The Inner Life

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about angels. Topics included: what is an angel? (4:06), angel hierarchy (11:46), caller: Relevant Radio has helped me develop a relationship with my angel (18:56), angels & our spiritual life (22:59), caller: my wife's conversion (26:30), caller: revelation & angels (32:04), angels as spiritual beings (36:58), caller: my guardian Angel protected me while driving! (39:04), caller: why are some angels called saints? (41:15), caller: can we have more than one guardian angel (47:23)

Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in humility. Topics included: what humility is (2:52), caller: how to be humble when people compliment my voice? (13:38), Scripture and humility (15:31), humility is a virtue (19:12), caller: humility for my great granddaughter (23:38), Prodigal Son (28:51), caller: the Litany of Humility (31:25), what if we don't know we need humility? (33:59), counting the good things in our life (37:38), caller: praying for son with special needs (38:45), caller: all Glory to God (41:10), and caller: modeling humility (44:58).  

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about Christian burial practices. Topics included: Christian theology of death (3:05), Catholic funerals (11:29), caller: embalming (19:03), caller: impact my brother-in-law had after death (23:17), caller: black at funerals (34:04), writing our own obits (38:31), funeral do's and don'ts (40:22), caller: we don't have a tombstone for my dad (43:30), caller: family brokenness (45:01), caller: masonic flag Ok at funeral? (47:06). 

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Trinity. Topics included: being spiritual but not religious (3:53), Scripture (14:53), caller: St. Augustine on the Trinity (21:52), the Trinity & our experience (30:53), caller: the Book of Revelation & the Trinity (35:41), and the Trinity and the Mass (42:32). 

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual & religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized religion (9:29), caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to church (13:34), caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religious; now I have reverted (17:22), being religious, but not spiritual (21:31), caller: giving alms at McDonalds (23:52), caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? (27:51), caller: substance vs. form (33:11), caller: Jesus condemned religiosity (35:07), what if religion is boring? (41:23), caller: how do we evangelize Buddhists? (45:21) and caller: the importance of the Eucharist (48:20). 

Fr. Brian O’Brienjoins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass 

Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us & Mary (3:50), understanding signs (15:50), caller: I moved out of living with my boyfriend and got more into the faith (21:52), being open to God (25:25), caller: discerning God's voice (29:49), caller: Job discernment; what should I do? (35:48), the Apostles (40:53), caller: leaving to follow Jesus (44:27). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God’s judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and caller: I think it’s important to apologize to those we hurt (48:14). 

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about who we are in the eyes of Christ. Topics included: our identity (3:33), Jesus' Baptism (9:29), the devil steals our identity (13:21), our parents (20:59), healing our wounds (33:25), how we view God (40:20), caller: how can I help my siblings return to the faith? (46:08). 

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the virtue of patience. Topics included: what patience is (3:51), patience as a fruit of the spirit (14:51), caller: I'm having difficulty with patience (21:09), caller: It's been hard to have patience in marriage (26:25), email: How do we pray and have peace with God when He doesn't answer our prayers for good (30:39), caller: praying for patience in the doctor's office (34:50), caller: how does God have patience with us? (41:17), caller: how do I have patience on CTE (43:58), and caller: my husband has been sick for over a year; it has been really difficult (46:57). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual warfare. Topics included: warfare in Ephesians (3:05), reality of the spiritual world (6:49), caller: get rid of tarot cards (8:51), caller: my mom was into Santeria (18:51), tweet: my husband reads his horoscope; what should I tell him? (24:50), importance of prayer & the Rosary (29:18), fasting! (36:53), caller: how does one determine a major and minor exorcism (44:19). 

Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about charity. Topics included: charity in Scripture (2:56), poverty at the heart of the Church (12:45), growing in gratitude (20:16), the Eucharist (22:37), giving time (25:20), caller: I received so much! (27:55), caller: charity at Christmas (31:28), caller: paying for someone's surgery (38:47), caller: which charities should I give to? (42:51), and caller: we give out blessing bags at our parish (46:24)

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church’s teach on death: (3:05), what euthanasia is (8:18), caller: is using hospice for comfort OK? (18:25), unintended consequences of euthanasia (23:40), caller: I had three family members with hospice (27:41), caller: are organ transplants OK (31:16), extraordinary vs. ordinary means of care (33:27), caller: suffering is also unresolved grief: (37:48), and what to do during end of life situations (45:27)

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Original Air Date: May 22, 2023

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Living out the Ascension.

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about joy. Topics included: what joy is (2:26), signs of joy (14:37), caller: How can I be present? (17:11), caller: my friend introduced me to Relevant Radio (19:46), caller: my husband was joyful (27:25), caller: what if I don't feel joyful? (41:28). 

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about generosity. Topics included: what generosity is (2:06), evangelization (15:22), receiving generosity (17:45), money (20:16), caller: someone gave me a trip to the Holy Land (27:45), caller: help during cancer (30:55), caller: Church has been supporting me during surgery (34:15), and caller: I like to pay for the person in front of me (41:31). 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the Queen of Virtues. Topics included: what prudence is (2:14), prudence as a habit (6:34), steps to prudence (14:16), Queen of virtues (20:56), prudence and the spiritual life (27:55), intentionality (33:45), and caller: baptizing infants (42:15).

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), caller: my ex isn't Catholic anymore, is that make the marriage invalid? (35:15), caller: should my friend dating while she is pursuing an annulment? (38:55), caller: do you need divorce before an annulment? (45:04), and caller: I'm not going to get remarried, do I need an annulment? (49:00). 

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm prayed the Rosary for me (24:59), caller: Mary was there before I was even Catholic (26:22), Mary and the Eucharist (27:30), caller: Mary saved me from pornography (30:31), caller: Mary helped me daughter when she was in the hospital (32:49), caller: Mary helped me consecrate myself to my work (39:19), caller: a statue of Mary looked at me (43:14). 

Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they're gossiping? (26:20), caller: refraining from Gossip (34:42), what is Gossip? (39:52), and caller: sometimes it's important to set boundaries with people (44:57). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick to discuss the gift of Purgatory. Topics included: purgatory in The Bible (4:00), Purgatory as a gift (12:53), the duration of purgatory (19:10), caller: I fear purgatory (24:50), caller: can souls pray for us on earth? (29:20), email: why are they called the 'poor souls in purgatory?' (31:15), caller: I put a brown Scapular on my Father, will he go to heaven? (36:26), caller: does purgatory happen here on earth? (40:16), caller: our particular judgement?(43:44), caller: how are we cleansed in purgatory without our bodies? (46:03), and caller: do Gregorian Masses release souls from purgatory? (46:57)? 

Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about peace. Topics included: Jesus's words 'Peace be with you' (2:40), rest and trust (6:52), St. Paul & Thanksgiving (16:21), caller: peace from giving life to God (18:52), caller: peace after brain surgery (24:18), caller: peace and forgiveness (26:25), caller: I don't have peace with new neighbor (28:35), Catholic mindfulness (33:19), caller: how do I find peace during divorce? (37:44), caller: peace after conversion (41:03), caller: how do I find peace after trauma? (43:37), and caller: peace during recovery from alcohol? (46:27). 

Resources: 

Prayer of Abandonment

Mindful Catholic Book
Surrender Novena

Father Matthew Widderjoins Patrick to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit. 

Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic prayers (20:55), caller: how do we teach the Mass to kids? (23:30), caller: I don't feel Christ in the Eucharist (28:20), parts of the Mass (32:22), role of the homily and music (40:08), caller: I am sad when the homily doesn't happen at daily Mass (45:20), and the National Eucharistic Congress. 

Eucharistic Revival: https://www.youtube.com/@eucharisticrevival

Veil Removed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about addiction. Topics included: what is addiction (3:51), emotions (13:35), spiritual aspects of addiction (15:51), caller: thank God for my sobriety (17:51), moderation (22:51), caller: I had a conversion 6 years ago (25:43), caller: my relative is addicted to Adderall, but she lashes out at me when I bring it up (32:15), caller: my son has been addicted to drugs for 30 years (36:17), email: help from pornography (41:58), caller: alcoholism & caretaking (44:33), and addictions to video games (48:14). 

Links: 

Integrity Restored: https://integrityrestored.com/

Truth About Pornography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuOvUM1Ols

Catholic Therapists: https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about jealousy. Topics included: jealousy and envy (2:42), 1 Corinthians (5:51), caller: I am jealous of women more beautiful than me (10:30), caller: I am jealous of those who can retire before me (15:18), email: I am jealous of the attention my friend has (18:15), caller: adoration helped me when I dealt with jealousy (24:41), caller: my relative is jealous of me (27:25), caller: my husband is jealous of friends who can retire before him (30:21), caller: I take jealousy to the foot of the Cross (37:05), email: I was recently laid off; I am jealous of the executives who make more than me (38:42), generosity (43:24), and caller: I feel jealous of women with grandchildren (44:48). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God's judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and caller: I think it's important to apologize to those we hurt (48:14). 

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting our suffering to Jesus (48:35)

Father Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about anger. Topics included: anger and Jesus' teaching (3:01), emotions and turning the other cheek (10:28), caller: I'm angry with my kids (15:41), caller: I'm angry with the medical system (19:34), God's anger (24:49), caller: anger comes from my frustration (30:33), using anger productively (32:53), caller: anger is important for a good life (36:12), email: anger in parenting (40:30), and caller: my husband got angry when I asked him about his internet usage (42:27). 

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 the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left the faith (40:00), caller: I left the Church and came back in my 40s (42:02), and caller: my daughter left the faith, what should I do? (45:21).

Original Air Date: 4/3/24

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss remaining faithful to the faith. Topics included: the struggle of faith (2:52), friendship with God (15:32), caller: I declare my faith on Facebook (20:50), caller: how do I navigate misunderstanding (30:42), living your faith daily (37:31), caller: build up friendship (42:04). 

Book Recommendation: Live Not By Lies

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about fear and trust. Topics included: common fears (3:08), caller: does fear mean weak faith? (13:38), caller: is fear from the Devil? (17:39), dealing with fear (21:39), caller: I feel overwhelmed (25:27), the National Eucharistic Congress (32:51), caller: I pray the Litany of the Fearful Heart (41:52), caller: I have a fear of death (43:50), and caller: how do I balance out my fear? (46:41). 

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus the healer (2:53), what if a physical healing doesn't happen (7:31), anointing in Scripture (15:15), caller: my father's story of last rites (21:59), caller: My son passed away, did he receive anointing? (29:35), when should we call a priest (33:50), caller: encourage loved ones to get anointed (37:42), mechanics of the sacrament (41:26), caller: my near-death experience (45:07), and caller: my sister's anointing (47:13). 

 Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a special episode discussing the recent exciting appointment and dealing with greed. Topics included: Bishop Elect's journey (1:51) what greed is (7:14), economic forces (14:39), wants vs. needs (20:42), providing for families (27:28), the Lord is enough (30:51), caller: how do hobbies fit into greed? (33:10), caller: Jesus helped me to tithe (35:30), caller: financial freedom really helped me (39:37), caller: I deliver past and meatballs to a local food panty (41:48), and caller: letting go of money was hard, but a good thing for me! (43:59). 

Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about change. Topics included: dealing with change (3:23), caller: change in my spiritual life has been good (12:10), caller: I think change is good (18:52), new priestly assignments (21:21), how lay people can prepare for a new priest (25:50), caller: difficulty with clustering parishes (29:16), saying goodbye to your priest (34:21), why do priests move? (39:03), caller: when we clustered parishes, I got discouraged by the response of my fellow parishioners (43:19), and caller: change has been hard, but good in my life (46:17). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: why work is good for us (3:27), the dignity of work (11:54), work as an act of love (24:54), caller: how can I love God more? (34:57), caller: does work have to feel like an achievement? (41:12), and caller: I don't like work; can Father recommend a book? (44:20). 

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Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about conflict in marriage. Topics included: ingredients for a great marriage (3:20), navigating conflict (10:51), caller: how do I help my daughter who is struggling in her marriage (19:20), caller: my 27-year old gives me the silent treatment (27:57), caller: my husband is passive aggressive when he does chores (35:54), caller: I pray over my husband when he's asleep (46:40). 

Fr. John Eckert joined Patrick to discuss God's Divine Mercy. Topics included: history of Divine Mercy devotion (3:37), what the mercy of God is (8:57), mercy in the Old Testament (15:31), caller: I have had a devotion to the Devine mercy for years (20:34), what it means to trust (25:37), email: difference between mercy and presumption (29:26), caller: plenary indulgence and grace (33:05), caller: God healed my aunt (39:02), caller: my wife had a devotion to Divine Mercy and died at 3pm (43:33), and becoming agents of mercy (47:28). 

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for a conversation about unanswered prayers. Topics included prayers of petition (4:58), how does God answer prayer? (11:52), caller: praying for my son (17:00), caller: praying for another's salvation (24:17), caller: my granddaughter came into the Church this year (30:54), caller: my fiancé lost his faith (41:56), caller: my brother came back to the fait (44:23), and caller: is 'ask and you shall receive' true? (46:51). 

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 the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left the faith (40:00), caller: I left the Church and came back in my 40s (42:02), and caller: my daughter left the faith, what should I do? (45:21). 

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 (37:47), heavenly love vs. earthly love (42:47), and fostering charity in others (48:53). 

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 foretaste of heaven (46:11). 

Part V: Good Friday – Jesus is Crucified
Fr. 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?

Part IV: Holy Thursday – The Holy Eucharist & the Agony in the Garden
Fr. 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 Jesus?

Part III: Wednesday of Holy Week – The Trial of Jesus
Fr. 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?

Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of Jesus
Fidelity 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?

Part I: Monday of Holy Week – Anointing at Bethany
Join 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?

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 Good Friday story of being reunited with her children (46:04). 

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 up TV, but I didn't do more spiritual reading (23:26), caller: Divine Office has helped me (30:39), helping family members (37:41), caller: I've been meditating on the Passion of Our Lord (41:01), and caller: I've been praying the Rosary for Lent (46:03). 

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: we don't receive the Precious Blood at my parish; why? (34:14), caller: If someone has a certificate of baptism but it was invalid and they don't know it what happens?, and caller: what does baptizing 'in the name of' mean? 

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 out a difficult marriage (39:23), and caller: novena to the Holy Cloak of St. Joseph (44:39). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about visiting holy places. Topics included: Jesus & pilgrimage (3:54), the National Eucharistic Congress (8:08), Pilgrimage vs. Vacation (14:55), Email: Pilgrimage to Rome (24:01), making a local pilgrimage (35:23), and email: spiritual attack before and after a pilgrimage (40:29). Callers shared their stories about making a pilgrimage. 

Find a great shrine near you: https://relevantradio.com/shrines/

Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about battling persistent sins. Topics included: Original Sin (3:18), examining our woundedness (10:38), temptation (13:37), why sins are hard to overcome (21:14), standards of perfection (25:27), regular confession (30:23), email: how do I deal with weekly excessive drinking? (34:43), caller: I feel attached to possession because I grew up poor (37:32), and addiction vs. sin (42:00). 

Dr. Bob Schuchts: Books & Restore the Glory

Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy Hour (17:54), caller: I was encouraged by a friend to sign up for a Holy Hour (22:53), caller: I show up to daily mass 10 minutes early to pray (26:14), what if I find a Holy Hour boring? (29:57), Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive, praying in front of the Real Presence (38:41), caller: I feel closer to God after adoration (42:01), and caller: I am grateful for adoration at my Newman Center (45:37). 

Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive

Original Air Date: February 20, 2024

Sr. Faustina, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about finding joy and trust during suffering. Topics included: what trust is (3:17), joy and the Stations of the Cross (10:07), caller: I have dealt with mental illness; I think trust builds trust (18:50), email: I have been suffering because we don't have grandkids (24:10), caller: I have a son that has cancer; this has brought us all closer to God (29:53), how to increase trust (32:23), the Litany of Trust (39:22), caller: how can I trust during my marriage crisis? (40:58), and caller: I had cancer during COVID; I offered my suffering up for my dad and brother. 

Litany of Trust: https://sistersoflife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mobile-Litany-of-Trust.pdf

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the spiritual benefits of eating as a family. Topic included: food in Jesus' time (3:32), Fr. Dave's family meals (13:13), caller: Jesus and Lazarus eating (16:41), advice for families (20:27), The Catechism and families (27:20), caller: we read Scripture during dinner (29:42), caller: we had a timer to make sure that everyone got to speak at dinner (34:24), caller: we prayed and then played games after dinner (37:24), and caller: my niece was an only child and she came for dinner and wasn't used to sharing (42:51). 

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Third Person of the Trinity. Topics included: who the Holy Spirit is (3:57), praying to the Holy Spirit (7:28), importance of Pentecost (13:48), It Never Rains in Southern California (23:10), caller: my son will be confirmed soon (23:10), caller: St. Louis de Montfort (33:54), caller: the Holy Spirit prayer that I pray (38:49), and becoming open to the Holy Spirit (41:02). 

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about the temptations we face. Topics included: dealing with temptation (3:28), caller: I ask myself 'what if' when I face temptations (11:25), caller: I use Scripture to help me fight temptation (18:54), caller: I was tempted to buy more things recently (26:21), caller: I pray for vocations when tempted (34:10), caller: confession experience (39:18), and caller: I make an act of contrition every night (45:09).  

Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Christ's Passion. Topics included: Origins of the Stations (2:40), Fr. Sam's experience with Stations (12:45), caller: can you explain Veronica's Veil? (19:23), caller: I was born in the Holy Land and have prayed the Stations there (27:27), caller: I recommend Lenten Journey with Mother Mary (29:18), caller: I'd like to offer a couple of interpretations of Simon of Cyrene (38:18), and caller: the meaning of the name Veronica (42:06). 

Fr. Looney's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/a-lenten-journey-with-mother-mary/

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about forgiving. Topics included: the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (3:24), is forgiveness just used as an excuse for bad behavior? (11:23), caller: forgiving ourselves (17:13), caller: it's hard to forgive my family (25:52), caller: I'm having trouble forgiving family who don't think they did anything wrong (30:39), expecting too much of people (38:03), email: I'm hurt by relatives (42:01), and caller: should I forgive my daughter? (45:43). 

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of Penance. Topics included: the greatness of confession (3:32), caller: confession changed my life and I was free from a particular sin (8:47), why some are reluctant to go to confession (13:55), caller: I hadn't gone in 30 years, but I went when my son had his first confession (22:06), frequency of confession (22:06), caller: I finally went after 30 years (24:33), sacramental validity (29:03), caller: was my confession valid? I wasn't given a penance (31:08), the Scriptural basis for confession (35:52), caller: why do we have the Confiteor (37:40), caller: the priest doesn't let me say the Act of Contrition; is my confession valid? (41:06), caller: why do we have penance in confession? (44:23). 

Father JJ Mech joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred art! Topics included: praying with art (4:18), what is sacred art? (8:55), caller: I used to give lectures about Catholic art (20:15), caller: Can I have a priest bless art I made? (26:32), caller: I have a story about a prayer card (28:45), Father JJ shares about an art pilgrimage in Detroit (37:21), caller: I miss religious hymns from my youth!, and caller: I received a piece of art from my grandmother (45:26). 

Father Michael Hurley OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about the value of study. Topics included: the Catholic history of leap year (2:56), the importance of study (7:50), the universe (14:55), what if I'm not an intellectual? (18:59), caller: I decided to study bioethics in my 50s (23:52), caller: I recommend The Blessed Eucharist(28:20), I love St. Therese and I recommend Abandonment to God (31:25), email: I recommend How Art Saved the Faith(38:21), caller: I enjoyed the 'Just Faith' series (40:38), caller: I recommend Saint Catherine of Siena (44:16), and caller: I recommend St. Francis of Assisi (46:27)    

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about how small groups can help our faith journey. Topics included: we need others (2:59), giving time (13:02), caller: my weekly small group (16:35), sharing life (19:22), caller: Exodus 90 has been great for me (24:09), accountability (26:57), caller: I have had great experiences with Bible Study (29:53), caller: my Cursillo group has been great (36:22), caller: what if someone dominates the conversation? (38:21), and caller: we started a group called, 'beer, bros, and the book' and we talk about the readings (43:13). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Source & Summit of the Christian life. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source & summit (3:13), Eucharistic revival (13:55), saints who loved the Eucharist (19:08), caller: I found a Blessed Sacrament chapel and Dublin (25:53), when devotion becomes routine (28:23), Preston Allex and the Eucharistic Congress (33:07), and caller: I found healing during Mass in the 70s (41:24). 

Eucharistic Congress Travel Packages: https://www.nativitypilgrimage.com/eucharisticcongress/

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about Universal and Particular Judgement. Topics included: particular judgement (2:50), examination of conscience (18:18), a holy death (24:52), caller: time flies, remember death (27:42), final judgement (31:51), caller: my son fell away from the faith (35:41), caller: what happens to those at the final judgement if they've already been judged? (41:38), and caller: if I give more money to the Church, will I enter heaven fast? (42:57). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about giving correction. Topics included: Biblical correction (3:38), identifying an issue to correction (8:23), caller: I recommended a friend go to adoration to help with an issue (16:53), caller: my correction at a wedding broke family ties (19:53), caller: how do I correct a peer? (26:53), caller: I would like to disagree about advice for the caller who corrected at a wedding (31:52), and email: should I have corrected some boys at mass? (37:21), and correcting authority (39:22). 

Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about how we relate and support the hierarchy of the Church. Topics included: why St. Peter is so important (5:48), our relationship to the Pope (9:00), the Local Bishop (15:54), successors to the Apostles (20:34), caller: we under-appreciate Holy Orders (23:38), helping priests smell like the sheep (27:54), what if we're at odds? (31:58), and caller: why is authority so important? (42:22). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred music. Topics included: what sacred music is (3:14), singing the mass (12:29), types of sacred music (18:25), caller: why does my parish sing during the offertory? (24:33), caller: history of my Church's historical music (27:28), caller: thoughts on Sister Act? (32:53), the Bishop Wichita's pastoral letter on Sacred Music (38:23), caller: instruments at Mass (41:39). 

Fr. Spencer's App - https://squarenote.co/

Bishop Kemme's pastoral letter -  https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/let-us-sing-with-the-lord-bishop-kemme-urges-in-pastoral-letter/

Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy Hour (17:54), caller: I was encouraged by a friend to sign up for a Holy Hour (22:53), caller: I show up to daily mass 10 minutes early to pray (26:14), what if I find a Holy Hour boring? (29:57), Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive, praying in front of the Real Presence (38:41), caller: I feel closer to God after adoration (42:01), and caller: I am grateful for adoration at my Newman Center (45:37). 

Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about being grateful. Topics included: why gratitude is so important (3:17), ingratitude (12:34), caller: I'm grateful for great priests (16:54), caller: grateful for indoor bathrooms (21:19), gratitude & generosity (23:12), caller: I'm grateful for my children! (29:16), caller: I'm blessed to receive the Eucharist (35:17), caller: I'm grateful for life! (40:23), and caller: I'm grateful every day (42:22). 

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about sacramentals. Topics included: what a sacramental is (2:53), caller: I was given a crucifix when I got lung cancer (15:55), caller: I am a convert who now loves to pray the rosary (19:54), blessings (23:05), caller: it seems that sacramentals are a stumbling block for Protestants (26:51), caller: should I feel guilty if I don't pray the rosary every day? (33:24), caller: what should I do with relics? (41:21) 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller: can I fast in a different way (12:54), caller: I am going to give more time to God this Lent (20:41), prayer routines (23:22), caller: Lent is about finishing strong! (26:40), email: are there different fasting rules for those with special needs? (34:05), caller: I tried to make the beginning of Lent special needs for my family and friends (35:31), caller: I ate one small meal and came to mass yesterday (39:23), and caller: God knows your heart during Lent (45:45). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God's will. Topics included what discernment is (2:54), choosing between two good things (13:07), how family and friends help us on our journeys (17:26), how God works through our desires (20:45), caller: I learned to remove pride and despair (23:23), saying yes to God (26:51), caller: Chronic illness and God's will (31:03), caller: God's will in choosing a parish ministry (37:34), caller: God's will through health scare (42:55). 

Original Air Date: Mach 22, 2023

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about burying the dead. Topic included: Christian understanding of the body (3:35), caller: my uncle wanted to be cremated (11:13), caller: Can I have a funeral mass like my wife? (16:05), making funeral directives (21:57), caller: I have some of my mom's ashes (26:35), caller: should I cremate my buried husband? (31:11), caller: How are bodies sacred? (38:18), email: can I scatter the ashes? (42:24), navigating miscarriage? (45:30), and caller: can one be buried at sea? 

 Fr. Sam Martinjoins Patrick to discuss finding joy during trials.

Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick to discuss becoming peacemakers. Topics included: Jesus as peacemaker (1:58), restless hearts (13:08), caller: not peace but the sword (14:51), caller: I share peace at the hospital (19:47), making peace at home and work (27:06), how our lives bring peace (31:47), caller: prayers for peace (40:36), and saints (46:17). 

Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about trust. Topics included: why we trust (2:34), what if we don't see the Lord's work? (4:44), caller: my struggle to trust (13:20), caller: ask and you shall receive (16:03), trust and anxiety (21:19), caller: we trusted God when my son was lost (27:33), caller: trust God like he's family (31:37), caller: my sister got sick over the holidays (38:46), and caller: trust God will heal my family (41:37). 

Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about The Lord's Prayer. Topics included: calling God Father (2:08), caller: why do the Protestants end the prayer, "for Thine is the Kingdom, the power.." (13:58), St. Augustine (18:07), Thy Kingdom Come (20:57), Thy Will Be Done (27:36), Daily Bread (32:31), Forgiveness (39:50), and Temptation (43:06). 

Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of matrimony. Topics included: the importance of marriage (1:58), communication (12:58), asking meaningful questions (18:26), prayer (20:58), openness to life (27:45), and finances (39:56). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the Feast of the Presentation. Topics included: hope in the Lord (8:07), Simeon & Anna (12:59), caller: my grandma helped me a lot in the faith! (17:40), caller: I have been praying for my children (27:41), caller: how do I practice patience? (30:10), the temple (32:54), Simeon's prophecy (47:11), email: I watch adoration on YouTube (56:01). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about consolations and desolations in prayer. Topics included: St. Ignatius & discernment (4:17), desolations (12:26), caller: discerning spirits in art (18:35), caller: when we have consolations we have desolations to earthly things (23:43), caller: God's will in my work (26:39), email: how do I trust God more? (32:56), caller: consolation in the Eucharist (35:35), consolations vs. spiritual high (40:24), and caller: I love Fr. Kubicki's reflections! (44:07).   

Fr. Michael Hurleyjoins Patrick to discuss Serving the Lord with Joy.

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Corporal Works of Mercy. Topics included: what justice is (3:11), love for the poor (8:53), caller: I did prison ministry (13:56), caller: I went to prison mass for a few years! (19:46), Matthew 25 (23:00), seeing Jesus in the sick (29:54), St. Joseph (34:36), email: I volunteered at a nursing home (39:25), caller: I was an Extraordinary Ministry at the hospital (46:16), caller: I picked up a man on the road and am helping him recovery (48:10). 

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. Topics included: today's Gospel and healing (4:48), do we all need spiritual healing? (11:25), caller: God is with us in difficult times (17:52), emotional healing (25:49), caller: I lost my wife four years ago (29:55), caller: should I tell my ex-wife I forgive her?(34:14), physical healing (39:24), and caller: adoration has been important for me! (43:44). 

Father Craig DeYoung joined Patrick for a conversation about the "noonday Devil." Topics included: what is sloth? (3:23), identifying sloth (10:11), caller: my friend reminded me about the Scripture to praise God; that helped me overcome sloth (15:50), spiritual dryness (19:50), sloth changes relationships (26:46), sloth, depression, and the need for diligence (29:15), how we measure progress (37:26), caller: I say the rosary in be; is that OK? (41:42), and caller: I joined an apostolate and that helped me make a Holy Hour (45:43). 

Father Patrick Broussard joined Patrick for a conversation about confession. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Broussard (2:58), why confession? (5:06), caller: My mom won't go to confession; what should I do? (12:55), caller: why confess to a priest? (15:13), email: should I go to confession for accidental intoxication? (20:26), caller: not receiving absolution changed me (22:47), email: what are sins of omission? (26:20), caller: I have trouble committing to confession? (30:08), caller: I don't remember all of my sins (34:48), caller: I have had some disappointing confessions (39:53), caller: one of my kids goes to Communion but commits mortal sins (45:15), and caller: what's the difference between mortal and venial sins (47:06). 

Father Mike Martin, OFM, CONV. joined Patrick for a conversation about the role of the laity. Topics included: St. Francis de Sales (3:30), the laity (5:33), Vatican II (9:54), caller: I drive Uber and talk about Jesus (13:17), renewing the temporal order (17:05), liturgical participation (22:03), caller: I'm an usher at my parish (27:41), email: I'm a nurse and I ask about God on the job (27:41), caller: I started a prayer group at my parish (37:43), caller: I try to share the faith at work (40:55), and caller: I have a faith blog (45:09). 

Acts of the Apostles: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/0

Introduction to the Devout Life: https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life

Catechism on the Laity: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p4.htm

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about sin and God's mercy. Topics included: what is sin? (4:10), original sin (13:15), effects of sin (19:16), caller: is nature in harmony with God? (21:42), venial vs. mortal sin (27:06), God's mercy (30:17), caller: this is music to my ears (35:36), distorted views of God (39:16), email: struggle to identify sins (44:22), despair (47:11). 

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about the pro-life movement. Topics included: the gift of life (2:55), today's Mass collect (9:55), the pro-life movement (14:31), caller: why are Catholics against abortion in the case of rape? (19:31), caller: I'm a hospice physician (26:13), end of life issues (29:21), caller: I have a son with Down Syndrome (32:15), caller: I pray at abortion facilities (38:07), supportive post-abortive women (41:24), and stewards of nature (48:16).  

LINK: https://hopeafterabortion.com/

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about anxiety and the spiritual life. Topics included: anxiety & its sources (3:20), anxiety yesterday and today (11:23), depression (14:56), caller: my coworker doesn't believe in anxiety (19:54), caller: my son has depression; what should we do? (26:18), caller: I have depression & anxiety (33:06), anxiety & spiritual practices (40:53), caller: I went to group therapy (44:34), email: what's the connection between peace and a relationship with Jesus? 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about leaning on faith during difficult times. Topics included: dealing with pain (4:56), caller: I like praying the Stations of the Cross during difficult times (11:29), caller: Relevant Radio helps me during difficult times (15:45), caller: I love praying the Our Father (19:30), email: how do you comfort priests? (26:09), caller: is using medication OK? (27:56), St. Paul & Hope (39:08), and suggestions for parents (44:51). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: work & God's plan (2:56), why do we work? (9:24), St. Anthony of the desert (12:24), caller: we used to pray in the Navy (16:27), caller: I feel my husband engages more with work than with us (22:16), caller: I left my advertising job (25:28), what if I don't like my job? (30:09), caller: I try to keep prayer at the forefront (37:14), evangelization (41:53), and caller: I feel I lose God's presence at work (44:12). 

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for the first time to discuss prayer as receiving God's love. Topics included: what prayer is (5:35), understanding the walls that we have in prayer (12:32), distortions about God (20:37), feelings & the presence of God (27:54), if our sin is too great for God (38:25), and unforgiveness (44:23). 

Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: Jesus' fasting (3:14), temperance & pride (8:54), caller: what if I enjoy fasting? (15:41), caller: is it OK to fast from social media? (23:54), caller: fasting from food is easy; what should I do? (28:53), caller: my mom told me to offer up my fasting (32:28), caller: is it OK to fast at 77 years old? (40:14), the fasting rules (42:49), caller: what if we're fasting and then invited to a party? 

Fasting Guide: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/lent/catholic-information-on-lenten-fast-and-abstinence

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about discernment. Topics included: what discernment is (3:39), vocations (11:08), caller: how do I discern? (20:46), caller: discerning the big decisions (25:45), do we get better at discernment with time? (29:03), caller: should our pastor be our spiritual director? (36:23), caller: I feel like I missed a calling (38:57), caller: story of my discernment (43:22), and caller: I think young men should discern priesthood (47:59).

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included: what scrupulosity is (3:29), signs of scrupulosity (11:37), caller: did I make a good confession? (19:18), caller: The Mindful Catholic has helped me (27:40), preparing for confession (35:25), email: how do I grow in trust? (41:37), and seeking professional help (45:27). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about religious doubt. Topics included: doubt (4:10), the anthesis of faith (10:02), caller: question vs. doubt (14:55), do questions lead to doubt (20:58), email: sometimes I doubt God’s love (24:42), email: Zachariah & Mary’s responses to the angel (30:34), caller: am I worthy of God? (32:40), email: I’m doubting my Mormon faith (36:47), caller: when is presumption a sin? (42:16), caller: doubting Thomas (44:38).   

Original Air Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about supporting priests. Topics include: the sacrament of Holy Orders (3:59), Fr. O'Brien's vocation story (6:38), misconceptions and challenges (9:54), priest burnout (18:37), email: what if your priest doesn't support you? (21:51), caller: I pray for priests during the rosary! (24:41), caller: I participate in the Seven Sisters Apostolate (27:55), getting to know your parish priest (30:49), caller: I pray for the priest during Communion (33:57), caller: should more priests live in community? (35:55), giving gifts to priests (40:5), I try to help my priest in any way possible (47:00). 

Resource: https://sevensistersapostolate.org/