What is Gaudete Sunday and what does it mean?

What does it mean to rejoice?

Obstacles to joy

Break 1

Martha - How do find joy during periods of gri

Difference between joy and happiness

Paula - I worked for a priest who was a very j

Break 2

How can you practically increase joy in your l

Why do people in religious vocations have so m

Mary - When I drive to the ATM I always go to 

Fr. Craig DeYoungjoins Patrick to discuss Gaudete Sunday and Joy.


(2:50) – What is Gaudete Sunday and what does it mean?


(6:36) – What does it mean to rejoice?


(11:54) – Obstacles to joy


(16:56) Break 1


(18:46) – Martha - How do find joy during periods of grief?


(25:33) – Difference between joy and happiness


(30:45) – Paula - I worked for a priest who was a very joyful person and he said it was because he had a little brother with down syndrome.


(34:13) Break 2


(35:54) – How can you practically increase joy in your life?


(38:33) – Why do people in religious vocations have so much joy?


(44:42) – Mary - When I drive to the ATM I always go to Adoration before, and I find that it helps me put God first.

Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Gaudete Sunday and Joy.
 
<ul>
<li>(2:50) – What is Gaudete Sunday and what does it mean?</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(6:36) – What does it mean to rejoice?</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(11:54) – Obstacles to joy</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(16:56) Break 1</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(18:46) – Martha - How do find joy during periods of grief?</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(25:33) – Difference between joy and happiness</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(30:45) – Paula - I worked for a priest who was a very joyful person and he said it was because he had a little brother with down syndrome.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(34:13) Break 2</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(35:54) – How can you practically increase joy in your life?</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(38:33) – Why do people in religious vocations have so much joy?</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>(44:42) – Mary - When I drive to the ATM I always go to Adoration before, and I find that it helps me put God first.</li>
</ul>

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Gaudete Sunday and Joy – December 15, 2023

who was Bishop Fulton Sheen and what is his le

Nick

Dorothy

Janine

Msgr. Jason Gray joins Patrick to discuss Lessons from Bishop Fulton Sheen
Msgr. Gray’s background
(4:40) who was Bishop Fulton Sheen and what is his legacy?
(9:34) Nick - Part of Militia of Immaculata. Headquarters was in Peoria until it moved. Tomb of Bp Sheen is there and adoration chapel. He had a saying...those who leave do it for what they think it is. He taught me how to love and learn the faith and serve the Lord. It's so intertwined. Stall in beatification. We know when that happens...it's good because Satan wants to mess things up.
What were some challenges of the beatification of Fulton Sheen?
(16:27) Ken - I was raised in a Catholic/Protestant home. Father was protestant and would listen to Bp Fulton Sheen with mom. He was impressed by Sheen and would laugh at some comments. When I started listening to RR, I can hear my father's laughter.

(21:02) Break 1
How do you get canonized?
(25:35) Art - When I was a boy in the 60's, my parents used to watch his program. I remember it was always brighter (we only had black and white). Always wondered why that was. I realized it was the holy spirit. Found that fascinating. Very blessed man.
Regina - Received a minor miracle for surgery. Had bad cataracts. Didn't have health insurance at the time. I remember watching his program. Talked about angels. At the hospital, the surgeon was kind enough to get me an angel grant to pay for the surgery.

(35:03) Break 2
(37:50) Dorothy - I missed him in the 50's. anecdote to share...his style. I worked in Catholic Charities. I didn't know the society of the propagation of the faith was a competitor of ours. Went to a performance and he was there. He had such a fun style. He asked me what I do...told him I was a secretary with CC...flung the cape over his shoulder almost in dismay. Had such a twinkle and fun personality.
(40:41) Janine - My father was protestant, mom was catholic. Mom loved to watch him. Dad would watch with her. Made one wall black flocked wallpaper. We lived in uptown Chicago. To this day, I believe it had such an influence on dad because he did finally receive communion. I think it was Bp Sheen.
Mary - I think Americans need to make a pilgrimage to some places. Champion to Peoria to Bp Sheen, and then to Quincy to Fr. Tolton.

Resources:
Fulton J. Sheen Foundation:

https://www.celebratesheen.com/
Treasure in Clay

https://ignatius.com/treasure-in-clay-tclayp/
The Priest Is Not His Own

https://ignatius.com/the-priest-is-not-his-own-pnhop/

Msgr. Jason Gray joins Patrick to discuss Lessons from Bishop Fulton Sheen
<ul>
<li>Msgr. Gray&rsquo;s background</li>
<li>(4:40) who was Bishop Fulton Sheen and what is his legacy?</li>
<li>(9:34) Nick - Part of Militia of Immaculata. Headquarters was in Peoria until it moved. Tomb of Bp Sheen is there and adoration chapel. He had a saying...those who leave do it for what they think it is. He taught me how to love and learn the faith and serve the Lord. It's so intertwined. Stall in beatification. We know when that happens...it's good because Satan wants to mess things up.</li>
<li>What were some challenges of the beatification of Fulton Sheen?</li>
<li>(16:27) Ken - I was raised in a Catholic/Protestant home. Father was protestant and would listen to Bp Fulton Sheen with mom. He was impressed by Sheen and would laugh at some comments. When I started listening to RR, I can hear my father's laughter.</li>
</ul>
(21:02) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How do you get canonized?</li>
<li>(25:35) Art - When I was a boy in the 60's, my parents used to watch his program. I remember it was always brighter (we only had black and white). Always wondered why that was. I realized it was the holy spirit. Found that fascinating. Very blessed man.</li>
<li>Regina - Received a minor miracle for surgery. Had bad cataracts. Didn't have health insurance at the time. I remember watching his program. Talked about angels. At the hospital, the surgeon was kind enough to get me an angel grant to pay for the surgery.</li>
</ul>
(35:03) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:50) Dorothy - I missed him in the 50's. anecdote to share...his style. I worked in Catholic Charities. I didn't know the society of the propagation of the faith was a competitor of ours. Went to a performance and he was there. He had such a fun style. He asked me what I do...told him I was a secretary with CC...flung the cape over his shoulder almost in dismay. Had such a twinkle and fun personality.</li>
<li>(40:41) Janine - My father was protestant, mom was catholic. Mom loved to watch him. Dad would watch with her. Made one wall black flocked wallpaper. We lived in uptown Chicago. To this day, I believe it had such an influence on dad because he did finally receive communion. I think it was Bp Sheen.</li>
<li>Mary - I think Americans need to make a pilgrimage to some places. Champion to Peoria to Bp Sheen, and then to Quincy to Fr. Tolton.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Fulton J. Sheen Foundation:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.celebratesheen.com/">https://www.celebratesheen.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Treasure in Clay
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/treasure-in-clay-tclayp/">https://ignatius.com/treasure-in-clay-tclayp/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Priest Is Not His Own
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/the-priest-is-not-his-own-pnhop/">https://ignatius.com/the-priest-is-not-his-own-pnhop/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Bishop Fulton Sheen - The Inner Life - March 3, 2026

What does the Church teach about suffering and

Yolie

Philip

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Redemptive Suffering
(3:19) What does the Church teach about suffering and God’s plan for suffering?

(20:34) Break 1
Father talks about the importance of responding to suffering well
(26:01) Yolie - A friend had a baby as the result of a rape. Refused to abort. Was alone after that and had to deal with shame. Is that redemptive suffering?
(31:37) Philip - I'm a knight of the Immaculata...sub group called knights at the foot of the cross. They have extreme suffering...many wheel chair bound. When I've introduced the concept of redemptive suffering...suddenly, my back pain or chronic pain is less...receiving relief. I think it's a goodness of God as a thank you for offering it up.
Mario - I've noticed in others...sometimes when God sends you a cross, you're carrying it for someone who is dear to you.

(38:21) Break 2
How does punishment and suffering come from sin?
(45:04) Ann - Live in independent living. Other floors have assisted living. Most people are 65+ up to 102. Lots of suffering going on. Don't know how to approach them sometimes. Feel funny by just saying 'offer it up.' How do I approach it?
How do you cultivate joy in the midst of suffering?

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Redemptive Suffering
<ul>
<li>(3:19) What does the Church teach about suffering and God&rsquo;s plan for suffering?</li>
</ul>
(20:34) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the importance of responding to suffering well</li>
<li>(26:01) Yolie - A friend had a baby as the result of a rape. Refused to abort. Was alone after that and had to deal with shame. Is that redemptive suffering?</li>
<li>(31:37) Philip - I'm a knight of the Immaculata...sub group called knights at the foot of the cross. They have extreme suffering...many wheel chair bound. When I've introduced the concept of redemptive suffering...suddenly, my back pain or chronic pain is less...receiving relief. I think it's a goodness of God as a thank you for offering it up.</li>
<li>Mario - I've noticed in others...sometimes when God sends you a cross, you're carrying it for someone who is dear to you.</li>
</ul>
(38:21) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does punishment and suffering come from sin?</li>
<li>(45:04) Ann - Live in independent living. Other floors have assisted living. Most people are 65+ up to 102. Lots of suffering going on. Don't know how to approach them sometimes. Feel funny by just saying 'offer it up.' How do I approach it?</li>
<li>How do you cultivate joy in the midst of suffering?</li>
</ul>

Redemptive Suffering - The Inner Life - March 2, 2026

What is the context in these words of Jesus fr

What is Maryâs role in the Passion of our Lo

what can we expect from the love of Mary and h

Sharon

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Mary’s Role at the Cross
(3:26) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross?
What Who does John represent in this scene?
(13:25) What is Mary’s role in the Passion of our Lord?

(18:08) Break 1
What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ?
(25:39) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation.
Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment...  There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them.

(34:06) Break 2
How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary’s heart at the Cross?
(38:37) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives?
(41:21) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time.
Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick for the third of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: Mary&rsquo;s Role at the Cross
<ul>
<li>(3:26) What is the context in these words of Jesus from the Cross?</li>
<li>What Who does John represent in this scene?</li>
<li>(13:25) What is Mary&rsquo;s role in the Passion of our Lord?</li>
</ul>
(18:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What are practical ways in which we can share in the passion of Christ?</li>
<li>(25:39) Jim - My mother is starting to fail. My wife asked who should we pray for as a caregiver. We stopped thinking about the saints and then turned to Jesus on the cross. Jesus found a caregiver for his own mother. Found great consolation.</li>
<li>Kurt - Redemptive suffering and joining to Christ on the cross. Very rarely do I hear anyone talking about that. We not only have that opportunity, but for the redemption of the world. We are commanded to that in John 15 and John 13. I give you a new commandment...&nbsp; There's no greater good than to offer suffering for them.</li>
</ul>
(34:06) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does the prophecy of Simeon play a role in Mary&rsquo;s heart at the Cross?</li>
<li>(38:37) what can we expect from the love of Mary and how it helps us in our lives?</li>
<li>(41:21) Sharon - When my son died. I identified with Mary for release. My son was 50 and died of a rare cancer. The loss was something I knew she understood. Gave me a great deal of help during that time.</li>
<li>Michelle - Abortion and aborted children. Great sorrow. I delivered that child into Mary's hands.</li>
</ul>

Gaudete Sunday and Joy – December 15, 2023

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