Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Marriage (3:23) What is Marriage defined by the Church? What is the matter and form of marriage? (18:12) Shana – My husband and I married 33 years. Married in American Catholic Church not Roman. I just wanted to share what we’ve been through now as we pursue to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Sanctity of Life (8:45) how do the readings tie into today’s prayer for legal protection for the unborn? (12:10) Larry – Why does the Catholic Church take more of a mission covering abortion, but what about homicide…the taking of life of another. Is it okay for the state […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Fortitude (2:59) What is virtue? What is the difference between courage as the world sees it and as we see it as Catholics? (9:23) Who was Saint Agnes? How do you know if you re acting with fortitude? Diane – Fortitude: I think the older I get, the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Social Justice What is Catholic Social teaching? (15:07) How does Father help with social justice in his home city of Philadelphia? (19:35) Break 1 Christine – Comment on the word neighbor: in Danish they use a word meaning something even broader than the person next to you. (23:11) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Brian Gross joins Patrick to discuss Transitions and the Spiritual Life What does hope have to do with transitions? (13:42) Mary – I just received a letter. It has to deal with inheritance. Father recently died. I’m going to trust God I make heaven, and let Him be in control. (19:51) Break 1 E-Frank […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Confession: Our Lady Refuge of Sinners Who is our Lady of Refuge? (16:17) Nick – All of us must realize that absolution comes from Christ. The after effects are so important – spiritual direction, counsel, etc. (22:46) Break 1 (29:06) Mira – One of my friends was told […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Encore show from January 7, 2025 Fr. Bobby Bloodjoins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship What is Friendship? (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life? (15:20) Susanne – Greeting people daily. Having been retired taking care of people. I’ve found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store. (19:06) Break 1 Maria […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Divorce What is the damage of Divorce? (10:05) what does the Church say about Divorce? (14:36) Linda – I’m an advocate for the tribunal. I work a lot with annulments and just want to thank Father for his work. I know how difficult it is. What is a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Morality (4:06) What is Morality? (16:54) Joe – If one is a Christian and someone they are dating isn’t, how can we be a witness to someone who doesn’t believe the afterlife and Jesus? It’s a different morality structure. (23:16) Break 1 Val – I think that sin […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss the sacrament of the Eucharist. · (2:55) Fr. Hyde shares his experience of consecrating bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time. · (11:32) Fr. Hyde unpacks the sacramental theology of why Jesus gave us his Body and Blood in forms of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Baptism · (3:30) Fr. Eric discusses the importance of the sacrament of Baptism and how it restores our relationship with God. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to conform our life to Christ. · Fr. Eric discusses the history of Baptism including the proper matter and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics (3:45) What does the word Apologetics Mean? (8:36) We could even appreciate arguments against the faith by learning apologetics and being respectful of our opponents (13:15) You don’t need to be a world-class apologist to be an effective apologist (21:26) -What are some of the common apologetics […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more