Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren’t moved when I talk about […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Theological Virtues. Topics included: faith as gift and choice (3:27), faith & assent (7:47), intellect & will (11:56), faith of a child (14:32), what real hope is (21:02), how the virtues relate to each other (30:06), receiving hope (32:56), caller: I’m struggling with hope […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of the Resurrection in our lives. Topics included: what the Resurrection means (3:13), the Eucharist (10:54), finding joy (14:53), hope (21:44), caller: I changed my disposition (24:12), the daily Examen (32:11), cultivating hope and joy (37:26), Jesus lives! (41:29), and the Eucharist as a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Part IV: Holy Thursday – The Holy Eucharist & the Agony in the GardenFr. Rocky offers a powerful reflection on Our Lord’s institution of the Holy Eucharist and His ensuing Agony in the Garden, revealing Our Lord’s tremendous love for each one of us. Will I also go away or will I remain close to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Part III: Wednesday of Holy Week – The Trial of JesusFr. Rocky reflects on the importance of prayer, a well-formed conscience, and not being afraid to share our Faith. Do I speak up in defense of Our Lord or do I deny Him when things get tough? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of JesusFidelity is forged in the little things, says Fr. Rocky. Do I let pride lead me astray? Do I take matters into my own hands or do I lean on God? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Part I: Monday of Holy Week – Anointing at BethanyJoin Fr. Rocky as he reflects on the power of Holy Week and asks the question: who will be close to Jesus to the last? In today’s Gospel we hear of Mary pouring out precious perfume on Jesus’ feet. How generous am I with God? Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about the beauty of Holy Week. Topics included: Palm Sunday (3:16), and having a renewed focus (11:54), inviting people to Mass (16:24), caller: Jesus’ simplicity (22:02), email: outdoor Stations as a family (28:02), Holy Thursday (32:11), Good Friday (35:55), the Easter Vigil (43:36), and Caller: My neighbor’s […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about having a great Lent. Topics included: why we have Lent (4:14), we don’t earn God’s love (11:30), caller: giving up coffee was tough, so I switched to an hour of prayer each day (14:18), caller: I feel unworthy of God’s love (19:43), caller: I gave […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacraments of the Church. Topics included: what is validity? (2:56), caller: my friend doesn’t believe in the sacraments (10:16), sacraments in Scripture (18:46), caller: what if someone wasn’t probably baptized? (22:54), email: I baptized my grandchildren; are they baptized? (26:25), becoming validity police (30:15), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Part V: Good Friday – Jesus is CrucifiedFr. Rocky meditates on the Seven Last Words of Christ and the spirit of forgiveness that permeated the life of Christ. Do I place my trust in God when suffering comes my way? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about devotion to St. Joseph. Topics included: the importance of St. Joseph (2:54), caller: St. Joseph helps us be pro-life (19:56), St. Joseph the worker (22:27), Purity (26:29), Silence (30:54), funny story about St. Joseph (36:22), caller: St. Joseph, Terror of Demons (37:37), caller: my Father stuck […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more