IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance Who was St. Dismas? (7:53) where does the word repentance come from? (17:31) Deacon Shawn – I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discussSacramentals 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today’s podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for Lent. (11:12) Fragility reminds us how much we need the Lord. We […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving Fr. Dave Heneyjoins 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discussAdoration (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discussMorality 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Check out this Awesome Encore Show from January 20, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Spencer Howejoins Patrick to discussSaints 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity The beginnings of the fight for Chastity? (4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity? (9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin? How is sexuality a gift? (15:06) Harmony – I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn’t work out. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discussFaith and Sports (4:53) What is the connection between athletics and the pursuit of holiness? (12:23) Mary – Sports and spiritual life. I’m working out right now and listen with my air pods. I’ve always found that when people talk about body building, I’ve always thought about it as […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discussTrue Piety (1:56) what is piety? (12:00) How can we distinguish authentic devotion from external practices that may lack interior conversion? How can devotions be misshaped? (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more