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

What is the correlation of mental and spiritua

Mary Ellen

Doug

Carlo

Recommendations for mental and spiritual healt

Check out this great show from May 28, 2025

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health
(7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health?
How does the prayer help with metal health?
(19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds.

(24:51) Break 1
How can we be aware of our mental state?
(30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness.
(36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen.

(41:16) Break 2
How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally?
(45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health.

Resources:
Catholic Therapist.

https://catholictherapists.com/
Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts

https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed
Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts

https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486
The Catholic Guide to Depression

https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+*Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=18868498708&hsa_grp=142003438246&hsa_ad=634071324946&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18868498708&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE
Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275
The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller

https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14

Check out this great show from May 28, 2025
Fr. Rob Kroll&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health
<ul>
<li>(7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health?</li>
<li>How does the prayer help with metal health?</li>
<li>(19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds.</li>
</ul>
(24:51) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can we be aware of our mental state?</li>
<li>(30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness.</li>
<li>(36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen.</li>
</ul>
(41:16) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally?</li>
<li>(45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Catholic Therapist.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed">https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486">https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Catholic Guide to Depression
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+*Catch+All&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=1453680900&amp;hsa_cam=18868498708&amp;hsa_grp=142003438246&amp;hsa_ad=634071324946&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18868498708&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE">https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+*Catch+All&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=1453680900&amp;hsa_cam=18868498708&amp;hsa_grp=142003438246&amp;hsa_ad=634071324946&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&amp;hsa_kw=&amp;hsa_mt=&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18868498708&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275">https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14">https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Mental and Spiritual Health - The Inner Life - April 14, 2026

Why is adoration different from just praying t

Patrick

Linda

Carol

Marie

Check out this show from June 23, 2025

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to Discuss Eucharistic Adoration
What is Eucharistic adoration?
(4:11) Why is adoration different from just praying to God in the quiet?
(11:23) Pat - I go to adoration every Friday and 3rd or 5th Thursday. Went last Friday and came to the conclusion that we see the creator of everything we have. I think that's an amazing thing.
How to deal with distractions during Adoration?
(18:07) Patrick - Praying the Rosary. What's your opinion on that?

(21:28) Break 1
Dave - Adoration...doing it for 10-12 years. Game changer. Turned my life around and made tough decisions because of it.
(27:10) Linda - Question about adoration in our chapel. We have a chapel that is open to our main church. Tabernacle is easily accessible. We pray weekly in a group (group of mothers).
Theresa - I was first introduced in 1976 when I was in a youth mission program. I didn't fully embrace it at that point. I was 16. in 2018...I became a regular adorer. One night it wasn't my night to be there, awoke abruptly and went to the adoration chapel to pray for someone who was dying. Next day, I found out it was a friend whose husband was dying. Appreciate the relationship with Christ.

(37:02) Break 2
What is a “holy hour”?
(42:57) Carol - I'm learning to do more in Adoration. Love this subject and learning so much from it. Now I really know what to do. It's helping to save lives. Grateful for RR.
(46:19) Marie - I go to adoration. After Mass, we have prayer group. We cannot go to the chapel because people don't like the audible prayer. Is it equal to pray in front of the tabernacle in the church?
Armando – What is the proper dress code for adoration?

Check out this show from June 23, 2025
Fr. Eric Nielsen&nbsp;joins Patrick to Discuss Eucharistic Adoration
<ul>
<li>What is Eucharistic adoration?</li>
<li>(4:11) Why is adoration different from just praying to God in the quiet?</li>
<li>(11:23) Pat - I go to adoration every Friday and 3rd or 5th Thursday. Went last Friday and came to the conclusion that we see the creator of everything we have. I think that's an amazing thing.</li>
<li>How to deal with distractions during Adoration?</li>
<li>(18:07) Patrick - Praying the Rosary. What's your opinion on that?</li>
</ul>
(21:28) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Dave - Adoration...doing it for 10-12 years. Game changer. Turned my life around and made tough decisions because of it.</li>
<li>(27:10) Linda - Question about adoration in our chapel. We have a chapel that is open to our main church. Tabernacle is easily accessible. We pray weekly in a group (group of mothers).</li>
<li>Theresa - I was first introduced in 1976 when I was in a youth mission program. I didn't fully embrace it at that point. I was 16. in 2018...I became a regular adorer. One night it wasn't my night to be there, awoke abruptly and went to the adoration chapel to pray for someone who was dying. Next day, I found out it was a friend whose husband was dying. Appreciate the relationship with Christ.</li>
</ul>
(37:02) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What is a &ldquo;holy hour&rdquo;?</li>
<li>(42:57) Carol - I'm learning to do more in Adoration. Love this subject and learning so much from it. Now I really know what to do. It's helping to save lives. Grateful for RR.</li>
<li>(46:19) Marie - I go to adoration. After Mass, we have prayer group. We cannot go to the chapel because people don't like the audible prayer. Is it equal to pray in front of the tabernacle in the church?</li>
<li>Armando &ndash; What is the proper dress code for adoration?</li>
</ul>

Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - April 13, 2026

what is the background of this passage?

Father Proclaims the Gospel for Sunday.

Regina

why is he doubting Thomas?

Julie

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick for a Sunday bible study to discuss Doubting Thomas and Divine Mercy
(4:39) what is the background of this passage?
(10:37) Father Proclaims the Gospel for Sunday.
(16:18) Regina - Father referenced 'by His wounds we are healed.' What does this mean? How does this work?

(24:08) Break 1
Were the Apostles cowards?
(34:51) why is he doubting Thomas?

(43:00) Break 2
(44:53) Julie - Belief and unbelief. The apostles were the 1st evangelists. What do you do when someone stubbornly refuses to believe?
Divine Mercy Sunday

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick for a Sunday bible study to discuss&nbsp;Doubting Thomas and Divine Mercy
<ul>
<li>(4:39) what is the background of this passage?</li>
<li>(10:37) Father Proclaims the Gospel for Sunday.</li>
<li>(16:18) Regina - Father referenced 'by His wounds we are healed.' What does this mean? How does this work?</li>
</ul>
(24:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Were the Apostles cowards?</li>
<li>(34:51) why is he doubting Thomas?</li>
</ul>
(43:00) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(44:53) Julie - Belief and unbelief. The apostles were the 1st evangelists. What do you do when someone stubbornly refuses to believe?</li>
<li>Divine Mercy Sunday</li>
</ul>

Gaudete Sunday and Joy – December 15, 2023

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