianic title from our Jewish heritage?

(24:25) Break 1

• How do other things get in the way of God being King in our Lives?
• (30:54) Elizabeth - Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam helps me recognize that my repetitive tasks a homemaker can be used for the greater glory of God. This is how I give glory to the King of the Universe.
• (38:02) Claire - I remember my teachers taught me that in Rome you only knelt to a King. Christ the King is my favorite Feast Day of the whole year.

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• How is Christ both Friend and King?
• What can we do to prepare for Mass this Sunday on the feast of Christ the King

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing at the Dinner Table

• How is Joy and excitement in the Faith important to evangelization?
• (16:05) Julia - My daughter recently left the Catholic Church. I don't want to fight at the table. How can we discuss this?

(21:56) Break 1

• Brenda - I shared an Instagram link without explaining to my daughter-in-law. She was upset by this but we talked about this and it was very healing. I think social media is not a great way to Evangelize without proper context.
• (28:11) what is the importance of the family meal?

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• (41:02) Steve - How do we deal with a same sex couple at Thanksgiving?
• (44:01) Martha - We are having a group of 35 people. We always say grace. Is it ok for a Protestant to lead the prayer this year?
• The origin of Thanksgiving.

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• (2:24) Fr. Marcel Taillonjoins Patrick to discuss Grace in Suffering

  • (2:49) What is the Catholic way of looking at suffering?
  • (13:56) God has 2 ways to be with us during suffering, Confession and the Anointing of The Sick
  • (16:36) Karen - I got cancer and went through surgery 7 weeks of that and had surgery. No one could believe how joyfully I was going through it. I offered up the horrible pain.

• (19:23) Break 1

  • (24:47) We want to be thankful to for the Passion. It is good to meditate on the Passion when we are not on the Cross too much.
  • (25:33) Teesa- I had lost a son and we went through a long battle of addiction. You tend to find redemption in the suffering.
  • (28:56) Mary Lou -I took spiritual exercises years back where we started first on Garden of Gethsemane. I remember I had an awakening because I saw myself there with Christ in the garden.

• (39:18) Break 2

  • (46:19) Joanie:Mary has helped me when I was suffering as a caregiver for my husband on hospice. She helped me through some very difficult times.

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Works of Mercy

• (4:51) what are the Spiritual Works of Mercy?
• Admonish the Sinner
• (16:29) Instruct the Ignorant

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• Mary Ann - I have a granddaughter who just gave up her faith. I love her so much. How to approach this? How do I admonish the sinner?
• (28:31) Adam - If a person you're close to doesn't know that not going to Mass is a sin, is it your duty to inform them so they know so they are culpable?

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• How do we forgive injuries of people who have really hurt us?
• (45:10) Carolyn - My son died by suicide. It's been painful knowing he suffered from mental illness. He was a God-fearing man.

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study

• (8:23) Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday?
• (15:51) how do things distract us from the end game of being with God?
• (19:08) Mark - I think 100% of the media is fearmongering. I remember that a lack of oil, and Aids was going to kill people.

(22:48) Break 1

• (31:17) Steve - I don't think kids in Confirmation Class ever get talked about what you mentioned enough. Do you have any advice on how I can evangelize my kids? I am a catechist.

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• Sharon - How do I not spend time in fear of drug addiction and alcoholism continuing in my family?
• (47:07) Ann - I wanted to comment on Steve. how to talk about the subject of death. I think he should refer to Carlo Acutis

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• (4:11) what is marriage in the Catholic Church?
• (11:01) what is a declaration of nullity?
• (19:29) Patricia - A lot of young couples getting married by someone on the internet who has the capability to marry them. When this is considered out of the church, can they get it blessed in the church and is it a validated marriage?

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• (30:40) Lisa - A couple of people I know left marriage after 22 years due to abuse. She left for 3 years and he never got counseling. 3 priests told her to stay in that marriage, but there was a lot of abuse. Is that God's call to go back to a marriage that's abusive?

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• George - Regarding defender of the bond. Does not contact the defendant regarding a response to a petitioner. The comments/scenario given by the petitioner is not accurate with these particular problems in it. Defendant should be given the opportunity to respond to the petitioner. It will not be done according to canon law.
• (42:51) Vince - My fiancé and I are trying to get married. Her husband passed. My wife I married 30 years ago is still alive. She became catholic through RCIA. We're told we can't because my divorce has to be annulled. What do we do?

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Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death

• Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life?
• (12:47) how are the sacraments instrumental in a happy death?
• (19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death.

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• What do you do about the fear of pain of death?
• (33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain?
• (37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death?

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• Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it.
• (49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death?

Resources:

• Prayer for a Happy Death
  • https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in Despair

• (3:28) what is hope as Theological virtue?
• What is the Despair?
• (16:53) Jasmin - I struggle with a few things...mainly faith. My son and my marriage also. Really having a hard time to move forward with faith. Confirmed Catholic and went to Catholic School. Always passionate about it, but not always the best Catholic. Find myself falling into the same temptation. How can I be a Peter and not a Judas?

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• Andi - I'm on my way to spiritual direction with my priest because I've suffered the same thing the previous caller has been through. I'm going to do what I need to do and seek spiritual direction for scrupulosity.
• (31:42) Joan - Can I be forgiven for not raising my own children because I was homeless and had 3 abortions. I have been to confession, but I don't feel forgiven.

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• (39:00) Email from Mary – How do you have hope in infertility?
• Theresa - I went to a lifetime confession. Listed all the sins I ever did and got absolution for everything. That life me so far up. Everyone says God forgets your sins, but what bothers me is talk about the end times and everyone is going to know everyone's sins. If the sins are forgiven, why do they talk about that?

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• Fr. Patrick Hyde joins on the Inner life to talk about the virtue of study.

• The Dominican Order handed on the study of spirituality.

• Why did God make you?

• Going too far and too deep.

• Break 1

• Steve - I am someone who goes into faith too deeply in the area of academics.

• Break 2

• Maritza - St. Augustine's book the Confessions is great plus The Beautiful Eucharist by Matthew Kelly is good too.

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Purgatory

• (3:05) What is Purgatory?
• (12:24) Andrea - Our priest preached about purgatory -- for so long I heard purgatory was a place of punishment. He said it was a place of happy people
• (18:49) Wayne - How do we understand purgatory as being outside of time?

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• How does temporal punishment work in Purgatory?
• (30:26) Diana - Should we want to purify our sins here instead of in purgatory?
• Can souls in purgatory pray for one another?
• (46:00) Mike - I have committed a grave sin 13 years ago (I cheated on my GF before we got married). I know if I tell her it would ruin my family. Will I go to hell if I don't tell her? I have not gone to confession about this. The talk of purgatory just brought this up.

Resources:

• The Forgotten Church
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQzol-XqIpw

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Daily Conversion

• How is the word conversion used for the Catholic?
• (6:44) what does St Paul teach us about conversion?

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• (27:54) Rose - I was converted from Baptist to Catholic at St. Paul Cathedral almost 60 years ago. I live in California now.
• The importance of the Sacraments in growing in the Faith.
• The importance of the community in conversion.

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Generosity

• What is generosity?
• (3:54) being generous with your food.
• (14:42) Pat - We're retired, limited income, and to try and get spouse on the same page. Do you have any suggestions for that?
• (19:47) Lynda - I was taught by someone I work with who worked with homeless in NYC during the start of the AIDS epidemic. She said don't give money, give them food. Look them straight in the eye. i give them apples, energy bars, etc. and they are so grateful.

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• How is receiving a gate way to generosity?
• (31:13) Susan - I give a lot of $ and I seem to still have excess. Want to know what to do.
• (41:05) Marie - The way I like to give is monetarily, but I usually give by giving a nice compliment or God bless. I give blessings to God everyday to everyone I meet.
• What is stewardship?
• Theresa - About 25 years ago, son had a breakthrough in drug addiction. Began giving out Divine Mercy pictures. I am low income. From there, it went from 2-3 to 6000 in English and 6000 in Spanish. That's nothing compared to the gift they are. It's the time in handing them out. People love them. It's so rewarding and I pray for all who receive them.

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Holy family

• Why did the Lord decide to be born into a family?
• (14:30) How do you offer up your dysfunctional family to the Lord?

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• What are ways we can grow as a family?
• (31:47) email from a listener who is dealing with a care taker to his daughter while being a good husband to his wife?
• (40:20) How do you work towards marriage if you are not currently in the vocation of Marriage?
• (45:46) Spiritual Father and Motherhood.

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IL – Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Saints Josemaría Escrivá

And John Henry Newman

• Who was Saint Josemaría Escrivá
• (15:50) Thomas - Opus Dei...had a friend in college that unexpectedly decided to join. Never really thought of it before.
• (20:02) Wesley - He's been pivotal to my life and holiness and how I see my vocation (St. Josemaría).

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• Who was Saint John Henry Newman
• what is the importance of the Church
• Patrick shares how he became Catholic through St. John Henry Newman.
• (39:54) Patrick - Protestantism towards subjectivism. What is the Catholic argument against that?
• (43:04) Kathy - I first learned about St. John Henry in 1960-61. In Catholic High School. Read a book about him. He's been in my life.
• What makes a saint well a saint?
• (48:44) Roland - I teach faith formation. I didn't have a topic last Sunday. Pulled up Carlo Acutis from the Saints podcast!
• Dorothy - I have a collection of John Henry Newman. 2 Chapters on Mass and communion. Touched me deeply and I go back to them frequently.

Resources:

• The Way by St. Josemaría Escrivá
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-way-mini-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopnrxaephfWkv4WlOFrP5WvjnBJ7Kz-oeIs0DFABeRBcYhqrxIf&variant=16862306177

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Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss The Four Last Things

• Why are the last four things?
• (9:54) What is Death?
• (13:32) Barbara -Purgatory: my husband died last year. What's the Church's teaching about how long one prays for the dead?

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• (22:50) Julie - Cremation: YES OR NO? If we love our Lord, do we go to hell?
• How do we deal with the fear of purgatory
• (32:51) Nicole - Having Masses said for the dead vs. offering my own Holy Communion for someone who has died. Is that latter a good spiritual practice?

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• (43:51) Jimena - Question: a second grade kid asked about when you die - do you reincarnate? How should I respond to him?
• (46:41) Diane - Purgatory: I'm confused. Heaven is eternal, but there has to be time spent in purgatory. How does that work?

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Marian Dogmas

• What are Dogmas?
• (2:45) why are Maran Dogmas important for Catholics?
• (8:30) Mary the Mother of God.
• (15:57) Naser - I am a Muslim: Muslims are the only religion in the world who recognize Jesus as a prophet. It is hard for us Muslims to see Mary as mother of God also since God can't have mothers

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• (25:37) Perpetual Virginity of Mary.
• (32:53) Tom - AS a catechist, Can father add clarity to share ways I can share the element of mystery? The Assumption, Theotokos.

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• (39:52) The Immaculate Conception.
• (44:37) The Assumption of Mary.
• Why does the Catholic Church teach about Doctrinal Development?

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss God in the Impossible: St. Jude

• (9:33) why is Saint Jude known for impossible causes?
• (16:09) Paul - I was looking for a job. Praying to St. Jude, and got an interview for St. Jude Hospital! Didn't end up taking it, but St. Jude works in the big and small.

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• Nick - Impossible and unbelievable. Think back to 87 with my conversion. Lesson for me to realize that nothing is impossible with God. Never give up hope and always be determined.
• (23:12) Linda - Things that are impossible. My son's a recovering alcoholic. Living with an unholy girl. Worried he may go back to drinking. Also, daughter was in accident at 18. All things are possible with God.
• (27:25) Karen - I have a desperate health situation. Never feel attracted to talk to St. Jude at any other time. Reluctance to ask him now.
• Yolanda - Brother disabled with MD. Brought him to where I live. He was dead weight. First day in San Francisco and felt my back hurt. Got St. Jude's oil and drank it. The rest of the week I was fine.

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• (39:43) Cindy - Several years ago, St. Jude relic came to our parish. While I was observing it, I heard a voice that said, 'I am your brother.' I just completed praying to St. Jude and he answered it. It was a major crisis and we pulled through it.
• Father share how his priesthood came to fruition through St Jude.
• Zabet - Miracle that happened to me. I was praying and read about St. Jude. At the bottom, it said make 80 copies. Gave to people and said it was powerful prayer. I talked to someone about a teaching job, and went there, applied, and started teaching. Love teaching

Resources:

• Saint Jude Shrine in San Francisco
  • https://stjude-shrine.org/

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Communion of Saints

• Who are the Saints?
• (10:35) where do we get the idea of patron saints?

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• (22:54) Jen - I always wondered why all soul’s day isn't before all Saints day. Why did that come to be?
• (31:49) Philip - Saint that came in accidentally. 2024, August 11th and during my holy hour that night, driving home and saw a glow in the sky. Aurora Borealis. Took some pics and decided to look up who the saint was. It was St. Clare of Assisi. Created a thirst to want to come to know her and her writings.
• How do we respond to people who say that saints take away from God’s Glory?

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• How can saints help us battle sin?
• (47:13) Joyce - St. Dymphna...I found a medal and it helped me greatly with my anxiety.

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear

• (3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?
• (11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?

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• Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover
• (25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me
• (33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?
• Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear

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• Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?
• (42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth
• (44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult

• (3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult?
• (14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment?

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• How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not?
• (29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it?
• Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this?

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• Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss St. John Paul II

• Who was John Paul II
• (17:13) Megan - I was fortunate to go to Rome shortly after 9/11. There was a special Mass at the Vatican with JPII. The Mass had widows and widowers from 9/11. Europe was reaching out and consoling America. I was dealing with infertility, got back from the trip and shortly after, conceived our first child.

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• How did John Pul II help with fear
• (26:02) Len - I met him 2 times during World Youth Day. Just had a lot of love from him. I call him St. John Paul the Great. He's someone who was part of my life (I'm 73). Beautiful duirng the Terri Schiavo experience.
• Randy - I was at the Mass in Chicago in '79. I was young and it was very moving. I've never had a more uplifting experience.
• (33:47) Chuck - I met him and kissed his ring at World Youth Day in 1993. I was blessed to be a sacristan for the Mass. He wanted to meet everyone who was part of the Mass. Looked in his eyes and never felt more love.

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• (40:56) Peter - The night before he was attacked, I had a dream that the Pope was attacked. I woke up and was horrified. Early on in the morning, they broke the news that he had been attacked. Since then, I've had close ties with him and have experienced several miracles.
• Barbara - In 1981, we were at his Mass and where he was shot. Got within inches of touching him.
• (48:48) Sederica - Grew up with him. Remember when he was elected. Were shocked that he wasn't Italian (I'm Italian). When he died, I got married and 6 months later, my husband got cancer. I remember praying to him. Hadn't been beatified yet. Woke up and asked him to save my husband. Offered a job at JPII Shrine in DC and talked about his life to visitors.

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Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II

• (2:52) what is an ecumenical council?
• (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate?

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• Robert - Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that's not very alive anymore.
• (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council?
• (32:16) Chris - I know in the past supersessions is the main teaching and then 2nd Vatican council condemned it. With everything going on now, I figured it would be a good thing to clear up.

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• Greg - Lumen Gentium...chapter 16 where it talks about salvation. Just wanted to get take on the idea that a person needs to be Catholic to be saved, but all salvation goes through the church. If you die, you have the chance to enter.
• (47:36) Why is Vatican II so controversial in our times?

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Fr. Michael Hartge joins Patrick to discuss Baptism

• (3:15) What is a baptism and what makes them valid?
• (16:37) Betsy - Protestant baptism. Initial baptism and then the all in baptism. As they grow, then they get more and more in depth about the church. Want to know more about that.

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• Julio - I'm a Catholic, and I have a friend who was a past Muslim, and he's interested in becoming Catholic. Been taking him to Mass for a month. Want more info on how to get him Baptized. Do we talk to the parish or priest, are there classes?
• (28:36) Matt - I'm a protestant and curious...am I not saved because I was not baptized Catholic?
• (34:11) Ernie - My best friend of 50 years passed away. Was not Catholic. I was the last to see him. I'm Catholic. I didn't know what to do. I went ahead and in my time with him, said prayers with him. With him not be baptized, what happens to him?

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• Who can baptize others?
• (42:59) Ethan - I know in one of the creeds it says I acknowledge one baptism....I know some protestant churches are quick to say we'll baptize you again. Scriptural background about one baptism? Is there any?
• (46:04) Tom - Role of our participation in Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king. As we enter into baptism.
• How are baptisms like funerals?

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss How to Celebrate Halloween

• (6:47) what makes Halloween a holiday?
• What is the draw to Halloween?
• (15:02) Nancy - When I was a little girl our gas station had outdoor toilets and the kids decided they were going to tip them over. The guy who owned the station would move the out houses so the kids would fall in. It was really funny.

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• Margaret - I am 83 and what we used to do in the 50s is pray down by the cemetery.
• (27:48) Sarah - I am struggling with the Idea of trick-or-treat. I want to know if participating gives Satan any power?
• (32:25) Adele - This year my son and friend are evangelizing by dressing up as bishops and nuns and giving out prayer cards and candy.
• Nathan - if Halloween is a good how do we celebrate for the glory of God.
• Patrick - its interesting that its turned into a season.

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• Jan - I have a memory of when my husband made costumes for our kids. The best one was that my son was a front loading washing machine. I love the idea that its the people around us rather than what we do! so true!
• (43:09) Theresa - I was going to forgo Halloween but now I am going to use this open door night to give out my prayer cards. I am so excited now! I love you guys.
• (45:16) Crystal - I married into a catholic family who I love but they have very strict rules on Halloween. so for a long time I didn’t participate but with my newborn I want to start doing it again. How do I get my family on board by taking baby steps?

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Will of God

• What lead Fr. Kroll in becoming a priest?
• How do you discern the will of God?
• (12:58) how does our Freedom play a key role in discerning the will of God?

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• Megan - Fr. was a classmate at Georgetown. Trying to decide whether to return to nursing or help at my parish.
• (28:38) Angela - Having trouble discerning about different job employment and what God's will is for me.
• How does perseverance differ from stubbornness in our prayer?

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• What re some principles in discerning the will of God?
• (45:01) Linda - 75 years old. Husband passed away. I'm alone. I have family, but all are busy with their lives. I don't know what to do with the rest of my life. Health is so-so. Feel it declining. What should I do with my life now?
• How can we communicate God’s will to others who don’t have Faith?

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila

• (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila?
• (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church?
• What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila?

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• Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father.
• (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life?
• (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control'

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• What is a mystic?
• Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic?

Resources

• The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus
  • https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP
• The Way of Perfection: Study Edition
  • https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition

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Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Humility

• (3:21) what is true humility?
• How do we know when we are being humble?
• (11:46) Mary - Father mentioned humility leading to God. When I look at statues of Mary, she's frequently looking down out of humility. Very few paintings where you can look into her eyes.
• Why is Mary called blessed?
• (18:00) Hector - Balance between humility and the amount of work you expose yourself to at a non-profit organization. Within the context of working in a non-profit...the amount of work you lend yourself to in the context of humility. should you accept it every time? How does humility guide you?

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• (22:26) Father shares his meeting with Pope Leo and how humility shapes hi life.
• (26:37) Bill - Regarding how pride is opposite of humility, but I've read that self-loathing is a sin against humility.
• Linda - Found something that's helped...Litany of Humility. Been praying it for years. I get a kick out of how it works.
• Emil from a listener who was told to be humble in order to love her husband.

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• Email from Mary about choosing God’s will when it is different from your will?
• how can we use failure in our life to grow in humility?
• Email – How can I know if I am being humble or just being afraid of stepping out?
• Christine - Married 40 years, this past year, discovered indiscretions with my husband. Working on forgiving. Had an argument, he reminded me of things I had done that hurt him. I was completely humbled that I could hurt him the same way. Took it to confession and turned it around.

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

• (4:04) Why do we call the Joyful mysteries by that name?
• What is the story of the miracle of the Sun?
• (8:39) First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation
• (18:59) Richard - Immaculate Conception...Was Mary ever exposed to temptation?

(22:54) Break 1

• (24:27) Second Joyful Mystery the Visitation.
• Pat - Difference between blessed and blessed for Mary?

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• (38:21) Jackie - Trying to understand in Luke 11 where the woman said blessed be the womb that carried you. Rather be those who hear the word of God and observe it. Gospel from Saturday Mass.
• (41:42) Third Joyful Mystery: Nativity

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics: How to Defend the Faith

• What is apologetics?
• (13:02) John - Question about the blessed mother. Very detailed in 2 gospels. Where did this detailed info come from? Was it primarily dictated from the Blessed Mother?

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• Duke - How do we know about the afterlife? Does our soul go to heaven or reincarnated?
• (27:01) Leslie - My son just left the church after several years after trying to convince son to become Catholic. Joined whatever his girlfriend is with. What do you do with that? How do you bring him back?
• Ed - Cradle Catholic. Recently finding my faith. Went to Catholic school and now reading scripture and bible and getting back to faith. Watching the Chosen and brother was asking me questions. Asked about Jesus being Jewish and why was he Jewish. Trying to talk to people with kindness and love.

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• How do you approach apologetics with each group of people?
• (43:47) Mary Lou - I do apologetics a lot as a hairdresser. I was evangelized into the church 'quietly.' 5 people displayed holy, lovely, reverent attitude toward God. I'd have to ask them to give me more. Someone gave me a copy of a Thomas Merton book, and that was it...it was a conversion. Very happy ever since.
• Margaret-Mary - Now that I'll be 84 in December, this is the time in my life that I live in a Baptist community in NC. I am very proud of my Catholic faith. I'm professing Catholicism as I reach heaven. I was in religious life for 5 years. Was married and have children. Apologetics scared me. I understand it now and the Holy spirit is guiding me now that I have time to listen to RR and discern my faith.

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Check out this Awesome encore from September 25, 2025

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick

• What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times?
• (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
• Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed?
• (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not catholic and dying of cancer. If a non-Catholic requests it, can it be granted?
• Theresa - My granddaughter received a miracle hearing. She had seizures. It was my time to get anointed (I'm elderly) and a lady followed us and I asked Father to anoint my granddaughter. Said no because she isn't catholic, so I just anointed her myself. Started to be healed a week later.

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• A woman writes in about getting anointed before an emergency C section and everything went well.
• (26:59) Scott - My son is having a surgery to remove his tousles. Would it be appropriate to have him get anointed? He has down syndrome?
• Margaret - Talking about niece and anointing of sick...Could you get anointing of the sick for someone who is on the autistic spectrum?
• (35:18) Robert - One of my best mates was to be anointed. He died 24 hours later. I think it was a great blessing.

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• Johnny - Is it different from the apostolic pardon?
• (43:02) Tom - I was in a hospital in '23. Almost died. Priest gave me the sacrament and I popped up immediately. Still alive today!
• Bella - My brother in law is baptized and has all the sacraments. Has leukemia, but refusing to see a priest or the sacraments. Any advice how to take it from here.
• (47:01) Cynthia - I went through an experience with my brother who had cancer. Pain out of control. Priest came and at first wasn’t going to receive communion. 15 minutes later we got a room and it was like my brother wasn't sick. Our Lord was so generous.
• What if you aren’t sure if you can receive the anointing of the sick?

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Check out this awesome encore show from September 26, 2025!

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue

• Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?
• (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?

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• Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?
• (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?

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• How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?
• (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?
• How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Marian Apparitions

• (4:02) What is the reason for the feast of the Lady of the Rosary?
• (9:22) Do Catholics honor Mary too much?
• Father gives some recommendations on books about Marian Apparitions.
• Guy - I recently went to Our Lady of Champion with my wife. It was wonderful. We are going to Fatima in two weeks. Been praying the Rosary daily and have RR to thank for that.

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• Jill - How Mary has affected my life. Visited our Lady of Champion many times. Sitting there praying and image of her watching her son suffer and trust and love she had in God knowing there was a purpose. I continually draw on that.
• (26:58) How many Marian apparitions are there?
• (32:46) Gail - I've been to Lourdes. Went when I was 16. 65 now. Last year, I was at Our Lady of Czestochowa. The faith of the people there was amazing. People walking on their knees.

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• Email – Father answers an email about Our Lady of Banneux.
• (40:40) Richard - I took people to Medjugorie for 15 years. Role of Mary and the lives of those who were affected by these experiences.
• (46:20) Victoria - Our Lady of the Rockies. It's monstrous how big it is. To go up there and stand under her, it's overwhelming.

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss the Precepts of the Church

• (2:06) What are precepts given by the Church?
• (8:37) first precept: Attend Mass on Sunday’s and Holy days of obligation.

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• What is the second precept of the Church?
• (28:15) What is the third precept of the Church?
• Can you not attend Mass if it is difficult but not impossible to go to Mass?

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• (40:29) Sal - I think a lot of it is that people want to go fishing, football game, etc. Is it okay to go to the vigil Mass?
• (46:22) What are the Fourth and Fifth Precept of the Church?

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for a Sunday Bible Study

• What is the background behind this Gospel passage?
• (7:01) Father shares the Gospel reading for Sunday.
• What does it mean to have Faith?
• Do we want to seek out situations that our Faith is tried?
• (19:14) Jodi -Praying the different prayers like our father, hail Mary during times of stress even when we're just saying the words...is there a benefit in that?

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• Linda - Faith grows...I found my faith in large ways during the death of a close friend of mine. Ended up being a 5-year journey.
• (27:48) how is Faith different from intellectual assent?

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• What is Jesus trying to get across with this Sunday’s reading?

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare

• Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible?
• (7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare?
• (12:22) Elaine - When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I'd have nightmares. I would go to my parent’s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me.
• (17:53) Maria - Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she's the target of it. She's had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare?

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• Jacob - Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it.
• (27:24) Tom - Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear.
• Sarah - I have a sister I'm trying to help . Doesn't go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this?

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• Randy - Spiritual warfare and PTSD...overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I've had. I called on Monday.
• (45:35) Dee Dee - My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We're now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn't sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this?

Resources:

• JP II Healing Center
  • https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss St. Therese of Lisieux

• Who was Saint Therese?
• (16:11) Erin - I saw roses two different times after I finished the novena.
• Katelyn - I did the novena recently for my husband and I. In my childhood home, we had rose bushes. My mom said something one night and asked if someone did the novena. The bushes were covered in roses. We live in Arizona.

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• What is the Little way of Saint Therese?
• (30:00) Elly - My experience with St. Therese when my sister passed away.
• (36:28) Mary - Given a rose from St. Therese. Husband was in an accident. Brain injury. I was praying and saw a vision of 3 roses. Told my friend and she said it was a gift. At work, there was a vase of 3 roses for me from an old friend, Theresa.

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• Kaleb - I was in the army and in a train. Wanted an answer to a question in my life about marriage. Did the novena to St. Therese. Went to mass on the 9th day. liturgical color was rose.
• (44:58) Monica - My father diagnosed with cancer...my children were small. Went to pray in another room. Looked out the window and saw a rose in the garden where there was no bush. When he was recovering, found another rose growing there. Took both of them to him. He not only was cured, but came back to the church.

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Gossip

• (2:45) what is Gossip and why is it tempting?

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• Barbara - I struggle with this a lot. Sometimes people don't know how to handle situations. Somebody hurts me and I don't know how to respond and I might go to somebody looking for advice but that person might twist it and tell somebody else.
• Nick - I think it's easy for me not to gossip although we're all prone to it. If we start to think of others wrongs, that's a poor judgement. All sin is a sin and we all just need to look in the mirror. That will keep us from gossiping.
• (32:03) Karen - Financial issue with trustee. Gave her confidential info and she threw it back at me after talking to a neighbor about it. She caused issues and made me look bad.
• John - I was in a prayer group in a Catholic community. Kind of new. I started to have visions. Lady had an illness, and my wife had been sick and almost died. I recommended an herbal substance. I was accused of being new age and got black balled. None of the members would talk to me after that. One lady said not to worry what others think. Very hard. Now, I'm active in a new Catholic church and member of knights.

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• What do we do when we are praying and gossip starts to arise?
• (46:39) Sharon - Is there an expiration or limit on how many times you can repeat a topic before it becomes gossip?

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Angels

• (7:09) what are the ranks of Angels?
• (13:08) Chris - I believe there was a point where I was saved by an angel at a work accident.

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• Paula - My son is 48. When he was 9 months, I was traveling on a plane with him. I had an ectopic pregnancy. Sitting in airport with him...a couple sitting nearby. Asked lady to help me. They took me into ambulance...all was good...ended up in emergency rm. I always think that couple were my angels.
• (26:22) Kathleen - I felt angel Gabriel saved my sister. A week ago I asked for prayers for sister who was depressed. Relevant Radio prayed for us. Sister was in car accident. Someone asked her if she was OK. He witnessed the whole thing. She blacked out and 911 came. Dealt with brain bleed and now about a week later, she's doing much better.
• (30:04) Nancy - I was in an accident. Prior to the accident I said a prayer for protection. Everything that should have happened didn't. My husband witnessed a miracle and I avoided flipping over a truck. Hit so hard my handlebars bent together. I lifted off the seat and turned 180 degrees and ended up in a sitting position instead. I believe it was because of angels.
• (36:57) Randy - Guardian angel voice told me to move out of a fire area in Iraq in 2006. Also, when daughter was 5, we pulled into driveway. She saw a man that was fighting monsters. Got inside and she pointed to statue of St. Michael and she said that's the man.

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• How are angels higher than human beings if human beings are made in the image of God?
• (43:04) Fred - Several years ago, involved in occult. I found out I was being spell cast by witches. Asked for the intercession of St. Gabriel. Walking to kitchen, saw golden white and felt peace and quiet vs the chaos. I looked into it and everything pointed into Archangel Gabriel. Sought help from parish and had priest visit.
• Janette - I had an experience with what I thought was an angel. Went to a retreat with aunt and wanted to say God bless you to someone. I saw an elderly woman standing by a bus stop. I walked toward her and she refused to look at me. Aunt tried to connect with her. All of a sudden she looked up and said 'you will go through many trials, but you will overcome because he has saved the world.' Shortly after, felt a warmth and knew that woman was an angel. She was out of sight after that.

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue

• Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?
• (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?

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• Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?
• (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?

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• How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?
• (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?
• How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick

• What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times?
• (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
• Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed?
• (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not catholic and dying of cancer. If a non-Catholic requests it, can it be granted?
• Theresa - My granddaughter received a miracle hearing. She had seizures. It was my time to get anointed (I'm elderly) and a lady followed us and I asked Father to anoint my granddaughter. Said no because she isn't catholic, so I just anointed her myself. Started to be healed a week later.

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• A woman writes in about getting anointed before an emergency C section and everything went well.
• (26:59) Scott - My son is having a surgery to remove his tousles. Would it be appropriate to have him get anointed? He has down syndrome?
• Margaret - Talking about niece and anointing of sick...Could you get anointing of the sick for someone who is on the autistic spectrum?
• (35:18) Robert - One of my best mates was to be anointed. He died 24 hours later. I think it was a great blessing.

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• Johnny - Is it different from the apostolic pardon?
• (43:02) Tom - I was in a hospital in '23. Almost died. Priest gave me the sacrament and I popped up immediately. Still alive today!
• Bella - My brother in law is baptized and has all the sacraments. Has leukemia, but refusing to see a priest or the sacraments. Any advice how to take it from here.
• (47:01) Cynthia - I went through an experience with my brother who had cancer. Pain out of control. Priest came and at first wasn’t going to receive communion. 15 minutes later we got a room and it was like my brother wasn't sick. Our Lord was so generous.
• What if you aren’t sure if you can receive the anointing of the sick?

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

• (5:20) Why is the Rosary important in our life?
• Why are the mysteries so pivotal in the rosary?
• (11:54) what is the agony of the garden and what are the fruits of it?
• (17:49) Ana - When I was 6, I was touched deeply by the sorrowful mysteries. I cried going through pictures with my mom. I pray them, but it's the most rushed Rosary I offer.

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• (26:00) – Steve - Regarding scourging at the pillar: I was experiencing a difficult relationship. Took it to prayer and the Rosary. Given an insight I believe by the Lord. Deeply profound moment.
• Purity as a fruit of the mystery of the Scourging at the pillar?

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• Email from Adrian about how best to pray the sorrowful mysteries.
• (40:16) Cindy - When I think of the scourging, I ask God to help me not to scourge or lash out at others.
• (41:51) The Crowning of Thorns which represents humility in our own life?
• A different way to pray the Hail Mary meditating on our ladies desolation: https://aleteia.org/2021/09/20/an-alternative-hail-mary-to-our-lady-of-sorrows/

Resources:

• With Jesus and Mary: Reflections on the Rosary by Fr. Daniel Klimek
  • https://stpaulcenter.com/store/with-jesus-and-mary-reflections-on-the-rosary

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Miracles: Padre Pio

• Who was Padre Pio and what miracles did he do?
• (14:03) Why do some people get miracles and others don’t?
• (17:19) Juliette - My father was in a bad accident. He is on a ventilator. Tried to remove it. Did not succeed. 84 years old. At what point is it too much. Miracle he survived. I feel like there have been some answered prayers. Is that a miracle in itself that he was able to communicate his wishes?

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• (23:45) Helen - When my daughter was 3, my daughter had a brain tumor. She had tumor removed. Came back. Went through surgery again, I prayed and asked that she not suffer if she was going to be taken. Tumor disappeared and now she's 39 years old. She's my miracle baby.
• Does God allow bargaining?
• Dan - I worked as a hospice chaplain, and one of the greatest pieces of advice...sometimes we just need to get out of God's way and let God do what he needs to do. The miracle of bringing a soul to heaven is the ultimate miracle.
• (32:53) Brenda - My cousin heard mass by Padre Pio. Was part of my conversion to Catholicism.

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• Barbara - Miracle when I was baptized. I was instantly delivered from smoking cigarettes. 45-year smoker.
• (41:59) Eileen - The priest who got me into my faith was leading a colorful life. Padre Pio told him he would become a priest one day. Love the story that he told him he would become a priest.
• Father shares an email about how can we pray when God doesn’t answer our prayer?
• (46:13) Brenda - Years after my mom passed, I was thinking about her and praying and walked to the living room and noticed a little star out of nowhere. I think it was a sign and miracle that she was there. Had this happen several other times. Miracle think it was the Lord saying 'I have them.'

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Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss the Dark Night of the Soul

• (4:40) what happens when someone enters into the Dark night of the Soul?
• What is the dark night of the senses and dark night of the spirit?
• (11:04) what is the difference between a dark night of the soul and our spiritual dryness?

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• (22:07) Elizabeth - I have not lost my faith in our Lord, I still talk to Him, but feeling kind of hopeless and what's the point. Is this what I'm going through.
• What is the difference between a dark night and spiritual desolation?
• (30:24) Sonya Maria - What's the difference between depression and anxiety and the dark night. Can it happen at the same time?
• What is the difference between the dark night of the senses and the dark night of the spirit?

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• John - I feel like I've had 3 experiences in my life that have been that experience. Didn't know what to call it. Happened after an accident, after dealing with a son with schizophrenia, and prostate cancer. I think in all three instances, God was asking if I was still there. I've become way less 'black and white.' This is how He's gotten my attention.

Resources:

• The Living Flame of Love: Study Edition
  • https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition?srsltid=AfmBOooyVB1AEvql0j5AL1Rcx8goElbSBVmNgOYy8HBEbc5xhhdTWM1N

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• (3:23) Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to talk about chastity.

• (20:06) Relevant Radio's Sacred Music App helped me overcome impure thoughts.

• (25:20) Break 1

• (27:11) How can I explain chastity to teenagers and the beginning to date?

• (33:46) Start with A to Z when educating our young people on chastity.

• (36:31) Robert - Marriage and having a healthy sexual life. What is borderline when I look at my wife? I sometimes get a real deep desire for my wife. What is sin and what is acceptable?

• (40:33) Break 2

• (46:06) Patrick - How do chemical bonds play into chastity?

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• (2:54) Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education

  • (11:33)– Patty - Has the catechesis gotten watered down over the years? How can we bring it back better?
  • (18:42) – Alice - I didn't go to college because i thought i would leave the faith

• (22:21) Break 1

  • 23:54 - Kay - 12 years of Catholic school and i loved it dearly
  • 31:51 – Frances - Worked in Catholic school for 2 decades and not all teachers hired were catholic at my school

• (39:40) Break 2

  • (47:06) – Luz - I owe everything to my catholic education

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• On today's Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification.
• • (2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification
  • (3:17) The foundations of prayer

• (19:41) Break 1

  • (30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton?
  • (30:47) God never does anything to our hearts to make us “sad” about following Him.

• (41:29) Break 2

  • (42:33) Tessa – I feel like God is just ignoring me. I feel the temptation that God has given up on me. Is this from the devil?
  • (43:26) God is giving you a chance to experience a deeper faith and live by that faith.

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• Fr. Joseph Johnson joins to discuss the essentials of Confession and why we go. - 4:15

• Melania - what is a General Confession? - 11:52

• Confession isn't like a car wash... - 14:46

• Break 1

• Dawn - How do I overcome avoiding Confession while I am overcoming drug addiction? - 29:30

• Break 2

• Carina - What if one doesn't really want to change? - 42:21

• Shannon - How to get better at confessing venial sins - 47:00

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• Fr. John Eckert joins to discuss grief (3:03)

• Acknowledging the sadness and recognizing the separation and being in front of our Lord in the Tabernacle and be in Adoration. He knows your heart and He wants you to share those things with Him. (13:17)

• Break 1

• Mandy - God's presence during a hard time in my life with grief. My daughter passed 2 years ago. She was a newborn. I felt God's presence during that time (3:06)

• Break 2

• Kathy I just lost my 2nd husband in July. I lost my first after 35 years of marriage 15 years ago. I don't know how people get through this without their faith. (40:50)

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• Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss this Sunday’s Gospel from John 3:13-17

• Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night because he doesn’t understand how it is possible to be born again. Here we have the theme of salvation and eternal life being introduced in the Gospel of John for the first time. Also, the cross is a place of reality and it is a place where God’s love confronts our sins. We need to get back to the reality that Jesus is active in the World today. The way in which he fights is different but He is in our midst and manifesting His love as mercy. The cross is at the center of everything and it is where the love of God brings peace. It overcomes the chaos and overcomes the evil. (2:31)

• Everything I learned abut love I learned by looking at the Cross

• Peter - How does the sin against the Holy Spirit come into play?

• We become like that which we contemplate

• Patricia - The agony in the garden is related to what the Father was saying...he took on all of our sins and I had a reflection in Adoration 11 years ago I wanted share.

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Faith's Role in Tragedy

• Father shares his story and where he was during 9/11
• (13:27) what is the community’s role when going through traumatic events?
• (15:23) Addison - My husband's birthday is today. On his 21st b-day, the planes hit. It was probably the hardest day of his life. His mom also passed from Covid. It's definitely been hard, but in the hardest times, our faith has been the safe place.
• (19:47) Robert - So much bad happening right now. Going through crisis. We also have faith and Jesus's apostles all suffered...we draw solace from it.

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• Mickey - My brother is being buried today. Riding a bike and a car crashed and killed him instantly. He was a veteran. after 9/11, he reenlisted. All of this tragedy, makes me as a Catholic, believe in God more and to be thankful to God for peace during this time.
• (35:57) Ona Lee - I am the mom of Fr. Steve McGraw who was a 9/11 first responder. Took a wrong turn. Just ordained 3 months. God took him along the road and he landed in front of the Pentagon when the plane was crashing. By the grace of God...Fr. Steve was able to go there and give the last rites to 1 or 2 people. He was able to visit for many years many of the people affected.

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• Eduardo - Our freewill and how God gave it to us and how we've abused it with everything happening right now.
• How can we have hope through difficult times.

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Living in Joy

• (4:47) What does it mean to possess Joy in the presence of God?
• How is joy more than a feeling?
• (13:21) John - The challenges of living with Joy from people living with trauma and psychiatric conditions. Interested in getting feedback on joy is not a feeling and people can find a sense of peace and joy if they are survivors of pretty bad stuff.

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• Maria - Living in Joy is living in the presence of Jesus even if you're going through suffering. If he's first, even if you're not showing joy and there's joy in your heart which is the joy of Christ. Everything is higher with Jesus.
• (29:05) how do you find joy in hard times in life?
• (33:27) Heidi - A priest once told me that joy stands for J is for Jesus, O is for others and Y is for yourself. Serving others and not being selfish. Recipe for joy. Helped me from being selfish.

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• Grant - In years past, I struggled with depression. I had the conscious knowledge and knew what was good, but felt I was lacking joy. I'm in a better place now, but at the time it was quite difficult.
• (44:53) Regina - How does joy relate to Our Lady of Sorrows?
• How does Joy help us evangelize?

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Dependency on God

• (3:36) what is the importance of dependency of God?
• (7:51) How does God make himself Dependent on us?

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• (23:13) Margaret - When I was becoming Catholic, I had a devotion to a particular Novena. I got was pretty much equivalent to a medical miracle. Next time wasn't a miracle but got better result. I was learning that each time I prayed, I've gotten more of a result about patience or a plan different than I thought. Amazing to me how those results come to me.
• (33:04) Email – how do I become dependent on God without losing out accountability?

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• How can I practice dependency in our daily lives?
• (43:49) Email – Testimony on the need for God being shown through his weakness.
• How are our longing suggestions of our need for God?

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Check out this third instalment of our discussion on prayer from July 30, 2025

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)

• (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith

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• (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

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• (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification
• (46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

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Check out this second instalment of this series on foundations of prayer June 24, 2025

Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2)

• What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer?
• (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?

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• (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart.

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• (37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that?
• How can I feel God’s love in a time of unrest?

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Check out the first of this series on prayer from May 21, 2025

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)

• (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
• (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

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• David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
• (26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

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• Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
• (41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Check out this great show from August 26, 2025

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change

• (2:59) Change is around us all the time.
• Why does change shake us in our lives?
• (13:17) Jessica - I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive during change.

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• (21:52) Linda - I'm a 77-year-old grandmother. Last September my son passed from a heart attack. I've had a lot of change over the last year. I'm going through all the motions because the help of my faith. Looking for encouragement and help through the grief.
• (35:31) Karen - 25 years ago...in a year, my kids grew up and left, elderly relative passed away, husband had a medical crisis, I had to get a job which I hadn't done for 20 years. Everything I knew about my life changed. Spent close to 2 years hating life and hit a wall or God and said, 'I give up.' I simply accepted this is my life and things changed for the better and opportunities opened up.

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• Jo Ann - Life just took everything away from me. I sat down on the couch and couldn't get up. Couldn't go to Mass. Never stopped praying, but my faith was there and felt that God was guiding me. When I did get help, it was my faith that got me through. God is good! We need to trust in him and he has a plan.
• (48:04) What are ways we can find peace in our lives?

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Sanctifying Work

• What is the importance of work?
• (8:41) why is there dignity in work?

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• (22:12) Nick - I think of Social Teaching and the rights and dignity of workers. In the precepts, we're told to support the church financially. In retirement, give your calendar to the Lord and he'll fill it in for you. When we retire, our greatest work is thinking of God more and he fills it in for us.
• Mary Lou - Thanks for the reminder that my work is sacred. I'm a hairdresser. Reminded me of a project I have coming up and how meaningless and tedious it seems compared to my spiritual life, but this woman likes to talk about the Lord. She's not Catholic, but it might be a way to talk about Jesus to her.
• (30:37) Email from Mary – Can you cut corners if you have to in order to get your work done?
• What does it mean to sanctify our work?

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• (45:05) Charles - I'm a retired crime scene investigator. Witnessed many murders. Throughout my career, I realized maybe nobody was praying for this person before they died. At some point, I started praying as I responded to the crime scene. Wanted to share that if there are other officers listening.

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Check out this classic show from September 13, 2023, where our guest Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the crosses we bare for the love of Christ.

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Check out this great show form August 29, 2023

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation

• (4:03) What is Prayer?
• How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other.
• (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged.

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• How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind.
• (32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning. Amazed at what he received from the Lord. Glad you're talking about this today.
• Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all.

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• Monica - Has 8 kids. Homeschooled. Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer. It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God.
• (46:52) Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer. How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world?

Resources:

• Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer
  • https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer
• CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
  • https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666
• Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer
  • https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within
• Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​
  • https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/
• Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705
• Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners
  • https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners
• Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love
  • https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

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Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss St. Augustine and Conversion

• (4:46) Father shares the story of Saint Augustine.
• How is Augustine’s story similar to our story?
• (16:29) Nick - Love St. Augustine. Reminds me of how merciful the Lord is. Very important to know how easy it is to be forgiven. Need to overcome bad habits. When we look at St. Monica and St. Augustine. Conversion not just a onetime thing...ongoing.

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• Email – How can I discern whether I am truly living my conversion?
• (28:54) Joanna - Today is my birthday and he is my saint. I was raised Catholic and my grandmother raised me that way. I want to provide the same unconditional love she provided and showed me through St. Augustine.
• Ann - I live on St. Augustine Drive! Never thought about it when we moved here, but I've lived here since 1958. My husband became a permanent deacon and served the Diocese of Orange. Enjoy Relevant Radio.
• (34:35) Tom - I was a wandering Catholic and ended up in Paris. Friend had a record that had a Bob Dylan song that was about St. Augustine. I knew that I was kind of living like him (Augustine) and listened to it constantly. Went to a party and something happened where I ended up at a Cathedral and told God I was lost and needed him. Came back to the church.

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• What is the importance of looking at both the good and the bad when it comes to your life?
• (44:22) Carol - Not being able to let go of a sin...come out of confession with a spiritual change, but hearts don't let go because they don't know a new normal.
• Conversion brings peace.

Resources:

• Augustinian Vocations of North America
  • https://www.beafriar.org/

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Children: Saint Monica

• Father gives insights and inspiration on the shooting at the MN Catholic School.
• (13:32) Who was St Monica?
• How do our prayers affect the salvation of other people?

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• (29:11) Lu - Our son passed away last October. He was fallen away. It's been difficult because he had all the sacraments. Anything that can help me with that?
• Linda - My children are in their 40s. Both fell away from the faith and stayed away for years. My husband and I prayed to St. Monica for years. Now, both are back in the church. I believe that prayers work.

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• (38:02) Stacy - Want to share...As a fallen away child who fell away and came back. The reason I came back. I went to Catholic school until 6th grade. I didn't pay attention as a child and didn't interest me. Making so many mistakes, I finally officially turned my life over to Jesus. Love the Catholic faith now.
• (41:52) Email – how do you pray hard?
• How can you talk with your child about coming back to the Church without being nagging?
• (47:22) Isabelle - I have a son, 66 years old, all the sacraments. 14 years and he doesn't want to have anything to do with me. He says he's an atheist. It really bothers me. What do I do?

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change

• (2:59) Change is around us all the time.
• Why does change shake us in our lives?
• (13:17) Jessica - I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive during change.

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• (21:52) Linda - I'm a 77-year-old grandmother. Last September my son passed from a heart attack. I've had a lot of change over the last year. I'm going through all the motions because the help of my faith. Looking for encouragement and help through the grief.
• (35:31) Karen - 25 years ago...in a year, my kids grew up and left, elderly relative passed away, husband had a medical crisis, I had to get a job which I hadn't done for 20 years. Everything I knew about my life changed. Spent close to 2 years hating life and hit a wall or God and said, 'I give up.' I simply accepted this is my life and things changed for the better and opportunities opened up.

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• Jo Ann - Life just took everything away from me. I sat down on the couch and couldn't get up. Couldn't go to Mass. Never stopped praying, but my faith was there and felt that God was guiding me. When I did get help, it was my faith that got me through. God is good! We need to trust in him and he has a plan.
• (48:04) What are ways we can find peace in our lives?

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to have a Bible Study on the Sunday's readings

• (3:20) What is the background behind this Sunday’s Gospel passage?
• Father shares the Gospel from this Sunday
• (12:01) Father shares his thoughts on this Gospel.

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• Email - What is the difference between humility and sincerity?
• (31:35) Sue Ley - I have somebody in my family relating to the situation Father Dave was talking about.
• How can I help my children to understand that we don’t want anything in return from them?

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• Email – My wife is highly transactional; how do I interact with her in this?
• Why is it important to give without expecting anything in return?
• Who are some good saints to helps learn the truth about ourselves?

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Queenship of Mary

• Father shares his new book about the Rosary
• (5:58) Why is Mary a queen?
• How does Marian devotion help us in our lives?
• (21:14) What is the importance of the crowning of Mary in the mysteries of the Rosary?

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• (32:13) How can the Queen ship of help if we unite devotion to her with prayer and fasting?
• (41:26) Mireya - Something I heard from a listener from a few years ago, something I do now...offer 3 Ave Marias. That's how I honor her and my children do this as well.

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Fr. John Gordon joins Patrick to discuss Keeping the Faith through Challenges

• (4:02) - What is the purpose of Challenges in life?
• How does suffering sanctify us?
• (17:15) Joseph - I'm going through some anxiety and paranoia right now, but I'm a firm believer. I know I have a great faith in God. Right now as I'm going through some health issues, I pray to not worry, but I still have that fear. I know the evil is trying to work on me. How can I overcome it?

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• How can we regulate our emotions when dealing with challenging situations?
• (31:32) Nancy - In 2017, I had been diagnosed with arthritis and other ailments. They didn't have my meds worked out well, and one night my left shoulder felt like a hot stabbing pain. I looked at the crucifix and said, 'Oh dear Lord, how did you ever carry that cross?' I heard a voice that said, 'I saw your face.' I learned you have to be very specific to God. I was in such awe. Then, the pain stopped and haven't had it since.
• (40:23) Cindy - I'm experiencing challenges with news about my dog. I'm a person of faith and have faith in the Lord, but what do I do when things like this happen in our lives? How do we know if it's a spiritual battle or God's will?

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss The Hidden Sin

• (2:54) why are sins in the dark have such power over us?
• How does isolation make for a vicious cycle?
• Ted - I'm an older Catholic. I disagree that everything is hidden...everything is out in the open. There's no shame. People are encouraged to do it.
• (14:52) Carl - When I was younger and in the world, I was looking for love in all the wrong places. Thinking a man would make me whole and happy. Ended up getting date raped. I was so lost in my 20's. I can appreciate people who have fallen and the grace the of God.

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• Jill - Is an impure thought ever a mortal sin?
• (30:06) Steve - Timmerie had someone on that said men think about sex every 6 to 10 seconds. I've struggled for many years. Age 60 now and I've never held a girls hand or kissed her, but I struggle with masturbation.
• Mike – How do you stop after you get addicted?

Resources:

• • Catholic Therapist - https://catholictherapists.com/
  • Integrity Restored
    • https://integrityrestored.com/
  • Sexaholics Anonymous
    • https://www.sa.org/
  • IITAP (International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals)
    • https://iitap.com/
  • CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist)
    • What is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)? Frequently Asked Questions
  • Covenant Eyes
    • https://www.covenanteyes.com/

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss God's Calling in our Lives

• How do you prepare for the big things in life when discerning your call?
• (5:14) where do we begin when listening to the voice of God?
• (16:37) Scott - I've met with Fr. Tom in my late 20's about going into the priesthood. I sat with it for 25 years and finally applied at age 50. If I would have done it over, I would have started earlier, don't let fear in the way.

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• Antonio - I just turned my life to God. I told him I can't do it my way anymore.
• (30:11) What do you do when you missed God’s calling in your life?
• (40:55) Nick - He speaks to us. If we follow that word from the USCCB, that he surely speaks to us through those readings. We need to be in tune with those around us as well. Daunting task...Lord, this day is Yours. Everyday means something and we need to take each day at a time. Submit, and He'll take us.
• How do you discern God’s voice from other voices?

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Assumption of Mary

• (4:51) what is a Marian Dogma?
• What does God desire for us?
• (14:54) Why is the Assumption of Mary so late in being declared?

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• Lauren - My mother died on that day and right before she died, the whole room was filled with orange blossoms. I knew she came to take my mother.
• (29:30) Did Mary die before she was assumed?
• How can we find hope in our own bodies through Mary?

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• What are Holy days of Obligation?
• What can people do to celebrate Mary?

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Preparing for Death

• Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe?
• (6:09) What happens when we die?
• (19:17) Jolene - My husband died before I could get the priest to anoint him. Did he still receive the last rites?

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• What does it mean to have a happy death?
• (31:22) Robert - My mother told me a story about when her dad was passing away, he saw demons climbing outside the window and had a hard time dying. My mom and uncles witnessed that and said he said odd things when dying.
• Email - Can you go to heaven if you know Jesus but still reject him?

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• What is the importance of a funeral Mass?
• (45:14) Nicole - I need to add this in my will. My children and siblings are not participating in having Masses said for loved ones. I wonder if my children will have Masses said for me and I need to put this in my will before I pass away. If it wasn't for me, there wouldn't be Mass intentions for those loved ones. Visit aunt and uncle often and they're not prepared spiritually. I fear they're missing that. What should I say to them to understand the importance?

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Sin

• (3:16) What is Sin?
• (13:14) what is the difference between a venial and a mortal sin?
• (18:37) Sal - My wife passed 5 years ago. I'm thinking about sins we committed when we were ignorant of our Catholic Church. How many times should I be confessing that or should I sit 1 on 1 with a priest and get it all off my chest?

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• (25:42) Frank - Go to confession every 2 weeks. When priest absolves me, and ones I cannot remember...what about venial sins? I do forget some of them. Always saying prayers of contrition.
• How can confession help us combat sin?

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• Email from someone in the state of unrepentant mortal sin. What should he do?
• (47:23) Ann - I go to confession frequently but tend to confess the same sins because I'm not sure if the priest understands me. I can't break the habit.

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Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Living Sacramentally

• (3:30) Father shares his testimony of how he became a priest.
• (10:55) What are sacraments and how are they misunderstood?

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• What is the importance of proper disposition when receiving the Sacraments?
• (30:49) Karen - I have been going to confession weekly and also done weekly bible and catechism over a year. Cradle Catholic. Made an enormous difference in my faith life.
• What is the state of Grace and how does it deal with the Sacraments?
• Pat - in 1973, I was away from the church 10 years. I had broken every commandment. I thought I was going to hell. I had a profound encounter with Jesus in after being invited to a baptism. Stopped drinking, stopped sexual activities. I had an abortion. Attended project Rachel. I thank Jesus for what he did for me. I'm active in Rachel's Vineyard.

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• Why can only Catholics receive the Eucharist?
• Email – should we ever tire of going to confession?
• (46:52) Theresa - I have reached out to my parish priest. I'm home bound and not able to go to confession. What do I do?

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Living out Poverty: St Clare of Assisi

• (3:30) Who was St Care?
• When does something turn from a need to a want?

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• (21:52) what does Luke teach us about poverty?
• (31:24) Email – How specific do we need to be about only having 1 coat?
• How can we reconcile the fear of Poverty with the path to Joy?
• Mary - I live in poverty because of an illness. Forced to retire early and go on disability. Very hard to feel afraid all the time and yet focus on higher things. God and scripture study. When you feel afraid about health, financial, that can so easily take over.

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• (42:02) Vince - Father was talking about trust and how that order of nuns could have had a lot of money. What I wonder is I try to trust but I sometimes worry it might be laziness. I hope it's more that I'm trusting God. Where does trust, but actually doing things you're supposed to do...figuring out that line.

Resources:

• Happy are You Poor: The Simple Life and Spiritual Freedom
  • https://ignatius.com/happy-are-you-poor-haypp/

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Dominican Spirituality

• (6:09) Who was Saint Dominic?

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• Why is today the feast of Saint Dominic if he died on the 6th of August?
• (30:57) How did Saint Dominic help make the order flourish?

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• Patrick shares an email from Monica asking about the Dominican way of praying the Rosary.
• (43:06) Mary - I have a family story about a grandmother who saved Dominican sisters during the Mexican revolution.
• Who are 3rd order Dominicans?

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Fr. Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Miracles

• (3:52) How is the Mass a miracle in and of itself?
• (11:28) what are some miracles of the Eucharist?
• Elsa - My mother who has dementia was hospitalized with pneumonia. Priest came to visit and gave the Eucharist. mom is non-verbal. When the priest came to anoint her, she became aware. Priest gave her the Eucharist and she began to cry. She knew Jesus was present. Such a blessing.

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• Patrick – explains the Real Presence Association and how it connects with Eucharistic Miracles.
• (34:29) Sharon - Is there actually a procedure to follow when the Eucharist falls out of the hands of the priest and onto the floor? What is actually supposed to be done?

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• Julie - My brother is a Methodist minister. I have brought to him these miracles and he says Jesus can do anything. Looking for a response to him. How do I respond to this? I only hear about in the Catholic Church.
• Miracle of Lanciano
• (46:54) Rachel - I was baptized Catholic. Spent 20s and 30s going to Mass each week. Dad told me if I stopped practicing, I couldn't take communion. I'm wanting to start going to Mass every week. When should I take the Eucharist?

Resources:

• The Eucharistic Miracles of the World
  • https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html
• Real Presents Association
  • https://realpresence.org/

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Beloved Child of God: Transfiguration

• (4:10) What is the Transfiguration?
• (13:45) what is the importance of Baptism in today feast?
• Nick - Prevailing thought Peter makes this revelation of who Christ is. He falls many times. The Lord reveals so much to us. Yet in our pride and stupidity, we have so much to improve. We can never lose sight of how much we need to be transfigured in our lives.

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• How are we affiliated with God through Jesus?
• (31:29) Marsha - When I listen to the Gospel, you're my chosen one...I get so emotional. My family at Mass says I shouldn't be emotional. I just want to know if it's right or wrong.
• (35:30) Laurie - I love how he's bringing out making the transfiguration part of our lives. We'll all fall short, but to keep grasping for that transfiguration in the lives of others.

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• When is it okay to tell God that I can’t handle my cross anymore?

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Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Lectio Divina

• (4:10) what is Lectio Divina?
• How can you pray with the daily readings at Mass?
• (15:53) What are the steps of Lectio Divina?

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• What is the importance of the setting in Lectio Divina
• Theresa - I did my meditation on the readings featured on the show. I did a meditation on the night my grandson had an accident. I believe my grandson is chosen by God and I am encouraging him. It's amazing to be connected to God. Crashed the day I started my consecration to the BVM.
• (29:21) Carol – I read about 6 devotional studies per day. One of them is the Daily Word which is kind of new age-y. I like to cross check their impression of the Bible. I will read the whole chapter and get a totally different look after reading. I love the concept of reading the meditation and then the whole chapter to see how it fits with Biblical history.
• (37:07) Marianne - My experience...we were reading in a prayer group...the transfiguration. Very powerful experience.

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• Father shares some analogies in how Lectio Divina

Resources:

• Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures
  • https://www.amazon.com/Lectio-Divina-Renewing-Practice-Scriptures/dp/0824517369
• Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina
  • https://ascensionpress.com/products/praying-scripture-for-a-change-an-introduction-to-lectio-divina-1?srsltid=AfmBOor4oAoiNjqmdBMV2GR6cjyO19ryuO8yrfReWRQdboeDL8upqIRi

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Temptation

• (4:53) why did Jesus have to face temptation?
• What is the difference between temptation and concupiscence?

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• How does temptation start?
• (28:46) How do we know if a strong pull is a temptation or a legitimate call of the Holy Spirit?
• (37:11) Eli - How I use my imagination to combat my temptations with lust. Whenever I have a thought, I use my imagination to burn that away as if it was catching on fire.

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• Mary - Negative images. One thing that has helped me is having an image of Jesus's eyes. When I have that image, and how they're filling up in tears...that curtails my desire to let that sin go.
• (44:50) Rachel - I have given up a smart phone. Only have a flip phone...no internet. cuts out my battle with impurity online.
• Donna - The very real temptation of overeating...gluttony. How difficult for me it is to fast from food.

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Patience

• (3:08) How is Patience a virtue?
• When does impatience become a sin?
• (16:31) Haden - I struggle with practicing patience. It's easy to do it during my devotion to God, but the other 22 hours dealing with people that aren't with Christ...at work, on the road, etc. I need to bring it with me 24/7.

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• Father answers an email from Mary who practices patience in the car.
• (26:45) Dave - I drive a lot. I'm aggressive. I've been taking that to the confessional. Trick I use...when I start to yell at the driver in front of me, I call him Jesus. I wouldn't call Jesus that, would I? I wouldn't tailgate Jesus, would I? This calms me down. I wouldn't treat Jesus that way.
• (33:12) Nicole - My own experience with patience...for a long time, I was an impatient driver and people in general. Praying the Rosary and realizing God calls us to love one another. Want to treat everyone with love now and be patient with them.

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• Elaina - When I'm in traffic, I always have my duster with me, so I clean my dashboard and pray . That helps me with patience in traffic.
• (43:06) Belle - A friend of mine told me not to pray for patience because God will give you harder challenges to test patience. I don't know how to take that.
• Elisa - I had an interesting series of experiences. God was humbling and testing me. Flying into an airport and changing flights to purchase a home. Plane was delayed. I was getting extremely impatient. Kept hearing a voice saying all will be fine. I knew it was God speaking to me. Had to wait 3 hrs. Ended up meeting up with nephew. It was God's way of affirming to me all was ok. I was in his loving care.
• What is the importance of living in the present?

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Fr. Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Spirituality of St. Ignatius

• (3:25) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
• What was his role in the Catholic Country reformation?
• What are the spiritual exercises?
• (18:45) Frank - I've been out there 42 years. It's been the biggest help of my life. It has meant so much to me and my life.

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• Why are retreats helpful for us in our lives?
• (25:23) Elizabeth - I was involved in a program recently. It's Ignition. It's through the Los Altos retreat center.
• What is the missionary spirit of Saint Ignatius?

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• Carlos - I never went on an Ignatian retreat, but went to Formed and had Franciscans for teachers. Jesuits in college. Asked for proof that God exists...proved the existence using Thomas Aquinas.
• What is the importance of education in Ignatian spirituality?
• (41:16) what are the Ignatian Rules for Discernment?
• What are some of the prayers of Saint Ignatius?

Resources:

• The Ignatian Adventure - By: Kevin O'Brien, SJ
  • https://store.loyolapress.com/the-ignatian-adventure

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)

• (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith

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• (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

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• (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification
• (46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Family and Community on the feast of saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

• (3:57) what do we know about Martha, Mary and Lazarus?
• how does our confidence with Christ help us be vulnerable with other people?
• (16:18) Karen - I grew up and our family had a family business. All the community knew our business. I was known as 'the daughter' of this family business. Dad was charitable. He donated clocks to our church. Always very giving. We grew up very Catholic and very giving. I'm now a caregiver for my brother.

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• Arlene - God gave me a friend for 50 years. From the time of first grade until they died. Important to have a good friend. Gone since 2001. She was always there for me an d I was always there for her.
• (28:24) Sebastian - How do I discern about what to do with difficult family members? We currently live with my sister and brother in law. We live different life styles. As our family grew, they say they just worry about our health and well-being. They seem to run an accounting system to our defects. How do I be Christ-like?

(38:27) Break 2

• Email about caring for family, is it a responsibility or an option?
• (43:06) Elizabeth - in my youth, very outgoing, now as I get older, I find myself not wanting to socialize. Can you offer some insights?
• What are some advantages and pitfalls in communicating in a digital age?

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Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Ecumenism

• (3:01) what is ecumenism?
• Why did Patrick Conley become Catholic?
• (19:49) Liz - How do you guide teens that are Catholic with having friend s that are protestant?

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• Donna - I'm protestant. We don't see big diff b/w protestants and Catholics. We view all each other as Christian and focus on what we have in common. I'm Lutheran Missouri Synod. I grew up Presbyterian, went to a Methodist College, and a Baptist Seminary.
• (33:37) Molly - I recently was invited to a non-denominational group to share about faith. How would I perceive with that, but would it be a wrong. Like a faith-sharing group?

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• Chris - It is of forbidden for Catholics to participate in a worship of non-Catholics. Pope Benedict XV said that. What do you think about that Father?
• (43:33) Maggie - I HAVE 4 KIDS AND THREE HAVE LEFT THE FAITH. They go to a Baptist/non-Catholic Church. My son's in laws are pastors. They want me to go to Church with them. What am I supposed to do?

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Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Pilgrimage

• (2:21) who was Saint James the greater?
• What is the importance of pilgrimages?
• (18:41) Roland - I host a state pilgrimage program for the NJ Knights of Columbus. Host pilgrimage visits in and around the state of NJ. I have gone on several pilgrimages and will go on the Camino soon.

(22:17) Break 1

• Email from Julie about the Camino de California.
• (29:29) Laura - My husband and I went on pilgrimages. It brought us together as a married couple.
• (37:30) Brent - Surprising turn of events in 2018. Went to our Lady of Good help. I had major reconstructive surgery on spine. Starting to make improvements. Sent prayer request to Fr. Rocky. He carried my request. Got on different meds and the right people and in July of that year, we were there.

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• Mark - Vacation trip became micro pilgrimage. Gave me a new perspective. We were in Italy, and one of the trips we had was a 6000 ft. climb. We didn't realize that's how intense it was. We got to Florence and found St. Ambrose Basilica, went to Mass, received the Eucharist and I felt like was going to pass out. One of the most peaceful experiences of my life.
• (48:31) Carl - Went to Holy Land. Want to share the highlights I saw while there.

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Preparing for Marriage

• (4:23) what are some unrealistic experiences that we have on marriage?
• (15:56) Ed - Comment: The lack of catechism or formation of souls in parishes, and how that leads to bad marriages.

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• Marie - Comment re: what is lacking on marriage prep... discussing addictions.
• (30:12) Michael - Any advice for people over 50 that have never been married, and still open to get married?
• Patrick shares an email about a woman who was living in a lot of sin and got married in not ideal circumstances and is looking for help in continuing her growth.

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• Gerry - When we went through our marriage prep, we did not know anything about NFP, this was in 1990. I wish somebody could have talk to us more about the different methods.

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Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Supporting Priests

• (5:37) Who are priests?
• What are some misconceptions about being a priest?
• (15:02) how are priests called to spiritual fatherhood
• Debbie - What about priests that are called through a conversion of some sort and not necessarily 'groomed in' Does it matter how old you are? Is there a certain limit that the calling doesn't take place. I read early on in my conversion the Invitation of Christ talks about the beauty and power of a priest.

(21:09) Break 1

• What are some other struggles priests might have?
• Craig - How can people help priests? Organization for priests who have been charged with crimes, abuse, etc. and can't serve anymore. Men of Melchisidek is the organization.
• (31:46) Zach - If serving in the military and calling to the chaplaincy. Combined serving. Are they two separate things?

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• Ed - New pastor that has just been ordained. Thanked him for the sacrifices he's made. I've been celibate for 25 years. Need to support priests and I understand how hard it is for them in this day and age.
• (40:28) Margaret - Our priest serves 3 parishes. He's elderly. I noticed whenever he comes down the aisle. His shoes are so broken down and old. My husband recently died. I don't know how to ask the rectory, but would it be ok to ask if he could use them (shoes)? Would that offend him?
• How can you help the priest in the confessional?
• What gifts should you give a priest?

Resources:

• Seven Sisters Apostolate
  • https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to Friendship with Christ

• How can we have friendship with God?
• (12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ?
• (18:25) Bob - I once went to confession and told the priest I was having trouble getting angry with God over disappointments. Angry about it and yelling at God. Fr. told me you probably think I'll get down on you for getting angry with God, but you know God and trust him enough that you can get angry with Him and you can handle that. I was really moved by that. Relationship with God is everything.

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• Marsha - I'm a cradle Catholic. I've had a relationship with Jesus. The Baptists brought me into that relationship. They gave me a deeper dive into the intimacy with Christ. I hope they saw the beauty of the Catholic church.
• How does interior life help us from our relationship with Jesus?
• (40:40) Deedee - My relationship is one of a father and daughter. Trying to be friends with God is sacrilegious. Wouldn't there be a spiritual boundary of some sort? What does friendly speech sound like instead of prayer?

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• (44:49) What can Mary Magdalene teach us about friendship with Christ?

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick in studio to discuss Mastering Fear

• (7:20) Is fear sinful?
• How is fear of the Lord differ from other types of fear.
• how does fear appear in scripture?
• (19:13) Rosemary - What I fear...I trust God, but not myself. I might not be eating right. End of the times are near and thoughts and fear for family members that don't believe.

(25:20) Break 1

• Email from Mary – When we say we trust Jesus, what are we trusting Him with?
• (31:25) Nick – In my brokenness I see the beauty to learn from it and share with others our vulnerability.

(36:25) Break 2

• Email from Adrian about how to deal with fear from your spouse.
• (45:02) Raquelle - I recently lost my job. Pregnant with 5th child. Recently had a horrible situation with police.... dealing with legal stuff. Feel complete and total fear for the future. I finally have been having miracle after miracle happening to us. The fear here is extremely real, but receiving so many graces now. God blesses us tenfold.

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Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study with the Nation

What is the context within this Sunday’s passage?

• (6:36) Father proclaims the Sunday readings Gospel.
• How do we know if we are doing good work?
• Stephanie - I totally resonate with the home work thing because I'm 37 weeks pregnant and struggle with it and just trusting God.

(23:45) Break 1

• Tom - I'd like to know what Father and Patrick think about the 2 images of discipleship with Martha being very busy and Mary sitting and listening. The postures and approaches when Jesus comes.
• Patrick shares an email about the connection between this weeks Gospel and last week’s Gospel.
• (23:45) Kelly - I tend to be more like Martha, but want to be more like Mary. Mary has put God first and Martha seems to be doing everything that needs to get done first. I know I need to get outside and weed, garden, etc. I don't know how to resolve it. My husband isn't Catholic and doesn't feel prayer is a priority.

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• Ed - Watching the Chosen. When that part came up, I thought it was interesting they brought it up. Jesus came in and Martha said that. Apostles got up and helped with the food. Thought that was interesting.
• David - Perspective on Martha. Want to make sure I'm in line with church teaching...My thought was Jesus didn't correct Martha because she was busy, but corrected her because she was worried.
• (43:40) Mary - I hate that reading because I'm so Martha! I'm always cooking, cleaning, preparing. I'm the one missing out on events because I'm doing all the prep work.
• (45:45) Brittney - There have been seasons of my life where I have related to both. Getting older and having children has given me a better blend of the two in situations. I think our faith in the word of God available to us and also through the saints shows these women are two sides of the same coin. We can be offering our service and prayer as well. Motherhood and being a wife has taught me this.
• Sunday as the litmus test for if we are really imitating Mary Properly.

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for his debut to discuss Sacrificial Living

• (7:07) How is sacrificial living played out in our Lord Jesus?
• (12:51) Mary - Our 33-year-old daughter and her husband got engaged on Good Friday 3 years ago. At the time I thought it was odd, but he did it deliberately. He wanted to show the sacrificial love of their intended marriage as Jesus' sacrificial love on Good Friday.
• Justin - I know exactly what it is. I have lived for 24 years doing what I love to do and what I believe that is what I'm doing. I'm a clown. Professional clown for 24 years. 9 years as circus clown performing around the US. I sacrificed a lot in my life to do this. I believe this is what I was meant to do and love it.

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• Andy - In Sept of 2021, I was hospitalized for 13 days. Fr. Erickson potentially sacrificed his life by coming into the Covid wing to bring me the Eucharist, blessing, etc. He was all suited up and courageously came in to help me.
• (31:25) Genevieve - When I was in high school, I came down with pneumonia. a non-Christian friend of my mom's came and helped my mom who had just given birth. The baby had an ear infection. She wanted to see me graduate (the friend). I was never able to say thanks to her as I should have. She went way out of her way to help me.
• Linda - I think the biggest lesson God gave me was sacrificing when I had my children. You sacrifice sleep, what you want vs. what they need. That is one of the biggest blessings to work toward understanding; you are not the center of the universe. It's the best gift God has given me...the lessons in learning that it's not about you.
• (38:50) Jeannie - Our mothers sacrifice for us...very much. I think they're often forgotten because they're simple.

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• Do you need to enjoy it when you sacrifice?
• (45:13) Email from Grace – Single mom who is overwhelmed. What does she do?
• (47:37) Carrie - Some people that really helped me and my girls a long time ago. In the 90's when my two oldest daughters were young, I was in an abusive marriage. I wound up having to leave and some of our friends let us stay with them. I'm totally blind and they took on a lot of responsibility. They gave up so much. They weren't Catholic, but did so much for us.

Resources

• Buckfest Abby
  • https://www.buckfast.org.uk/

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Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick for his debut to discuss Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Brown Scapular

• (4:32) What is the spirituality of the Carmelites?
• What makes our lady of mount Carmel different than other titles of Mary?
• (12:41) What is a sacramental?
• Pat - Every time I wear a scapular at work, they usually rip apart. If I get a new one, do I need to be re-enrolled? I also have a brown scapular medal. I was told by a Carmelite at Holy Hill that you do not have to have a prayer said over you if you replace the medal, but you do if you have a cloth one. Am I right or wrong. This was years ago.

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• What is the history of the Brown Scapular?
• What is enrollment to the Brown Scapular?
• (28:15) Diane - I wear a medal, scapular medal. Supposed to be the same as cloth. Is that true and what has to be in place. Medal or cloth?
• Madonna - What is it with the different colors of scapulars, pink, blue, purple, etc.? Does that have anything to do with it?
• (32:46) Mary – I've been wearing one for 3 years. Is it inappropriate to wear it outside your clothing?
• Gina - My sister and I wore the scapular. Started 10 years ago. We got invested. Every time I think of that, I think of my sister.

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• What are the promises of the brown scapular?
• (43:05) Juliana - If you're wearing a formal dress, could you pin the scapular or medal inside the garment or does it have to be worn around the neck?
• (45:14) Mike - How do you dispose of the scapular when it's time for a new one?
• Kelly - My mother died in the hospital. Wore it for forever. Hospital staff took it off. I didn't put it back on her. I've always been concerned about that.

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrifice of the Mass

• (3:10) What makes the Mass so important?
• (12:56) do we get more grace the more prayerful we are?

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• Michelle - When I came back to the church. I would go to whatever Mass worked into my schedule. Church had a 1pm Latin Mass. I didn't understand, but knew what was going on. Beautiful feeling of all these people worshiping God together and it was such a great joy.
• (26:57) What are the different parts of the Mass?
• (35:19) Aldrina - About 5 years ago, during the consecration when Fr. was raising the host, I felt a sense that the entire church especially the altar was filled with heavenly beings. I was in tears when this happened

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• Father talks about the liturgy of the Eucharist.
• (47:15) Anna - When the priest says through Christ, in Christ and with Christ, can he say that instead of through him with him in him, can he say that instead?
• How can we prepare ourselves before going to Mass?

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to Discuss Difficult Bible Passages

• (2:43) What is the bible a challenging book for people to read and understand?
• How does the magisterium help us stay in the bounds of scripture?
• (12:50) What do we do when we come across a difficult bible passage?

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• Father talks about the different senses in scripture
• (25:49) Susan email – about a passage which causes doubt in God’s love
• Why is turning the other check not contrary with being a door Matt?

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• (39:46) Dan - Why was it ok for Jacob to steal his father's blessing from his brother?
• Patrick shares an Email about Lk 5: 36-39.
• Michael - 2 Corinthians verse chapter 5- verse 8. I think there has to be a different way to interpret this.

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick in studio to Discuss How to Navigate Relationships: Leading and Following

• You are always leading or following in a relationship.
• (8:49) If you think your leader is going in the wrong direction what should you do?
• How can insubordination become sinful a relationship?
• (19:13) Nicole - Following. The wife is the neck. How do deal with a leader that is avoiding difficult conversations?

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• (25:33) Crystal - I am a follower. I just experienced this with my husband. I felt more uncomfortable and it caused my anxiety. But your conversation is really helping.
• (29:51) Vittorio 14-years-old - I am likely going to become a chief of my group but some boys that I am leading do not show respect to me as leader of this group. How can I lead and still tolerate them?
• What do we do if there is a difference it values between leaders and followers?

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• What is needed for a good leader?
• (40:05) Jen - My spouse and I have a topsy-turvy dynamic where I am the leader. I want my spouse to be a leader.
• (46:38) What is servant leadership?

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to Discuss the Harmony of Science and Faith

• (3:58) What is difference between Faith and Science?
• Why are scientists important in the Catholic Church?

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• (21:58) Kelly - My daughter is turning 13. She's always bring up how old the earth is. Dinosaurs. Always trying to bring up faith and science. Are there any book recommendations on this topic for teenagers?
• (28:31) Tony - I have a math degree, just retired a few weeks ago. When I got my degree, I could see how God could up with some of these things. Made my faith stronger.
• Who are some Catholic Scientists that made great discoveries?

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• Karen - What are we required to believe as Catholics? I was told there are 6 things we had to believe. God created man and woman and breathed into them a soul.
• (45:59) How can we grow in love for Jesus through science and the natural world?

Resources:

• Catholic Saints and Scientists: Our Timeless Heroes
  • https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Saints-Scientists-Timeless-Heroes/dp/B0DZJ1X48C?crid=1S1MINKTB93DB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SLew7aC-d3JEVawnG15kwlT2O4oSh-L-w_PgphTx4e_SKiYzQ39_hT58-J07QnMlhaXbo23I4g81iA8tnG7bEnRSNefw6n93tzH-cyeF7S4.QPXmSc7eNHlvnfSnS6uuUslt-seeVkkenYtuH0hY5zE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dave+heney&qid=1751314605&sprefix=dave+henry%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1
• Physics and Faith: From Light to Life
  • https://www.amazon.com/Physics-Faith-Light-Dave-Heney-ebook/dp/B09MYBL9R1

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to Discuss The Process of Healing

• (3:19) why are processes even needed when finding healing in our lives?
• Discovering your wounds to start to heal.
• (14:42) Maria - Through some struggles I'm dealing with. Today is a hard day. Single mom of 8 children. Husband was abusive. I am still healing and it's hard. Dad is still in the picture, but not a good role model. Sometimes I feel it's too much.

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• What is the importance of community in the process of healing?
• (27:57) Jude Thaddeus - I listen to Relevant Radio and I'm no longer in confession for the same mortal sin over and over. I have watched RR Plus and pray without ceasing. It's a whole new healing and new freedom I've found.
• How do you heal after you have found out what the problem is?
• (36:46) Deena - Process of healing as it pertains to forgiveness. I learned a lot from it.

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• How do you know when you have been healed once and for all?
• (45:16) Michael - Lately in my life, especially after my wife said she didn't want to be married, after prayer, feeling lonely. Had a feeling of the presence of God. He said, 'Michael, you're not alone.' I could feel his presence. Hoping to reconcile with wife. Hearing God was healing.

Resources:

• John Paul II healing Center
  • https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

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Fr. Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Finding Peace

• What is Father’s new book “If you Wat Peace in This Life”?
• (7:58) Who was Venerable Bruno Lanteri?
• (14:36) Craig - Peace is important for us to understand. We lose so much in the translation of peace. We don't quite grasp it. Knowing the Lord is instrumental to understanding peace.
• 11:22 How does fear and discouragement take away our peace?

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• How do we have peace eve in the midst of sinning?
• (27:37) how do we get out of discouragement in our lives?
• (30:27) Flo - 10 years ago, I had depression, got a peaceful moment and I had a holy spirit moment. It changed my life.
• 11:38 How to find peace through tragedy?

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• Carol - I understand the forgiveness of God. My children are taking a bad road. How do you get beyond that and find peace and not fear for the future?

Resources:

• Ignatian Discernment Institute
  • https://www.discernment.institute/
• If You Want Peace in This Life
  • https://www.discernment.institute/product-page/if-you-want-peace-in-this-life
• Oblates of the Virgin Mary
  • https://www.omvusa.org/

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to Discuss Spiritual Reading

• Why is spiritual reading important?
• (7:01) How do we approach spiritual reading?
• (20:47) Leonard – Came from my vocations director a week ago. Book Save a thousand Souls. It's a real spiritually touching book.
• Social media - Is there a book you recommend that would be an intro to many saints that would help us find interest in one or two?
• David - This is my Body, This is my Blood. Highly recommend. It's a fantastic book.

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• How do you pace books well?
• (28:44) the importance of reading with other people.
• Valerie - Recommend The Return of the Prodigal Son. Talks about all characters very personally.
• (35:05) Matthew - Recommend after having a troubled time in my life - This Tremendous Lover, it's about our Lord. It came to me at a time when I was at a very low point in my life.

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• (44:04) Teresa - True Life in God by Vasula Ryden - series of messages from God - received my conversion 33 years ago. Also, He and I by Gabriel Bossis.
• What is the importance of creating personal library

Resources:

• To save a thousand souls
  • https://www.amazon.com/Save-Thousand-Souls-Discerning-Priesthood/dp/0615345514
• Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year
  • https://tanbooks.com/products/books/lives-of-the-saints-for-everyday-in-the-year/?srsltid=AfmBOorbIJan52fb17wS90p-Blxx9rUo0dJCYaXu3i3ikLZNJTUYtGTY
• Magnificat monthly publication
  • https://us.magnificat.net/
• This is my boy this is my blood –Bob and Peggy Lord
  • https://www.amazon.com/This-Blood-Miracles-Eucharist-Books/dp/1580025161
• See how she loved us
  • https://www.amazon.com/See-How-She-Loves-Apparitions/dp/0895557185
• True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration
  • https://tanbooks.com/products/books/true-devotion-to-mary-with-preparation-for-total-consecration/?srsltid=AfmBOopC6X4ZkjZKwcKrbiHyqBEf2cPB9JZO1xDEN5YVOJ00VD2V8nBG
• The Practice of the Presence of God
  • https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/1614279683
• Christ the Life of the Soul
  • https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/christ-the-life-of-the-soul-columba-marmion.php?srsltid=AfmBOoq3k2-epGEReP03NqNPkke9gn-l3EZk47GcCE5bBUfJyBfzvB30
• The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
  • https://www.amazon.com/Return-Prodigal-Son-Story-Homecoming/dp/0385473079
• This Tremendous Lover
  • https://sophiainstitute.com/product/this-tremendous-lover/?srsltid=AfmBOorgIgiqGMuU0Y6gWszF-mISvzXmFXertLiLAI8hZouMEK1k-mzV
• The Imitation Of Christ
  • https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-burgundy-320-00?srsltid=AfmBOorP6aOaeJn-qClgUvLqOp22eDtFgPCmqaZUCU9kq0mc3-Zii55W
• The Confessions of Saint Augustine
  • https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Saint-Augustine-Edward-Pusey/dp/B0007ECBO2
• Story of a Soul
  • https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/story-of-a-soul?srsltid=AfmBOoqqKwMt-BcXkeVynXp4AKnl8j_OkgD-DxeNwCpFrrNrMFoXhkkt
• St. Thomas Aquinas
  • https://www.amazon.com/St-Thomas-Aquinas-G-Chesterton/dp/0486471454
• Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II
  • https://www.amazon.com/Witness-Hope-Biography-Pope-John/dp/0060732032
• The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis
  • https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Joy-Saint-Francis/dp/0898706661
• Time for God
  • https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665
• Searching For and Maintaining Peace
  • https://sophiainstitute.com/product/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace/?srsltid=AfmBOor38jGYcePamYgouASbmGuzvrJ2jzJs_7bllgax_nyGO4eFtdBn
• The Way, Furrow, The Forge (One Volume)
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-way-furrow-the-forge?srsltid=AfmBOooVI2HcGkpyEApvwbc5AeqqleA-qwl5108sHht4g6dd5Wjws4tQ
• Introduction to the Devout Life (Catholic Classics)
  • https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopfQDIT2Tyb3arRKu-y2ucjndAD81GZz30Bxnuiy_gD4XXyr5ag
• Introduction to the Spiritual Life
  • https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Spiritual-Life-Louis-Bouyer/dp/0870612816
• The Sun Her Mantle
  • https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Her-Mantle-John-Beevers/dp/B000U0TDDU
• True Life in God
  • https://www.amazon.com/True-Life-God-Vassula-Ryden/dp/0954033884
• He and I (Rev)
  • https://www.amazon.com/He-I-Rev-Gabrielle-Bossis/dp/0819834386
• The Sacrament of the Present Moment
  • https://www.amazon.com/Sacrament-Present-Moment-Jean-Pierre-Caussade/dp/0060618116

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Check out this great show from September 10, 2024

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Breaking Free of Addiction.

• (4:50) what is addiction?
• Are there Benign Addictions?
• (13:56) How addiction affects the culpability of sin.

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• What are the effects of addiction on family of an addict?
• (23:55) Tom - Has a family member dealing with addiction to marijuana. What would Fr. suggest about empowering that person and accompanying them because that addiction affects everyone.
• Email from a woman whose husband is addicted to Alcohol.
• Kim - As a family member of many addicts, just wants to mention Ala-non groups. Practicing Catholic and it really helps.

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• Nicole - Suffered with major addiction entire life. Since I've become sober, I learned that I have so many other addictions that I need to rid myself from. The more I fell in love with the Eucharist and daily Mass, confession, and not receiving Him in mortal sin helped with overcoming those other addictions.
• (45:45) Email from Brandon about pornography addiction.
• Patty - Recovering alcoholic. Just buried brother. Wants to talk about how it affects the family.

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• What does indissolubility of marriage?
• (11:15) What does freedom and living faithfully have to do with Marriage?
• What are Declarations of Nullity?
• (16:46) Debbie - If you're not married in the church or any church and just justice of peace, do you still need an annulment? I have a friend whose marriage was nullified. Is it just a government marriage?

(22:28) Break 1

• Elizabeth - After 37 years of marriage, I've filed for a declaration of nullity. If I don't receive it, what would my ongoing responsibility to him be? For rich or for poor? Do I need to give him money?
• (29:37) Email from Kent – Can I reach out to my diocese to get an update on my case?
• The healing process of annulments.
• Rose - If someone was unbaptized at the time of marriage and that ended in divorce and later they were baptized and become married, what effect does it have on the marriage?

(38:41) Break 2

• Email about the validity of the marriage that was really bad.
• Mary – Can annulments be appealed if not given?
• (43:48) Diane - I was married twice. Had an annulment. Now I got divorced again. I haven't filed an annulment. He has remarried and is not Catholic any more. When I married him, he had a habit of watching porn. I didn't find out until after we were married. Is that a reason to nullify the marriage?
• Annie - Prenuptial agreements...is that grounds for nullity?

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Check out this great encore show originally aired on June 25, 2025

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to Discuss Fortitude

• What is fortitude?
• (7:12) what is the difference between bravery and being foolhardy?
• How can we practice fortitude in the small things in life?

(19:41) Break 1

• (21:28) Tara - When I was baptized and confirmed two major life events happened where I needed fortitude.
• (28:47) How can others help us grow in fortitude?

(36:50) Break 2

• What is the interplay between temperance and fortitude?
• (41:01) What is fortitude role in discerning the will of God?
• (46:02) Alex - I did not have fortitude and i went down a drug cycle - i started reading the bible and things changed

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• (1:59) Fr. Patrick Hyde joins us to talk about his role as a Eucharistic Preacher.

• Break 1

• (34:29) John - Doesn't feel like he's going to heaven. what do you recommend he reads to get closer to Jesus.

• Break 2

• (40:26) Rosie - Are our souls tied to those we've married?

• (43:06) – Jenny - Baptism for separated parents. does the catholic church require permission from both parents?

• (48:44) – Lorna - last rites: father didn't get last rites. What happens now?

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to Discuss the Sacred heart of Jesus

• (7:58) Father talks about the origin of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
• How is Jesus’ love unique to us?
• (17:55) Vincent - It was my first devotion when I went back to church. Got away from it with life and work. Now that I'm retired, I've gotten back to it.

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• (22:20) Ann - I started the devotion but then someone gave me a card to the devotion to the precious blood, then the sacred wounds. I don't know how you handle all of those devotions. How do you focus on just one?
• Bob - 12 years ago, my oldest son was diagnosed with brain cancer. When we were praying, he gave me a holy card for the Sacred Heart. I memorized the prayer and within a year, he was determined tumor free without surgery.
• What does it matter that Jesus loves us?

(39:11) Break 2

• Tammy - Prior to doing the Sacred Heart Rosary, I was reading a book, A Father's Love, and that really opened my eyes to God the trinity and God's love. It really helped me with the Sacred Heart.
• (45:07) Email from Liza - Can you consecrate your family to the Sacred Heart of Jesus when your spouse is an alcoholic?
• What are the promises of the Sacred Heart and what is the meaning of them?

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to Discuss Universal Call to Holiness: St. Josemaria Escriva

• (3:33) Who was Josemaria Escriva?
• What is the Universal call to holiness?
• (12:20) what are some obstacles in growing in holiness in our lives?

(20:14) Break 1

• If you become holy will you lose your identity?
• (28:36) Bob - The thing that helps me in my daily life to follow the Lord is when I realized and found out that everything that happens to us in our daily life has been willed or allowed by God. Helps me to accept things moment to moment in life, not as obstacles, but gifts.

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• Bob - Legion of Mary and call to holiness. Based on St. Louis De Montfort writings. Living the legion of Mary lifestyle is a path you follow to holiness. Spiritual works of mercy and serving others. You see yourself slowly changing.
• (47:52) Lenard - My mom is part of the legion of Mary. Spending time with my parents...very playful people. That's where I learned and am learning to become holy by their example.

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to Discuss Fortitude

• What is fortitude?
• (7:12) what is the difference between bravery and being foolhardy?
• How can we practice fortitude in the small things in life?

(19:41) Break 1

• (21:28) Tara - When I was baptized and confirmed two major life events happened where I needed fortitude.
• (28:47) How can others help us grow in fortitude?

(36:50) Break 2

• What is the interplay between temperance and fortitude?
• (41:01) What is fortitude role in discerning the will of God?
• (46:02) Alex - I did not have fortitude and i went down a drug cycle - i started reading the bible and things changed

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Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2)

• What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer?
• (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?

(20:10) Break 1

• (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart.

(36:40) Break 2

• (37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that?
• How can I feel God’s love in a time of unrest?

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to Discuss Eucharistic Adoration

• What is Eucharistic adoration?
• (4:11) Why is adoration different from just praying to God in the quiet?
• (11:23) Pat - I go to adoration every Friday and 3rd or 5th Thursday. Went last Friday and came to the conclusion that we see the creator of everything we have. I think that's an amazing thing.
• How to deal with distractions during Adoration?
• (18:07) Patrick - Praying the Rosary. What's your opinion on that?

(21:28) Break 1

• Dave - Adoration...doing it for 10-12 years. Game changer. Turned my life around and made tough decisions because of it.
• (27:10) Linda - Question about adoration in our chapel. We have a chapel that is open to our main church. Tabernacle is easily accessible. We pray weekly in a group (group of mothers).
• Theresa - I was first introduced in 1976 when I was in a youth mission program. I didn't fully embrace it at that point. I was 16. in 2018...I became a regular adorer. One night it wasn't my night to be there, awoke abruptly and went to the adoration chapel to pray for someone who was dying. Next day, I found out it was a friend whose husband was dying. Appreciate the relationship with Christ.

(37:02) Break 2

• What is a “holy hour”?
• (42:57) Carol - I'm learning to do more in Adoration. Love this subject and learning so much from it. Now I really know what to do. It's helping to save lives. Grateful for RR.
• (46:19) Marie - I go to adoration. After Mass, we have prayer group. We cannot go to the chapel because people don't like the audible prayer. Is it equal to pray in front of the tabernacle in the church?
• Armando – What is the proper dress code for adoration?

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Check out this great encore show from May 21, 2025

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)

• (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
• (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

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• David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
• (26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

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• Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
• (41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Sunday Bible Study

• Opening prayer for Bible Study
• (5:07) Set up for the Sunday reading
• (8:07) Father reads the Sunday readings (Luke 9: 11b-17)
• Father shares some thoughts on us needing to go forth.
• (20:12) Jennifer - How many times did Jesus preform the miracle of the fishes and loaves?

(23:41) Break 1

• How does this passage point to the Eucharist?
• (31:36) Bob - Is there a relation to when Jesus suggest to the apostles to give the people something to eat and when Jesus is woken up by them during the storm at sea? In both cases, Jesus seems to say that if you had faith you could have stopped the sea or multiply the loaves and fishes.
• (36:02) Mary - comment: When we take the holy Eucharist it is a unique type of food in which it doesn't become part of us but we become part of it.

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• How does Melchizedek and the Old Testament work with the Eucharist in the New Testament
• (46:34) What is the significance of Corpus Christi?

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss The Eucharist

• Father talks about Eucharistic desire.
• What makes the Eucharist so essential to the Church?
• (17:16) Nick - comment: once when I was before the tabernacle I could not sense the Lords presences. yet a priest came in returning the host and I discovered the Lord wasn’t there. when the host was returned I believe God was showing me his true presence and what the church is like when he isn’t there.

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• (23:28) Daniel - comment: once when I was before the tabernacle I could not sense the Lords presences. yet a priest came in returning the host and I discovered the Lord wasn’t there. when the host was returned I believe God was showing me his true presence and what the church is like when he isn’t there.
• (33:13) Leonard – What is the difference between a monstrance and a tabernacle

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• Judy - I became a Quaker yet I kept having these dreams about the Eucharist and wanting to receive. In my dream I had my hands out to receive and when I looked down there was blood and flesh in my hands. I then tried other churches but it was nothing like the catholic church so I joined.
• (46:17) Geri - If every host was tested after consecration would every host show the blood type and cells of Jesus?
• What is the proper disposition of receiving communion?

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Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss How to Share the Faith

• (4:11) what are some misconceptions about evangelization?
• (14:19) Dan - Whenever I meet someone I always say God be with you. I also wore a tee shirt that would say when was your church founded.

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• How do you learn more about your Faith to share it?
• (24:58) Gary - One of the ways I share my faith is by saying God bless you or Christ is risen to one person. I do it however so that everyone around me can hear it!
• (29:32) Pat - one time I was verbally attacked by a friend who was protestant. I was shocked and speechless. I was very disappointed and want to go deep into my faith because of it.
• Are people really being converted with social media?

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• Patrick shares an email about how to evangelize family member?
• (44:34) Mark - I was protestant and now Catholic. I share the gospel in the streets now and what I have learned is that if someone is waiting outside of the church for money I invite them to come in a pray because its free!
• Michael - we talk about evangelizing with non-Catholics but What about evangelizing Catholics. especially with the importance of the Eucharist. what are some things we might do to help?

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Saint Anthony of Padua

• (2:55) what is the story of Saint Anthony of Padua?
• How do we remain docile to God’s plan like Saint Anthony?
• (14:31) why is Anthony known as the Hammer of Heretics?
• (18:43) Nat - story: I was reading the 33-day consecration to the Eucharist and in the final chapter Saint Anthony showed up in the reading. He helped me discover courage and spiritual motivation I had lost along time ago.

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• Why is Saint Anthony depicted holding the Christ Child?
• (27:08) Pam - I wanted to share something: when I was dating my x-husband he had a statue of the St. Anthony. our last child we named Anthony even though we didn’t know it was his feast day on that day! we think it was a miraculous revelation. he is the sweetest son we could ever dream of.
• (33:46) Leonard - is saint Anthony also the patron saint of returning people back to the church if he is mainly the St. for finding things?
• Una - comment: its hard not to encounter St. Anthony. for those who pray and for those who don’t pray he is a very powerful intercessor

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• Sarah - St. Anthony is my favorite saint. my cat a few years ago got out and was lost for 26 days. we prayed to saint Anthony and she came back! my husband who is Jewish was convinced of his intercession and wears his medal around his neck now!
• (45:38) Kevin - I haven’t been catholic all my life. my x- girlfriend she was catholic. when she would loss things she would pray to saint Anthony. whenever I seem to loss something I pray to him and I find. I have had a rough life and he has always been there for me. it’s incredible. they have always been miracles for me.

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Trinity

• (3:38) what is the Trinity?
• How does loneliness play into the Trinity?
• How do we pray to the Holy Spirit?

(21:44) Break 1

• John - The unifying force of the trinity is their divine will. Love keeps it together which is true but the unusual thing compared to other religions is that we believe in one God and 3 persons. They are one because of their divine will. The Jews say the holy spirit is a gentile God; He is not. He was there from the begin.
• (33:10) - How does the Trinity relation with Doctrinal Development?

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• (42:22) Tony - The last discussion seems to suggest that God had one will. what I understand what makes the 3 in one is that each has one will. But Christ had both humans will and divine will. can you explain the church’s teachings on this?
• (46:17) how can we participate in the Trinity?

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• What does indissolubility of marriage?
• (11:15) What does freedom and living faithfully have to do with Marriage?
• What are Declarations of Nullity?
• (16:46) Debbie - If you're not married in the church or any church and just justice of peace, do you still need an annulment? I have a friend whose marriage was nullified. Is it just a government marriage?

(22:28) Break 1

• Elizabeth - After 37 years of marriage, I've filed for a declaration of nullity. If I don't receive it, what would my ongoing responsibility to him be? For rich or for poor? Do I need to give him money?
• (29:37) Email from Kent – Can I reach out to my diocese to get an update on my case?
• The healing process of annulments.
• Rose - If someone was unbaptized at the time of marriage and that ended in divorce and later they were baptized and become married, what effect does it have on the marriage?

(38:41) Break 2

• Email about the validity of the marriage that was really bad.
• Mary – Can annulments be appealed if not given?
• (43:48) Diane - I was married twice. Had an annulment. Now I got divorced again. I haven't filed an annulment. He has remarried and is not Catholic any more. When I married him, he had a habit of watching porn. I didn't find out until after we were married. Is that a reason to nullify the marriage?
• Annie - Prenuptial agreements...is that grounds for nullity?

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Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Confession

• Why is can’t we just go straight to God with confession?
• (5:33) what is the purpose of confession?
• (11:06) Carol - I was raised protestant and converted in 1991 in Newark New Jersey. I went through RCIA. Many people were reluctant or scared about confession. We were advised if we didn't want to do that, there was a universal confession where you go through the act of contrition. I never have gone to confession, however, I have been struggling and really want to go. I feel ashamed that I've never go.
• (16:51) Tim - If I go to confession and confess my sins, but intentionally don't confess a sin, are the others forgiven?

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• Sal - I'm 80 years old. Cradle Catholic. I've been thinking about sins that I don't know if I confessed them or not. Should I make an appointment with a priest? When I go to confession, there is usually a long line.
• (27:59) Email from Mary - How do you battle a sin when you have an affection for sin?
• What is an examination of conscience?
• (34:07) Kathleen - I would go to confession maybe 2-3 times a year. Son and husband left the church. I started going once a week. Transformation happened over the last year. I began recognizing the graces. Husband and others asked about the transformation. Peace and joy in my heart. I have had such graces from confession.
• Victor - What am I supposed to say when I go into the confessional? How do I start? First words...Father forgive me for I have sinned or something else. I'm a convert.

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• Jane - I have been going to confession quite regularly. Our priest said this is an opportunity to have a relationship with Jesus. Confession isn't there to make you feel bad, but bind that sever. Made such an impression on me. More priests should tell parishioners that.
• (43:51) Theresa - I have a hard time forgiving myself. I have OCD. I caused a lot of pain through my ignorance have trouble getting over it.
• Is it okay to confess both sins and faults?

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Mary Mother of the Church

• When did the Church Give Mary the title Mother of the Church?
• (9:44) what is Mary’s role as Mother of the Church?
• (16:40) Nora - When I was taking care of my mom in hospice. I grew up protestant and wasn't introduced to her until my teens. At that time, I really came to understand her power and her healing. We were praying the rosary when she passed. The feeling of the presence was so comforting.

(20:24) Break 1

• Carl - Rosary on the 7 sorrows of Mary. Wanted to get some clarification on the Rosary. The origin of the 7 sorrows Rosary and how it came to be and tied with the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
• (26:13) Maritza - 2016, My mom passed away. 2017 my dad passed away. I buried my mom on Dec 8, 2016, and Dad on Dec 8, 2017. I started receiving Rosaries from all over the world. I didn't understand what it meant. Finally, I understood, Mary wanted me to start praying the Rosary. She walked me to Jesus. I'm now more active in church.
• (39:19) What is the importance of the first time Mary speaks?
• Heidi - She helped us get our house. Helped me get my CPA. There's been so many things Mary has helped me with and she's been wonderful to us.

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• Mike - Went to the altar at my mom's funeral during the singing of Ave Maria. Bouquet of flowers and offered prayers during the singing of that song. We were offering prayers of thanksgiving.
• (45:16) Catherine - Mary has come into my life in so many ways: I met my husband at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. I had a bad situation and ended up getting a job at Our Lady of Assumption School. Daughter was born on Feast of Immaculate Conception. House hit by tornado...brought statue into house before that and we were right by the statue in the basement.
• Abby - Cradle catholic, Catholic Schools, etc, but very mechanical faith and not really feeling it. Not going to confession for 17 years. After my son's confirmation, I was moved to go to confession and the flood gates opened in my heart. She called me back the week my parish asked me to become more involved.

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Pentecost

• (5:19) What is Pentecost?
• What is the difference in our connection with God through Pentecost?
• (10:50) What is the incentive required on our end to receive the Holy Spirit?

(18:20) Break 1

• What is the importance of waiting on the Lord in Pentecost?
• (32:02) how were the apostles changed by the Holy Spirit and how does that affect us today?
• How is our “yes” important to the coming of the Holy Spirit?

(37:32) Break 2

• How does the holy spirit relate to confirmation?
• (43:47) How I the Holy Spirit finding unity in diversity?

Resources

• The Great Dvorce – CS Lewis
  • https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950

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IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life

• What makes it difficult to find leisure?
• (8:40) What are things that drive us to fill up our brokenness?

(18:17) Break 1

• (24:39) Leonard do retreats count for leisure?
• How does leisure help us identify where restlessness lies?
• How do we remember our dignity as men and women?

(38:38) Break 2

• (42:51) Tim - can you speak about the restlessness we feel on Sunday night before we start work on Monday?
• (46:35) Karen - America as a culture seems addicted to work. how do we get out of that?

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Gifts of the Holy Spirit

• (2:31) What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
• (8:19) How does cooperation work with us receiving the gifts of the Spirit?
• How does Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Knowledge work together?

(21:07) Break 1

• (22:45) Theresa - My brother said mean things to me and I responded by saying that I only care what God thinks. Was that correct? (fear of the Lord)
• What is the gift of Fortitude?

(34:51) Break 2

• What are the Graces of the Spirit given to people?
• (39:49) Why is it important to be giving to the Church by using your own Charism?

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Sr. Amelia Hueller joins Patrick to discuss Friendship

• (4:27) Why are friendships important?
• What are different types of friendships?
• (13:14) Pamela - I have a conflict with a friend. I let her borrow a jacket and she then gave the jacket away. Should I accept that as Gods will?
• How do we respond to when we are hurt by friends?

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• Peter - Shout out to one of my friends who helped me in my faith and is now my brother-in-law.
• (30:03) Cookie - I have a person in my HOA and her morals are really bad. Can’t avoid this person but I don’t know how to stay away from her. How do I distance myself?

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• What are some things we need to develop to be good friends with others?
• (42:44) Lisa - when you move away from a friend what is your duty to that friendship?
• (47:10) Karen - met a woman through our mutual love of art and have seen her slow conversion to the catholic faith.

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• (1:59) Fr. Patrick Hyde joins us to talk about his role as a Eucharistic Preacher.

• Break 1

• (34:29) John - Doesn't feel like he's going to heaven. what do you recommend he reads to get closer to Jesus.

• Break 2

• (40:26) Rosie - Are our souls tied to those we've married?

• (43:06) – Jenny - Baptism for separated parents. does the catholic church require permission from both parents?

• (48:44) – Lorna - last rites: father didn't get last rites. What happens now?

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Visitation of Mary

• (3:59) what is the visitation of Mary?
• How did Elizabeth recognize Mary and her role?

(21:14) Break 1

• Julie - I've had a visit from the blessed Mother. I had it confirmed from a priest. It makes me cry, but it's a beautiful thing. Miracle. You want to share it, but you know people won't believe you.
• (28:48) what can we learn form the visitation in how to interact with Mary?
• (33:28) What can we learn from the Magnificat?

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• Rita - I'm wondering if one of the reasons for the visitation was to prepare Mary for what was coming. She was a complete virgin and didn't know about childbirth. She was close to Elizabeth and that might have given her some reassurance about what was happening to her.
• (42:13) Bob - How has Mary come into our life in a special way...through the many religious sisters and nuns. They have a special relationship with Jesus. I know many who have given their life to the Lord. Always filled with joy.
• Ericka - I believe the blessed mother appears to us in dreams and wants to protect us and let us know we need to pray.

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss The Ascension

• (2:47) how is Ascension an Aloha moment?
• Why is the Ascension celebrated on Sunday in some place and Thursday on others?
• Why did Jesus leave us in the Ascension?

(20:39) Break 1

• How is the ascension wrapped up in our own destiny?
• (27:38) Ronny - I am glad that Jesus left the HS as a gift after ascension
• Don - I have this idea that we hold on to Jesus' ankles so that He ascends with us along with Him.

(37:18) Break 2

• Why waiting on the Lord is important for Ascension?
• (46:40) Karen - what did Christ mean when he told Mary to stop holding on to him?

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health

• (7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health?
• How does the prayer help with metal health?
• (19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds.

(24:51) Break 1

• How can we be aware of our mental state?
• (30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness.
• (36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen.

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• How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally?
• (45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health.

Resources:

• Catholic Therapist.
  • https://catholictherapists.com/
• Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts
  • https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed
• Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts
  • https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486
• The Catholic Guide to Depression
  • https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&utm_term=&utm_campaign=*LP+-+Shop+-+Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=18868498708&hsa_grp=142003438246&hsa_ad=634071324946&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18868498708&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE
• Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement
  • https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275
• The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller
  • https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Family Members

• How is Faith a gift from God?
• What is the role of the community in staying in the faith?
• (19:11) Vicki - My siblings...most away from faith. I have a cousin who might want to come back. She goes to Mass, receives communion, and realizes she shouldn't do that. Siblings aren't talking to me. What can I do to help bring my siblings back?

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• Mary - Fallen away member (daughter). Married a wonderful Christian. Said to my daughter he would do whatever she wanted. Moved around the country and has now gone to a Christian church. His mother was a fallen away Catholic. I can't say anything critical, but I want to bring them back. I think if she came back he would follow her.
• What are mistakes when trying to bring family back to the faith?
• (28:50) Patrick shares an email about the need for reflection in discerning what they did wrong in raising their kids
• Sue - I have a 30-year-old daughter and 27-year-old son. They don't believe in God. They were raised Catholic, Catholic school, etc. Wondering how to bring them back. We went through a divorce. I think they're dealing with a lot of hurt from it.
• (35:33) Patty - My question is...I have 2 nephews who are young adults. Sister has allowed them not to go to church, but they live in her house. Want to reach out and bring them back to church. My sister is blocking me from doing that, and I don't know what to do.

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• (41:14) David - 2 children and my wife have left the church. All different situations. Daughter, 18, graduated last week and is a lesbian. Son, 23, he's into heavy metal. Wife, I think, is just laziness. There were a lot of changes in our parish and I think they didn't like it. I reminded them we're not here to worship you, we're here to worship God. Want to bring them back.
• (46:54) Carl - I encouraged my sisters to download the RR app to bring them back to the church. Shared something from Drew and she was impressed what she heard. What she did since then, I don't know, but she has the app and now has the opportunity to listen.

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Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick for a Sunday Bible Study

• Father shares the Gospel reading for today.
• (18:18) Deacon Michael - I have a suggestion for homily number 5 - let your heart not be troubled.

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• How can we Rely on the Holy Spirit in our world today?
• (30:38) Nick - The Lord tells us I must go to the Father. I see the Lord on the cross. Our Lord is saying it is finished. It's a beautiful Trinitarian reference. Great advocate is going to come.

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• Email Did John know about St Paul’s conversion or
• How do you feel God’s peace?
• (43:28) Regina - Jesus suffers for us. God sent his only son. We also have to suffer. No getting around it. How are we supposed to not see God as a sadist?

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Bishop Michael Martin joins Patrick to Discuss Love for the Papacy

• Bishop Michael Martin Gives his thoughts on the new Pope Leo
• What is the papacy?
• (12:54) What does it mean that the pope is the visible head of the Church?

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• Pamela - Experience with Pope John Paul II. Visited my country (Ecuador). I was a young child. The street was so crowded. I recall him going down the road looking at us with the sweetest look. Gave us his blessing. My dad cried with joy.
• (29:28) Fr. Don - I'm a priest in the diocese of Phoenix. in 87, JPII came to the diocese. My sister gave him flowers. Beautiful experience and is part of why I became a priest.

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• Tim - One of my dear friends, a deacon, told me a story about not being into any faith. Saw JPII in Chicago and he looked him in the eye and he blessed him. Changed his life and he became a deacon.
• (41:24) Margie - I've been praying for years for conversion of my mother. She's 82. Pope Leo has touched her heart. She told me she's considered about being more faithful to the Catholic faith. I gave her a crucifix and miraculous medal. This pope reminds me of my grandfather.
• What happens when you say you don’t like this pope or that pope?

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)

• (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
• (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

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• David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
• (26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

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• Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
• (41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to the Rosary

• (3:06) Father Shares his thoughts on Pope Leo
• What is the Rosary?
• (9:55) Mysteries of the Rosary
• Rita - I remember years ago, there was a man who was convicted as a mass murderer. one of the things I remember is that he went to a dormitory and killed them. He went into another room and couldn't get in. The comment was a young nurse had fallen asleep with a Rosary in her hand. Very powerful.
• Jeannie - I would like to help my family learn the Rosary. Going to a funeral in June. What is the best way to approach this and teach them?

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• (25:22) Chris - I meditate on the Rosary and try to think about what Mary was doing. Was she baptized in the Jordan? Was she sacramental?
• (27:56) Vicki Lou - It's changed my life completely and brought me home to the faith. It's changed my entire life. I pray it daily.
• Tom - I came into the church in 2009. I did not know anything about Mary. In 2010, I sailed offshore and on the way I would pray the Rosary. Didn't know it, but had a pamphlet. Had it down after 16 days. Did the Camino and prayed the Rosary daily. All these years later, we both pray the Rosary daily. Very important to my wife and me.
• Margaret - The Rosary was gifted to me when my mother died. I've been praying it ever since.

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• Patrick shares an email from AJ about how he can be close to Mary?
• Nancy - I pray the Rosary daily in church or with Fr Rocky. I know there's a plenary indulgence when praying with a group. Can you still get the indulgence when praying with Fr. Rocky?
• (45:30) Christina – My story on how the rosary saved a life
• (48:36) Father shares the conversion story of a Satanic priest.

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Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Battling Addiction

• (3:32) what is addiction?
• 11:17 Chris - I've struggled with Sexual addiction. I'm in recovery now. Wreckage it's left behind is terrible. Trying to figure out how to repair that. Making amends is something that just doesn't happen.

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• Chris- 2 programs for sexual addiction. Which one is conformity with Catholic teaching?
• (27:22) Can you be addicted to romance novels?
• (29:50) Cynthia - Just got off the phone with somebody in rehab with a crack issue. God has opened that door to help them. Going to rehab Saturday. Those of us that have had issues need to speak out and share our story and testimony. So often it's a secret because of shame.
• How can we help others who are struggling with addiction?

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• Can you use anointing of the sick for addiction?
• (41:02) Sharice - How does God feel about pushing child away? Son has been addict for 11 years. He gets physical and abuse towards us. Husband is afraid he's going to go on the street and die.
• How can you be aware of and stop addictions before they begin?

Resources:

• Hope’s Garden
  • https://hopesgarden.com/
• Integrity Restored
  • https://integrityrestored.com/
• Catholic Therapist
  • https://catholictherapists.com/

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Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Prayer

• (2:22) What is prayer?
• (13:01) What are the different forms of prayer?
• Walter - Holy spirit the main person in prayer because he is so much and possessing us and leads us all the time. He is love.

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• Dee -When you pray for someone does it have to be a 'full on' prayer? I'll offer up a word list prayer and not necessarily a hail Mary, etc. If someone asks me to pray for them, I'm not 100 percent sure I remembered everyone. If I don't remember specifically, I'll mention any prayer that I said I would pray for. Is that ok?
• (41:35) How do you deal with distractions in prayer?

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Office of Bishop

• Who was Saint Mathias how does he relate with the office of bishop?
• (12:51) Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
• How does a bishop become elected?
• (18:05) Bob - were any of the original apostles alive when peter died. If so, why was one of those not chosen as his successor?
• Deacon Martin - I've been present at all types of ordinations. It's a phenomenal experience. If you have the chance to go to an episcopal ordination, I highly recommend it. I've also been at a Bishop's installation.

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• What can only bishops do ordinations?
• (32:05) Email – What happens to the vows of a religious when they are made a bishop?
• (42:07) How can we disagree with the bishops in authority over us?
• How can we help our bishops?

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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima

• (2:30) Pope Leo’s connection with Mary.
• What is a Marian apparition and what are the big 3 Marian apparitions?
• (15:58) Father explains the story of Fatima, and the secrets of Fatima

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• Nick - I have a devotion. Introduced to Our Lady in 1986. Started praying the Rosary. I loved her message. She asks us to pray and offer up sufferings and conversions - unite with our Lord.
• What is the time frame of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima?
• (41:55) Maritsa - I was in Fatima about a month ago. It was an extraordinary blessing and amazing place to be. Humble town. I can imagine when the Virgin appeared, it had to be more humble.
• Fatima is everywhere?

Resources:

• Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima
  • https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Light-Understanding-Message-Fatima/dp/1505116074
• Fatima for Today The Urgent Marian Message of Hope
  • https://ignatius.com/fatima-for-today-fatop/

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Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Obedience

• (1:50) more about the new pope.
• (3:58) what is obedience?
• Who can help us with obedience?

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• Is it ever okay to disobey earthly authorities?
• (40:22) how do we foster obedience in our lives?
• How can we help family members grow in obedience?

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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Motherhood

• (2:47) Father shares his thoughts on the new Pope Leo
• The importance of Mary our mother
• (17:58) Anne - She wasn't a saint, but she gave her 4 children the gift of knowing God. She made sure we went to Catholic school. Up until she died, she prayed the rosary and talked to us about Jesus and passing that along to our kids. I know many who didn't have that kind of mom. Feel so blessed.

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• How can mothers bring the faith to their children.
• JoAnn - I'm one of 9. Mom is deceased. Greatest gift is our faith. She was raised Catholic. Her mom started the Rosary society in Brooklyn, NY. Great role model.
• What if mom
• (30:47) Mario - My mom passed away 4 years ago. I was in charge of her Rosary. Wrote a eulogy about her.
• (35:41) Teresa I struggled because I didn’t remember my mom but now I am thankful for it.

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• (45:07) Vince - My mom (immigrant Italian) married at the shrine of Pompeii. I remember her being very devoted. Watched the angelus every Sunday. She went through so much growing up in WWII Italy.
• Sharon - My mom was a convert and raised us all Catholic. What do you do when the father isn't Catholic and teaches them not to follow what the mother says?

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The Inner Life was pleasantly interrupted by the announcement that we have a new pope!

(5:53) Check out this Live and in the moment commentary on the election of the new pope! Pope Leo XIV

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Check out this encore show from April 30, 2025

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation

• What is a Sacrament?
• (5:12) What is Confirmation?
• What are some misconceptions about confirmation?
• (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn't have formal RCIA at that time. Feel like I missed something in the process. I did get a certificate of confirmation from the church. My kids are in Catholic school and I've learned so much from them.

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• Sandra - Born in Mexico. Confirmation and baptism was done at the same time. I just want to make sure that is valid when you don't have full knowledge of your confirmation.
• (24:20) David - I taught CCD for a number of years. Some weren't interested in becoming confirmed, How is grace confirmed at confirmation when they are accepting it but not really wanted?
• Katie - I made my first communion in April of the 1960s...three weeks later I made confirmation because the bishop only came every 4 years.
• (30:46) How is Confirmation a missionary Sacrament?
• John - I was confirmed in 72. I remember we being nervous. Reaffirming that you had attitudes of people being bored, but others being nervous and perhaps more serious about it.
• John - I have fond memories about it. I was an altar boy and when I was confirmed I was able to be a lector. Very rewarding. It forced me to learn and study the readings.

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• Why does the Bishop need to be the one to Confirm people?
• (44:05) John - Question: I recently got confirmed but my wife and I were supposed to get convalidated. I was wondering about the process and whether that is true or not.
• Who can be confirmed?
• Niki - Confirmed in 2014. Felt so much joy and cried happy tears. Daughter was my sponsor. I became catholic when Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony. Felt the holy spirit tell me I had to become Catholic.

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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness

• (4:01) What is forgiveness?
• (15:08) Patsy - Married 47 years. Difficult marriage. I find myself touched by the holy spirit. Devoted myself to believing. However, my husband has continued on his path the way he has lived his life. Difficult time talking to him. I don't know if that's the same as not forgiving him. I feel no sense in trying to communicate.

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• Fred - How far does forgiveness go when you think you have someone and make contact, and no response? I thought I did my duty before God in asking for forgiveness. Did I do enough.
• (26:15) Crystal - I've been struggling with this topic. My family escaped communism. It's created a broken situation with my family. Sibling and father don't talk. Done a lot mentally, spiritually, physically, but they're not open to relationships unless it's conditional. I still struggle with getting to answer to this. I think forgiveness is a process and some days I'm unhappy with the situation.
• 11:36 Rob - Struggling with a brother in law. I've forgiven him, but I don't want to talk to him. It always ends up the same way. What should I do?
• Ann - My late husband died several years ago. Was a permanent deacon. He was obliged to say the divine office. I prayed part of it with him. If couples pray together everyday, they'll get rid of a lot of these issues. I wonder how many people who have trouble forgiving would be better off by praying together. I think it applies to those having difficulties.

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• How do we know if we haven’t forgiven someone?
• (44:02) Patrick shares an email about how to forgive someone with narcissistic tendencies?
• (46:28) Yvonne - Someone very close to me did some things he shouldn't have. I think that I've forgiven him, but the hurt keeps coming up. I keep questioning as to whether I really forgave him.

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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Hunger and the Eucharist

• What is Spiritual hunger?
• (7:18) What should we be looking for when it comes to spiritual hunger?
• Why is it a blessing to be hungry?

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• (22:02) What happens when people say they are not being fed?
• (27:49) Sebastian - in my experience, I have relied on my relationship with Jesus with my attempt of fidelity to Him with constantly a sense of anxiety. I have a family member who grew up Catholic and eventually became protestant. He gives the impression that he's living the sense of bliss and roll with the punches by the use of psychedelics. I don't feel the need to use them.
• Annette - Not Catholic, but watch mass etc. Spiritual hunger for me is when I'm not in my daily reading devotions. That's when I huger for God most because I'm out of place.

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• (41:00) Colleen - Eucharist and presence of Christ. Years ago, my husband and I (dating) I remember receiving Christ and then going to my husband's church (Lutheran) and he wasn't there. It's in your soul...you know when he's there, in the Eucharist.
• Is it ever appropriate to abstain from communion to build up our spiritual hunger?
• Patrick shares an email about receive
• Mayra - I was raised without any faith. Found myself in a Baptist church at age 10. As the pastor held up the bread, he said we're only doing this to remember Jesus. He said the words, this is my body given up for you. I had a long faith journey and I feel learning about the Eucharist was the easiest part because I already believed that was the body and blood of Christ.

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Immaculate Heart of Mary

• (4:00) What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
• Images of the Immaculate heart.
• How can we emulate the Immaculate heart of Mary?

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• Monica - When you go to Friday Mass, what do you do to honor her? do you say certain prayers?
• (22:25) How do you pray the Seven sorrows of our lady Rosary?
• What is Saint Maximilian devotion to the Immaculate Lady?
• (29:24) Can someone be too close to Mary?

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• Jasmine - I recently came back to the church. Immaculate Heart has helped me and led me to Jesus. Praying the Rosary.
• (40:49) Adrian Email – speaks about being able to receive Jesus better through Mary. How is Mary receptive?
• (45:44) Coky - Miracle from Our Lady. Was diagnosed with illness.

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Father Michael Maher joins Patrick to discuss the Feast of St Joseph the Worker

• (3:05) What is the devotion to Saint Joseph like?
• Why is Marxist communism so evil?
• what is the importance of the family in society?
• (16:22) Roland - Devotions to him for years. Was unemployed and prayed for his intercession. Has helped me many times.

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• Robert - I am curious about when someone consecrates themselves to a saint. I've heard of the St. Joseph consecration. What is it about?
• (27:00) Father shares 5 points on how we can consecrate our lives through our work?

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• Work being a gift even when it is hard.
• (41:09) Work and human dignity.
• (45:50) Ann - I was taught a prayer to St. Joseph. O Saint Joseph whose protection is so great... Wanted to share this prayer with you. Husband was a deacon.
• How are we co-creators in our own work with God?

Resources:

• Consecration to St. Joseph
  • https://ignatius.com/consecration-to-st-joseph-csjp/

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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation

• What is a Sacrament?
• (5:12) What is Confirmation?
• What are some misconceptions about confirmation?
• (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn't have formal RCIA at that time. Feel like I missed something in the process. I did get a certificate of confirmation from the church. My kids are in Catholic school and I've learned so much from them.

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• Sandra - Born in Mexico. Confirmation and baptism was done at the same time. I just want to make sure that is valid when you don't have full knowledge of your confirmation.
• (24:20) David - I taught CCD for a number of years. Some weren't interested in becoming confirmed, How is grace confirmed at confirmation when they are accepting it but not really wanted?
• Katie - I made my first communion in April of the 1960s...three weeks later I made confirmation because the bishop only came every 4 years.
• (30:46) How is Confirmation a missionary Sacrament?
• John - I was confirmed in 72. I remember we being nervous. Reaffirming that you had attitudes of people being bored, but others being nervous and perhaps more serious about it.
• John - I have fond memories about it. I was an altar boy and when I was confirmed I was able to be a lector. Very rewarding. It forced me to learn and study the readings.

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• Why does the Bishop need to be the one to Confirm people?
• (44:05) John - Question: I recently got confirmed but my wife and I were supposed to get convalidated. I was wondering about the process and whether that is true or not.
• Who can be confirmed?
• Niki - Confirmed in 2014. Felt so much joy and cried happy tears. Daughter was my sponsor. I became catholic when Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony. Felt the holy spirit tell me I had to become Catholic.

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Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Catherine of Siena

• Why do we even celebrate feast days?
• (8:04) Early life and highlights of St Catherine of Siena.

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• Cathy - My friend gave me a book about her written by a priest who knew her. Wasn't catholic at the time, but made me mad I didn't hear about her earlier after reading her story and then becoming a Catholic. I joined the church about 30 years ago.
• (27:44) How did Saint Catherine help reform the Church and the Pope?
• St. Catherine of Siena’s espousal to Christ.

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• What are some of her aesthetical practices and how can we relate with that?
• Catherine of Siena as a Doctor of the Church
• (45:06) How can we set the world on fire with our own lives?

Resources:

• Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset
  • https://ignatius.com/catherine-of-siena-casip/

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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Consecrations

• (2:36) what are consecrations?
• Who was St. Louis De Montfort?
• How do consecrations fit into God’s plan of salvation?

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• Ronny - I did a consecration in 2021. Approved by Pope Francis. It's a consecration to Jesus over 33 days. We read the 4 gospels, pray, fast on Wednesdays and at the end, we receive 5 topics.
• (29:48) David - Question: I've never consecrated myself to anything. I'm wondering if I might have missed an opportunity. There was a time that St. Faustina kept coming up before I even knew who she was.

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• (39:17) What do you do in a consecration?
• Is it okay to be consecrated to multiple Saints?

Resources:

• Divine Mercy Consecration: 33 Days to Merciful Love
  • https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/introduction-33-days-merciful-love
• Consecration to Jesus Christ
  • https://elsembradorministries.com/esne/iam73/

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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Divine Mercy

• (3:51) What is Mercy?
• Nick - We have a divine mercy ministry at our parish. Sick and dying ministry. I think we are told and taught to give. The Lord really touches our hearts to forgive. Errors we make are blessings and the Lord gives us perspective as to why we fell off. His mercy is unfathomable.
• Mary - My mom is 99. She has never forgotten her faith. Went to church on Easter Sunday. I thought I was putting false gods before her, but a priest said you're seeing God through her. After communion, a woman knelt down in front of her and kissed her hand. She works at the nursing home where she lives. We watch the goodness through all of us and find that forgiveness. That is my divine mercy.

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• Kathleen - About 2 years ago, I experienced depression and anxiety. Confession really helped. Did Divine Mercy the night before and meditating in my prayer time. Anxiety and depression have now been lifted. Read St. Faustina's diary.
• (25:00) What is the role of Forgiveness of other in Mercy?
• (29:28) Teresa - I learned about divine mercy in 2000. 15 years ago, I did a fast and prayed and my son who was on meth had a breakthrough. Went to a mass and women were handing out divine mercy images. I started my mission of handing these pictures out and I'm blessed to be able to do that.
• Ronda - I had come into the church from Protestantism. Was in the room where the tabernacle was and divine mercy picture was there. I asked, 'Is this all real?' The rays started moving. That happened 3 times.
• (35:33) Ken - I thought I was dying, and I prayed that the blessed mother would intercede. Went to Jesus and asked for his mercy. Woke up the next morning and had a blood clot near my heart. Beautiful experience because I asked Jesus to have mercy. Felt like I was approaching the king of the universe. I no longer fear death.

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• (40:05) Linda - Question: I'm new to it...I don't understand we offer you your body and blood. How do we offer something that's already His body and blood?
• (45:08) how do we get a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday?

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Effects of the Resurrection

• What happened during the resurrection?
• (6:23) what are proofs for the Resurrection?
• Why is the Resurrection so pivotal to the Faith?
• (14:25) What are the effects of the resurrection in our personal lives?

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• What does hope have to do with the resurrection?
• (23:55) Testament of the Holy Father Pop Francis.
• (30:37) Philip - Maximilian Kolbe - his great sacrifice which mirrors Jesus's. The timing...July 1941. 14th of August he was injected with carbolic acid. For me...that heroic sacrifice is still life-giving. My death to sin...it brought me new life. That's what the resurrection means to me.

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• Bradley - I was baptized on Easter. Before that, I've had 4 medical miracles. I came indirect contact with relics. Jesus's nail, thorn, nail, wood, I picked them up...prayed...3 months later my wife was getting tested and I prayed and she was cured of hypertension. That's why I became Catholic.
• (41:05) What is the Church’s teaching on the resurrection of the body?

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Father Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Being Alive in Christ

• What does it mean to be alive in Christ?
• (8:34) What does baptism mean in our life and what does mortal sin do to our life in Christ?
• Kim - If you believe in the blood and Flesh of Jesus in the Eucharist, you have Christ alive in you, and you are live in Him and he is dwelling in you in your heart.
• Bella - My missionary life when I was single. Feeling that happiness, that childlike joy being in Christ. Finishing a mission before heading back home. That joy is so overwhelming. How can I improve that when dealing with clinical depression?

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• Where can we find life in the Church?
• (29:41) What things can prevent us from feeling alive in Christ?
• (36:09) Addison - I am a youth minister in Diocese of Phoenix. My teens have radically changed me in the way they love the Lord. Every youth night, my life is just bursting with the love of Christ.

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• How do the saints help us to grow in our life with Christ?
• (45:33) How does prayer life and the sacraments help us grow with Jesus?
• What is the role of humility in learning about the life of Christ?

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Benefits of Celebration

• How do we celebrate in the presence of the Death of Pope Francis?
• (5:59) why is celebration an important part of the Christian life?
• Mary - My mom is 99. She used to have everyone over. She'd have a huge open house. Father died at 54 on Easter Sunday. Everyone was there to say goodbye. Every Easter we say it was sad, but everything will be ok...think about dying, but we're joyful for his goodness.
• (20:13) Tom - I'm curious about how do I discover that Easter joy. I'm a very joyful person, but Easter Sunday was difficult because my children and family weren't there.

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• Dean - The divine mercy novena takes on a special meaning with the death of Pope Francis. Intensifies the joy of Easter. Chocolate and red wine, wearing bright colors, new life outdoors. Left an angel on my porch at Christmas. Leaving it there as a reminder of the joy.
• What are some practicalities in celebrating?

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• How does music help us celebrate in the Church?
• (45:41) Patrick shares an email about the need to celebrate through suffering

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Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to Honor Pope Francis

• What was he main focus of Pope Francis’ ministry
• (10:50) Perth -I'm a convert and was just talking to family members who are protestant. Defending the pope on his stances. I didn't know much about him and didn't look further until 4 months ago when I came back to the church. Today I saw an interview and it softened my heart and made me cry. He was for the people.
• Mary Lou - I remember hearing that when he was living in Argentina before coming Pope and throughout his papacy, he used to take the bus wherever he worked. Never took special cars, maid, chef, etc. Was with the poor. It profoundly influenced me so many ways in letting to ego and materialism.