What is Marriage?

Break 1

Margaret

How is the man the head of the family?

Break 2

Elizabeth

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage and the Cross
(3:09) What is Marriage?

(22:09) Break 1
(23:25) Margaret - I'm in the process of converting and husband is against it. Any advice?
(27:41) How is the man the head of the family?

(39:32) Break 2
Carlos - I'll be married 58 years. The criticality is covenant vs contract. That's my experience.
(43:04)  Elizabeth - My husband and I are on our 2nd marriage for 21 years. Love each other a lot. Hardest thing is the baggage. I've overcome it, but he doesn't want to speak about certain things. He's estranged from his kids. He's very involved in my children's lives.

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage and the Cross
<ul>
<li>(3:09) What is Marriage?</li>
</ul>
(22:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:25) Margaret - I'm in the process of converting and husband is against it. Any advice?</li>
<li>(27:41) How is the man the head of the family?</li>
</ul>
(39:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Carlos - I'll be married 58 years. The criticality is covenant vs contract. That's my experience.</li>
<li>(43:04) &nbsp;Elizabeth - My husband and I are on our 2nd marriage for 21 years. Love each other a lot. Hardest thing is the baggage. I've overcome it, but he doesn't want to speak about certain things. He's estranged from his kids. He's very involved in my children's lives.</li>
</ul>

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Marriage and the Cross - The Inner Life - March 24, 2026

What is the connection to the Psalms and this 

what holds us back from surrendering entirely 

How do you answer the question of does God rea

Carol

Laurie

If we are to experience suffering why should w

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”
(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?

(19:50) Break 1
(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
Why does God allow suffering?

(36:23) Break 2
(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
Serenity Prayer

IL &ndash; Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;Total Surrender to God&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?</li>
<li>(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?</li>
</ul>
(19:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?</li>
<li>(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.</li>
<li>Why does God allow suffering?</li>
</ul>
(36:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.</li>
<li>(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?</li>
<li>Serenity Prayer</li>
</ul>

Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

what is the origin of the stations of the Cros

Marsha

what is the benefit of praying the stations co

Greg

Barbara

Nicole

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss the Stations of the Cross
(3:29) what is the origin of the stations of the Cross?
What is the order of the stations of the Cross?

(17:50) Break 1
Email from Bob about the unique way he prays the stations of the Cross.
(19:38) Marsha - I was able to go with my parish to the holy land and pray them in January. I think that is the change and memories and the places of Christ's passion. It was beautiful.
Simon of Serene Stations of the Cross.
(31:50) what is the benefit of praying the stations communally?
(34:41) Greg - It's very simple. In order we become worthy to share in the resurrection, we need to share in his crucifixion.

(36:33) Break 2
Mary - In Madison, for 40 days for life, the conclusion will be at Planned Parenthood. They will have the stations of the cross. It will be on Good Friday.
(40:48) Barbara - I belong to the church of Jesus in Milwaukee. The upper church has such beautiful stations. There is so much detail and every one of them is so rich in material and great to meditate upon.
Linda - I went on the Camino. While we were there, we walked to where the pilgrims were from. There were stations on the way to the village. It was very enlightening to walk where our Blessed mother appeared to the children.
(46:29) Nicole - Before coming back to the church, I felt there was a bit of a patriarchal problem. I found the stations to be so female-centric. It was so profound (Veronica's veil). It felt very inclusive. I felt there was a patriarchal prayer to many prayers. Broke down when I first prayed them.

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss the Stations of the Cross
<ul>
<li>(3:29) what is the origin of the stations of the Cross?</li>
<li>What is the order of the stations of the Cross?</li>
</ul>
(17:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Email from Bob about the unique way he prays the stations of the Cross.</li>
<li>(19:38) Marsha - I was able to go with my parish to the holy land and pray them in January. I think that is the change and memories and the places of Christ's passion. It was beautiful.</li>
<li>Simon of Serene Stations of the Cross.</li>
<li>(31:50) what is the benefit of praying the stations communally?</li>
<li>(34:41) Greg - It's very simple. In order we become worthy to share in the resurrection, we need to share in his crucifixion.</li>
</ul>
(36:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Mary - In Madison, for 40 days for life, the conclusion will be at Planned Parenthood. They will have the stations of the cross. It will be on Good Friday.</li>
<li>(40:48) Barbara - I belong to the church of Jesus in Milwaukee. The upper church has such beautiful stations. There is so much detail and every one of them is so rich in material and great to meditate upon.</li>
<li>Linda - I went on the Camino. While we were there, we walked to where the pilgrims were from. There were stations on the way to the village. It was very enlightening to walk where our Blessed mother appeared to the children.</li>
<li>(46:29) Nicole - Before coming back to the church, I felt there was a bit of a patriarchal problem. I found the stations to be so female-centric. It was so profound (Veronica's veil). It felt very inclusive. I felt there was a patriarchal prayer to many prayers. Broke down when I first prayed them.</li>
</ul>

Stations of the Cross - The Inner Life - March 26, 2026

Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key pa

Holiness is humility and accepting help. Somet

Patience does coincide with slowing down, soli

Contemplative life is one of the best ways we 

Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that sa

Prayer is friendship and relationship and not 

Carlo - Could you describe the difference betw

Is there something we can do in the moment to 

Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Pat

Check out this awesome show from April 3, 2025 

IL:

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience

(2:58) Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key part of the spiritual life

(6:37) Holiness is humility and accepting help. Sometimes it is more blessed to receive than to give 

(13:10) Patience does coincide with slowing down, solitude and time in prayer 

(13:38) Contemplative life is one of the best ways we can spend our life in this planet – 

(20:21) Break 1

(22:03) Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that say keep praying. Isn't there a point where the answer is no and you should go on, or should you go on? How do you know when it's no? 

(28:50) Prayer is friendship and relationship and not just to make sure I am still “in the will”

(30:40) Carlo - Could you describe the difference between patience and self-control? – 

(36:02) Break 2

(37:35) Is there something we can do in the moment to stave of impatience and foster patience in our minds? 

(45:13) Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Patience is always on the tip of my tongue and heart. She moves really slow and bringing God into those moments where I want to rush her and God is helping me to stop and be present with her.

 

Resources:

Humility Rules by Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

Check out this awesome show from April 3, 2025&nbsp;
IL:
Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience
(2:58) Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key part of the spiritual life
(6:37) Holiness is humility and accepting help. Sometimes it is more blessed to receive than to give&nbsp;
(13:10) Patience does coincide with slowing down, solitude and time in prayer&nbsp;
(13:38) Contemplative life is one of the best ways we can spend our life in this planet &ndash;&nbsp;
(20:21) Break 1
(22:03) Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that say keep praying. Isn't there a point where the answer is no and you should go on, or should you go on? How do you know when it's no?&nbsp;
(28:50) Prayer is friendship and relationship and not just to make sure I am still &ldquo;in the will&rdquo;
(30:40) Carlo - Could you describe the difference between patience and self-control? &ndash;&nbsp;
(36:02) Break 2
(37:35) Is there something we can do in the moment to stave of impatience and foster patience in our minds?&nbsp;
(45:13) Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Patience is always on the tip of my tongue and heart. She moves really slow and bringing God into those moments where I want to rush her and God is helping me to stop and be present with her.
&nbsp;
Resources:
<a href="https://ignatius.com/humility-rules-hurp/">Humility Rules</a> by Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

Marriage and the Cross - The Inner Life - March 24, 2026

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