The Inner Life

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? (23:21) Break 1 (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. (38:35) Break 2 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?

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?

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)

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. (25:07) Break 1 (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? (39:02) Break 2 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.

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 (37:55) Break 2 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.

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

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?

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.

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. (40:39) Break 2 (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.

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? (24:01) Break 1 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. (39:26) Break 2 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?

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? (25:20) Break 1 (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.

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?

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. (18:29) Break 1 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. (37:42) Break 2 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.

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 (19:18) Break 1 (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? (37:11) Break 2 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.

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. (21:14) Break 1 (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? (36:36) Break 2 (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.

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. (20:09) Break 1 (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. (36:59) Break 2 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.

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize Importance of Evangelization (14:49) what is the New Evangelization? (19:10) Break 1 (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. (37:17) Break 2 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.

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. (21:53) Break 1 (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? (36:49) Break 2 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/

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? (20:50) Break 1 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

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? (19:59) Break 1 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 (35:28) Break 2 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

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. (25:23) Break 1 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? (38:21) Break 2 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

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. (20:00) Break 1 (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. (40:12) Break 2 (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?

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? (19:58) Break 1 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. (39:40) Break 2 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.

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. (20:31) Break 1 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? (39:32) Break 2 (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

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? (38:48) Break 2 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?

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? (22:59) Break 1 (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? (40:59) Break 2 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

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? (26:58) Break 1 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?

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. (26:59) Break 1 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.

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 (27:00) Break 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.

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. (26:59) Break 1 (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.

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. (20:48) Break 1 (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. (38:42) Break 2 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

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. (20:32) Break 1 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. (38:35) Break 2 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.

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? (19:26) Break 1 (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. (39:02) Break 2 (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.

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? (18:350 Break 1 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. (39:52) Break 2 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

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. (23:17) Break 1 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. (39:34) Break 2 (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.

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 (21:41) Break 1 (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 (41:15) Break 2 (42:34) - Praying at work (49:13) - Importance of Rest

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Pope Pius V (4:51) who was Pope Pius V? What was Pope Pius early life like? (18:37) Break 1 (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. (42:47) Break 2 (44:09) What is the role of the Saints? What do we need to do to become a saint?

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss the role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena. (4:13) Trivia (21:46) Break 1 (23:04) Marriage or Religious Life (25:27) Back to trivia (42:09) Break 2 (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

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. (22:51) Break 1 (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? (37:33) Break 2 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.

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. (22:47) Break 1 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. (38:49) Break 2 (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

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. (22:23) Break 1 (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. (42:19) Break 2 (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/

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. (19:24) Break 1 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. (39:19) Break 2 (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?