Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV

Bob 

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Email – What happens to the vows of a religiou

How can we disagree with the bishops in author

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Office of Bishop
Who was Saint Mathias how does he relate with the office of bishop?
(12:51) Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV
How does a bishop become elected?
(18:05) Bob - were any of the original apostles alive when peter died. If so, why was one of those not chosen as his successor?
Deacon Martin - I've been present at all types of ordinations. It's a phenomenal experience. If you have the chance to go to an episcopal ordination, I highly recommend it. I've also been at a Bishop's installation.

(27:00) Break 1
What can only bishops do ordinations?
(32:05) Email – What happens to the vows of a religious when they are made a bishop?
(42:07) How can we disagree with the bishops in authority over us?
How can we help our bishops?

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Office of Bishop
<ul>
<li>Who was Saint Mathias how does he relate with the office of bishop?</li>
<li>(12:51) Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV</li>
<li>How does a bishop become elected?</li>
<li>(18:05) Bob - were any of the original apostles alive when peter died. If so, why was one of those not chosen as his successor?</li>
<li>Deacon Martin - I've been present at all types of ordinations. It's a phenomenal experience. If you have the chance to go to an episcopal ordination, I highly recommend it. I've also been at a Bishop's installation.</li>
</ul>
(27:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What can only bishops do ordinations?</li>
<li>(32:05) Email &ndash; What happens to the vows of a religious when they are made a bishop?</li>
<li>(42:07) How can we disagree with the bishops in authority over us?</li>
<li>How can we help our bishops?</li>
</ul>

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Office of Bishop - The Inner Life - May 14, 2025

why do we talk about joy during Lent?

Danny

How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a r

Break 2

Maryann

Annie

Check out this great show from April 7, 2025

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent
(4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?
What is joy?
How important are circumstances in finding joy?
(17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what?

(21:36) Break 1
Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do?
(31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?

(35:57) Break 2
Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.
(42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound.
(44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.

Resources:
5 Loaves and 2 Fish

https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html
Five Loaves & Two Fish

https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766
He Leadeth Me

https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706

Check out this great show from April 7, 2025
Father Patrick Hyde&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent
<ul>
<li>(4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?</li>
<li>What is joy?</li>
<li>How important are circumstances in finding joy?</li>
<li>(17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what?</li>
</ul>
(21:36) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do?</li>
<li>(31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?</li>
</ul>
(35:57) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.</li>
<li>(42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound.</li>
<li>(44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>5 Loaves and 2 Fish
<ul>
<li><a href="https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html">https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Five Loaves &amp; Two Fish
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766">https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He Leadeth Me
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706">https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706</a><a href="https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Joy in Lent - The Inner Life - March 16, 2026

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how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

Madeline

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst”
How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?
(12:02) Biblical meaning of water.
What is the significance of the Passover cup?

(20:10) Break 1
What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst”
(26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

(36:32) Break 2
Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness
(43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.
Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;I Thirst&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?</li>
<li>(12:02) Biblical meaning of water.</li>
<li>What is the significance of the Passover cup?</li>
</ul>
(20:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus&rsquo; words of &ldquo;I Thirst&rdquo;</li>
<li>(26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?</li>
</ul>
(36:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness</li>
<li>(43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.</li>
<li>Richard &ndash; Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?</li>
</ul>

I Thirst: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 5) – The Inner Life – March 13, 2026

Bonita

Why is purple used during Lent?

Monica

What are the scrutinies?

Vinny

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent
What is the Liturgy?
How is the liturgy different in Lent?
What is the reason for the missing of the A

(18:26) Break 1
Addison – Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent?
(26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why?
(30:07) Why is purple used during Lent?
Laetare Sunday

(34:54) Break 2
(36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation?
Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent
(41:52) What are the scrutinies?
What is Passiontide?
(46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent
<ul>
<li>What is the Liturgy?</li>
<li>How is the liturgy different in Lent?</li>
<li>What is the reason for the missing of the A</li>
</ul>
(18:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Addison &ndash; Not Catholic. Doing a lot of research. What should I expect at a Mass during Lent?</li>
<li>(26:25) Bonita - Tenebrae...when is it done and why?</li>
<li>(30:07) Why is purple used during Lent?</li>
<li>Laetare Sunday</li>
</ul>
(34:54) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:21) Monica - Good Friday is also the first Friday, but they don't celebrate Mass...how do I fulfill my first Friday obligation?</li>
<li>Why are things like flowers and music made less during Lent</li>
<li>(41:52) What are the scrutinies?</li>
<li>What is Passiontide?</li>
<li>(46:34) Vinny - What about Holy Saturday when there's no mass during the day. The vigil Mass is there, but is the obligation?</li>
</ul>

Office of Bishop - The Inner Life - May 14, 2025

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