Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Corporal Works of Mercy (3:10) Where do the works of mercy come from? Why do we need to do the corporal works of mercy? (19:45) Break 1 How can we feed the hungry? (25:06) Dawn – Parents that don’t want to take their kids to a homeless […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bishop Michael Martin joins Patrick to discuss Joy (6:02) Why are we called to rejoice by Paul? Who are people that are joyful and how are they joyful? (18:09) Break 1 Mary Lou – how I stay joyful. The ability to feel it without bypassing it. I will feel joy as deep as i feel […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Healing from Past Wounds How can Jesus relate with our wounds? (6:09) how do family wounds affect us? What is the path to healing? (19:27) Break 1 Linda – Forging past traumas. I forgave the person who hurt me. I was raped. I blamed the last 15-16 years […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Christmas with Lectio Divina (3:59) Why are Christmas Celebrations important? How does Lectio Divina connect with us in our world today? (20:02) Break 1 How much of scripture should we (25:00) what is the meditation and contemplation? (28:26) Michel – giving gifts. In Matthew 6, supposed to give […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Superstition (10:45) What are rituals in the Catholic Church? How are some rituals in the Catholic Church turned into superstitions? Are brown scapulars superstitious? (24:34) Break 1 Is burying Saint Joseph in your yard going to help you sell your house? (40:15) Heidi – Superstition. How can you […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Marian Apparitions When did Marian apparitions start happening? (4:46) what is the difference between private and public revelation? What is the story of Juan Diego? (14:14) Norman – Does the Catholic Church recognize apparitions of Our Lady to non-Catholics, like Zeitoun apparition in Egypt? (17:12) Break 1 How […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss the Domestic Church (7:24) What is the purpose of the Domestic Church? Pete – Domestic Church. I am a religious education teacher too. I find it frustrating that parents don’t take their kids to mass on Sunday. (18:18) Break 1 (19:49) What are some good ways for families […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Check out this awesome encore show from December 5, 2024 about the power of silence!  Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Silence Why is silence important? (11:41) Vince – What is the connection between silence and Eucharistic adoration.  It seems like every time I try to be in silence, I’m distracted. Marylou – It’s my […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss St. Nicholas: Generosity (4:07) Who was Saint Nicholas? (12:58) What is the importance of Generosity? Charles – Comment about a generous person who helped me at Christmastime several years ago. (18:34) Break 1 Mike – My mom taught us…we had nothing, but we adopted another family every year […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Silence Why is silence important? (11:41) Vince – What is the connection between silence and Eucharistic adoration.  It seems like every time I try to be in silence, I’m distracted. Marylou – It’s my middle name! I had a Carmelite spiritual director.  I told him I felt like […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Worry (6:41) what is the role of worry in our lives?  Patrick – When I was younger around 15 years old, something told me to pray the rosary when I would worry, it helps me carry all my worries. (20:16)Break 1 What is the serenity prayer? (27:02) Where […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Hope (4:02) what is hope versus an expectation? How can we grow in hope in our lives? Email from Stan – How can you regain hope if you lost it (17:50) Break 1 What is the difference between hope, wishful thinking and presumption? (22:43) Julie – I prefer […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more