Check out this amazing encore show from July 31, 2024! Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Sanctity of Life (5:10) - What Does Sanctity mean? How does the woundedness affect how we see others?  (24:40) Break 1 (25:56) Mary - Question: I have several family members who are bisexual or are gay. My godchild is also gay. How do we respect those who are LGBT? John - I talked to a very saintly bishop (bishop Olmstead) when I was the AZ right to life movement president. All of his advice helped me to lead better. Lynn - One is not born again until they have been baptized. Jesus wouldn't have said we're brothers and sisters unless we're baptized. (43:36) Break 2 How Is the dignity of life attack in our world today? Nancy - Nursing homes: there is one that prides themselves in treating the residents beautifully.

Check out this awesome encore show from August 07, 2024 Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean? How can we practice martyrdom in our life. (14:48) Julie - My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555.  I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don't understand the Queen.  What was the big fuss and the conflict. (20:26) Break 1 The blood of the martyrs, why is it important? (34:21) Mary - So do we have to suffer to prepare to go to heaven? Nick - Those wounds that we share with him are like the jewels in heaven.   That was very powerful that they recognized him by his wounds and good message.   We could also offer up little martyrdoms. (40:35) Break 2 Patrick shares an email from Christina who is a college athlete and needs to balance sports and faith with her friends. (45:03) Danielle - How we also have to teach our younger children to die to Jesus.   If willing to die for Jesus, heaven will happen.

Check out this powerful Encore show from July 30, 2024! Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Morality of Recreational Drugs 11:07 relationship between laws and morality 11:17 Joe - What are Father's thoughts on the use of Native American psychedelic drugs? How do we respond to someone who says that drugs make them more creative? Dawn - I grew up in a home with alcoholic parents and I had a brother who had alcoholism. It had a bad impact in my life. Marijuana is also bad. Break 1 Jake - I wanted to thank the guest for stating that there's no benefits to marijuana 11:37 Grace - My brother used psych drugs. It was great at the beginning but then it got bad. 11:30 Clare - I am a mental health counselor and I've been so surprised by how many people have drug-induced psychosis from eating too many edibles. Will - Drugs are so widespread- esp. the opioid epidemic. Those that don't do drugs might not know how bad it is. Break 2 John - I'm a child of the 60s and I lived in Florida and worked in Miami. I wound up with a nasty cocaine addiction. My addiction led to divorce. I'm very concerned about the impact of addiction. Homelessness is often the result of destroyed marriages. 11:55 Mandi - My dad struggled with drug addiction. After my mom died, my dad got back into drugs and ended up homeless and on the street. It was only through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy that he got sober. His mom did drugs with him in the womb. Resources: Living in the Real – Document from the MN Bishops https://assets.nationbuilder.com/mncatholic/pages/1900/attachments/original/1712866104/Living_In_The_Real_%288.5_x_11_in%29-compressed.pdf?1712866104

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Breaking Free of Addiction. (4:50) what is addiction? Are there Benign Addictions? (13:56) How addiction affects the culpability of sin. (19:38) Break 1 What are the effects of addiction on family of an addict? (23:55) Tom - Has a family member dealing with addition to marijuana.  What would Fr. suggest about empowering that person and accompanying them because that addiction affects everyone. Email from a woman whose husband is addicted to Alcohol. Kim - As a family member of many addicts, just wants to mention Ala-non groups.  Practicing Catholic and it really helps. (40:35) Break 2 Nicole - Suffered with major addiction entire life.  Since I've become sober, I learned that I have so many other addictions that I need to rid myself from. The more I fell in love with the Eucharist and daily Mass, confession, and not receiving Him in mortal sin helped with overcoming those other addictions. (45:45) Email from Brandon about pornography addiction. Patty - Recovering alcoholic.  Just buried brother.  Wants to talk about how it affects the family.

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Praying with Scripture. (7:21) What is the difference between reading scripture and praying with scripture? How can you enter into a prayerful disposition when reading scriptures? (20:39) Break 1 Jack - Mentor said, 'Lord reveal your word to me,' and that changed my life. (24:26) – What is Lectio Divina? (31:06) - The power of the Divine Office. (39:46) Break 2 (40:48) Mary Lou - The spiritual life of Saint Ignatius helped me connect with scripture. Christ came alive to me when I focused on him in the garden of Gethsemane. He has human feelings, and I started to cry. Resources: Jesus of Nazareth volume 1 by pope Benedict XVI https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/jesus-of-nazareth-part-1-from-the-baptism-in-the-jordan-to-the-transfiguration

Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024! Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them. Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education? (29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools? (35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning. (39:30) Break 2 Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University. (43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach. Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024! Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (25:41) Break 1 How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind. (32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today. Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all. (39:13) Break 2 Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God. (46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world? Resources: Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666 Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​ https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/ Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705 Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session. Why is knowledge important to our faith life? (8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith. (12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites? Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not? (24:44) Break 1 How can you debate bible alone? (28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier? Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand? (37:02) Break 2 Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess? (40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic? Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic (49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Confession (4:31) – Why do we need to go to confession? Teresa - I went to confession when I was 21, I have been dating my husband to be. The second time he said I recognize your voice and couldn't forgive you again. And we break away from the Catholic Church. I commend that priest for sending me straight. More priests should be like him. (25:16) Break 1 Maria - Do you have to be a baptized Catholic to receive the sacrament of confession? Or can you be any baptized Christian? (29:30) James - Why don't we do everything in the rubric that the sacrament requires nowadays? Readings psalms and other prep work which we forgo. If we did it would take like 15 min to do each person. (37:07) Break 2 Cindy - My mother is in late stages of dementia. What happens if she does have sins but doesn't remember? (40:38) Barbara - My son went to confession after 14 years, felt like a new person Mercedes - I usually go to confession every month or every two weeks; I like to write my sins and bring them with me, so I don’t forget. Rick - Does the contrition prayer in the evening counts for confession? Clair - Turning 30 next year, I really woke up to everything for how I have been living for so long. I was baptized Catholic; I was not confirmed. I haven’t been to church in a long time. I am not sure how to get back to church on my own.

Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Living Eucharistic Revival How did the Eucharistic Congress come about? (11:50) What is the evidence for a Eucharistic revival happening? Would kneeling for communion help restore revival? (18:47) Break 1 How can we get a deeper love for the Eucharist? (29:47) Mary - I was at the NEC, it was totally impactful for me and my husband and other couples. Adoration was beyond! Every speaker was amazing. Bishop Cozzens did a great job! (37:00) Break 2 Robert - I will be speaking before Knights of Columbus knights, any speaking points that I can highlight from that (NEC) experience? (41:04) James - Why do you think 50-70% of Catholics don't believe in the true presence? Bernice - We saw EWTN...We found ourselves weeping as we were watching. (48:04) We are in the year of Mission! Resources: Eucharistic congress https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (25:41) Break 1 How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind. (32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today. Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all. (39:13) Break 2 Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God. (46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world? Resources: Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666 Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​ https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/ Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705 Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Dating for Catholics (13:39) What is dating like for Catholics in today's society? (21:42) Break 1 How a woman can see if the man really loves her. (29:22) Chuck - lifelong Catholic.  Dating 50 years ago was difficult for any man going through life.  God is the only one who can fill it...doesn't matter who you date.  God will provide a wife, and you need to have gratitude for that person. John - Taught Catholic Engage Encounter.  Love is not an emotion...it's a decision.  Great option for couples to go through. (37:02) George - Older and just came back to faith.  When do I start to discern relationships? (40:27) Break 2 Mary - How can children hear more about dating so we can start teaching it at an early age?  Any resources for Middle school/high school age? (47:19) Email from a listener asking about appropriate flirting for Catholics.

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments 11:12 Children of parents who are declared annulled? What is marriage in the eyes of the Church? 11:19 Eugenia - Wondering if her marriage is valid. How open to children do you have to be? Going through a separation and potential divorce. Linda - Parents were married for 27 years. Got a divorce. Had 7 children. Am I a legitimate child? Break 1 Pam - Going through declaration of nullity.  Middle of the process.  Would like to say it's a long process and people are going to wonder about it and whether it's worth it or not. How long does a declaration of nullity take to process? David askes about a situation which may be able to be annulled? 11:39 Linda - A Non-Catholic requesting to marry in the church and is married.  Do they need an annulment? Break 2 What if a Catholic is not identifying as Catholic can they get married outside of the Catholic Church? 11:54 –Jodi - Was married in 2006 in the SSPX church.  Husband left in 2018 and then in 2020 he married another woman civilly.  Wants to know if she should pursue an annulment. How should we prepare for Marriage?

Father Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Staying on Mission (5:47) how do you discern your mission? What is the process of discerning your mission? Teresa - Priest recommended she read Introduction to Devout Life.  Read just one page a day.  Book has great value and helps to stay on track. (19:56) Break 1 Patrick shares a question from a listener about the need for discovering your mission in your family unit? (25:20) Connie - 3 prayers she starts morning with for guidance. Question - am I being called to become a Eucharistic Minister? Trying to discern.  Daughter is looking to meet someone. Is Catholic Match okay? Patrick shares an email from Terri about being on a team in the parish. Any advice on this? (35:22) How do we deal with distractions in our life? (38:21) Break 2 (42:22) Jeanne - 82 year old grandma.  How do I make a discernment at my age since I'm retired? Sometimes it's difficult to find what God wants for me. Resources: Introduction to the Devout Life https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOop2Mh6_vliL2TQQ9r8K4pn9EgZBv0HMB14YTluVmvQ0Z261wt6_ The Imitation Of Christ https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-burgundy-320-00?srsltid=AfmBOorirNmxVgpeD92GKAR4N2ZTQf7IekUBwKn4pWqrSGnDCASXfUkL

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Goodness (4:04) What is Goodness (20:52) Break 1 How does goodness need to be shared? (27:42) Why is good Friday called good Friday? (40:00) Break 2 How does community help build goodness? (46:29) Is all goodness God’s Goodness?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss The Queenship of Mary (7:50) Where is the queen ship of Mary mentioned in the scriptures? And is it pagan? Carol - Shares birthday with Mary.  Makes a flower crown all year round for other people.  Thinks of it as a gift from God. (18:27) Break 1 Mary - Could you explain Jesus as the new Melchiszadek and Jesus's mother as the king mother?  Mother of the king in the old testament was highly regarded. Juan - Had the opportunity to defend Mary this week.  We highly venerate her because she's the mother of Christ. (22:58) how does Mary being our mother impact our lives? Regina - How do you answer protestants who quote the new testament saying all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God - referring to Mary and sin. (31:20) Mary Lou - Queenship in her life as a convert has help healed femininity.   Was a feminist. Helped to heal relationship with earthly mother had have tenderness toward her. (37:41) Break 2 Maria- Agrees that she is queen but is so much more.  She can get things done! Mary - Working on a blessed mother statue that was given to her. Went to Mass this morning, said Rosary, and husband suggested using car wash to remove old paint. Mary has filled many voids and this has been a special project for her. Maria - UPS worker noticed her name.  Her name was also Maria. Said you should be proud because you've been named after a queen.  Was very happy to hear that. Resources: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah https://catholic.store/products/jesus-and-the-jewish-roots-of-mary-unveiling-the-mother-of-the-messiah?srsltid=AfmBOopSby9rK18oQRe8wUEdrWP8eK1CifHXx_zpqkeKOJ5qTzPMy6wu

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school, but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them. Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith, but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education? (29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools? (35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning. (39:30) Break 2 Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University. (43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach. Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Poverty (6:50) Joy in Poverty of the religious life. (14:33) how are lay people called to be poor? (19:59) Break 1 Joe -What does the church teaches on how to spend money? Can we buy a nice car? Is there a morality on making financial decisions? (37:43) Break 2 (42:33) 11:52 Roland - I am very blessed with the means received, and I like sharing my needs with those in need. Resources: Happy are You Poor: The Simple Life and Spiritual Freedom https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Are-You-Poor-Spiritual/dp/0898709210/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mofOo_pYN6V5RyO99cqipC8Rryy99gMie_524MZFt6qWAb3KxdF49BsXkeTKbfADR5nWDKCOZnN7iKkVV_y5CJiVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.sqBpvIjhHybJEIsoxp91CgyVE28PiRI6kWZm1oSdtYM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580635180954&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021469&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16573457223631974918&hvtargid=kwd-748194316462&hydadcr=22592_13493326&keywords=happy+are+you+poor+thomas+dubay&qid=1724172097&sr=8-1

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Thankfulness in Prayer What is prayer (4:41) How can we be receptive in prayer? (21:36) Break 1 How is Thankfulness seen in the Mass? (29:12) Is the sacrifice on the cross a source of thanksgiving? (36:36) Break 2 Thankfulness and Generosity correlation (43:59) Don - He writes out 3 things he's thankful for every day.  Has done this for 4 years. Rose - Thankful for 85 years in her life and the number of priests that have been put in her life by the grace of God, and thankful for those priests. Resources: Eucharistic Prayers I-IV https://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/RM3-EP1-4.htm

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Assumption of Mary (2:59) What is a Dogma? (27:00) Break 1 Jo Anne - Thinks the BVM assumption....beautiful takeaway is the sacredness of our bodies.  Being consecrated to God. (32:35) Beverly - Where in the Bible does it mention the Assumption? Why do we need to attend Mass on holy days of obligation?

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garreston joins Patrick to discuss St. Maximilian (4:38) St Maximilian’s Martyrdom Story Saint Maximilian’s devotion to Mary What is the role of Prayer in our relationship with saints? (27:00) Break 1 Joseph - Virgin Mary drew him back to the church. Saw apparition...large image of the Eucharist.  Jesus, Mary and Joseph were in it. Why is Saint Maximilian the saint of Drug Addiction (32:59) Mary - Wants to share comment regarding something St. Maximillian Kolbe said.  From the book Man from Others. Made impression on her. Resources: St. MK’s Consecration prayer to Mary:  Consecration Prayer to Mary (catholicnewsagency.com) St. MK Novena:  Nine Day – St. Maximilian Kolbe Novena (Aug 5-13) - National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe - Libertyville, IL (kolbeshrine.org) Marytown: National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe - Libertyville, IL (marytown.com)

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Courage (3:13) What is the virtue of courage? What is the role of courage? (17:54) Sandra - How do you get courage from losing a loved one or family member? (26:59) Break 1 How do you build courage? (32:42) Linda - Has had many family discussions recently.  Niece has spoken up recently about abortion and pro-life.  Family doesn't agree with these issues.  Today's topic has given her courage to speak up and support her niece. What does it mean to have spiritual courage?

Father Timothy Anastos joins Patrick to discuss Temperance and Gluttony (2:37) How does the Church define temperance and gluttony How do we know that we are not being temperate? (18:03) what is the value of temperance (27:00) Break 1 Michael - I struggle with gluttony, fasting has helped me overcome and give that meal to homeless person (30:38) how does Gluttony creep into our life? Josephine - tips I use for gluttony-offering food or drink to another

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Protestant Arguments from Paul (4:42) How is the Bible a Catholic book? How do you study scripture in order to be more familiar with the Bible? (19:33) Break 1 Father Tackles the argument of Faith Alone. (37:24) James - When Paul talked about works of the law, I thought he was talking about the Jewish expansion of the ten Commandments.  Could you clarify? (43:01) Break 2 Where in scripture does it say sola scriptura? (44:29) Father helps answer a question about praying to the saints

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Family Prayer Patrick opens with a moving story from Father Patrick Peyton (6:54) Father shares what prayer was like for him growing up. What is the role of family in our life? (20:02) Bridget – How do you establish a prayer life as my siblings are moving out? (27:22) Break 1 Mary - I've been praying the Rosary w/my husband after Mass, but not seeing enough changes.  How do I keep patient. Bonita - Fr. Peyton went to San Francisco, and it influenced the nuns to encourage our families to pray the Rosary. (37:11) Break 2 How do you get started with family prayer? (41:28) Anna - I took care of my mom w/Alzheimer's; When I first started taking care of her, I felt abandoned, by other siblings.  To exercise her mind, we prayed the rosary.  It brought all our siblings together.   Healing as well. Email about how do you share the faith with your kids without making them resent praying?  Resources: Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. - The Rosary Priest https://www.fatherpeyton.org/

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean? How can we practice martyrdom in our life. (14:48) Julie - My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555.  I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don't understand the Queen.  What was the big fuss and the conflict. (20:26) Break 1 The blood of the martyrs, why is it important? (34:21) Mary - So do we have to suffer to prepare to go to heaven? Nick - Those wounds that we share with him are like the jewels in heaven.   That was very powerful that they recognized him by his wounds and good message.   We could also offer up little martyrdoms. (40:35) Break 2 Patrick shares an email from Christina who is a college athlete and needs to balance sports and faith with her friends. (45:03) Danielle - How we also have to teach our younger children to die to Jesus.   If willing to die for Jesus, heaven will happen.

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence How does silence relate to the transfiguration? (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise? (15:57) Steve - I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th.  It's always such a blessing. (19:02) Break 1 What are some practical ways people can grow in silence? (26:54) - Paul - The only way you could discern God's will for you is through silence.  Jesus went away to be alone w/God the Father and he discerned the will of God in his life.  And that's so true. Silence in discerning the will of God. James - Role of Holy Spirit in creating silence.  There's man-made silence, like during the liturgy.  When you go through the cycle of worship like in Psalm 95, then it turns to silence and far more fruitful. (37:57) Break 2 Marilyn - Question: I try to have silence, but is my silence is the kind.  I'm thinking silence is not having anything in my mind and having the Lord put something in there. (43:17) Joshua - Is it okay to read the Lives of the Saints or Catechism during adoration hour in front of the sacrament? Jan writes into the Inner Life asking how to interact with each other in a family environment more. Resources: The Power of Silence https://ignatius.com/the-power-of-silence-posp/ The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass/

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Humility (4:52) What is false humility? Humility of David in the book of Samuel (16:09) Cathy - How do you measure your progress in humility without being proud? (19:28) Break 1 What can we do to grow in humility? (27:41) Janet - I love the litany of humility. It really sets the bar to see where you are with this virtue. Jim - I love the subject of humility. 'My humility makes me proud.' That phrase always brings me back to earth. Bob writes in saying Humility isn’t thinking about myself less but thinking of myself less. (37:41) Break 2 Mary - When I fail to associate with a detractor, am I being proud? (44:38) Patrick shares some emails about asking about the proper way to feel pride? What can Saint Joseph teach us about humility. Resources: Litany of Humility https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245

Father John Eckert joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Finding Peace Difference between peace of the world and peace that Jesus gives (5:36) - How the digital age affects our finding of peace? (20:41) Break 1 What can the saints teach us about having peace? (26:45) 11:34 How do our feelings affect our peace? (30:48) how do you find peace in making a decision? (36:22) Break 2 How can the Sacraments and sacramental help us with peace? What is the rosary’s role in giving us security and peace? (45:47) John - How do you find peace in discerning a career path? Resources: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart https://scepterpublishers.org/products/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace Mother Teresa powerful speech on Love, works and peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7GZBTDx6k

Sister Faustina Maria Pia joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Immaculate Heart of Mary 11:10 What does the word immaculate mean, in reference to the immaculate heart? What are the symbols of the immaculate heart of Mary? Break 1 How do we unite our heart with Mary’s heart? 11:41 - How does the Heart of Mary show us the true nature of the feminine heart? Break 2 Michelle - My mass experience: 2 Cor 11:3. St. Paul said that like Eve you've been deceived. I was able to see Eve's heart and Mary's heart. 11: 50 Fatima and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Sanctity of Life (5:10) - What Does Sanctity mean? How does the woundedness affect how we see others?  (24:40) Break 1 (25:56) Mary - Question: I have several family members who are bisexual or are gay. My godchild is also gay. How do we respect those who are LGBT? John - I talked to a very saintly bishop (bishop Olmstead) when I was the AZ right to life movement president. All of his advice helped me to lead better. Lynn - One is not born again until they have been baptized. Jesus wouldn't have said we're brothers and sisters unless we're baptized. (43:36) Break 2 How Is the dignity of life attack in our world today? Nancy - Nursing homes: there is one that prides themselves in treating the residents beautifully.

Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Morality of Recreational Drugs 11:07 relationship between laws and morality 11:17 Joe - What are Father's thoughts on the use of Native American psychedelic drugs? How do we respond to someone who says that drugs make them more creative? Dawn - I grew up in a home with alcoholic parents and I had a brother who had alcoholism. It had a bad impact in my life. Marijuana is also bad. Break 1 Jake - I wanted to thank the guest for stating that there's no benefits to marijuana 11:37 Grace - My brother used psych drugs. It was great at the beginning but then it got bad. 11:30 Clare - I am a mental health counselor and I've been so surprised by how many people have drug-induced psychosis from eating too many edibles. Will - Drugs are so widespread- esp. the opioid epidemic. Those that don't do drugs might not know how bad it is. Break 2 John - I'm a child of the 60s and I lived in Florida and worked in Miami. I wound up with a nasty cocaine addiction. My addiction led to divorce. I'm very concerned about the impact of addiction. Homelessness is often the result of destroyed marriages. 11:55 Mandi - My dad struggled with drug addiction. After my mom died, my dad got back into drugs and ended up homeless and on the street. It was only through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy that he got sober. His mom did drugs with him in the womb. Resources: Living in the Real – Document from the MN Bishops https://assets.nationbuilder.com/mncatholic/pages/1900/attachments/original/1712866104/Living_In_The_Real_%288.5_x_11_in%29-compressed.pdf?1712866104

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Friendship (6:15) Mary, Martha and Lazarus as the friends of Jesus. How does friendship manifest God’s love? (13:24) How do you make a friendship deliberate? (22:28) Break 1 Karen - I have a friend who has tested all religions, and she thinks Catholics have it wrong. She’s a KJV-only Christian. She's a dear friend but this has come between us. (33:29) – What is the role of friendship in the context of parents and children? (38:36) Break 2 Time it takes to have a good friendship (41:32) Pat - Friend went to the Lutheran Church and received communion there and does the same in the Catholic Church. Do I say anything? How do you confront a friend who is doing bad things? Ash - We should pray for our friends! Our children grew up with friends that are still with them.

Father Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss the Love of the Father (5:32) how do we understand Jesus’ relationship with God the Father? God the Father loves apart from what we do. (24:00) Break 1 Anne - my relationship with my dad was good which helped me to have a good relationship with the father in heaven Chris - had a love-hate relationship with my dad-in spiritual direction i found out i had to ask my dad for forgiveness and that changed everything (31:26) How to realize the love of the Father through difficulties? Why is God called “Father” and not “Mother”? (41:03) Break 2 How can we understand Love? (46:39) How can Father’s become better dads through example of the heavenly father?

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Prayer Routine (7:04) What is prayer? Starting prayer first thing in the morning Emil from a listen who says that excellence is a (18:16) Rocco - Want to give my input of my routine: Daily Mass, Daily Rosary, Chaplet at 3pm.  And about spontaneity on prayer life... (22:05) Break 1 Father talks about routine needing Space Time and Reason. (25:03) Is there a danger to getting too locked into a prayer routine? Marie - Sometimes prayer or the rosary becomes a routine but you are not really present. You need devotion and sacrifice as well. Fr. Bill - One good way to establish a prayer routine is to include the Liturgy of the hours, that allows spontaneity as well. (39:04) Break 2 How do you maintain a prayer routine in a community? (42:37) When should you change up your prayer routine?

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss Evangelization (9:25) How can we deepen our relationship with Jesus in order to evangelize? How to evangelize different people? (21:15) Break 1 Patrick shares an email from Brian about how he evangelizes (24:36) Gail - How do you evangelize someone who was raised Catholic but is now rejecting the religion and God? What is the importance of listening when evangelizing? (38:07) Break 2 Mary Beth - For those praying for family members to get back. Remember that Blessed Mother give us the rosary to help with the conversion. We want to continue keeping a good relationship with those away from the faith. (41:28) role of prayer in evangelization Rebecca - You have to know your faith in order to evangelize. What you were talking about is exactly what happened to me when evangelizing... (45:30) Mayra - Share my experience with Evangelization and how God use my life as a tool to evangelize with what he is done for me. How the Mass calls us to live evangelistically?

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Reading (3:54) What is Spiritual Reading? Judy - Louis De Wohl wrote historical novels which are really great! (15:54) What type of books are good for the adoration chapel? Fr. Bill - I love reading! My favorite: 1. The Diary of St. Faustina, 2. A concise history of the Catholic Church (21:18) Break 1 (25:24) Lee - 'Escape from Evil and Darkness' by Fr. Robert Spritzers, they are great read, amazing the take he put in the gospels in themselves. Lynn - Alternative ways to read, listen to books that are read into a cartridge. Doug - Books by Thomas Cahill, the Hinges of History. My favorite: How the Irish Saved Civilization Julie - The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Compass and anything by St. Monica, for anyone who is looking to get children back to the faith, also books by Michael Gaitley. (37:05) Break 2 Stanly - 'In finu Jesu, when heart beats to heart, the journal of a priest at prayer' by a Benedictine monk in Ireland. It was recently release. Reading this book has turned my heart to almost daily to adoration and daily rosary. Carlos - The devil and the castle by Dan Burke... About prayer life and teaching of St Theresa of Avila Jack - Bringing 'The Imitation of Christ' to the chapel he and I by Gabrielle Bossis Charlie - The Human Soul by Abbot Vonier Maria - Author A.J. Cronin - The Keys of the Kingdom. Ted - Prince Ombra (47:13) Father’s book of Must reads for Everyone! Resources: Louis De Wohl is a great author for historical fiction about saints Charles Dickens has a great understanding of the human nurture The Brothers Karamazov https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Karamazov-Fyodor-Dostoevsky/dp/0374528373 Michael O'brien has great novels which bring us closer to God Escape from Evil and Darkness by Fr. Robert Spritzers https://ignatius.com/escape-from-evils-darkness-eedp/ Thomas Cahill - How the Irish Saved Civilization https://www.amazon.com/How-Irish-Saved-Civilization-Irelands/dp/0385418493 Imitation of Christ for adoration is a great book. https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-burgundy-320-00 In sinu Jesu, when heart beats to heart, the journal of a priest at prayer helped a listener get into praying the rosary https://www.amazon.com/Sinu-Jesu-Speaks-Journal-Priest/dp/1621382192 The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-devil-in-the-castle/ Edith Stein A Biography https://ignatius.com/edith-stein-esp/ Top 5 Books: Story of a Soul https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-story-of-a-soul-the-autobiography-of-st-therese-of-lisieux/ Saint Augustine’s confessions https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-confessions-of-st-augustine-catholic-classics The little flowers of Saint Francis https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-little-flowers-of-st-francis-of-assisi-tan Saint Francis de Sales introduction to the Devout life https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life Imitation of Christ https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-burgundy-320-00 Bonus Recommendations. Space Trilogy CS Louis The Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual warfare. Topics included: warfare in Ephesians (3:05), reality of the spiritual world (6:49), caller: get rid of tarot cards (8:51), caller: my mom was into Santeria (19:06), tweet: my husband reads his horoscope; what should I tell him? (25:05), importance of prayer & the Rosary (29:33), fasting! (37:08), caller: how does one determine a major and minor exorcism (44:34). 

Patrick Conley is joined by fellow Relevant Radio hosts Timmerie Geagea, Doug Hinderer and later on Patrick Madrid as they talk about their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress

Patrick Conley talking with Bishop Michael Martin in a live in person show at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Patrick Conley talking with Father Patrick Hyde in a live in person show at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.

Enjoy this Encore show from April 25, 2024! Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic prayers (20:55), caller: how do we teach the Mass to kids? (23:30), caller: I don't feel Christ in the Eucharist (28:20), parts of the Mass (32:22), role of the homily and music (40:08), caller: I am sad when the homily doesn't happen at daily Mass (45:20), and the National Eucharistic Congress.  Eucharistic Revival: https://www.youtube.com/@eucharisticrevival Veil Removed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

Father Brian Gross joins Patrick to discuss Moving from Head to Heart in Prayer What is the difference between Head Prayer and heart prayer? (16:41) Are prayers that are said in a boring state still affective (21:53) Break 1 What is the difference between attending the NEC and experiencing it? (27:41) What does it mean to be vulnerable in our prayer both in the heart and the mind? Pat -A woman I'm trying to bring into the Church, she believes abortion is sometimes needed .  And shed oesn'wa t to change her mind.  We think she can't be baptized, because of her belief.  What you think? (40:45) Break 2 Jim - How to get your mind wrapped around God.   When I pray the rosary, it's by rote.  My mind is saying the words, but my intention is on something else. (46:42) Mary Lou - The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius, and they really were the reason why I was able to go from head to heart.

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss A Historical Journey with the Eucharist (3:12) - How does the Eucharist show up in the old testament? Eucharist in the New Testament (17:29) Nick - I didn't believe in the real presence but had a mentor who helped me think about it differently and had an experience in front of the sacrament.   And proposed to wife at adoration chapel. (20:49) Break 1 Eucharist in the post apostolic age. Development of Eucharistic Adoration. (37:14) Nancy - I had an experience in front of Eucharist adoration.  The Lord spoke to me as a lady was crying behind me.  The Lord said, 'I love you' and had this incredible need to hug her.   I threw my arms around her. (41:07) Break 2 Email from Thomas asking about how can we understand the Eucharist as a (44:40) Dustin - When I received a calling to become a priest while in adoration.  It was like this thought came to my mind, that didn't feel like my own thought, 'feed my sheep'.  I'm in RCIA right now. Resources: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Jewish-Roots-Eucharist-Unlocking/dp/0385531869/ref=asc_df_0385531869?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745439392569&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345029298760&psc=1

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss St. Paul's Letter to the Romans (9:10) What are some main themes to the letter to the Romans? (22:33) Break 1 What is the evil you do that you do not want to do? (32:07) David - My favorite line from Romans, 'If you tempt somebody that is going to hurt them, then stop doing that (38:23) Break 2 Paul - Romans 1, how could I understand Romans 1? (46:01) – Carmen sends an email asking about why Saint Paul is so elevated in the Church?

Father Tim Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss 14 Rules of Discernment (3:42) What is the outline of the 12 steps of Discernment? First rule of discernment. (13:17) Consolation and Desolation. (18:30) Break 2 When in times of desolation NEVER make a change (23:29) Anne - When you said 'Never make a decision in desolation', it struck me.  It hit me b/c I'm thinking about divorcing and am so desolate about it.  Thinking about stopping divorce in mean How to increase your prayer in spiritual desolation. (36:14) McKayla - Desolation, b/c I've been unwelcomed in the Church, by a specific person; so, for the time being I've been doing mass from home w/my children. (39:44) Break 2 Summary of rules 8-14 (44:37) Dean - I've been reading discernment of spirits but suffering depression for years.  How to tell if it's depression or spiritual desolation. Resources: The Decrement of the Spirits an Ignatian guide for spiritual reading The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/product-page/the-discernment-of-spirits-an-ignatian-guide-for-everyday-living Father Timothy Gallagher’s Website https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/ Discerning Hearts https://www.discerninghearts.com/

IL: Fr. Jim Goins joins Patrick to discuss Faith and Reason (7:13) What are the characteristics of Faith and reason from the Catholic Perspective? (15:03) -What is the view of science from a Catholic perspective?  Mark-Hebrews 11 is an incredible chapter talking about faith as it uses an evidence model.  He went to a developmentally disabled community years ago and found they have many questions regarding faith and God. (21:44) Break 1 (22:49) -What are your thoughts on Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) encyclical? Fr. Michael-What is the best way as clergy we can be open to faith and reason...especially when we have challenging people each and every day and keeping faith and reason. (38:17) Break 2 (40:22) How do we resolve the tension b/w faith and reason?   Pamela-The grandeur of the creativity of God is seen everywhere in human life and beyond and how could you not believe that. John-The relationship b/w suffering and faith as I have prostate cancer and it increased my faith. Resources: Pope Benedict XVI lecture on Faith and Reason: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/speeches/2006/september/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20060912_university-regensburg.html Link to Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) EncyclicaL:  https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.pdf

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson joins Patrick to discuss Pilgrimage (5:17) What is a pilgrimage? (16:21) How do you prepare for a pilgrimage? (20:58) Break 1 Valerie - Invite to people do local pilgrimages.  There's good stuff within in hours away.  Also, saying prayers in local churches is another way to pilgrimage. (28:35) Body soul composite Susan - I help facilitate pilgrimages for to Mexico (Guadalupe.   I'm with World Villages for Children and I help out Sisters of Mary. (36:47) Break 2 How do you make time for a Pilgrimage? (43:15) Lupe - My Husband and I did a Pilgrimage; we went to St. Joseph Apache Mission in New Mexico.  We also visited a minor basilica, asking for intercessions.

We hope you enjoy this amazing encore show from June 20, 2024, about Eucharistic Adoration! Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration (4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from? (11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine? (20:41) Break 1 Dean - Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears.... Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration. (27:30) Luba - How do I know if it is God talking to me, or is it me saying it to myself? Linda - I believe in the Real Presence. For Lent I did adoration. It was challenging. I am looking for some ideas. (36:03) Bobbi - I am frequent Eucharistic adoration faithful. I get easily distracted. It is very hard for me to focus. I don’t know how to sit in silence without the distractions. (40:38) Break 2 (41:49) Nicole - I've been going to adoration for about a year. I have 3 kids; we took 3 hours a week and I took them all. She challenges people to go to adoration. Beautiful testimony of Eucharistic miracles and the Real Presence. April - I think it is valuable to children. I hosted a children adoration, and it was really good. Ramona - The effect of weekly adoration in our marriage.

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss The Apostles (14:16) why is it important to be with Jesus? Brian - Did the apostles have children, wives, and what was the outcome after they met Christ? (27:07) Break 1 How are we called to be apostolic in our lives? (35:28) Tom - I belong to 'Men of the Cross' ministry; We go out and we act like apostles.  We put on a corpus, cross, and then we just let the Holy Spirit minister. (40:12) Break 2 How do we reconcile the faults of the apostles? Why was Judas chosen as an apostle even though he betrayed Judas?