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

(26:03) Break 1

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

(41:26) Break 2

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

• (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.

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

(32:07) Break 1

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

(40:58) Break 2

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

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

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

(24:51) Break 1

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

(41:16) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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?

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

(24:08) Break 1

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

(43:00) Break 2

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

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

(21:51) Break 1

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

(39:12) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

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

(18:17) Break 1

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

(38:38) Break 2

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

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

(26:37) Break 1

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

(43:18) Break 2

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

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

(21:56) Break 1

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

(39:42) Break 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Break 1

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

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

• Break 2

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

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 Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Intellect and faith

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

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

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

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

• Break 1 (22:28)

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

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

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

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

• Break 2 (36:45)

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

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

• Resources: 
  • Angelic Warfare Confraternity

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Chastisement

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

(22:16) Break 1

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

(37:36) Break 2

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

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

(19:50) Break 1

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

(36:23) Break 2

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

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

(17:50) Break 1

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

(36:33) Break 2

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

IL:

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience

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

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

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

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

(20:21) Break 1

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

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

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

(36:02) Break 2

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

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

Resources:

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

• (3:09) What is Marriage?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies

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

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

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

Resources - Spiritual Movies:

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

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

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

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

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent

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

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

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

Resources:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources

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

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mortification

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(40:27) Break 2

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

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

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

• (20:20) Break 1
  • (20:24) Tyler - I am stumped on what I should do. Did you have any suggestions?

• (35:52) Break 2
  • (37:09) Felipe - Maybe a good thing to do is to keep in our hearts whatever practice that we take up.

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

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

(22:07) Break 1

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

(38:51) Break 2

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

https://lent2026.com/

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

(20:30) Break 1

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

(36:54) Break 2

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

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

(24:15) Break 1

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

(38:36) Break 2

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

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

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

(21:29) Break 1

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

(39:06) Break 2

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

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Saints of England

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

(18:30) Break 1

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

(37:32) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

(20:33) Break 1

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

(36:52) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

(27:00) Break 1

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

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

(26:59) Break 1

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

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

(26:59) Break 1

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

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

(23:59) Break 1

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

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

(19:15) Break 1

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

(36:52) Break 2

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

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

(22:27) Break 1

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

(43:12) Break 2

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

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

(25:05) Break 1

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

(39:48) Break 2

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

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

(20:56) Break 1

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

(39:07) Break 2

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

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

(22:00) Break 1

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

(35:43) Break 2

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

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

(18:26) Break 1

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

(38:40) Break 2

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

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

(18:34) Break 1

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

(38:05) Break 2

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

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

(23:11) Break 1

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

(39:59) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

(21:29) Break 1

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

(39:06) Break 2

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

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

(23:45) Break 1

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

(38:52) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

• Break 1
  • (23:05) Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life.
  • (30:33) Vanessa - I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked at everything and how Christ is here to heal me.

• Break 2
  • (39:22) Susan - I grew up learning the stories of the Bible. In 2023, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and six months later, I got very sick and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was angry with God for the first time in my life. One night, dark and alone, I said the Lord's prayer and it changed my life.

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

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

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

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

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

• Break 1

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

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

• Break 2

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

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?

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

(21:09) Break 1

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

(36:36) Break 2

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

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

(23:24) Break 1

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

(40:19) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

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

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

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear

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

(20:55) Break 1

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

(38:39) Break 2

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

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

(23:55) Break 1

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

(40:05) Break 2

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

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

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• David - I reverted to the Church after 45 years because of healing I had ingrown toe nails since 10 years old. I prayed that they would be healed and I was
• (28:43) Email from Mary – How did Brother Andre Console those who didn’t get a miracle from him?

• (32:09) Mia – Miracle of the multiplication of Cabbages

• Maria - Cured out of cancer. The doctors were texting me for Leukemia. I am an extraordinary Eucharistic minister. After consuming the Precious Blood I asked for healing and was healed.

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

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

(23:37) Break 1

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

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

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

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

(37:58) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare

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

(21:48) Break 1

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

(38:13) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

(21:39) Break 1

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

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

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

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

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

• (3:17) Poverty of the Holy Family

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

(35:34) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:

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

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

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

(19:50) Break 1

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

(36:51) Break 2

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

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

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

(34:23) Break 2

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

• (19:43) Break 1
  • (26:44) Olivia - I have a son who is going through some hard times. 

• (38:52) Break 2
  • (40:18) One of the best things a person can do for joy 
  • (42:54) Rudy - I had a friend whose husband passed away around 

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

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

(19:30) Break 1

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

(35:25) Break 2

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

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

(19:06) Break 1

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

(36:23) Break 2

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

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

(19:01) Break 1

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

(39:16) Break 2

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

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

(19:30) Break 1

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

(35:25) Break 2

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

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

(21:24) Break 1

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

(33:45) Break 2

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

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

(17:44) Break 1

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

(33:17) Break 2

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

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

(19:50) Break 1

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

(36:51) Break 2

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

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

(18:42) Break 1

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

(39:45) Break 2

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

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

(21:58) Break 1

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

(34:29) Break 2

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

Resources

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

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

(16:16) Break 1

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

(32:58) Break 2

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

Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II

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

(21:20) Break 1

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

(38:52) Break 2

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

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

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

(21:56) Break 1

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

(39:45) Break 2

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

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

(23:19) Break 1

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

(37:03) Break 2

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

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

(21:20) Break 1

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

(43:47) Break 2

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

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

(21:29) Break 1

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

(39:49) Break 2

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

Resources:

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

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

(24:25) Break 1

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

(40:25) Break 2

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

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

(21:56) Break 1

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

(39:45) Break 2

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

• (19:23) Break 1
  • (24:47) We want to be thankful to for the Passion. It is good to meditate on the Passion when we are not on the Cross too much.
  • (25:33) Teesa- I had lost a son and we went through a long battle of addiction. You tend to find redemption in the suffering.
  • (28:56) Mary Lou - I took spiritual exercises years back where we started first on Garden of Gethsemane. I remember I had an awakening because I saw myself there with Christ in the garden.

• (39:18) Break 2
  • (46:19) Joanie: Mary has helped me when I was suffering as a caregiver for my husband on hospice. She helped me through some very difficult times.

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

(22:31) Break 1

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

(39:32) Break 2

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

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

(22:48) Break 1

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

(37:20) Break 2

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

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

(28:11) Break 1

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

(38:06) Break 2

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

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

(25:22) Break 1

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

(42:52) Break 2

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

Resources:

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