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Enjoy this awesome encore show from March 6, 2025

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross

• How was the cross understood by the early Christians?
• (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me?
• (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them.
• Should we just let suffering happen?

(20:14) Break 1

• What does it mean to
• (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours.
• (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that.

(36:21) Break 2

• How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross?
• (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love?
• (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mortification

• Where does the word mortification come from?
• (5:21) what does mortification include?
• How do we find the happy medium in mortification?
• (19:03) Laurie - A long time ago, my kids were going away from the faith. Stopped putting sugar in coffee.  Would it be efficacious to cut out the cream too? Is it better to intensify it?

(23:12) Break 1

• Deb - Question about if a person has struggles when trying to do mortification and trouble with self-denial. Any advice?
• What are ways we can do mortification?
• (32:55) Chris - To what extent does trying to define holiness differ from by what you deny yourself instead of what you do for others?  Is there a risk of denying yourself vs. becoming more active in our faith?

(39:15) Break 2

• What are dangers of Mortification?
• (45:15) How to discern what to do for mortification?

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life

• What is simplicity?
• (7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus?
• How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life?
• Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children.  That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord.

(20:06) Break 1

• (21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change.
• What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying?
• What is contemplation and why does it matter?

(36:17) Break 2

• Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will?
• (41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening.
• George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick for a Sunday's Bible Study

• (1:55) what is the context of Sunday’s Gospel?
• What should we listen for in today’s readings?
• What attitude should we have when we read the words of God?
• Father reads Sunday’s Gospel according to Luke.

(20:55) Break 1

• Maureen - It struck me that in there it says Jesus was there for 40 days and it said he was hungry. Thought it was because he was away from God and was hungry for God and not just for bread.
• (26:24) Dan - How did the devil give all the power. They're saying I can give you all of this. How did he get so powerful?

(38:16) Break 2

• Mira - Why do we say lead us not into temptation when we say the prayer?  You were talking about temptation and we use that in our prayer.
• (42:39) Beth - Where does the evil one get his power...my thought was can we not blame ourselves for giving power to the devil?
• (45:16) What is the connection with Jesus’ temptations in the desert and Israel’s wondering in the desert?

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross

• How was the cross understood by the early Christians?
• (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me?
• (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them.
• Should we just let suffering happen?

(20:14) Break 1

• What does it mean to
• (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours.
• (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that.

(36:21) Break 2

• How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross?
• (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love?
• (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Check out this encore show from February 15, 2024!

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 Allen Hoffa joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Role of Repentance in the Spiritual Life

• (6:00) How can repentance be a lasting change in our lives?
• (10:17) Betty - Repentance: I feel remorse about wishing someone's death who died. How do I get over that?

(17:39) Break 1

• How do we foster repentance in our own communities?
• How does God work with us towards repentance?
• (33:52) how does confession help us repent?

(37:13) Break 2

• (40:01) - What is the importance of the daily examination of conscience?
• (45:17) Tom - I can't through to my wife about going to confession. How do I help her?
• Joe - Peter in Acts 3: Repent that you may have times of refreshing.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Guest Host Brooke Taylor to discuss the Goodness of the Body

• What is Gnosticism and how does it relate to the transgender movement?
• Why are we so susceptible to sin through our bodies?
• How do we train our bodies to fight sin?

(20:49) Break 1

• How can we affirm the goodness of the body
• What can you do to prepare for Lent in a personal way?
• (32:27) Lauren - RR helped me discern to have another baby, through God's will for my body.

(38:01) Break 2

• (39:35) Dean - For a long time in the Catholic church, the paradigm was penance; mortification or dying early. There's been a shift and now more focus on caring for our bodies. Could father talk about that shift?
• (44:52) Nicole - I'm going through a process where I'm trying to prepare for Lent. Two struggles:  Physical appearance and health. Quit drinking. Going to Catholics in Recovery. Trying not to turn my addictions into working out. Struggle with fasting. I want to better prepare myself in a healthy way. Can I focus on exercise without obsessing over it?

Check out today's encore show from November 27, 2024!

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Direction

• (4:13) what is the importance of spiritual direction?
• What is a good indication that we could use a spiritual director?

(20:24) Break 1

• How do you know who would make a good spiritual director?
• (27:02) Daniel - I had a spiritual director during my discernment between the priesthood and marriage. I thought it was very helpful.
• (32:45) Kathy - I recently received spiritual direction and want to share the benefits I received from that.

(39:28) Break 2

• How much should you pay a spiritual director?
• (42:35) Mary Lou - I had a spiritual director, a discalced Carmelite, helped me in mature my life of prayer, moral life and spiritual life. Probably his contemplative Carmelite spirituality, so grateful for him.
• Nick - If we need to advance in our spiritual life, it is important to have spiritual direction, accountability.

Resources

• National Cursillo USA
  • https://www.natl-cursillo.org/

Check out this awesome encore show from January 10, 2025

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 bread and wine with the purpose of restoring humanity.

·         (18:07) Walt – The way we receive the Eucharist has diminished. Do you agree?

·         (23:58) Fr. Hyde speaks to what makes us a Eucharistic people and how we can better prepare for and give thanks for receiving the Eucharist.

·         (32:17) Tom – How do we kindle the fire in our hearts to better prepare us to receive the Eucharist?

·         (38:33) Email – Can you help me profound humility of Jesus in the Eucharist?

·         (39:20) Fr. Hyde discusses how keeping the Eucharist at the forefront of our daily lives

·         (45:06) Fr. Hyde gives advice on how we can share our devotion to the Eucharist with those who do not believe in the real presence.

ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html

Enjoy this encore show is from February 13, 2025

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss End of Life Issues

• What is our hope as Catholics as our lives come to a close?
• (6:22) How can we prepare ourselves for death in our lives?
• What are practical ways we can prepare for our death?
• (14:22) Medical intervention for Catholics
• (19:20) Rudy - Power of attorney for mom. Diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. went to confession before it kicked in. She doesn't want us to spend money on her at the end. Where do I draw the line as power of attorney?

(23:44) Break 1

• (24:52) Why is assisted suicide outside of Catholic teaching?
• (35:18) Carrie - For somebody who is elderly and having some ailments but not life-threatening, and expressing an interest in suicide, what resources are there to talk them out of it?

(39:58) Break 2

• Natasha - Can you give recommendations for my 9-year-old who is having difficulty coping with the loss of family members around us?
• (46:03) Joe - I am a minister of care...bring communion to people dealing with these issues. I'm finding a lot of these people are 'prayer factories' and taking time to pray for family, friends, world in general. I have found this astonishing and something to hold up in this society that sees people as disposable.
• What is the impotence of the Funeral Mass?

Resources:

• Catholic Legacy
  • https://catholiclegacy.com/
• USCCB End of Life Resource
  • https://www.usccb.org/prolife/end-life
• Doug’s NEW BOOK!
  • https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

Fr. Richard Hermes joins Patrick to discuss making pilgrimages 

• (5:09) What is a pilgrimage?  
• (8:25) Different types of pilgrimages where to go and who to go with?  
• (11:15) What are the challenges of taking a pilgrimage? 
• (13:57) What's the difference between a pilgrimage and a vacation?   
• (18:48) Tracy-Gong on pilgrimages brought everything into focus in regards to her faith and made it real and powerful. 

(22:59) Break 

• (24:01) Danielle- Important part of a pilgrimage is the mindset
• (28:01)- Jorie-What was the most special pilgrimage that FAther has been on?  (She knows Father very well)
• (32:03)-Suzanne shares her exerience on the Camino 

(38:46) Break 2

• (39:35)-Taking a pilgrimage during the Jubliee year 
• (42:34)-Catherine-Started as a lukewarm Catholic, but 10 years ago, went to Our Lady of Czestochowa, went to the holy land, and now going to Italy in May. Looking forward to it as a good testament to my faith.
• (47:30)-Loretta-I went to the National Eucharistic Congress.  That was the most awe inspiring pilgrimage I have been on.

IL – Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick on preparing for Lent

• (3:49) What exactly is Lent?
• (8:05)-What Fr. Taillon is doing for Lent? 
• (11:40)-Mike- Pray the examine from St. Ignatius each night and almsgiving. Tip more.
• (14:53)-Nick-How his Lenten practices became a regular practice
• Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct?

(20:36) Break 1

• John (22:14) - I heard that choosing something to give up for Lent should be pleasing to God.  Could you expand on that?
• (28:58)-Jennifer emailed about going to Mass more since Lent
•  (31:28)-Dean -The main point for me is to declutter my life. I think it's a good time to examine what's not central to our mission and let that lead us.

(37:20) Break 2

• (38:38) Dana-Suggestions for things we could do during Lent:  Put phones on grayscale during the Lenten season, eating all meals at home...no eating out. Be frugal and be together.
• (45:24) Emailer about offering praise
• (48:49)-Julianna-praying divine office in the car good way to prepare for Lent

IL – Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss any questions about the faith in an Ask Me Anything

• Why do we celebrate the Chair of Saint Peter?
• (6:39) Jim -Regarding Mass - if you come into Mass after the Gospel, can you still receive communion?
• Patricio - Commandments...thou shall not kill. How do we show our devotion to that commandment?
• Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct?

(21:24) Break 1

• Bob - If there is someone interested in the Catholic Church, but strong in their church, but enjoy going to Catholic Mass, how can I nurse them into the Catholic Church?
• (28:00) Bill - Question concerning Pope Francis's illness. Knowing what is in front of him, I had thoughts that I wish he would pass, but only for his benefit to see the face of God. Is that an evil thought or not? I'm a little embarrassed to ask it.
• Patrick shares an email about not going to a parish which is not near you.

(37:16) Break 2

• Jay - St. Matthias the Apostle. Why isn't he listed with the apostles in the Eucharistic prayers at Mass?
• (43:07) Patrick shares an email about the speed of prayers at Mass. It seems too fast.
• (45:40) Marie - what does it mean to waste pain?
• Guidelines for transferring the Eucharist

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Growth in Weakness

• (4:08) how is our weakness bound up with the Cross?
• What does it mean to choose weakness?
• What is Paul’s Thorn in his flesh?
• (14:41) Pam - I have depression and I don't know how it works with spiritual growth. How do I deal with this?

(21:47) Break 1

• Karen - Thinking of Pam who was just on. When you're in your saddest times...Eucharistic adoration is indispensable. Staring at the Eucharist. Even when my mind is weak, I'm focused and absorbing the rays of grace. Adoration has an incredible power to heal.
• (27:37) Patrick shares an email about the weakness of porn in his marriage. What can he do?
• What does Catholic have to do with

(38:02) Break 2

• (39:40) How do we deal with weakness in our age?

Fr. James Kubicki joins guest host Brooke to discuss Daily Suffering

• Why are there daily sufferings?
• (4:11) what is the importance of interior disposition of suffering?
• How can a morning offering help out with our daily suffering?

(16:52) Break 1

• How can prayer be used to channel emotions like anger
• What is the importance of hope in our lives?
• (28:19) Bernadine - I am 80 with leg injury/shingles - this is speaking right to me today - how can i stop feeling sorry for myself and offer this up?
• Jean - I have MS for 20 years-i try to offer up pain each day for a specific reason which helps.

(40:13) Break 2

• (41:02) John - Jesus only suffered for a day? How can He relate to those of us who suffer daily?
• What can Saint Therese teach us about Daily Suffering?
• Yvonne - redemptive suffering in my life with e many crosses I have carried

Fr. Peter Armenio joins guest host Brooke to discuss the Graces of the Eucharist

• (2:12) What is Grace?
• Father shares his experience with world youth day when St. John Paul II

(16:18) Break 1

• (18:16) Dean - Eucharist and bringing in the blessed sacrament. As a Catholic for 44 years it means so much to be with Jesus.
• Father shares some inspirational stories about the Eucharist.
• (30:42) Phyllis - I try to do adoration. I speak to God all day long. How is that different from Adoration? I believe in the Mass and the presence in the Eucharist. Have trouble just sitting there. Looking for some direction.

(38:29) Break 2

• James - I've been praying for a special intention. I do a lot of prayers in the morning (Rosary, Chaplet, Novena). I stop for adoration. I don't know if I should be doing more prayers at home for more healing or is there a fine line where I should be doing both?
• (48:47) Shirley – Adoration has really impacted my life in amazing ways.

Fr. Peter Pomposello joins Patrick to discuss Vocations

• Father Pomposello’s discernment story to his vocation.
• (6:29) What is Vianney Vocations?
• (12:34) Katarina - last Sunday’s gospel spoke to me - now a CCD teacher
• Christine - thank priests who are military chaplain

(23:20) Break 1

• Scott - discerning priesthood at 50
• (35:57) Chris - father of 10-almost became a priest/brother - vocation story

(38:59) Break 2

• (40:00) David - not sure what my career vocation is - advice on how I should discern which direction as a lawyer I should take?
• What is the difference between a vocation and a Career?

Resources:

• Brave and Blessed Spiritual Field kit – Vianney Vocations
  • https://vianneyvocations.com/product/brave-blessed-spiritual-field-kit/
• A seminary for men in the later years of life
  • https://psjs.edu/

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Saint Valentine: Christian Love

• Who Was Saint Valentine?
• (9:30) what is Love?
• How does Sacrifice increase love in us?
• (20:50) Shirley - I never really had a good relationship with God and never felt that love. I was going through a divorce and walked into a church. Realized if my ex-husband didn't love me, God does. It changed my life.

(23:10) Break 1

• What is Romantic love’s place in the Christian life?
• (33:21) Doris - I was married 66 years. Had 9 kids. Men don't ever see the same thing women see and vice versa. There was a movie called Love Story. Love means never having to say you're sorry. That's not true. It means always saying you're sorry.

(38:05) Break 2

• June -Single life and how people are disappointed that they don't miss the person they are supposed to meet.  Thoughts on being a happy single person if they haven't found love and that special person.
• (42:34) How do we understand love for your enemies?
• How do you will the good of the other in practical terms?

Resources:

• • Doug's NEW Book! Rekindled Hearts: A Spiritual Journey to Marital Healing
    • https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss End of Life Issues

• What is our hope as Catholics as our lives come to a close?
• (6:22) How can we prepare ourselves for death in our lives?
• What are practical ways we can prepare for our death?
• (14:22) Medical intervention for Catholics
• (19:20) Rudy - Power of attorney for mom. Diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. went to confession before it kicked in. She doesn't want us to spend money on her at the end. Where do I draw the line as power of attorney?

(23:44) Break 1

• (24:52) Why is assisted suicide outside of Catholic teaching?
• (35:18) Carrie - For somebody who is elderly and having some ailments but not life-threatening, and expressing an interest in suicide, what resources are there to talk them out of it?

(39:58) Break 2

• Natasha - Can you give recommendations for my 9-year-old who is having difficulty coping with the loss of family members around us?
• (46:03) Joe - I am a minister of care...bring communion to people dealing with these issues. I'm finding a lot of these people are 'prayer factories' and taking time to pray for family, friends, world in general. I have found this astonishing and something to hold up in this society that sees people as disposable.
• What is the impotence of the Funeral Mass?

Resources:

• Catholic Legacy
  • https://catholiclegacy.com/
• USCCB End of Life Resource
  • https://www.usccb.org/prolife/end-life
• Doug’s NEW BOOK!
  • https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

Fr. Brian Gross joins Patrick to discuss Transitions and the Spiritual Life

This Encore is from January 17, 2025

• 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 - I believe that transitions are not only phases, but transitions of feelings.  They allow us to develop in God's likeness as more mature human beings.
• (26:25) Cindy - Had a huge transition.  God had a plan.  Husband passed suddenly.  Lots of questions.  Through the next year, I cared for parents who had health issues.  Wouldn't have had that capacity if I also had to deal with my husband being ill.
• Email – What do you do with a change that happens in the family like divorce?
• Cecilia - When we moved from Mexico to US, my life changed thanks to Relevant Radio!

(38:31) Break 2

• Rudy - I worked for Disney for 33 years. Got let go for writing something on FB. Blessing in disguise because now I work for a school district which is something much greater.
• (43:18) Dorothy - 6 years ago, lost my son. He died in the water trying to save his 3 boys and wife. 1000 people at his funeral. I just put one foot in front of the other and kept doing what I've been doing. He did save his boys and wife.  Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep doing what you're doing.
• Email talking about a change that deeply affected her prayer life.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss the Healing Power of Lourdes

• (4:09) what is the origins of our Lady of Lourdes?
• Who are the Knights of the Oder of Malta?
• Patty - I have a comment about a healing that happened for my daughter at Lourdes.
• Why are some place’s more holy than others?

(20:40) Break 1

• What does obedience have to do with healing?
• (25:55) Eric - I visited 2 years ago and it was an incredible experience.  Want to share that with you.
• 11:37 Sophia - My family and I are taking our daughter (1 yr old). We're making a pilgrimage there in March. Would appreciate prayers. Daughter has some neurological issues.
• Vicki - I have been to Lourdes and brought some water back. Husband's friend had testicular cancer. I asked him if he would mind if I blessed him with the water. Did a prayer and sprinkled holy water. He called after surgery and said they went in and found no sign of cancer.

(38:40) Break 2

• (40:09) John - Experience about going there as a volunteer for special needs pilgrims.
• (46:43) Doris - I've been there twice. When I was young, my mom made a sacrifice to take me there. I had epilepsy and the first day I got there, I had an attack.  After we went to Lourdes, I no longer had any issues. Now 61 years.

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Virginity and St. Scholastica

• (4:25) Who was Saint Scholastica
• (10:12) Abby- I think this conversation is very important. The secular world really undermines it. Men in particular don't approach it in the right way. It impacts women differently.
• (17:29) Malory - I'm dealing with a situation with my 12-yr old daughter. She is aware to some degree some sort of sexuality.  To my knowledge, she is a virgin. Want to know how to address this.

(23:24) Break 1

• How do you talk with a 10 and 12 year olds about chastity and virginity?
• (30:10) Elizabeth - I know there's a lot of female saints who have the title virgin, but I'm not aware of any male saints who have that title.  Why is that?
• What is a Virgin Soul?
• (35:14) Adrianna - Want to shed some light on how I introduced this to my little ones. My girls are now chaste at 19 years old.

(40:03) Break 2

• What are some safeguards we can put up to help our children?
• (46:57) Laura – How can I stay strong in wanting to remain a virgin if it seems to be keeping me from getting married?

Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in the Jubilee Year

• (2:32) What is a Jubilee Year?
• What is hope and how can we grow it during this year?
• (19:07) what does Saint Thomas Aquinas teach us about hope?

(27:00) Break 1

• What is despair and how does the will play a role in it?
• How do we hold onto hope when in mortal sin?
• (40:58) Christina - in regards to the brown scapular. is that a way to have hope?
• How can we grow in hope in our lives?

Resources:

• Spe Salvi
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html
• Spes Non Confundit
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Dealing with Anger

• When is anger good and when is anger bad?
• (7:23) Patty - I found something that was appalling.  I walked away. I don't know if that was the right thing. It angered me later because I should have done or said something.  When do you step out and say something when you've seen something awful?
• Nick - I blow my top at the stupidest things.  Still dealing with a foul mouth. Some things I refer to is some of the most potent scripture that combats it. If we can think of the heavenly virtues that combat that in the moment of anger.
• (20:00) Bridget - In my late 60's. Always have had a problem with anger. I've learned how not to get angry anymore and it's a game changer. It has made my life and everyone else's much better.
• (26:59) Break 1
• How do we find our triggers of anger?
• (40:18) Kathy - I'm a convert married to a man who is very angry. Always complaining, yelling, etc. How can I deal with that?

Fr. Scott Bailey joins Patrick to discuss Masculinity

• (2:14) what does the Church say about seminarian?
• How is community impotent in masculinity?
• Christine – As I was listening to Father, it made me think of when Jesus told the apostles to get the colt that nobody had ridden on. I know that horses that haven't been ridden on can be unpredictable. Horses don't just comply with everyone. Masculinity - fearless awareness. Men are called to be leaders.
• (21:35) How does escapism affect men in growing in maturity?

(26:59) Break 1

• (27:55) What should you do if you are in a broken household without a Father Figure?
• How do humility and courage complement each other?
• How can masculinity be expressed in different ways?
• (41:59) John – I was raised without a dad. Had a stepdad. My earliest experiences were from the saints. They are great examples and have been for me.  Being active in sports. As an adult man, I come from an emotional base. I've navigated it and have never gotten angry. I've found other men have had a similar upbringing. Father of 4 and grandchildren.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Blaise and Blessings

• (2:13) why do we bless throats today?
• Jerry -We had St. Blaise blessing yesterday and the sacristan did it.  Is that okay?
• (13:31) What is a blessing and who can perform it?
• What are different types of blessings?
• (20:34) Eduardo - How can I get my house blessed?

(26:59) Break 1

• Gaylen - When I was young, I always heard if something was blessed and it got old and unusable, it was to be burned or buried.  Is that true?
• Tiffany - I have 5 kids, one of my kids is 2 and she is having a lot of nightmares.  Are there any blessings we could do before bedtime for them?
• What do you do with a wedding ring that is blessed but you are no longer married.
• (30:38) Can you have a blessing during communion if you don’t receive the Eucharist?

Resources:

• Blessing for parents for their children
  • Most Heavenly Father, I commit my children to your holy providence. Mercifully supply whatever is lacking in me through frailty or negligence. Strengthen my children to overcome the corruptions of the world and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. May they daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and so, faithfully serving you in this life, come to rejoice forever with you in heaven. Amen.

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing the Youth

• (4:06) Who was St. John Bosco and what is his story?
• Why is it important to teach children the Faith?
• What is the role of parents in raising their kids in the Faith?

(20:39) Break 2

• Donna - My experience with the catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Helps them desire to know Jesus more and live their faith and being more responsible for seeking God.
• (27:16) What is the importance of having fun with children?
• (33:31) Lisa - When I was 14, my freshman science teacher led me to Christ. She said she loved me and brought me to church. She said because Christ first loves me.

(38:11) Break 2

• Mark - I'm a school bus driver.  I'm around kids all day and really enjoy it.  I'm able to interact with them and have been doing that for 9 years.
• (44:05) George - 27 year catechist. 3 years ago, moved into an impoverished neighborhood. I've been challenged by being able to relate to 7th graders. Pre-confirmation. I always place my classes in the hands of the holy spirit.  Always asking what I can do to bring Christ to them. Am I doing all that I can?
• Maria - Great granddaughter is 12 years old. Went to Mass with me. Now she and her mother say they're busy. I try to be joyful and tell her about the saints. I don't know how to encourage her if they're not attending Mass.

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss the Presentation of the Lord

• What is the presentation?
• (7:58) Why is obedience so important?
• Mark - Obedience.  What about blind obedience when it comes to higher ups in the church. How does a young priest follow that when they come up with different policies?

(20:09) Break 1

• Nick - Love the topic. Scott Hahn...old testament hidden in new.  The real presentation is so beautiful and how they come together. Our religion is the religion of the cross.
• (26:40) What is the importance of Anna and Simeon in the story of the presentation?
• (33:34) John - Trying to integrate the first sorrowful mysteries with the presentation. Where was Joseph?

(40:25) Break 2

• (41:31) Diane - In my pre Vatican II missal, it was considered the end of the Christmas season with the presentation.  Why did that change?
• What is Candlemas in the Church?
• (46:59) What is the tie between consecrated life and the Presentation?

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Protecting Your Family Spiritually

• What is the human nature of people to want to protect?
• (6:41) what are spiritual threats that threaten our families?
• What are we protecting against when we talk about protecting ourselves spiritually?

(18:57) Break 1

• Christina - there was always a lot of negative language in my house when relatives left so when i had my own kids I told family they could not talk that way so I could protect my kids from that atmosphere
• (24:45) Kent - I have tried to stay away from sin but it seems to always haunt me, is this the devil? how can I protect myself from this?
• (34:23) Maritza - a family member is doing drugs. how do i protect her from this and talk to her about stopping?

(40:44) Break 2

• What are some spiritual weapons we can use to give us protection?
• (45:18) Kathy - epiphany blessing and saint Benedict medals, sacramental
• Albert - Does lighting a St. Michael candle allow the angel to watch over us?

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Thomas Aquinas

• (3:09) Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?
• How did St. Thomas Aquinas debate others?
• (9:50) How does the intellectual mind play an important role in our Faith?
• Where do we see the love of God in St. Thomas Aquinas’ life?
• 11:19 Mary -Faith - I don't believe intellect plays into it. God above is in control of all.

(20:47) Break 1

• Patrick shares an email about why St. Thomas Aquinas didn’t finish the Summa Theologica? Write to us at innerlife@relevantradio.com
• (28:00) Mary - I read a brief overview about St. Thomas Aquinas. The Uncaused cause. argument for the existence of God. Read an article that said Thomas took it from a Muslim philosopher and got the idea from him.
• (33:06) Email from Bob – Where do you start with the readings of Saint Thomas Aquinas?

(37:40) Break 2

• (39:04) How can St. Thomas Aquinas be a companion to us today?
• (46:14) Anna - There's an expression of blind faith. Especially when teaching our kids. I'm a faith formation teacher. St. Thomas Aquinas is best.  Any ideas to present Aquinas to kids?

Resources:

• Thomistic Institute: Aquinas 101
  • https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/
• Practical Theology by Peter Kreeft
  • https://ignatius.com/practical-theology-prtp/

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Praying with Scripture

• (3:43) what are methods people use to pray with the Scripture?
• What is the Divine Office?

(17:43) Break 1

• What are the guidelines for reading the bible?
• Brian - My practice of readings and writings and how I do it myself.  I've kept them in a shoe box and aspire to organize them someday.
• (28:56) Jeff - Over the years, I've heard what you're talking about.  Start with the Gospels.  I've done that.  What am I to gain, What am I supposed to learn?  From there, where do you go?

(38:40) Break 2

• Maria - Could you explain the 4-week cycle in the office?  I know older Catholics that bring a Missal to Mass. How is that used.  I'd like to try and use one.
• What are more ways Pope Benedict helps us with praying with scripture?
• (46:14) Bonnie - What has helped me with absorbing scripture, is watching The Chosen.  It's bringing it to life for me.

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Evangelization

• (9:04) how do you evangelize without being imposing?
• How does timing play a key role in evangelization?
• Mary - I think it's an interpersonal relationship between humans and the Lord.  I think you can sit on your couch and reach out to the Lord. You don't need a human. I am a Catholic. I think reverence is imperative, but you only need your true sincere heart.

(21:12) Break 1

• (23:07) Theresa - Why do we need to evangelize?  To see the truth.  Jesus did it all. I'm a former catholic. I've studied the church. How do you get saved? A million Hail Mary's?  Pilgrimages? It infuriates me you're leading people down the wrong path.

(37:49) Break 2

• (40:42) James - I have personal experience doing evangelization.  Faith grew a lot.  Mass comes from mission which means to send.  Catholics are called to evangelize.
• Jaime - I work in the prison system (ministry) and I go and attend services where evangelization is something that I do.
• Flo – I evangelized and wasn’t sure if I did it right. What do you think?

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 get the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church.

(22:01) Break 1

• (23:50) John - My wife and I are Catholic. 3 kids. Want Father's perspective on the whole idea on holding off and practicing NFP.  Having the 3rd was challenging...wife had postpartum depression.
• Barbara - We have to work to fortify our marriage and strength in the Lord as time goes on.  Worked in the Diocese of Phoenix in marriage prep for over 13 years.
• (30:51) Maria - I was baptized in the church and married in the church. Husband died last year. I am now single. I have a suitor who is Maronite Catholic. As a Roman Catholic, I can get married in an Eastern Church. How does that work between Roman and Maronite Catholic church? Is it possible for a couple to married sacramentally?
• John - Married 45 years. We're called to suffer. Could marriage be source of suffering?  Not trying to be disrespectful.

(37:46) Break 2

• (39:41) James - Wife is in process of divorcing me. How do I maintain the marital relationship, the love for her, when she keeps pushing me away and says she doesn't want to be with me? In a sacramental marriage?
• Maria - Question regarding children who are living together. How should I advise them. Should I tell them to get married or tell them they shouldn't live together? They have a 2.5 year old child.

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 to take the life of another human being in retribution?
• Where in the bible does it talk about the importance of life?

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• (24:13) Walt - Fr Paul Marx...founder of human life international...any country that accepts contraception is sure to have abortion. He traveled the world over trying to stop abortion from being legalized. A lot of clergy and Catholics afraid to talk about it. We need to talk about it.
• Casey - Every night we pray the rosary for the end to abortion. What are you praying for?  A politician to change his mind or the holy trinity to straighten the world out to get people on the right track?  I pray the blessed Virgin shows up to straighten the world out.
• Matthew - Founder of Oakland Co., California Walk for Life...If we can't get out of the womb, how can we solve the problems outside the womb. I believe this has a lot of wisdom to hit...not just for African Americans, but for all people. This is why we see a lot of violence and other issues.  All linked to abortion.

(38:05) Break 2

• What does it mean that human life has dignity?
• (43:16)  Cindy - about 50 years ago, i was expecting a baby through criminal sexual assault.  I heard a voice say this baby is good...this daughter is sacred and will do good.  She's at the march for life right now!  Everyone is sacred and destined to do good.
• Can we lose our dignity if we sin?
• What can we do to help fight for life in our world today?

Resource:

• Humane Vitae
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

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 braver I am.

(21:08) Break 1

• What is the difference between stubbornness and Fortitude?
• (26:44) Kimberly - 12-step recovery had helped me. I got a deeper faith. God has the solution planned out; I just have to do the next right thing.
• Robert - Question: I was always told to depend on God, and I feel that my own personal fortitude has diminished as I pray more asking God for help.

(40:49) Break 2

• (43:06) Alethia - I received the grace of fortitude, when I decided whether or not to leave a relationship. I believe I did the right thing.
• What are some tips in growing in fortitude?

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) Philip - Our Legion of Mary group is out in the public and does cold calls and we do a lot of nursing home ministries.
• (30:49) Mary Lou - how should we think of mass deportations? how do we help the immigrant while also upholding the law?
• Mr. Ed - We've got a parish program that helps any mom with children up to age 5. We are doing a food packing event (100,000 meals) next month.

(40:22) Break 2

• What are some enemies to the virtue of Justice?
• How are assumptions made which make us blind to reality?

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 - I believe that transitions are not only phases, but transitions of feelings.  They allow us to develop in God's likeness as more mature human beings.
• (26:25) Cindy - Had a huge transition.  God had a plan.  Husband passed suddenly.  Lots of questions.  Through the next year, I cared for parents who had health issues.  Wouldn't have had that capacity if I also had to deal with my husband being ill.
• Email – What do you do with a change that happens in the family like divorce?
• Cecilia - When we moved from Mexico to US, my life changed thanks to Relevant Radio!

(38:31) Break 2

• Rudy - I worked for Disney for 33 years. Got let go for writing something on FB. Blessing in disguise because now I work for a school district which is something much greater.
• (43:18) Dorothy - 6 years ago, lost my son. He died in the water trying to save his 3 boys and wife. 1000 people at his funeral. I just put one foot in front of the other and kept doing what I've been doing. He did save his boys and wife.  Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep doing what you're doing.
• Email talking about a change that deeply affected her prayer life.

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 by a priest that you're 'good' if you go once a year. It's my understanding that we need to go more often than that. How often should we go?
• Phillipe - In confession and through the grace of God, first the boulders are removed - big sins, then the rocks are removed, pebbles, grains of sand. That's the way I like to look at confession. It helps you to recognize those different types of sins...grave sins, venial sins. It's a blessing to recognize sin.

(39:32) Break 2

• What if it has been awhile since having gone to confession?
• (46:35) Esmeralda - When you go to confession, you are forgive, but they're like stains. We go to purgatory and those are removed. There are reparations...are they there to remove the stains and what do they do to remove purgatory time.

Encore show from January 7, 2025

Fr. Bobby Blood joins 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 - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have a spiritual friendship?
• (22:59) Nora - I have a couple of nieces who are adults. They appreciate my friendship, but I don't hear back from them.  How should I deal with this?
• How do we know what friendships are good to have and which ones are not healthy?
• What is the role of forgiveness in friendship?
• Jessica - I was just recently at confession and my priest told me that I need to seek friends in the church. Why is that so important? I feel that I am old now and have a hard time understanding the why.

(40:44) Break 2

• How do you navigate friendships between men and women?
• Francesca - I'm a convert. 10 years ago. Old friends who are certainly non-Catholic. There's been tension. Any ideas if I should pursue this friendship or how to approach.

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 Tribunal?

(19:23) Break 1

• How do you respond to someone who asks why get married in the first place?
• (24:17) why would you stay with someone who is abusing you?
• (30:31) Susan - I am divorced. I recently have been thinking about annulment. Should you look to have one only if you're considering remarriage?
• Linda - I went through a divorce 7 years ago. Wasn't catholic, but ex was. he wanted an annulment after, and I couldn't see how going through the annulment was going to heal me. I heard that annulment can heal, but only God can heal. Asked God to remove bitterness. I'm Catholic now and converted last Easter. A lot of good can come out of this, but at the time I didn't believe so.

(40:25) Break 2

• Denise -Nullification of a previous marriage and going through the tribunal process. I'm in that situation.  Married for 24 years. Away from the church for a long time. I want to receive communion, but told I can't until my husband gets his first marriage nullified. They're telling my husband his reasons aren't strong enough.
• What is the difference between annulment and declaration of nullity?
• What is lack of form?

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 contains us. When I have violated the 10 commandments, then I feel awful and have lingering pain that I could do that.
• (31:20) Can you be morally good without faith? (surprising answer)
• Lissa - I'm 54 and come back to the church. So thankful to be back. If I am doing something I know is wrong and going to keep doing it, will I have redemption? I'm a smoker and have reduced it from 30 to 7 cigarettes a day, but I haven't stopped. How can I say I'm leading a moral life if I continue to do it?

(41:36) Break 2

• (43:12) Bridget - Pascal’s wager and how that can help with the thought of morality and an experience I had with sexual immorality.
• Lauren - Question about development of conscious for someone who has struggled with sin a lot as a child.

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 bread and wine with the purpose of restoring humanity.

·         (18:07) Walt – The way we receive the Eucharist has diminished. Do you agree?

·         (23:58) Fr. Hyde speaks to what makes us a Eucharistic people and how we can better prepare for and give thanks for receiving the Eucharist.

·         (32:17) Tom – How do we kindle the fire in our hearts to better prepare us to receive the Eucharist?

·         (38:33) Email – Can you help me profound humility of Jesus in the Eucharist?

·         (39:20) Fr. Hyde discusses how keeping the Eucharist at the forefront of our daily lives

·         (45:06) Fr. Hyde gives advice on how we can share our devotion to the Eucharist with those who do not believe in the real presence.

ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html

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 form to have a valid sacramental Baptism.

·         (17:52) Dan - What is the Church's opinion of the thief on the cross who wasn't baptized, but Christ said would be in heaven?

·         Fr. Eric shares that the thief needed the grace of Christ and needed an act of the will to accept his suffering, uniting it to the sufferings of Christ on the cross.

·         (23:45) Barb - We celebrate our kid’s baptism day and burn their baptism candle. It is always a very special day.

·         (25:20) Jen - At a Catholic school, many kids are not baptized, but interested. How should we deal with that if they are not Catholic and do not attend Mass?

·         Fr. Eric discusses the criteria of when priests should deny the sacraments on a case by case basis.

·         Cindy – Can I baptize high school students who want to be baptized but do not want to go through OCIA?

·         Fr. Eric clarifies Church teaching on who can baptize and when it is appropriate.

·         (37:11) Fr. Eric shares interesting stories of improper baptisms.

·         (38:30) Carlos – The father of my daughter’s babies does not want them baptized. It is a high risk pregnancy. What should we do?

·         Fr. Eric shares the importance of baptism, right after these babies are born in this case.

·         Marco - Are baptisms of immersion valid?

·         Linda I am going through RCIA. My husband and I are not married in the Church but he is Catholic. Does my baptism change anything?

·         Fr. Eric clarifies why Mormon baptism is not valid.

·         (48:03) Fr. Eric reflects on why Jesus was baptized.  

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 questions people ask? 

(25:09)  Nick-The power of apologetics in my life and how I'm implementing it in my life

(29:19)-How to avoid getting bullied in the faith

(31:14)  Marty-Sometimes it seems like the Catholic Faith is too overwhelming for me. 

(37:41)-What makes for a good and bad argument?

(40:47)-Bill-Trying to do apologetics to get people into the Church or for them to have a stronger relationship with Jesus

(49:10)-How someone could grow in their apologetics? 

Fr. Bobby Blood joins 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 - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have a spiritual friendship?
• (22:59) Nora - I have a couple of nieces who are adults. They appreciate my friendship, but I don't hear back from them.  How should I deal with this?
• How do we know what friendships are good to have and which ones are not healthy?
• What is the role of forgiveness in friendship?
• Jessica - I was just recently at confession and my priest told me that I need to seek friends in the church. Why is that so important? I feel that I am old now and have a hard time understanding the why.

(40:44) Break 2

• How do you navigate friendships between men and women?
• Francesca - I'm a convert. 10 years ago. Old friends who are certainly non-Catholic. There's been tension. Any ideas if I should pursue this friendship or how to approach.

Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Epiphany

• Why is the epiphany important?
• (4:59) what is the epiphany?
• Who were the kings
• Chris - there are two types of kings. good kings and bad kings who serve themselves. I think I am different kings at different moments
• (20:03) Barbara - Can you talk about the chalk on the door? AND why Gold?

(24:15) Break 1

• What gifts can you give Jesus?
• (31:20) What does the Mass have to do with Epiphany?

(38:10) Break 2

• In what way are we called to be good country men in the USA?
• (44:07) why is the miracle of the wedding feast of Cana important?

Resources:

• Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men
  • https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Magi-Quest-Identify-Three/dp/1621576299

Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the holy name of Jesus.

·         (2:26) Fr. Kris Stubna unpacks the importance of names in general, in the Church and in the Bible. He shares the beauty and power in the name above all names, The holy name of Jesus.

·         Fr. Stubna discusses the meaning of the name of Jesus as a connection between God and his people.

·         Tom - I have taken other names besides my first names and added patron saint names. Is this appropriate?

·         (21:33) Valerie - Sometimes I start to use Jesus' name. How can I do better?

·         Fr. Stubna speaks to the power of calling on the name of Jesus with reverence.

·         Mary Ann - Saying the name of Jesus is a prayer in itself. Helps me focus on God and Jesus. brings me joy.

·         Margaret - I call out to the name of Jesus all the time. His name means so much to me.

·         Nancy - Whenever my husband and I argue it helps to call upon the name of Jesus.

·         (36:49) Janet - My son drowned and we called on the name of Jesus. He was miraculously saved.

·         Calling on the name of Jesus makes him present to us, but what if things don’t go the way we hoped? Fr. Stubna explains

·         Fr. Stubna explains practical ways to give greater reverence to the holy name of Jesus and explains how St. Benardine of Sienna fostered devotion to the holy name of Jesus.

·         Virginia - Names designate a person with essential qualities. i feel like when you say name you are saying the whole person.

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Church and young adults.

·         (3:07) Fr. Marc shares his faith journey as a young adult and discusses his ministry to young adults, giving his personal experience with FOCUS and the SEEK Conference.

·         (16:26) Jenny - I went to secular school in DC. My parents had recently divorced. Campus ministry helped me figure out what I was going to do with my life. Their joy was very attractive.

·         The Power of joy in attracting young people to the Catholic Church.

(23:07) Break 1

·         (23:48) Nick - I was oldest and sheltered. I rebelled in college, but I am continually repaired by God's grace.

·         The importance of meeting people where they are.

·         (31:24) I need guidance. I want to enter into Campus Ministry. How can I get started?

·         (34:36) John - Mother Theresa said that 'Joy is a net to catch souls' and we are responsible.

(38:42) Break 2

·         (39:47) The importance of forming relationships without an agenda.

·         How to transition into parish life as a young adult.

Check out this awesome encore from November 12, 2024

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Guilt

• (3:57) How does society view guilt today?
• What is guilt from a Catholic perspective?
• (11:02) how can unhealthy guilt taint our perspective of who God is?
• What is the difference between feeling guilty and actually being guilty?

(21:08) Break 1

• What is the difference between St Peter’s guilt and Judas’ guilt?
• (26:30) Rebecca - I've been divorced for 5 years. Had an annulment. Met someone and we want to get married. Contemplating putting it off because I still feel guilty about moving on.
• What is the difference between guilt and shame?
• Arnold - This is what confession is all about. We have a conscience.  Tells us that we're sinners and we try to get out of that. God doesn't want us to be debilitated by our sin.

(40:18) Break 2

• Lisa - How to deal with the feeling of having hurt another or others by your sins and not being able to let that go?
• (45:32) what is the difference between guilt and contrition