What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do 

Break 1

Break 2

Joshua

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue
Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?
(12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?

(21:39) Break 1
Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?
(29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?

(39:32) Break 2
How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?
(44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?
How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

Check out this awesome encore show from September 26, 2025!
Fr. Ramil Fajardo&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue
<ul>
<li>Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?</li>
<li>(12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?</li>
</ul>
(21:39) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?</li>
<li>(29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?</li>
</ul>
(39:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?</li>
<li>(44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?</li>
<li>How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?</li>
</ul>

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Living a Life of Virtue - The Inner Life - October 8, 2025 [ENCORE]

Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday?

how do things distract us from the end game of

Mark

Steve

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study
(8:23) Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday?
(15:51) how do things distract us from the end game of being with God?
(19:08) Mark - I think 100% of the media is fearmongering. I remember that a lack of oil, and Aids was going to kill people.

(22:48) Break 1
(31:17) Steve - I don't think kids in Confirmation Class ever get talked about what you mentioned enough. Do you have any advice on how I can evangelize my kids? I am a catechist.

(37:20) Break 2
Sharon - How do I not spend time in fear of drug addiction and alcoholism continuing in my family?
(47:07)  Ann - I wanted to comment on Steve. how to talk about the subject of death. I think he should refer to Carlo Acutis

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study
<ul>
<li>(8:23) Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday?</li>
<li>(15:51) how do things distract us from the end game of being with God?</li>
<li>(19:08) Mark - I think 100% of the media is fearmongering. I remember that a lack of oil, and Aids was going to kill people.</li>
</ul>
(22:48) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(31:17) Steve - I don't think kids in Confirmation Class ever get talked about what you mentioned enough. Do you have any advice on how I can evangelize my kids? I am a catechist.</li>
</ul>
(37:20) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Sharon - How do I not spend time in fear of drug addiction and alcoholism continuing in my family?</li>
<li>(47:07) &nbsp;Ann - I wanted to comment on Steve. how to talk about the subject of death. I think he should refer to Carlo Acutis</li>
</ul>

Sunday Bible Study - The Inner Life - November 14, 2025

what is marriage in the Catholic Church?

what is a declaration of nullity?

Patricia

Lisa

Vince

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments
(4:11) what is marriage in the Catholic Church?
(11:01) what is a declaration of nullity?
(19:29) Patricia - A lot of young couples getting married by someone on the internet who has the capability to marry them. When this is considered out of the church, can they get it blessed in the church and is it a validated marriage?

(28:11) Break 1
(30:40) Lisa - A couple of people I know left marriage after 22 years due to abuse. She left for 3 years and he never got counseling. 3 priests told her to stay in that marriage, but there was a lot of abuse. Is that God's call to go back to a marriage that's abusive?

(38:06) Break 2
George - Regarding defender of the bond. Does not contact the defendant regarding a response to a petitioner. The comments/scenario given by the petitioner is not accurate with these particular problems in it. Defendant should be given the opportunity to respond to the petitioner. It will not be done according to canon law.
(42:51) Vince - My fiancé and I are trying to get married. Her husband passed. My wife I married 30 years ago is still alive. She became catholic through RCIA. We're told we can't because my divorce has to be annulled. What do we do?

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments
<ul>
<li>(4:11) what is marriage in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>(11:01) what is a declaration of nullity?</li>
<li>(19:29) Patricia - A lot of young couples getting married by someone on the internet who has the capability to marry them. When this is considered out of the church, can they get it blessed in the church and is it a validated marriage?</li>
</ul>
(28:11) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(30:40) Lisa - A couple of people I know left marriage after 22 years due to abuse. She left for 3 years and he never got counseling. 3 priests told her to stay in that marriage, but there was a lot of abuse. Is that God's call to go back to a marriage that's abusive?</li>
</ul>
(38:06) Break 2
<ul>
<li>George - Regarding defender of the bond. Does not contact the defendant regarding a response to a petitioner. The comments/scenario given by the petitioner is not accurate with these particular problems in it. Defendant should be given the opportunity to respond to the petitioner. It will not be done according to canon law.</li>
<li>(42:51) Vince - My fianc&eacute; and I are trying to get married. Her husband passed. My wife I married 30 years ago is still alive. She became catholic through RCIA. We're told we can't because my divorce has to be annulled. What do we do?</li>
</ul>

Annulments - The Inner Life - November 13, 2025

how are the sacraments  instrumental in a happ

Paul

what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a 

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death
Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life?
(12:47) how are the sacraments  instrumental in a happy death?
(19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death.

(25:22) Break 1
What do you do about the fear of pain of death?
(33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain?
(37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death?

(42:52) Break 2
Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it.
(49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death?

Resources:
Prayer for a Happy Death

https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death
<ul>
<li>Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life?</li>
<li>(12:47) how are the sacraments &nbsp;instrumental in a happy death?</li>
<li>(19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death.</li>
</ul>
(25:22) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What do you do about the fear of pain of death?</li>
<li>(33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain?</li>
<li>(37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death?</li>
</ul>
(42:52) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it.</li>
<li>(49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Prayer for a Happy Death
<ul>
<li><a href="https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/">https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/</a><a href="https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Living a Life of Virtue - The Inner Life - October 8, 2025 [ENCORE]

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