When God feels distant in our sufferings.

Nancy

Break 1

Karen

Break 2

Lolly

Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith
Father shares his faith journey.
(11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings.
(17:31) Nancy - Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think than they from it. God calling me to my gift of time.

(21:14) Break 1
(23:28) Karen - I have lived a long life doing a lot for the church. Find it difficult to speak about God to those who are not believers. How do I get past that because I've been praying a long time.
Why does there need to be a journey?

(36:36) Break 2
(42:11) Lolly- My husband and I dealing with fertility. Not angry at God, but just don't know how to 'lean' into him right now.

Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith
<ul>
<li>Father shares his faith journey.</li>
<li>(11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings.</li>
<li>(17:31) Nancy - Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think than they from it. God calling me to my gift of time.</li>
</ul>
(21:14) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:28) Karen - I have lived a long life doing a lot for the church. Find it difficult to speak about God to those who are not believers. How do I get past that because I've been praying a long time.</li>
<li>Why does there need to be a journey?</li>
</ul>
(36:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:11) Lolly- My husband and I dealing with fertility. Not angry at God, but just don't know how to 'lean' into him right now.</li>
</ul>

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Journeys of Faith - The Inner Life - June 3, 2026

How should a young man discern his vocation st

Sacrament of Holy Orders

What do the Clergy need to do in order to serv

Indelible character of Holy Orders

Dennis

Thomas

Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordainin

Annette

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders
Bishop Hying shares his vocational story.
(5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?
(9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders
Nature of service in Holy Orders

(19:18) Break 1
(21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well?
(25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders
Form and Matter of Holy Orders
(32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans?

(37:11) Break 2
What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today?
(44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon.
(46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests.
(47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders
<ul>
<li>Bishop Hying shares his vocational story.</li>
<li>(5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?</li>
<li>(9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders</li>
<li>Nature of service in Holy Orders</li>
</ul>
(19:18) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well?</li>
<li>(25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders</li>
<li>Form and Matter of Holy Orders</li>
<li>(32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans?</li>
</ul>
(37:11) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today?</li>
<li>(44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon.</li>
<li>(46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests.</li>
<li>(47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.</li>
</ul>

Holy Orders - The Inner Life - June 4, 2026

Is ordinary mundane?

Jesusâ hidden life explained

Jeff

How do small things help us grow in what we ar

Adrian

Lynn

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary
(3:15) Is ordinary mundane?
What is holiness?
How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?
(11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained
(15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.
Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.

(20:09) Break 1
(21:54) Eli - My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God's calling me to create works for him.
Email from Jenna – Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.
Email from Lori – Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!
(29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?
How do you get in touch with God’s love for you?
Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.

(36:59) Break 2
How does community help with us growing in holiness?
(41:29) Adrian - My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I'm the only Catholic in my family. I don't push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.
(45:46) Lynn - As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary
<ul>
<li>(3:15) Is ordinary mundane?</li>
<li>What is holiness?</li>
<li>How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?</li>
<li>(11:54) Jesus&rsquo; hidden life explained</li>
<li>(15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.</li>
<li>Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.</li>
</ul>
(20:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:54) Eli - My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God's calling me to create works for him.</li>
<li>Email from Jenna &ndash; Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.</li>
<li>Email from Lori &ndash; Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!</li>
<li>(29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?</li>
<li>How do you get in touch with God&rsquo;s love for you?</li>
<li>Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.</li>
</ul>
(36:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does community help with us growing in holiness?</li>
<li>(41:29) Adrian - My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I'm the only Catholic in my family. I don't push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.</li>
<li>(45:46) Lynn - As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.</li>
</ul>

Holiness in the Ordinary - The Inner Life - June 2, 2026

what is the New Evangelization?

Arlene

Marcel

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize
Importance of Evangelization
(14:49) what is the New Evangelization?

(19:10) Break 1
(20:54) Arlene - My way of evangelizing is I'm a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Catholic. Every time I read the gospel, I try to search prayers and if I see a prayer or reflection, I share it with relatives/friends.
(28:03) Joe - One way is trying to do ministry of care. Bringing the Eucharist to people who are sick and in nursing facilities. Also believe we need to learn how to help someone who wants to become Catholic. Referring people to sources of information and also being welcoming.
How pleasant we are is important with generalization.

(37:17) Break 2
How can we evangelize if we are afraid or feel inadequate.
(42:09) Marcel - I think that the dioceses that have active young adult groups and Cursillo...sets a wonderful experience that many have made. By being involved with that, you learn a lot about evangelization and can share what works and what doesn't. Get to know them.
Dangers of AI.

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize
<ul>
<li>Importance of Evangelization</li>
<li>(14:49) what is the New Evangelization?</li>
</ul>
(19:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:54) Arlene - My way of evangelizing is I'm a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Catholic. Every time I read the gospel, I try to search prayers and if I see a prayer or reflection, I share it with relatives/friends.</li>
<li>(28:03) Joe - One way is trying to do ministry of care. Bringing the Eucharist to people who are sick and in nursing facilities. Also believe we need to learn how to help someone who wants to become Catholic. Referring people to sources of information and also being welcoming.</li>
<li>How pleasant we are is important with generalization.</li>
</ul>
(37:17) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can we evangelize if we are afraid or feel inadequate.</li>
<li>(42:09) Marcel - I think that the dioceses that have active young adult groups and Cursillo...sets a wonderful experience that many have made. By being involved with that, you learn a lot about evangelization and can share what works and what doesn't. Get to know them.</li>
<li>Dangers of AI.</li>
</ul>

Journeys of Faith - The Inner Life - June 3, 2026

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