What does liturgy mean?

Alex

Break 1

Email about who put together the Mass as we no

Patrick

Break 2

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss the Beauty of the Liturgy
(4:58) What does liturgy mean?
How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
What is worship?
(13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1
Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
(27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
(31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2
Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
(45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

Check out this Awesome Encore Show from January 20, 2026
Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss&nbsp;the Beauty of the Liturgy
<ul>
<li>(4:58) What does liturgy mean?</li>
<li>How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?</li>
<li>What is worship?</li>
<li>(13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?</li>
</ul>
(21:29) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).</li>
<li>(27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?</li>
<li>(31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?</li>
<li>Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.</li>
</ul>
(39:06) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?</li>
<li>(45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?</li>
</ul>

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Beauty of the Liturgy - The Inner Life - February 11, 2026 [ENCORE]

Natural Law

Sara

Paul

Tina

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Morality
What is Morality?
(5:05) Natural Law.
(17:49) Sara - Currently not in a state of grace...haven't been for 2 years. Divorced...very messy. Filing for an annulment. I'm in a relationship now. Praying that God helps me to see what my path forward is.

(24:15) Break 1
(25:39) Paul - Had a friend who was raised Jewish and came to the church. 3 step process. Had to know the love of God, be catechized, and then the moral demands of faith. I think we put up the immoral part of people's lives sometimes...many live far from God and we want to address them about their immoral parts first.
(29:18) Tina - Went through a divorce and want to know how to move forward from it. a lot of lies and deceit. Trying to draw closer to God and walk with him. Had a lot of anger and hate. How do I regain forgiveness in my heart?

(38:36) Break 2
What is the connection between moral laws and civil laws?

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Morality
<ul>
<li>What is Morality?</li>
<li>(5:05) Natural Law.</li>
<li>(17:49) Sara - Currently not in a state of grace...haven't been for 2 years. Divorced...very messy. Filing for an annulment. I'm in a relationship now. Praying that God helps me to see what my path forward is.</li>
</ul>
(24:15) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:39) Paul - Had a friend who was raised Jewish and came to the church. 3 step process. Had to know the love of God, be catechized, and then the moral demands of faith. I think we put up the immoral part of people's lives sometimes...many live far from God and we want to address them about their immoral parts first.</li>
<li>(29:18) Tina - Went through a divorce and want to know how to move forward from it. a lot of lies and deceit. Trying to draw closer to God and walk with him. Had a lot of anger and hate. How do I regain forgiveness in my heart?</li>
</ul>
(38:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What is the connection between moral laws and civil laws?</li>
</ul>

Morality - The Inner Life - February 12, 2026

Why is England such a rich Catholic site?

James

What is the Aylesford Priory?

Anita

 

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Saints of England
(4:00) Why is England such a rich Catholic site?
Who was Saint Alban?
(9:10) – James - I was raised in an episcopal church. I wondered why they reject so much about the church and why do they refer to them as saints?
Tom - Literature of Shakespeare. Every time I ask questions...the answers I get are defensive and that had nothing to do with Catholicism. Everything that had to do with it usually made a mockery of the king. Wouldn't it be also making a mockery of the religion? is there hidden references to religion in it?

(18:30) Break 1
Madeline - St. Edmund Campion. He's my favorite saint. He's a powerhouse.
(24:51) What is the Aylesford Priory?

(37:32) Break 2
(39:39) Anita - John Henry Newman. He represented truth. Risked it all and approached it on an intellectual level. Fell in love with the Lord.
How did G.K. Chesterton influence the Catholic Faith?

Resources:
Relevant Radio Pilgrimage to England with Patrick Conley & Fr. Spencer Howe

https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=55805

&nbsp;
Fr. Spencer Howe&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Saints of England
<ul>
<li>(4:00) Why is England such a rich Catholic site?</li>
<li>Who was Saint Alban?</li>
<li>(9:10) &ndash; James - I was raised in an episcopal church. I wondered why they reject so much about the church and why do they refer to them as saints?</li>
<li>Tom - Literature of Shakespeare. Every time I ask questions...the answers I get are defensive and that had nothing to do with Catholicism. Everything that had to do with it usually made a mockery of the king. Wouldn't it be also making a mockery of the religion? is there hidden references to religion in it?</li>
</ul>
(18:30) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Madeline - St. Edmund Campion. He's my favorite saint. He's a powerhouse.</li>
<li>(24:51) What is the Aylesford Priory?</li>
</ul>
(37:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:39) Anita - John Henry Newman. He represented truth. Risked it all and approached it on an intellectual level. Fell in love with the Lord.</li>
<li>How did G.K. Chesterton influence the Catholic Faith?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Relevant Radio Pilgrimage to England with Patrick Conley &amp; Fr. Spencer Howe
<ul>
<li>https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=55805</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Saints of England - The Inner Life - February 10, 2026

what is the connection between war and chastit

How is discouragement combated in fight sin? 

Harmony

in what ways does impurity damage masculinity?

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity
The beginnings of the fight for Chastity?
(4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity?
(9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin? 
How is sexuality a gift?
(15:06) Harmony - I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn't work out. Said I need to be abstinent. Asked God for help. First two years were hard. It's been 15 years of chastity and still going strong.

(20:33) Break 1
Annie - In the catechism...widows...single for years. having difficulty through that and when I'm lonely, I get tempted about that. Is there resources on this? I'm really struggling.
(30:56)  in what ways does impurity damage masculinity?

(36:52) Break 2
What are other battle fronts for Chastity?
(44:36) Tony - I was introduced to porn at 8. With it most of my life. Being free from it now and it's great. Took a long time to figure it out.
How can we help our young people grow in chastity in their life?

Resources:
Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity

https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOop65ZyDTDQVxQtcy7OI_IStWBK6anpbeBEYClhkTNCMHVm7ibLe

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity
<ul>
<li>The beginnings of the fight for Chastity?</li>
<li>(4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity?</li>
<li>(9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin?&nbsp;</li>
<li>How is sexuality a gift?</li>
<li>(15:06) Harmony - I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn't work out. Said I need to be abstinent. Asked God for help. First two years were hard. It's been 15 years of chastity and still going strong.</li>
</ul>
(20:33) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Annie - In the catechism...widows...single for years. having difficulty through that and when I'm lonely, I get tempted about that. Is there resources on this? I'm really struggling.</li>
<li>(30:56) &nbsp;in what ways does impurity damage masculinity?</li>
</ul>
(36:52) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What are other battle fronts for Chastity?</li>
<li>(44:36) Tony - I was introduced to porn at 8. With it most of my life. Being free from it now and it's great. Took a long time to figure it out.</li>
<li>How can we help our young people grow in chastity in their life?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Reclaimed: Win the War of Freedom, Self-Mastery, and Holy Purity
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOop65ZyDTDQVxQtcy7OI_IStWBK6anpbeBEYClhkTNCMHVm7ibLe">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/reclaimed-win-the-war-of-freedom-self-mastery-and-holy-purity?srsltid=AfmBOop65ZyDTDQVxQtcy7OI_IStWBK6anpbeBEYClhkTNCMHVm7ibLe</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Beauty of the Liturgy - The Inner Life - February 11, 2026 [ENCORE]

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