What is the role of Mothers in the family toda

Rose

Barbara

Break 1

Katie

Motherhood for women who canât have children

Break 2

donât let politics get in the way of honorin

Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood
(4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?
Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?
(12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?
(17:05) Barbara – My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.

(20:48) Break 1
(22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.
(29:18) Motherhood for women who can’t have children
The importance of a child’s life.

(38:42) Break 2
Email – Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.
(46:09) don’t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom

Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood
<ul>
<li>(4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?</li>
<li>Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?</li>
<li>(12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?</li>
<li>(17:05) Barbara &ndash; My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.</li>
</ul>
(20:48) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.</li>
<li>(29:18) Motherhood for women who can&rsquo;t have children</li>
<li>The importance of a child&rsquo;s life.</li>
</ul>
(38:42) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.</li>
<li>(46:09) don&rsquo;t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom</li>
</ul>

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Celebrating Motherhood - The Inner Life - May 8, 2026

why is today a significant day?

Karina

Sr. Maria Francesca

Robin

Damon

Nicholas

Sharon

Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart
(5:30) why is today a significant day?
The Mercy of God through Confession.
(15:10) Karina - I'm a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember?

(23:46) Break 1
(25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the consecration today instead of tomorrow on the Feast of the Sacred Heart?
(32:08) Robin - My brother is one of the bishops going to be at the consecration!! I am very excited.
(34:02) Damon - I returned to the Church 5 years ago. Mass and adoration. Is there a 'starter kit' for doing a novena or consecration.

(40:39) Break 2
(42:43) Nicholas - How can we relate this consecration to the line in the Pledge 'one nation under God'. What is the Churches' interpretation on this line?
(47:21) Sharon - I'd like to talk about my consecration to the Sacred Heart.

Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart
<ul>
<li>(5:30) why is today a significant day?</li>
<li>The Mercy of God through Confession.</li>
<li>(15:10) Karina - I'm a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember?</li>
</ul>
(23:46) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the consecration today instead of tomorrow on the Feast of the Sacred Heart?</li>
<li>(32:08) Robin - My brother is one of the bishops going to be at the consecration!! I am very excited.</li>
<li>(34:02) Damon - I returned to the Church 5 years ago. Mass and adoration. Is there a 'starter kit' for doing a novena or consecration.</li>
</ul>
(40:39) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:43) Nicholas - How can we relate this consecration to the line in the Pledge 'one nation under God'. What is the Churches' interpretation on this line?</li>
<li>(47:21) Sharon - I'd like to talk about my consecration to the Sacred Heart.</li>
</ul>

Consecration to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 11, 2026

Humility in service.

how do we put love where there is none?

Elizabeth

Adrian

Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service
Why is service important?
(9:52) Humility in service.
(17:34) how do we put love where there is none?
(19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from?

(24:01) Break 1
Rudy - Comment: When i worked at Disney I used to do the potlucks for the employees. I opened it up to all departments. It was based on the idea that 'what you do for the least...'
(35:01) Adrian - I participated in a group trip to western north Carolina after Helene. And I helped an elderly woman with her shower and bath tub. She said, 'not until the day I day would I ask for this.' I told her 'it's OK'. She said I will never understand. I am Lutheran.

(39:26) Break 2
Mary - I have found that when I'm at Wal Mart, I make it a point to see people who look dejected. I make it a point to connect with them.
What do we do when our service is not recognized?
(47:29) Tim - We've been working on a project at our parish, and we learned that everything had already been decided. The priest said he would pray for our internal conversion. How do I deal with anger in the context of service?

Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service
<ul>
<li>Why is service important?</li>
<li>(9:52) Humility in service.</li>
<li>(17:34) how do we put love where there is none?</li>
<li>(19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from?</li>
</ul>
(24:01) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Rudy - Comment: When i worked at Disney I used to do the potlucks for the employees. I opened it up to all departments. It was based on the idea that 'what you do for the least...'</li>
<li>(35:01) Adrian - I participated in a group trip to western north Carolina after Helene. And I helped an elderly woman with her shower and bath tub. She said, 'not until the day I day would I ask for this.' I told her 'it's OK'. She said I will never understand. I am Lutheran.</li>
</ul>
(39:26) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Mary - I have found that when I'm at Wal Mart, I make it a point to see people who look dejected. I make it a point to connect with them.</li>
<li>What do we do when our service is not recognized?</li>
<li>(47:29) Tim - We've been working on a project at our parish, and we learned that everything had already been decided. The priest said he would pray for our internal conversion. How do I deal with anger in the context of service?</li>
</ul>

Holiness through Service - The Inner Life - June 10, 2026

Why is the Church known as the mystical body o

What is Paul talking about when he mentions th

Herb

Jesusâ prayer for unity in the Church.

Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?
(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?
 (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

(25:20) Break 1
(27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.
(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

(43:27) Break 2
(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
<ul>
<li>(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?</li>
<li>(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?</li>
<li>&nbsp;(20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?</li>
</ul>
(25:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:51) Jesus&rsquo; prayer for unity in the Church.</li>
<li>(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?</li>
</ul>
(43:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.</li>
</ul>

Celebrating Motherhood - The Inner Life - May 8, 2026

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