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

Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025 Fr. Peter Armeniojoins 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits 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 – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized? How does Jesus’ baptism connect with our own baptism? (21:50) Break 1 (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 24, 2025 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more