Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of Jesus
Fidelity is forged in the little things, says Fr. Rocky. Do I let pride lead me astray? Do I take matters into my own hands or do I lean on God?

Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of Jesus Fidelity is forged in the little things, says Fr. Rocky. Do I let pride lead me astray? Do I take matters into my own hands or do I lean on God?

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Holy Week Mission - Tuesday

Virtue of Religion

Organized Religion

Caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to Church

Caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religi

Religious, but not spiritual

Caller: Spiriutal at McDonalds

Caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? 

Caller: Substance vs. Form

Caller: Jesus condemmed religiousity? 

What if religion is boring? 

Caller: How to evangelize Buddhists? 

Caller: Importance of the Eucharist

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual & religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized religion (9:29), caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to church (13:34), caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religious; now I have reverted (17:22), being religious, but not spiritual (21:31), caller: giving alms at McDonalds (23:52), caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? (27:51), caller: substance vs. form (33:11), caller: Jesus condemned religiosity (35:07), what if religion is boring? (41:23), caller: how do we evangelize Buddhists? (45:21) and caller: the importance of the Eucharist (48:20). 

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual &amp; religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized religion (9:29), caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to church (13:34), caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religious; now I have reverted (17:22), being religious, but not spiritual (21:31), caller: giving alms at McDonalds (23:52), caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? (27:51), caller: substance vs. form (33:11), caller: Jesus condemned religiosity (35:07), what if religion is boring? (41:23), caller: how do we evangelize Buddhists? (45:21) and caller: the importance of the Eucharist (48:20).

Spiritual & Religious - May 23, 2024

Not preparing for Mass

Importance for silence

What should we do after Mass?

Confession before Mass

Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass 
(4:00) – Why are we tempted to not prepare for Mass and What are the benefits of preparing yourself for Mass?
(9:08) How do Clergy prepare themselves for Mass and how can people in the congregation offer intentions at Mass?
(23:00) – Importance of silence in Mass
Joe - I prep in the car on the way there and try to meditate in the pew before mass begins.
(25:09) – Kids should be brought to Mass.
Email from Beth – Family starts with a prayer as they drive to Mass and talk about the readings beforehand.
Jan – I watch Bishop Barron and pre-read the readings.
Email from Mary – I like to prepare in various ways to for the Mass, particularly with wearing themed clothing to match the liturgical calendar.
(32:59) – What should we do after Mass?
Deacon Martin - Taught that every Friday is Good Friday, and every Sunday is Easter Sunday so prep can start on Monday, so we don't have to cram it in 30m before Mass.
(40:02) – the importance of confession before Mass and how do you address the argument that Mass is boring?
Jason - How I prep for mass with young family.
Cathleen - Priests in Baltimore always said prayer to HS before homily.
(49:38) - Where to find the readings for Sunday Mass?

Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass &amp; Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass 
<ul>
<li>(4:00) – Why are we tempted to not prepare for Mass and What are the benefits of preparing yourself for Mass?</li>
<li>(9:08) How do Clergy prepare themselves for Mass and how can people in the congregation offer intentions at Mass?</li>
<li>(23:00) – Importance of silence in Mass</li>
<li>Joe - I prep in the car on the way there and try to meditate in the pew before mass begins.</li>
<li>(25:09) – Kids should be brought to Mass.</li>
<li>Email from Beth – Family starts with a prayer as they drive to Mass and talk about the readings beforehand.</li>
<li>Jan – I watch Bishop Barron and pre-read the readings.</li>
<li>Email from Mary – I like to prepare in various ways to for the Mass, particularly with wearing themed clothing to match the liturgical calendar.</li>
<li>(32:59) – What should we do after Mass?</li>
<li>Deacon Martin - Taught that every Friday is Good Friday, and every Sunday is Easter Sunday so prep can start on Monday, so we don't have to cram it in 30m before Mass.</li>
<li>(40:02) – the importance of confession before Mass and how do you address the argument that Mass is boring?</li>
<li>Jason - How I prep for mass with young family.</li>
<li>Cathleen - Priests in Baltimore always said prayer to HS before homily.</li>
<li>(49:38) - Where to find the readings for Sunday Mass?</li>
</ul>
Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

Uniting our Personal Prayer to the Mass - May 22, 2024

God makes a move & Mary

Understanding Signs

Caller: Moved out of living with bf

Being open to God

Caller: Discerning God's voice

Caller: Job discernment

The Apostles

Caller: leaving to follow Jesus

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us & Mary (3:50), understanding signs (15:50), caller: I moved out of living with my boyfriend and got more into the faith (21:52), being open to God (25:25), caller: discerning God's voice (29:49), caller: Job discernment; what should I do? (35:48), the Apostles (40:53), caller: leaving to follow Jesus (44:27). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us &amp; Mary (3:50), understanding signs (15:50), caller: I moved out of living with my boyfriend and got more into the faith (21:52), being open to God (25:25), caller: discerning God's voice (29:49), caller: Job discernment; what should I do? (35:48), the Apostles (40:53), caller: leaving to follow Jesus (44:27).

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