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Welcome to a special episode from the 2nd Annual Citizens for Life March in Flower Mound, Texas! In this passionate and Spirit-filled message, Pastor Lacey Bryant delivers a powerful call to action for the Church of Jesus Christ in America to rise up, speak out, and step in—because life matters.   This episode is more than just a recap of an event—it's a rallying cry.   You'll hear:    Prayers for the unborn, pregnant mothers, fathers, adoptive and foster families  A call to awaken the Church and the prodigals  Bold truth about abortion, adoption, and the role of believers  Real, practical ways to take action: pray, give, serve, speak, and engage lawmakers  A prophetic moment about God's covering and calling people home    “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10   This is not a political message—it's a spiritual mandate. Join us in proclaiming June as Life Month and see how you can make a difference in your city, in your church, and in your culture.    Let's lift up the name of Jesus. Let's love what He loves. Let's declare: There is a King—and His name is Jesus!   #CitizensForLife #LifeMonth #ProLife #AdoptionIsTheAnswer #PrayerAndAction #JesusLovesLife #ChurchAwake    

It's Monday, March 31st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Christian pastor's body found after he described recent death threats Pastor Praveen Pagadala, a renowned Christian evangelist and apologist, has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, weeks after expressing concerns for his safety, reports The Christian Post. The 46-year-old pastor, who is survived by his wife and two young children, was traveling from Hyderabad to Rajahmundry when he was discovered lifeless along a roadside in the early hours of the morning last Tuesday. Reports indicate that he had recently shared concerns about threats to his life, particularly stemming from his outspoken defense of Christianity and criticism of other religions, according to Open Doors UK, which noted that he had attended a prayer meeting the day before his sudden death. It's our prayer at The Worldview that this sobering story, and others like it, will motivate you to make every day count for God, living each one as though it were your last. Psalm 90:12 states, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  Appeals court rules DOGE can continue operating at USAID A federal appeals court on Friday granted the Trump administration's motion to extend a stay allowing the Department of Government Efficiency to continue operating at the United States Agency for International Development, reports Fox News. That's great news since DOGE has already saved the taxpayers $130 billion which is $807.45 per taxpayer. Appearing on Fox News, Daniel Cameron, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, was thrilled. CAMERON: “It is a fantastic win for the Trump administration and their perseverance! “Unconventional doesn't necessarily mean unconstitutional. USAID has become a haven for the radical Left. We want to see a president that is cutting waste, fraud and abuse. “As a conservative, we've been talking about this for 30 years. Ronald Reagan started it, and Donald Trump is going to get the job done.” Last week, U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang, a federal judge in Maryland appointed by Democrat Barack Obama, ruled that efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to halt USAID functions were likely unconstitutional, ordering its reinstatement. Thankfully, last Tuesday, a federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia issued a stay, temporarily blocking the judge's order that prohibited DOGE from working with USAID. 2,000 young people in Illinois Pro-Life March Last Tuesday, March 25th, 2,000 pro-lifers – primarily teenagers and young adults – walked down the streets of Springfield, Illinois in the Illinois Pro-Life March, reports LifeSiteNews.com.  Unlike the dozen scowling pro-abortion protestors, who promoted abortion as so-called “healthcare” at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street, the pro-life young people were cheering, dancing, singing, smiling, laughing, and praying. Oceana Huang, a freshman at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, was enthusiastic. HUANG: “I came out here because I think it's important to give a voice to the voiceless. And I love seeing loads of people come together for a common cause.” Proverbs 31:8 says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” MALE PRO-LIFE MARCHER: “I feel like that, as a community, we should help these unborn children have a life.” Ella Timmermann, a junior at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, spoke to God's plans. TIMMERMAN: “I firmly believe that everybody should have a chance to grow up into the blessings that God has given us, and I believe that God sets us out for a purpose into the world.” Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” MALE PRO-LIFE MARCHER: “I came out here today because life's important. Once we forget about the importance of the sanctity of human life, we forget about the sanctity of every moral aspect of our life.” Hummingbird chicks observed pretending to be caterpillars to avoid being eaten And finally, when Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick in Panama's dense rainforest, the biologists did not know what they were looking at, reports the GoodNewsNetwork.org. The day-old bird, smaller than a pinky finger, had brown fuzz all over its body. When Falk and Taylor walked closer to the nest, the chick began twitching and shaking its head—a behavior they had never seen in birds before. It turns out the hummingbird might fend off predators by mimicking a poisonous caterpillar that lives in the same region. In a new paper published March 17 in Ecology, Taylor, an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, described this unusual mimicry behavior found for the first time in hummingbirds. TAYLOR: “When we looked at the nest and saw how strange this baby hummingbird looked, we thought this looks exactly like a caterpillar. So, some caterpillars cover themselves with urticating hairs, which, when touched, they can be really painful and even cause nausea in humans. When the white-necked Jacobin chick hatched, we noticed that its long, fluffy down feathers could make it look dangerous to predators, just like these caterpillars. “Tropical forests are filled with mysteries and discoveries waiting to happen. Our findings show that every detail can reveal something extraordinary.” Scientists refer to this survival strategy of mimicking a harmful species as Batesian mimicry. For example, some non-venomous milk snakes have developed a pattern of red, yellow and black coloring similar to that of venomous coral snakes to ward off predators. Taylor said, “A lot of these really classic examples of Batesian mimicry involve butterflies mimicking other butterflies, or snakes mimicking other snakes. But here, we have a bird potentially mimicking an insect, a vertebrate mimicking an invertebrate.” Well, Answers in Genesis, the creation science group known for its Ark Encounter in Kentucky, said, “The origin of mimicry has always been troublesome for evolutionary dogma. Mimicry occurs in numerous groups of animals and provides a benefit to at least the mimic. However, according to many evolutionists, such as Richard Dawkins, evolution is merely a string of unordered events with ‘no purpose in mind.' Given Dawkins' belief system, mimicry is indeed a significant problem for the evolutionists.” Job 12:7-10 says, “But now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the Earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?” Including the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick! Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 31st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In the depths of grief following the death of his friend Lazarus, Jesus declares, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” Yet, sorrow and anger do not have the final word. Jesus demonstrates his power, bringing hope to us even today. We can begin to trust him to ultimately make all things right.  Key Verses: John 11:17-27 

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Almsgiving. (1:19) How do we give as Jesus would have us give? (8:29) Love of Money is the root of all evils (11:08) What is it about wealth that drives people to have a shriveled and shrunken heart? Break 1 (28:15) Megan - There's a proverb...The righteous person leaves an inheritance for their children's children. How do we interpret that if we give everything away? Break 2 (39:26) Who should we give money to, how much and how do we prioritize? (47:00) Jesus's goal is to teach us to love God and other people

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Modern Idols What is an idol? (6:41) How can we identify we are placing out trust in something other than God? How is materialism one of the greatest idols against God. (15:09) Phyllis - I'm battling modern idols right now. Feeling secure when I don't have enough funds in my account. Money. Found myself not trusting God. Patty - For years I've been considering spending a lot of time with sacramental. I love them because they have Mother Mary and Jesus. Talked to a religious sister about it. Wondering if I'm committing idolatry. (22:04) Break 2 Are there other passages that talk about idolatry (26:12) Butch - Is playing things like board games with family members an idol if it's done excessively...like every night? Could that be considered an idol? Janet - Coming to realization after 30 years of marriage that I think I idolize the outcome of my children's lives. I'm watching some ugly journeys. Is that a form of idolatry? (33:28) Idolatry in relationships? (37:16) Break 2 How do you talk with family who are committing idolatry? (42:40) What is the difference between Addiction and Idolatry How can we put God in the center of our lives? Resources: Strange Gods https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus (3:20) What is a relationship in general? How do we presume on relationships with Jesus? (11:48) what is required for a relationship with Jesus? (19:26) Break 1 Nick - We experienced a miscarriage. Daughter experienced it. Don't presume. Do we get down on our knees and express it? Order on down...everything we get from Him. Don't dwell on the failures. (26:01) Patrick shares an email from someone who is praying too much, according to his wife. Nate - I've been a practicing Catholic for a year and a half. Lector. Want to talk about how my relationship is so much stronger with Jesus now. (35:29) Charles - I start my day with thank you Jesus for another day. Help me to do it your way. (38:36) Break 2 How does a relationship with Jesus play out in our everyday lives? (42:29) what is the life of piety? How does our relationship with Mary and the Saint enhance our relationship with Jesus?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies (4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life Father shares a movie which he really enjoys (13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6. Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession. Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock. (22:47) Break 1 John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story. Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues. (29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film. Emphasis on Judas in that movie. Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's. Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie. (35:43) Break 2 Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story. Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs (39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal. Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene. The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written. Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in. Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis. Very good. (43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful. Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see. Resources - Spiritual Movies: Babette’s Feast (1987) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Nefarious (2023) Calvary (Irish film) (2014) Of Gods and Men (2010) The Mission (1986) Arrival (2016) The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993) The Shack (2017) The Last Supper (2025) The Chosen (series) (2017 – present) Seventh Heaven (1937) A Hidden Life (2019) A Man for All Seasons (1966) All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016) Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) ( Nativity Story (Christmas) Silence (2023) Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) The Ten Commandments (1956) Ben Hur (1959) The Robe (1953) Becket (1964) The Cardinal (1963) Gattaca (1997) The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021) The King of Kings (1927) The Scarlet and the Black (1983) The Sound of Metal (2019) Life is Beautiful (1997) The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) The Lord of the Rings (2001-03) Groundhog Day (1993) A River Runs Through It (1992)

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh talk about their new book, "Radical Listening," that offers new ways of hearing others for more fulfilling conversations and deeper, more authentic connections. Then, Park City locals Griffin Briley, Josh Itoi and Sam Kirschner explain the exciting and grueling sport of SkiMo.

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss The Annunciation What is the annunciation? (6:22) Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today? Why did Gabriel appear to Mary to give her the news of the Messiah? (18:00) Break 1 Dean - annunciation is as important as Christmas (23:25) How is today a special day for the unborn? (28:09) Sophia - it's crucial to give OUR fiat every day to God like Mary (36:53) Break 2 What is the difference between the way Mary answers the angel Gabriel and how Zachariah responded? (42:50) Len - Holy day of Opportunity for today Alex - John 2:5 Mary said 'Do whatever he tells you' reflects on what she said to Gabriel Patrick shares an email from Gail about the gentleness and Humility of the Holy Spirit Resources: Life is always a good. Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Anxiety in the Spiritual Life What is Anxiety? (6:49) What is the biggest source of anxiety? What is scrupulosity? (12:58) Email - How can we stop worrying we aren’t going to go to heaven? Barbara - I have suffered with OCD and scrupulosity. In the last couple years, I discovered Dr. Greg Bottaro's book and he has a chapter called Surrender to the Will of God. Admitting we are powerless over this. That is what I have to do every day. Just turn it over to God. (22:09) Break 1 What is the difference between anxiety, fear and stress? (27:41) Lisa - Are there are people who are predisposed to worry and anxiety genetically.? If they don't have faith, but tendency toward perfectionism. How advice would you offer to them? Thomas - Comments on healing between psychiatric approach and spiritual approach. Action between mental health work and spirituality. Finding healing and that people have the power to trust God and not get anxious. (40:51) Break 2 Leticia - Anxiety developed into a eating disorder. I battle with that. I do what you are suggesting...Jesus I trust in you. I take some medication. I teach catechism...takes my mind off it. (46:38) what can we do to keep anxiety down?

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Fasting. Christ fasted before His public ministry. It was a time of preparation, just as it is for us. Catholics between the ages of 14 and 59 are to fast 2 days per year. Fasting is supposed to help us become more in tune with our Lord, spiritually. It reminds us that the blessings that we choose to set aside are less important than the Lord who gave them to us in the first place. (1:09) John - I was unaware that we had to abstain from meat on Fridays. By listening to RR, I found out otherwise. I've been fasting on all Fridays. (22:16) Marie: I'm a mom and decided to give up social media for Lent. I thought it wouldn't be much of a sacrifice, but as we've been in Lent, I realized how much I was missing with my daughter. Didn't realize I had a problem with it. (28:27) Ilka is fasting from meat and also eggs, dairy and butter. Any fast that helps us change direction a little bit, is going to be helpful? (32:43) Patrick: I've added something rather than taking away. My Lenten 'fast' has been reading the Gospel of John. (35:14) Miguel – I decided to give up smoking during Lent. (45:13)

Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Avoiding Solitude in the Spiritual Life (03:14) Fr. Timothy Gallagher's Website: Ignatian Discernment Institute | Discernment of Spirits(3:45) - Rule 13: What Ignatius does in this rule is to give us a kind of parable to help us understand how the world the flesh and the devil affect us. His image of the enemy in this case is “the false lover”. (6:20) - Rita: How does solitude work when it comes to hermits? they are always alone Being a hermit is a canonical vocation in the Church. (31:54) How do you begin a time of prayer? Ignatius asks us to invite the eyes of God to look upon us during prayer. What did people see in the eyes of Jesus when they came to Him with good will. Invariably they saw His infinite love in His eyes. Prayer is two persons in communication, the human person and the divine. Take a moment to see that the eyes of God with His infinite love are looking upon us. Learning more about formation in prayer is going to lead us to a deeper prayer life. (40:18) Email – Anonymous: I go to regular Confession and have a spiritual director. Sometimes it feels like venting difficulties is gossiping. What do you think? (44:41)

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Davy Ratchford the General Manager of Snowbasin Resort talks about the alpine that Snowbasin will host for the 2034 Olympics, the No. 1 status of the resort and how their great culture and team keep him excited about going to work every day. Then, veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson discovered the first new essential fatty acid in nearly a hundred years – in bottlenose dolphins. She explains how that nutrient, C-15, plays a role in reversing the current trajectory of aging and disease.

Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qaQuestions include: Is academia the only real career path if one just wants to learn and do research? - What are the risks for using AI/LLMs to do my technical writing job so I can focus on prompt engineering for the future of my field? - You've at the very least been told all sorts of interesting things that you can't currently repeat publicly. Would you ever consider writing a book or articles that would be locked for x years? - How would you guarantee an AI doesn't break an NDA accidentally? - Will "LLM psychologist" be a future career path? - Are websites receiving fewer visits due to the rise of AI agent/assistant apps that provide advice on products or services? - I, Robot by Asimov is a highly recommended, excellent collection of problems with the three laws. - Any suggestions on how to get someone to review my papers? I'm an antisocial autodidact with no academic backing. It's been impossible to get anyone to even consider my work. - If you make better rules, people will find better loopholes. - What are your thoughts on how a business specifically can do high-quality science? Companies like big AI labs seem to be doing well in this respect. Are they a good model for other companies doing science in other fields? - Historically, how much effort have great scientists with important contributions put into showing, or "marketing," their ideas? - The best teachers are the ones that ask the right questions from the students. Not telling them what to think. - How is a STEM background useful in entrepreneurship?

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss the Virtues of St. Joseph Why is Saint Joseph the greatest saint? (9:48) What is a virtue? (18:18) Erma - He is my go to saint. He's been there when I've asked for help with marriage. Pray to him when people are dying. Ask for him when I need help around the house. (21:25) Break 1 (25:09) Trevor - St. Joseph is my confirmation saint. I pray the workman prayer each day before work. (33:15) Bob - Looking for a reference from the catechism for a relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Is there anywhere I can look on this topic? Can't find anything. (37:30) Break 2 (38:48) Rita - 20 years ago, my nephew and I went into business and we named the business FJ for St. Joseph. Still in business. I go to him frequently for problems. I started to say a daily novena to St. Joseph and keep repeating it and enrolling people with their needs. (43:11) Flo - I love Saint Joseph and virtues. Do you have more information to learn about virtues? (46:28) Where do we need Saint Joseph in our world today? Resources: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319 In Joseph’s workshop https://escriva.org/en/es-cristo-que-pasa/in-josephs-workshop/

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Missionary Work: Saint Patrick Who was Saint Patrick? What is missionary work? (12:28) How can we live as missionaries? (21:07) Break 1 Ben - Why aren't we supposed to drink green beer. What did Father mean by that? (24:51) How can casual moments be opportunities to spread the Gospel? (26:59) Liz - In terms of family members and being missionaries for Christ, what do grandparents do for unbaptized grandchildren? (34:14) Break 2 Maureen - I know where the origin of the wearing' of the green comes from. I'm from Ireland. From an old Irish song. (38:18) How do we evangelize to people do not hold the same moral values as you?

Enjoy this awesome encore show from March 6, 2025 Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross How was the cross understood by the early Christians? (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me? (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them. Should we just let suffering happen? (20:14) Break 1 What does it mean to (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours. (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that. (36:21) Break 2 How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross? (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love? (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Veteran educator Dr. Mort Sherman and accomplished musician and educator Sara Sherman discuss how music can be integrated in our daily lives in a more conscious and purposeful way. Then, Avanto Spa owners Cayden Ottley and Phillippe Mousques highlight the benefits of "Contrast Therapy," a method of temperature-based water therapy.

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mortification Where does the word mortification come from? (5:21) what does mortification include? How do we find the happy medium in mortification? (19:03) Laurie - A long time ago, my kids were going away from the faith. Stopped putting sugar in coffee. Would it be efficacious to cut out the cream too? Is it better to intensify it? (23:12) Break 1 Deb - Question about if a person has struggles when trying to do mortification and trouble with self-denial. Any advice? What are ways we can do mortification? (32:55) Chris - To what extent does trying to define holiness differ from by what you deny yourself instead of what you do for others? Is there a risk of denying yourself vs. becoming more active in our faith? (39:15) Break 2 What are dangers of Mortification? (45:15) How to discern what to do for mortification?

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life What is simplicity? (7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus? How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life? Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children. That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord. (20:06) Break 1 (21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change. What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying? What is contemplation and why does it matter? (36:17) Break 2 Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will? (41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening. George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.

He is the Bread of Life | March 9, 2025He Is Week 1Message by Pat Hood [Lead Pastor] 

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick for a Sunday's Bible Study (1:55) what is the context of Sunday’s Gospel? What should we listen for in today’s readings? What attitude should we have when we read the words of God? Father reads Sunday’s Gospel according to Luke. (20:55) Break 1 Maureen - It struck me that in there it says Jesus was there for 40 days and it said he was hungry. Thought it was because he was away from God and was hungry for God and not just for bread. (26:24) Dan - How did the devil give all the power. They're saying I can give you all of this. How did he get so powerful? (38:16) Break 2 Mira - Why do we say lead us not into temptation when we say the prayer? You were talking about temptation and we use that in our prayer. (42:39) Beth - Where does the evil one get his power...my thought was can we not blame ourselves for giving power to the devil? (45:16) What is the connection with Jesus’ temptations in the desert and Israel’s wondering in the desert?

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross How was the cross understood by the early Christians? (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me? (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them. Should we just let suffering happen? (20:14) Break 1 What does it mean to (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours. (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that. (36:21) Break 2 How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross? (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love? (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Check out this encore show from February 15, 2024! Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller: can I fast in a different way (12:54), caller: I am going to give more time to God this Lent (20:41), prayer routines (23:22), caller: Lent is about finishing strong! (26:40), email: are there different fasting rules for those with special needs? (34:05), caller: I tried to make the beginning of Lent special needs for my family and friends (35:31), caller: I ate one small meal and came to Mass yesterday (39:23), and caller: God knows your heart during Lent (45:45).

Father Allen Hoffa joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Role of Repentance in the Spiritual Life (6:00) How can repentance be a lasting change in our lives? (10:17) Betty - Repentance: I feel remorse about wishing someone's death who died. How do I get over that? (17:39) Break 1 How do we foster repentance in our own communities? How does God work with us towards repentance? (33:52) how does confession help us repent? (37:13) Break 2 (40:01) - What is the importance of the daily examination of conscience? (45:17) Tom - I can't through to my wife about going to confession. How do I help her? Joe - Peter in Acts 3: Repent that you may have times of refreshing.

What is going to sustain you as you face your life? This is one of the most important questions all of us must answer, because life often feels unsustainable. As we begin our new series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus, we see that Jesus says he is our “bread.” In this sermon, we look at the explanation, the offer, and the mystery of what this actually means for us today. Key Verses: John 6:23-35

Father Marc Lenneman joins Guest Host Brooke Taylor to discuss the Goodness of the Body What is Gnosticism and how does it relate to the transgender movement? Why are we so susceptible to sin through our bodies? How do we train our bodies to fight sin? (20:49) Break 1 How can we affirm the goodness of the body What can you do to prepare for Lent in a personal way? (32:27) Lauren - RR helped me discern to have another baby, through God's will for my body. (38:01) Break 2 (39:35) Dean - For a long time in the Catholic church, the paradigm was penance; mortification or dying early. There's been a shift and now more focus on caring for our bodies. Could father talk about that shift? (44:52) Nicole - I'm going through a process where I'm trying to prepare for Lent. Two struggles: Physical appearance and health. Quit drinking. Going to Catholics in Recovery. Trying not to turn my addictions into working out. Struggle with fasting. I want to better prepare myself in a healthy way. Can I focus on exercise without obsessing over it?

An Evensong meditation by the Rev. Canon David Boyd for Feast of St. David of Wales (March 2, 2025) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta