Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments (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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in Despair (3:28) what is hope as Theological virtue? What is the Despair? (16:53) Jasmin – I struggle with a few things…mainly faith. My son and my marriage also. Really having a hard time to move forward with faith. Confirmed Catholic and went to Catholic School. Always […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins on the Inner life to talk about the virtue of study. The Dominican Order handed on the study of spirituality. Why did God make you? Going too far and too deep. Break 1 Steve – I am someone who goes into faith too deeply in the area of academics. Break 2 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Purgatory (3:05) What is Purgatory? (12:24) Andrea – Our priest preached about purgatory — for so long I heard purgatory was a place of punishment. He said it was a place of happy people (18:49) Wayne – How do we understand purgatory as being outside of time? (26:59) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Daily Conversion How is the word conversion used for the Catholic? (6:44) what does St Paul teach us about conversion? (27:00) Break 1 (27:54) Rose – I was converted from Baptist to Catholic at St. Paul Cathedral almost 60 years ago. I live in California now. The importance […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Generosity What is generosity? (3:54) being generous with your food. (14:42) Pat – We’re retired, limited income, and to try and get spouse on the same page. Do you have any suggestions for that? (19:47) Lynda – I was taught by someone I work with who worked with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Holy family Why did the Lord decide to be born into a family? (14:30) How do you offer up your dysfunctional family to the Lord? (27:00) Break 1 What are ways we can grow as a family? (31:47) email from a listener who is dealing with a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

IL – Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Saints Josemaría Escrivá And John Henry Newman Who was Saint Josemaría Escrivá (15:50) Thomas – Opus Dei…had a friend in college that unexpectedly decided to join. Never really thought of it before. (20:02) Wesley – He’s been pivotal to my life and holiness and how I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss The Four Last Things Why are the last four things? (9:54) What is Death? (13:32) Barbara -Purgatory: my husband died last year. What’s the Church’s teaching about how long one prays for the dead? (20:40) Break 1 (22:50) Julie – Cremation: YES OR NO? If we love our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Marian Dogmas What are Dogmas? (2:45) why are Maran Dogmas important for Catholics? (8:30) Mary the Mother of God. (15:57) Naser – I am a Muslim: Muslims are the only religion in the world who recognize Jesus as a prophet. It is hard for us Muslims to see […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss God in the Impossible: St. Jude (9:33) why is Saint Jude known for impossible causes? (16:09) Paul – I was looking for a job. Praying to St. Jude, and got an interview for St. Jude Hospital! Didn’t end up taking it, but St. Jude works in the big […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more