where do we get the idea of patron saints?

Break 1

Philip

Break 2

Joyce

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Communion of Saints
Who are the Saints?
(10:35) where do we get the idea of patron saints?

(20:48) Break 1
(22:54) Jen - I always wondered why all soul’s day isn't before all Saints day. Why did that come to be?
(31:49) Philip - Saint that came in accidentally. 2024, August 11th and during my holy hour that night, driving home and saw a glow in the sky. Aurora Borealis. Took some pics and decided to look up who the saint was. It was St. Clare of Assisi. Created a thirst to want to come to know her and her writings.
 How do we respond to people who say that saints take away from God’s Glory?

(38:58) Break 2
How can saints help us battle sin?
(47:13) Joyce - St. Dymphna...I found a medal and it helped me greatly with my anxiety.

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Communion of Saints
<ul>
<li>Who are the Saints?</li>
<li>(10:35) where do we get the idea of patron saints?</li>
</ul>
(20:48) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:54) Jen - I always wondered why all soul&rsquo;s day isn't before all Saints day. Why did that come to be?</li>
<li>(31:49) Philip - Saint that came in accidentally. 2024, August 11th and during my holy hour that night, driving home and saw a glow in the sky. Aurora Borealis. Took some pics and decided to look up who the saint was. It was St. Clare of Assisi. Created a thirst to want to come to know her and her writings.</li>
<li>&nbsp;How do we respond to people who say that saints take away from God&rsquo;s Glory?</li>
</ul>
(38:58) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can saints help us battle sin?</li>
<li>(47:13) Joyce - St. Dymphna...I found a medal and it helped me greatly with my anxiety.</li>
</ul>

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Communion of Saints - The Inner Life - October 27, 2025

Is pornography a private sin?

Mike

How is AI used for pornography harmful to peop

Norman

Raquel

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Pornography
What is Pornography?
What is integrity restored?
(14:31) Is pornography a private sin?
(20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.

(23:11) Break 1
How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?
(29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?
(34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.

(39:59) Break 2
(41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.
What can people do who struggle with pornography?

Resources:
Integrity Restored

https://integrityrestored.com/

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Overcoming Pornography
<ul>
<li>What is Pornography?</li>
<li>What is integrity restored?</li>
<li>(14:31) Is pornography a private sin?</li>
<li>(20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.</li>
</ul>
(23:11) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?</li>
<li>(29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?</li>
<li>(34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.</li>
</ul>
(39:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.</li>
<li>What can people do who struggle with pornography?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Integrity Restored
<ul>
<li><a href="https://integrityrestored.com/">https://integrityrestored.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Overcoming Pornography - The Inner Life - January 21, 2026

What does liturgy mean?

Alex

Email about who put together the Mass as we no

Patrick

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?

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>

Beauty of the Liturgy - The Inner Life - January 20, 2026

What are the main themes on Catholic Social te

what does the âcommon goodâ mean?

Lillian

Richard

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching
What is Catholic Social Teaching?
(10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?
(17:07) what does the “common good” mean?

(23:45) Break 1
(25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.
What are things that we can do for the poor?

(38:52) Break 2
Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?
(45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.

Resources: 
https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html
 https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching
<ul>
<li>What is Catholic Social Teaching?</li>
<li>(10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?</li>
<li>(17:07) what does the &ldquo;common good&rdquo; mean?</li>
</ul>
(23:45) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.</li>
<li>What are things that we can do for the poor?</li>
</ul>
(38:52) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?</li>
<li>(45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.</li>
</ul>
Resources: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html</a></li>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf</a><a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf"></a></li>
</ul>

Communion of Saints - The Inner Life - October 27, 2025

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