Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss The Queenship of Mary (7:50) Where is the queen ship of Mary mentioned in the scriptures? And is it pagan? Carol – Shares birthday with Mary.  Makes a flower crown all year round for other people.  Thinks of it as a gift from God. (18:27) Break 1 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary – Children did not attend Catholic school, but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they’re adults, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Poverty (6:50) Joy in Poverty of the religious life. (14:33) how are lay people called to be poor? (19:59) Break 1 Joe -What does the church teaches on how to spend money? Can we buy a nice car? Is there a morality on making financial decisions? (37:43) Break […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Thankfulness in Prayer What is prayer (4:41) How can we be receptive in prayer? (21:36) Break 1 How is Thankfulness seen in the Mass? (29:12) Is the sacrifice on the cross a source of thanksgiving? (36:36) Break 2 Thankfulness and Generosity correlation (43:59) Don – He does 3 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Assumption of Mary (2:59) What is a Dogma? (27:00) Break 1 Jo Anne – Thinks the BVM assumption….beautiful takeaway is the sacredness of our bodies.  Being consecrated to God. (32:35) Beverly – Where in the Bible does it mention the Assumption? Why do we need to attend […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garreston joins Patrick to discuss St. Maximilian (4:38) St Maximilian’s Martyrdom Story Saint Maximilian’s devotion to Mary What is the role of Prayer in our relationship with saints? (27:00) Break 1 Joseph – Virgin Mary drew him back to the church. Saw apparition…large image of the Eucharist.  Jesus, Mary and Joseph was […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Courage (3:13)  What is the virtue of courage? What is the role of courage? (17:54) Sandra – How do you get courage from losing a loved one or family member? (26:59) Break 1 How do you build courage? (32:42) Linda – Has had many family discussions recently.  Niece […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Timothy Anastos joins Patrick to discuss Temperance and Gluttony (2:37) How does the Church define temperance and gluttony How do we know that we are not being temperate? (18:03) what is the value of temperance (27:00) Break 1 Michael – I struggle with gluttony, fasting has helped me overcome and give that meal to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Protestant Arguments from Paul (4:42) How is the bible a Catholic book? How do you study scripture in order to be more familiar with the bible? (19:33) Break 1 Father Tackles the argument of Faith Alone. (37:24)  James – When Paul talked about works of the law, I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Family Prayer Patrick opens with a moving story from Father Patrick Peyton (6:54) Father shares what prayer was like for him growing up. What is the role of family in our life? (20:02) Bridget – How do you establish a payer life as my siblings are moving out? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean? How can we practice martyrdom in our life. (14:48) Julie – My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555.  I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don’t understand the Queen.  What was the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence How does silence relate to the transfiguration? (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise? (15:57) Steve – I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th.  It’s always such a blessing. (19:02) Break 1 What are some practical ways people can grow in silence? (26:54) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more