Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Ministering to the Youth (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? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discussConfession 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, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discussSt. Thomas Aquinas (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. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discussMarriage 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. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discussCatholic Education 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discussHoliness in your State of Life (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? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discussProtecting the Unborn 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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

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 times softly. Is there anything official on this? (21:29) Break […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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

(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture. (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

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