The Inner Life

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. (27:00) Break 1 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?

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? (19:41) Break 1 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? (39:20) Break 2 What are Holy days of Obligation? What can people do to celebrate Mary?

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? (24:07) Break 1 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? (38:24) Break 2 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?

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? (23:52) Break 1 (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? (38:51) Break 2 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.

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? (22:11) Break 1 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. (40:05) Break 2 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?

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? (19:51) Break 1 (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. (40:28) Break 2 (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/

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Dominican Spirituality (6:09) Who was Saint Dominic? (21:09) Break 1 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? (37:40) Break 2 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?

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. (22:19) Break 1 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? (40:34) Break 2 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/

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. (25:23) Break 1 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. (41:49) Break 2 When is it okay to tell God that I can’t handle my cross anymore?

Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Lectio Divina (4:10) what is Lectio Diivina? How can you pray with the daily readings at Mass? (15:53) What are the steps of Lectio Divina? (22:28) Break 2 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. (41:49) Break 2 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

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? (22:00) Break 1 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. (41:52) Break 2 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.

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. (21:44) Break 1 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. (40:08) Break 2 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?

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. (21:14) Break 1 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? (34:46) Break 2 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

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith (18:44) Break 1 (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility. (37:47) Break 2 (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?

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. (20:16) Break 1 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?

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? (24:04) Break 1 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? (37:56) Break 2 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?

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. (43:25) Break 2 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.

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. (20:23) Break 1 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. (39:01) Break 2 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.

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? (36:08) Break 2 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/

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. (26:05) Break 1 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?

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.

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. (37:54) Break 2 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.

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. (23:02) Break 1 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. (42:26) Break 2 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/

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. (20:22) Break 1 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. (38:55) Break 2 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.

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? (21:24) Break 1 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 (38:09) Break 2 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?

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? (20:40) Break 1 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? (38:16) Break 2 (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.

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? (23:13) Break 1 (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? (37:09) Break 2 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?

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? (20:15) Break 1 (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? (37:03) Break 2 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

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. (20:47) Break 1 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. (40:50) Break 2 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/

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? (22:42) Break 1 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? (38:53) Break 2 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/

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. (23:37) Break 1 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. (38:43) Break 2 (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

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. (19:38) Break 1 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. (40:35) Break 2 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.

Check out this great show from June 11, 2025 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?

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

Check out this great encore show from June 2, 2025 (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?

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. (20:31) Break 1 (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?

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. (36:47) Break 2 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.

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

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?

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?

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 (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

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. (40:00) Break 2 How does Melchizedek and the Old Testament work with the Eucharist in the New Testament (46:34) What is the significance of Corpus Christi?