Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss The Presentation of Mary (2:48) what is the feast of the Presentation of Mary? What is the protoevangelium of James? (19:27) Break 1 How does consecration affect us even if we are not in religious life? (26:46) Carol - I am a consecrated woman.  Not well known vocation.  Neither living in religious community or married. (36:49) Break 2 Elizabeth - I'm a widow.  Can I still be consecrated to God? (41:32) Diane - I'm consecrated.  Celebrated 21st anniversary.  Caritas Christi.  When they talked about discernment over a long period, that's what ours is.  Might lead them to a vocation. How can we prepare our hearts better for Christmas this advent with the 4 Cardinal Virtues?

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Practicing Your Faith Daily (7:58) How do we prevent daily prayer from just being routine and not impacting our life? What is the value of having a routine? (19:53) Break 1 Father Kubicki discusses his new book on daily reflections (24:43) Bob - It is very important to have a set time and a set PLACE for daily prayer. I have built a chapel inside the closet. Maria - Morning and Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of The Hours is a great way to pray daily - She is a 3rd Order Dominican. (36:03) Bashann - How can we have our prayer life be more alive, and not just part of a checklist? (40:55) Break 2 What other ways can we practice our faith other than prayer on a daily basis? Connie - Being prepared to do my daily prayer in the morning... I arrived 30 min before I start work to the office, so I can be in the car praying without distractions (47:21) Georgia - What point do you stop allowing kids not to participate  in family prayers? I have 8 children, when they hit the teen years they don’t want to be part of. I try to give them that space, or should I have basic expectation? Resources A Year of Daily Offerings https://ignatius.com/a-year-of-daily-offerings-ydop/

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Sacrifice (6:45) What is a sacrifice? (12:34) Ramon - I would like some advice to know if what I'm doing is a sacrifice for someone else or for me. Walter - Reading a book by Archbishop Luis Martinez called The Sanctifier.  Whole purpose of the Holy spirit's work is to reproduce Jesus in us. Sacrifice, joy, love.  Most important is sacrifice because that's our job on earth. (22:11) Break 1 Nick - When we look at the crucifix, it's a great invitation.  We saw what he went through and we unite our sufferings.  All of those sufferings that bring about death are unavoidable.  He asks us to offer it up. We have to receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity. I'm offering my struggles. (26:52) How do we cultivate the spirit of a Martyr? How can we cultivate sacrifice in our own lives? (34:45) James - There's a phrase in the psalms that talks about sacrifice of praise.  I would like to talk about that. (38:12) Break 2 How can families make sacrifices in their lives? (45:15) Kelly - If on a Friday, you begin to eat meat and then remember it's Friday, should you eat it or give it up?

Father Nicholas Federspiel joins Patrick to discuss Beauty and the Spiritual Life (7:28) How do you respond to someone who says the Church spends too much money on buildings and beautiful things? (10:24) How can you acquire a taste for beauty? (21:16) Break 1 Sister Margaret - Had a wonderful experience with falling leaves. So beautiful. Wrote a poem about it. I couldn't help praising God for it. (28:05) Karen - I take care of my parent's house. Live in an area with 100 plus year old trees.  Always in awe of landscaping and trees and mountains.  I feel like I'm in heaven there. Lynn - I'm an artist. In exodus 35, it says he showed them wisdom and understanding....related to art and beauty from God. Tony - In fall, the trees turn color.  They don't have to, but God thought of everything.  I reflect that every time I see the leaves. Carol - Beauty through a song from the movie, The Mission.  Had a Catholic theme.  Song was in the film.  Bishop had a beautiful comment about the song. (37:45) Break 2 What role does virtue play in beauty? (40:25) Linda - I have found the most beauty when I serve the poor and homeless.  The blessings and the things they do for each other and myself shows me God is at work through all our sisters and brothers. What role do Angels and Demons have to do with beauty?

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Liturgy and the Spiritual Life (3:30) What is Liturgy? How do you avoid superficiality when at Mass? (15:44) Mary Lou - I have been quietly evangelized by several Catholics in my life. Wept my eyes at my first Mass.  Priest who was saying the homily was a millionaire who became a priest. He told his conversion story. I wept at the beauty of it. I told told the priest I wanted to become a Catholic after that and all because of the beauty and reverence of the first Mass. (21:57) Break 1 What are the different parts of the Liturgy? Karen - Being a cradle Catholic and now in my late 60's.  It was when I was in my 30's that I really believed in the real presence. When I had an epiphany in Adoration, I really believed it was Jesus. (32:19)  Nick - Made me think about when I proposed to my wife and graduated to liturgy.  When we fall in love with the Lord in the Eucharist, we're truly in love with the Lord and all those angels.  If we truly love the Eucharist and believe in the Lord. Joseph - As a practicing Catholic, I recently developed a devotion to the Mass because of a show on RR where God spoke the word and brought the universe into existence.  Same priest said the words Christ spoke.  Made the connection which made me more devout into believing in the true presence. (39:32) Break 2 How has the liturgy changed over time? (44:20) How do we navigate the “liturgy wars”? Carol - Catechism teacher, how can you explain the Mass to them simply? Resources The Spirit of the Liturgy -- Commemorative Edition https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/

Father Scott Bailey joins Patrick to discuss Scrupulosity (2:43) what is scrupulosity? What are signs that we might be scrupulous? (7:26) how can someone who struggles with confession find peace in the sacrament? (13:26) Ella - I'm convinced my young daughter has a major issue with scrupulosity.  She keeps asking to go to confession.  She keeps saying she has to go again.  She thinks everything is a mortal sin. Michael - I have a friend who suffers from it. He's working at dealing with it. I'm an addict in a 12 step program. I see a lot of similarities between scrupulosity and addition. AS one who suffers, if they'd use the 12 steps, it would be a plus. (21:16) Break 1 Iris - I had something bad happen to me when I was young, and didn't tell anyone.  I fear the woman who called about her daughter earlier is dealing with the same thing. (24:46) Rae - If someone has been away from the church, made a confession, and then thought of something later, and was troubled by that, even though the priest said you were forgiven, should I be worried about that and take it to confession. How does Pride play into scrupulosity? Sarah - suffered from it in the past.  He identified that I was dealing with it. My penance was to sit in front of the manger and contemplates God's love and mercy. (33:29) Mary - I struggle with repeating (starting a prayer) and don't think it's good enough and then start over. It makes it difficult to get through and finish because I'm constantly starting over. (38:26) Break 2 (39:27) Latasha - I struggle with repeating (starting a prayer) and don't think it's good enough and then start over. It makes it difficult to get through and finish because I'm constantly starting over. Who are some good saints about scrupulosity. Resources: Scrupulous Anonymous https://scrupulousanonymous.org/

Check out this inspiring encore show from September 19, 2024 Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration What is Eucharistic Adoration. (7:30) what is the history of Eucharistic adoration? What is so special about Eucharistic Adoration? (17:28) Mary Pat - Sacre Cour in Paris and even through the war, they had 24/7 adoration.  Tabernacle of Paris.  Was at Olympics and they had a sacrilegious thing going on and all lights went there except Sacre Cour. (21:21) Break 1 Lori - When you go to adoration, is it ok to put headphones on and pray the rosary or chaplet?  Also, what happens if you fall asleep during adoration? (26:02) How to deal with distractions in adoration? Patrick shares an email about the helpfulness of virtual adoration Barbara - Would never have survived my son's deployment without Eucharistic adoration.  Also has helped with many crises in life. It's essential. Marilyn - Raised doing holy hours when she was young and now carries that tradition as an adult. (39:27) Break 2 Can you take photos of the Eucharist? Sandy - Used to go with friend to Basilica in Baltimore at 4am.  It was dark when we went in and it was light when we came out.  It was so profound!  an hour with Jesus and then there was light! Duncan - Encouraging priests to speak about adoration and encourage parishioners to go.  Jesus is really there and it shouldn't be a secondary thing to do.  Has had it at his parish for 20 years.  So many graces and miraculous things including vocations. 11:50 Gloria - Goes to a small church near house.  Tabernacle is off to side and they have 4 kneelers by tabernacle.  Is that adoration or do you have to have Jesus in the monstrance?  I do a holy hour in front of the tabernacle. (46:52) - Troop shepherd for American Heritage Girls troop.  Teaches Catholic faith awards.  Working on patch for Eucharistic miracles. Going into adoration chapel with them next week for first time. How do I get across to the young people about silence and being in the presence of God?

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Chastity and Abstinence (4:29) What is chastity? Where did sacrifice go in our culture today? (10:29) What is Abstinence? (14:07) Teresa - I've been at it for 32 years (abstinence). I've had a lot of temptations.  Look to St. Francis de Sales.  We avoid temptations.  When I date, I set up my boundaries. I'm widowed 40 years.  Broke it once and never want to go back to it again. (19:05) Break 1 How can Scripture be a weapon against impurity? (21:49) Tim - I read years ago that over the centuries it's gone back and forth between celibacy and priests being married.  Wasn't sure if that was true. Why is Chastity and Abstinence so important for the Catholic Faith? (28:36) Rose - Married 34 years. I decided to stop intimate relations with husband and turn myself to the Lord. He's been going through pornography.  I've talked to my priest about it. My priest says I should separate from my husband.  He says I should pray for him more. (36:59) Break 2 What should we do if we fall? (42:26) Marie - Senior marriage and senior dating.  I'm 70 and boyfriend is same age.  We've been in previous marriages.  Dating beyond the years of childbearing, are the rules different for us?  Are we allowed to do passionate kissing knowing there is a boundary? Alice - I've been married 24 years.  Husband and I started having oral sex.  I hated it.  I've lost complete interest in him and he repulses me now.  Not sure if it's because of age or what.  I don't know where to go from here. Resources: Integrity Restored https://integrityrestored.com/

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss Saint Joseph (3:35) why is Saint Joseph the patron of the oblates of Saint Joseph? Tom - I love St. Joseph.  He came to me recently.  I am very grateful to him for nearly saving my life.  I want his help everyday. (16:54) Christine - When I was 5 years old, we had a nativity set that was cardboard.  My father put the old one in the fire and the only thing that didn't burn was St. Joseph.  We had a devotion to him because of what happened to him. (20:08) Break 1 What is the connection between Saint Joseph of the Old Testament and the New Testament? (24:55) Irene - Husband would pray to St. Joseph.   When he was dying, I was praying the litany while he was receiving viaticum and passed at St. Joseph. Philip - A friend was selling his house.  Asked me to pray for sale of home.  He had taken a blessed statue and buried it.  I got on his case about it.  I said, 'Let's dust him off and put him in the house.'  We did and he sold the house.  We need to honor him. (32:28) Glen - I fell in love with St. Joseph.  He got me thinking and family members got me rekindled to St. Joseph.  Had pornography addiction and prayers to him kept me away from it for years now. (37:33) Break 2 11:41 Sheryl - When my son was accepted to Notre Dame, we were excited, but unsure if we could afford it.  He ended up getting a merit scholarship.  Notre Dame is in St. Joseph County and the school is on St. Joseph Street. What can Saint Joseph teach us about masculinity? (43:45)  Kathleen - He's helped me so much.  I've always called on him.  I'm 72, and in my 20's I prayed for children.  Had 9.  I said a novena for my daughter to find a job and on the 10th day, she got the job. What can Saint Joseph teach us about the sanctity of work? Resources REDEMPTORIS CUSTOS https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Giving What is Charitable giving? 4:55 What should be do who feel like they can’t afford to give? What should motivate us to give to others? How has some societal ideals made it difficult to give? (17:26) Donna - Had generosity of 3 sisters.  inherited money from an uncle.  None of us had money at all.  Sisters gave $10k each to me so I could buy a house.  Didn't want it, but they gave it to me.   Happened to be my grandfather's house.  Overwhelmed with their generosity and kindness. I now try to help people and God is good. How does gratitude feed the spirit of generosity? (27:00) Break (29:45) what role does prayer have in charitable giving? The play of (41:04) Maria - I'm a recurring gift donor.  I'm from Mexico and will be traveling their next month.  Something put it in my heart to buy our priest a chasuble.  Would it be appropriate for me to buy it and gift it to him?  I noticed his old one was worn and faded.

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Sacramentals (4:31) what are sacramentals? How do sacramentals help draw us closer to God? (20:38) What do you say to people who don’t think they need sacramentals? (26:59) Break Rita - There are other sacramentals that are very powerful...  Brown Scapular.  It's invested in you. (30:21) Samantha - Was a protestant.  Husband is Catholic.  Mother gave us Rosary beads.  Called church and asked about them, and RCIA lady came to my house.  Before I knew it...I became Catholic all because of the Rosary. Joe - Was a protestant.  Husband is Catholic.  Mother gave us Rosary beads.  Called church and asked about them, and RCIA lady came to my house.  Before I knew it...I became Catholic all because of the Rosary.

Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Beating Temptation and the Devil (2:24) What are the tactics of the devil? (15:29) How do you fight the devil in tempting moments? Is it wrong to feel tempted? (26:59) Break How does the Devil try to keep us in secret with our temptations? (32:46) Patricia - Is there a way we can tell whether we can tell if we're in non-spiritual desolation and I decide to change my spiritual practices and if it's coming from the enemy?  Am I being tempted into spiritual desolation?

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Priestly Formation What does the word seminary mean? (5:24) How can we foster vocations? (16:18) what are the four pillars of priestly formation How has vocation changed over time (26:59) Break (27:36) Maria - Young kids should not ignore discernment.  I felt the call to the religious life and priests told me to think about it.  I had my own agenda.  I think in my whole life, that's the one big regret - that I didn't pursue that call. What are transitional deacons? (41:46) Patrick - I was discerning becoming a priest as a teen, but my mom told me no.  I never discerned it after that and had a fulfilling career and have helped others since then.

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Jane Frances and St. Francis De Sales (2:05) Who was Saint Francis De Sales? (12:37) What made Saint Francis de Sales so persuasive? (20:53) who was Saint Jane de Chantal? (26:59) Break Betty - St Francis and St. Jane.  Daughters of St Francis de Sales have been established along with a branch of Salesian Missionaries.  Together the two are the association of St. Francis de Sales.  I live in Northern Michigan.  3 consecrated without vows.  Another in formation.  I am consecrated without vows. What are the little virtues of the Silesians? (41:46) Nicole - St Jane Francis is my patron saint.  I was praying the Rosary and read something about St. Francis de Sales.  I immediately think of St. Jane.  I'm just praying to her today.  Turn on Relevant Radio and I hear you and I hear you talking about them! (47:41) Connie - Want to comment on one time when St. Francis de Sales helped converts on the teaching on purgatory. How do you talk with someone about the Introduction to the Devout life? Resources Introduction to the Devout Life https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOopElV0XLJcK7GzWG62T6grrCgAY_L4yzN9RLoIZEbgn5PCPk4uP The Catholic Controversy: A Defense of the Faith https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-catholic-controversy-a-defense-of-the-faith/?srsltid=AfmBOoq2YCtNdIeKoMH1kAaDWLmLIUayUf3HjwA-Tv3bEw5_Yo1h9Ei_

Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Halloween (3:49) What is the origins of Halloween? Can we participate in Halloween traditions? (19:43) Break 1 (23:06) Do Catholics believe in ghosts? (32:06) Tessa - Harry Potter is bad. JK Rowling talks to witches and warlocks to get real incantations for her books. Roy - Why do we look away from what Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras is all about? (39:09) Break 2 Karen - Regarding the Day of the Dead - my kids celebrate this at their Catholic School. Is that okay? (43:50) James - Is there anything in Catholic doctrine about souls interceding on behalf of people on earth? Is it possible for a deceased relative to visit you?

Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Friendship with the Saints (3:20) what do we mean when we call people saints? Why do we venerate Saints? (12:46) how do you respond to the objection that prayer to the Saints is idolatry? Annie - St. Therese of Lisieux...I identified with her.  We just kept bumping with each other.  I ended up resenting her, but we became best friends.  Mystical life living.  Kept growing in fever and identity. (19:14) Break 1 (21:16) Miles - What hope there is and how do we go about adopting as canonical saints those who are recognized as saints. Those who are Eastern Orthodox Saints so we are in greater union with those churches? (26:52) Mary Lou - St Peregrine and St. Therese.  Little old lady gave me a holy card that was touched to relics.  She said be careful what you pray for. Prayed for something and within 24 hours, the prayer intention came true! Gave the card to someone else and they said the next day they received a red rose. Alberta- What I was a teen...I prayed a Novena to St. Therese.  My prayer was to show me the right partner in life.  When the time came to dating, there was a guy I liked.  I asked for help from St. Therese, and asked she give me a white rose as a sign.  I received one on the 9th day of the novena. (37:19) Break 2 Why do we celebrate All Saints Day? Barbara - St. Anthony.  My uncle always liked him.  He always finds what you're looking for. (44:55) Helen - St. Jude.  He's done so much for me.  At the beginning of my conversion, my mother-in-law gave me his prayer card when finishing college.  Had 2 job offers after that. How can we get to know the saints better if we are just getting?

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Resurrection of the Body (6:17) What does the Church Teach about the resurrection of the body? How is the resurrected body going to be similar and different from the body we have now? (18:15) Break 1 According to Thomas Aquinas what will our bodies be like when they are resurrected? (26:47) Joseph - Assumption and the resurrection of the body.  Is the resurrection for a future time even for the immaculate?  Will we be able to eat in heaven? (39:01) Break 2 Cheryl - When people of different faiths pass away, how does God look upon them? (44:45) what are the 4 qualities of the resurrected body? Dominic - How does cremation relate to the resurrected body? What is the church's position?

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Mental Prayer (3:10) what are the different types of prayer? (8:38) How do you get started with doing mental prayer? (19:30) Break 1 Norman - Prayer saved my life.  Married 50 years, and it saved my marriage.  Scripture played a big role. Joseph - Mental health patient for over 30 years.  Discovered that mental prayer with thoughts intrusive and non-intrusive come in.  We are not our thoughts.  I used to think that when I was younger and that caused a lot of guilt.  Thoughts are there and they will pass.  One can make that a cross. (30:37) Why is mental prayer important? Thomas - Beautiful Catholic body and soul and how they play into prayer.  Can play into contemplation.  I suffer with OCD and it helps me with my mental prayers to be mindful and be locked on the Eucharist. (39:30) Break 2 Maria - Busy mother of 5.  He mentioned that you can't grow in holiness without mental prayer. Is there a way to adapt it or condensed form for a busy mom? (45:34) Teresa - Recently re-converted. Deep into it (adoration, Legion of Mary, etc.).  Having a hard time with connection with mental prayer.  Thinking about things and being distracted.  Rosary is fine, but anything else causes everything to go. Mary - Dominican Tertiary.  I have been praying mental prayer for quite some time, but I don't know if I'm doing it correctly. I don't know that I'm understanding it.

Father Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus (3:44) What does relationship mean? How do the sacraments interact with our relationship with Jesus? (18:10) Lizeth - My relationship with Jesus has been strengthened and going back to church after 10 years.  Going to confession.  Had a fibroid that miraculously disappeared.  It was the size of a cantaloupe. (22:10) Break 1 What dos the bible have to do with a relationship with Jesus? (27:54) Sebastian - What do you tell somebody who has drifted from God because he would beg God to give him a sign because he wanted to have a sensory experience? He's resorted to removing God from the equation and says he has found peace in his life. Carolyn - Going through hard time. Betrayed by husband after 48 years.  Struggling to hear the Lord.  Husband had a strong conversion, but I feel left hanging with a lot of emotional heartache.  Could you give me some guidance or help? (41:17) Break 2 How do you know you have a relationship with Jesus? (46:32) what do you say to someone who feels like they lost the relationship with Jesus?

Check out this awesome show from October 3, 2024, on the hidden sin of pornography. Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Exposing the Harmful Sin of Pornography What is Integrity Restored and what has Father been doing to fight the battle against Pornography? (10:23) What is Pornography according to the Church? What do you say to people who think Pornography is a private sin? (17:17) Why is Porn known as the Drug of Choice? (20:2) Break 1 How does AI affect Pornography? Is Human trafficking tied to Pornography? (27:02) Mary Lou - Has had a personal experience. was engaged to a physician. He was addicted to porn, and I had to end the whole thing.  I've never married because the three men in her life had issues with pornography. (38:59) Break 2 We got an email from a woman who was addicted to porn. (40:31) What can we do to fight Pornography? Ann - Exposed to porn as a child. Thoughts still come up. Is there a prayer out there or something I can do to block these thoughts? (47:31) George - At what point if you deal with an addiction can you begin dating again? Resources: Integrity Restored https://integrityrestored.com/ Three Pillars to Purity https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/ The Porn Disaster https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NHctyX-UTJDdwG5c_YT8-mzX7vTUXZJ Hope’s Garden https://hopesgarden.com/

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Grandparents What does the Church teach about Grandparents? (10:07) How can grandparents transition from parents to grandparents? Kathy - Son married a woman who convinced him to leave the faith and join her church.  2 kids.  We are allowed to see them rarely.  Difficult to navigate.  sometimes we are excluded from seeing them. (22:14) Break 1 Janice - Wonderful experiences with grandchildren.  Used to take the train 3 days a week because daughter had to help family.  They were the best day of my life. Nancy - 6 grandchildren.  I support my children in raising them and keeping Catholic faith alive when with them. (34:57) Bonnie - My parents were from the same town.  Dad was Catholic, mom was not.  Closer to mom's side.  Catholic side was not blocked out and highly respected even though gatherings were usually at the other side of the family.  Grandmother's prayers helped me. (38:43) Break 2 Mary writes in to mention Catholic Grandparents Association ( 45:17) What is the role of grandparents in terms of faith? (40:07) Joe - There are grandparents raising grandchildren.  Different perspective from being a regular grandparent. Claire – I have some advice for grandparents. Resources Catholic Grandparents Association https://www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org/worlddayforgrandparentsandtheelderly/

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer Routine (5:50) how can people start a prayer routine? (13:35) John - Used to get up early in the morning and not remember what I prayed.  Now I get up move around and get into one of the readings of the Mass.  Always start with gratitude for the day. Mary Lou - My prayer routine, over the years it has grown and matured.  Pray the Rosary and do other things during my prayer and contemplative prayer.  It has matured to where I feel more comfortable in contemplative, quiet prayer rather than vocal prayer. (22:16) Break 1 When do you know when to persist and when to pivot in prayer? (29:19) What to do in dryness of prayer? (33:31) Mary - My routine is to pray slower, meditate on everything I'm saying. (37:53) Break 2 What re external effects on prayers? (43:00) Bridget - I have a prayer habit every day.  I pray my rosary on porch.  Going to have surgery for lung cancer.  Everyone tells me to have faith, but you still worry.  How do you combat that? Teresa - I always thank God for breath and life every morning.  When I say the Memorare, I say 'holy family.'  It gives me comfort throughout the day.

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss All things Mary (4:12) why is Mary so important in the Catholic Church? Why are there so many devotions to Mary? (15:04) Angela - When I was meditating on God and talking to Him and Mary, all of a sudden, I felt that if you get closer to Mary, you get closer to her son. Felt it was a message. What to do about spiritual attacks? John - I write meditations on the blessed mother.  Our father chose Mary, his ideal student.  She alone kept perfect attendance.  Even to the final class...the crucifixion. (22:37) Break 1 Mary - Mary was a devout Jew, but I wondered if young women grew up wondering if I could fulfill the prophecies? (29:09) Gracie - My sister thinks I'm committing the worst sin by praying to Mary. I don't know what to do to make her feel otherwise.  We were raised Catholic. What can I do to convince her? Joseph - My fascination with Mary has been through books and movies.  I hear about apparitions, and when we pray to her, are we heard the same way she heard her children at Fatima, etc? (38:55) Break 2 Diane - Confronted by someone.  If Mary is without sin, why does she need a savior? (46:54)  Rita - I have a lot of Baptist friends. I'm Catholic and they want to know why do we go to Mary and not directly to Jesus?

Father Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Healing (4:45) What exactly is spiritual healing?  (6:52) What about spiritual wounds 15:38  How does the Lord bring about spiritual healing 18:01 Brenda-I was spiritually healed and set free from my anxiety/depression Break 1 24:02  E-Frank- How to be spiritually healed after I attacked someone spiritually years ago. 28:50 How can people damage their souls so badly and no feel its effects? 32:58 Angela-I'm trying to find balance and not be overwhelmed. Sometimes my friends demand too much from me and I don't know how to help them without hurting myself 37:09-Marcy-I suffered from anxiety over my past sins, even though I confessed.  I had to learn to forgive myself Break 2 43:44 Patricia-I’m feeling depressed after I had a conversation w/my granddaughter about going back to confession and she took it as if I was hurting her. 47:56 Molly-I hated myself after assaulted even though was told it wasn’t my fault. But I was gradually completely healed. Resources New book from Fr. Carter Griffin:  Forming Families, Forming Saints – St. Paul Center (stpaulcenter.com)

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss St. Ignatius of Antioch What is the connection between Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Saint Ignatius of Loyola? (6:20) How did Saint Ignatius live and die? What does Saint Ignatius teach us about the higher hierarchy of the Church? (20:03) Break 1 What is a Church father? (23:13) Why is it important to read from the Church Fathers? (38:28) Break 2 What is the relationship between St. Ignatius and St. John the Apostle? (44:09) Tom - What is the relationship of St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Polycarp? How can we grow in friendship with the saints? Resources A Year of Daily Offerings by Father Kubicki https://ignatius.com/a-year-of-daily-offerings-ydop/

Bishop Michael Martin joins Patrick to discuss Natural Disasters (4:39) what are people who are facing natural disasters? What was it like coming off of the National Eucharistic Congress and facing the Hurricanes? (19:03) Break 1 What are natural disasters? Is it okay to use technology to protect ourselves against natural disasters? (29:55) How can we be good stewards of creation? (33:19) Deloris - I think God is mad at us because we're fooling around with His nature that He created.  Trying to teach us something. (39:40) Break 2 (40:47) Carla - Through everything we've seen...God has shown us how much good is out there with volunteers, donations, etc.   We have seen so much good.  We know he's with us.  See it with neighbors, community, across the country.  Linemen have been wonderful. How does God speak to us through natural disasters? Does Praying help avert Natural Disasters? Resources Catholic Charites: Diocese of Charlotte https://ccdoc.org/

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Marriage (3:20) Is there a sacredness to marriage? How does the trinity work with marriage? (19:52) Break 1 Barbara - Would like to talk about Trinitarian part of marriage.  Married 50 years. (31:26) Karen - Never give up and keep trying.  Married 61 years. Had plenty of struggles and made it.  3 retreats.  Marriage encounter and Retrouvaille.  Amazing marriage now. Off to Fatima at the end of month. (35:03) Break 2 11:45 Marie - I think a lot of couples miss the point...the sacrament of marriage.  It's very important.  Didn't get married in church right away and went through many problems compared to those who went through it the right way. Could have saved us a lot of problems.  Get it done right the first time.  Also, attend retreats. (40:19) what does it mean to be open to life? Mary - Married 62 years.  Parents were divorced.  When I was getting married, made a novena that ended on my wedding day that BVM would protect our marriage.  I attributed it to Mary.  4 children...1 miscarriage.

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Fatima (3:57) What is the story of Fatima? (21:42) Break 1 Maria - Did our lady of Fatima show up the 13th of the month from may to October or was it the first Friday? Is there a special devotion on the 13th? (24:26) Paulina - Went on a pilgrimage there.  Had friend who was sick with cancer and had a longer than expected life expectancy. Linda - As a child, I had a dream of the virgin Mary of Fatima. I'm in my 70's now and it's kept my faith so strong. She has helped me continue that faith. (37:50) Al - I've prayed to Mary and have had some miracles.  Did the people actually see the miracle of the sun or just the children?  I've heard both and believe it was everyone there. (42:54) Break 2 How can we use devotion in our life? Resources Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima https://tanbooks.com/products/books/inside-the-light-understanding-the-message-of-fatima/?srsltid=AfmBOorH1GC_K6h9nVprfj5QP_bYvxoYqfVvtX9zqsCw4ZcMf4a-3fDS

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to Vatican II (3:33) who started the Second Vatican Council  When did Vatican II begin? What was the need for Vatican II (21:09) Break 1 Michelle - Born in 56. 7 or 8 when things changed. Came out with new catechism. Sisters were so excited about it. Got there (school) the next year and was appalled.  Took out communion rails and I found it so disorienting. Not against VII, but it was such a blow. (29:08) what are the 4 major Documents of Vatican II? (36:37) Break 2 How can we heal from the abuses of this time? (42:59) Dean - Became a Catholic because of VII.  The documents are beautiful. The critics only find a few passages.  Long standing rumor that a lot of predatory documents were being presented.  Alternative documents are the ones that became the documents of V II. Any truth to this? Michelle - What do we do after we read the documents?  Where do we go from there? It doesn't seem like there's anything that can be corrected. How can parishes adjust to some of the mistakes that were made?

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Guilt (3:57) How does society view guilt today? What is guilt from a Catholic perspective? (11:02) how can unhealthy guilt taint our perspective of who God is? What is the difference between feeling guilty and actually being guilty? (21:08) Break 1 What is the difference between St Peter’s guilt and Judas’ guilt? (26:30) Rebecca - I've been divorced for 5 years. Had an annulment. Met someone and we want to get married. Contemplating putting it off because I still feel guilty about moving on. What is the difference between guilt and shame? Arnold - This is what confession is all about. We have a conscience.  Tells us that we're sinners and we try to get out of that. God doesn't want us to be debilitated by our sin. (40:18) Break 2 Lisa - How to deal with the feeling of having hurt another or others by your sins and not being able to let that go? (45:32) what is the difference between guilt and contrition

Check out this Insightful Encore from October 4, 2024! Father Brian O'Brien joins Patrick to discuss How to Navigate Election Season as a Catholic (4:23) what is the purpose of politics? Have we lost sight of what politics is for? (18:04) Break 1 What does the separation of Church and state mean? (22:58) Paul - People labeling a lot of things as political. Using it as an excuse to support things that aren't right. Agrees with Fr. O'Brien. (25:46) What is the hierarchy of moral issues in the Catholic view? Charles - You have to consider all 10 commandments when picking a president. (37:53) Break 2 Vince - Is it ever moral because you're so disgusted by candidates, not to vote? Brenda - There is analysis on USCCB website and the issues. There's also a good factual one done by Million Voices.  We're not voting for personalities; we're voting for issues.

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession Are all confessions created equal? (7:42) How often should we go to confession? How to avoid scrupulosity in confession? John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord. Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I'm sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins. (19:38) Break 1 How do you make a good examination of Conscience? (26:52) Amelina - When we go to confession and confess our sins...how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet? Mike - What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I'm a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest? Mary Lou - Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they're able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good 'ancient' example of that. Better psychological state. (39:03) Break 2 Gemma - After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn't. (42:47) What is penance in the confessional? Susie - Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I'm absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that? Dave - New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I've had in my life and don't want to do it again, but don't feel bad about it. I don't know how to put it out there.

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Origins of Our Lady of the Rosary Why is it important to remember history? (9:49) How did Europe know the Ottoman empire would attack? Who was the commander of the Holy League? (18:20) Break 1 Why was the pope in Charge of an army in the 16th century? (24:25) How was the battle won by the Holy League at the Battle of Lepanto? (31:22) What is the Link between Our Lady of Fatima an Our Lady of the Rosary? Carlo - years ago, heard a CD that was an audio dramatization of the battle that also has explanations of details of weapons and strategies.  Anyone who has an appreciation of this feast day might be interested in it. (39:19) Break 2 Mary - I heard the pope had asked the main ship of the battle to post an image of our lady of Guadalupe on the mast.  Have you ever heard of that? (44:27) How can we honor the Pope’s request today for prayer and fasting? Why is intercessory prayer so important for us? Resources The Last Crusader by Louis De Wal https://www.amazon.com/Last-Crusader-Novel-about-Austria/dp/1586174142

Father Brian O'Brien joins Patrick to discuss How to Navigate Election Season as a Catholic (4:23) what is the purpose of politics? Have we lost sight of what politics is for? (18:04) Break 1 What does the separation of Church and state mean? (22:58) Paul - People labeling a lot of things as political. Using it as an excuse to support things that aren't right. Agrees with Fr. O'Brien. (25:46) What is the hierarchy of moral issues in the Catholic view? Charles - You have to consider all 10 commandments when picking a president. (37:53) Break 2 Vince - Is it ever moral because you're so disgusted by candidates, not to vote? Brenda - There is analysis on USCCB website and the issues. There's also a good factual one done by Million Voices.  We're not voting for personalities; we're voting for issues.

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Exposing the Harmful Sin of Pornography What is Integrity Restored and what has Father been doing to fight the battle against Pornography? (10:23) What is Pornography according to the Church? What do you say to people who think Pornography is a private sin? (17:17) Why is Porn known as the Drug of Choice? (20:2) Break 1 How does AI affect Pornography? Is Human trafficking tied to Pornography? (27:02) Mary Lou - Has had a personal experience. was engaged to a physician. He was addicted to porn, and I had to end the whole thing.  I've never married because the three men in her life had issues with pornography. (38:59) Break 2 We got an email from a woman who was addicted to porn. (40:31) What can we do to fight Pornography? Ann - Exposed to porn as a child. Thoughts still come up. Is there a prayer out there or something I can do to block these thoughts? (47:31) George - At what point if you deal with an addiction can you begin dating again? Resources: Integrity Restored https://integrityrestored.com/ Three Pillars to Purity https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/ The Porn Disaster https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NHctyX-UTJDdwG5c_YT8-mzX7vTUXZJ Hope’s Garden https://hopesgarden.com/

Father Nicholas Federspiel joins Patrick to discuss the Diary of Saint Faustina How did Father’s devotion to Devine Mercy get kindled (6:44) Who was Saint Faustina? (16:37) Why do we need divine mercy today? (20:00) Break 1 Joe - Knows Father from way back.  Prays chaplet daily and thanks to Father, it's now part of my day. (22:58) Karen - Praying the chaplet for many years. I believe she has played a role and their intercession to what has gone on in my life. Malgorzata - Just came from Poland.  Pray for the whole relevant radio family. Ann - Blessed twice by saying the divine mercy. Had opportunity to go to Poland. Most amazing time and received more graces there. Truly a beautiful prayer that everyone should know. Julie - St. Faustina is my best friend. Read her book twice. It's almost become like a prayer book. Made pilgrimage to her monastery on the 80th anniversary of her death. Really opened my heart. (37:37) Break 2 (39:25) What are the 5 souls who Jesus has conversation with? (44:15) Dustin - Due to praying chaplet that I am no longer a Satanist. Patrick shares an inspirational email from Bob about Divine Mercy.

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss the Impact of the Rosary What is the Rosary (13:44) Elizabeth - Is a rosary in complete if we don't do any closing prayers? (17:27) Break 1 What is the importance of the mysteries of the Rosary? (23:50) Connie - Praying the rosary daily has brought peace into my life. Amy - praying the Rosary everyday has been a large part of my conversation experience Nick - Rosary was a big part of why I converted and I even had my rosary blessed by Pope John Paul II (37:20) Gina - Why do some people not like the Luminous Mysteries? I just don't understand why people wouldn't want to pray it. (41:48) Break 2 How do you meditate while praying the rosary? (45:30) Patrick - Is there plenary indulgence for saying the Rosary in front of the Sacrament Rita - My son has autism and he used to repeat the same word over and over again. I taught him to say the Rosary! Resources Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary https://rosaryconfraternity.org/

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Saint Jerome (3:11) Who was Saint Jerome? What is a Doctor of the Church? (10:39)  Mary - Taught women's bible study for years.  Often started with Fr.'s quote from St. Jerome...ignorance of scripture.  Just want to comment on how that played into bible study. (17:17) Break 1 What role do scriptures play in the Liturgy? (25:43) What is the value of reading Scripture outside of Mass? (36:52) Break 2 (39:59) How can we use the Scripture in battling sin? (44:52) John - 20 years ago, read psalm 22.  Follows passion of Christ. If the people of the time would have understood that, they would have known what was going on. Where can people start with reading the scriptures is they want to get Resources: A Father Who Keeps His Promises https://stpaulcenter.com/product/a-father-who-keeps-his-promises-gods-covenant-love-in-scripture/ Great Adventure Bible by Jeff Cavins https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-great-adventure-catholic-bible?srsltid=AfmBOoreAxJwX8sc_nhwFQtsiJhv4mJHhDQYKBj9N34X6xoQYumLxNIM

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Angels (4:52) How can reason show that angels exist? Who are the three archangels? If angels are pure spirit how can some people see them? (17:02) Nicole - One time I was saved in a car accident and when I was a child, I had a vision of an angel that tied into a miscarriage I had later in life. (22:18) Break 1 Are angel encounters happening today? (27:50) Gabriel - Do priests have more than one guardian angel? How does Fr. Hurley call on his angel for help? (38:30) Break 2 Tessa - Many years ago, I was pregnant with my first child and was in an accident. This man moved my car; when I turned around, he was gone. This experience caused my wife to believe in angels. (44:13) Greg - I was a Navy fighter pilot and thought I was going to hit a mountain. Although I was not supposed to be able to move the controls, I felt my angel's presence. Rana - Can we send our guardian angel to another family member in need?

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Bringing Your Family to Jesus (4:56) how do you talk with people who think they failed in raising their children in the Faith? Nick - if you can find common ground you can lead them to the church and what makes a big difference is just listening and not comparing. and sometimes timing is everything. What some questions that don’t explicitly talk about faith which you can use to draw the conversation about faith? (20:27) Break 1 (27:33) Helen - Our parish had a program that asked the deep questions like do I believe in Jesus and who is he?  It really helped me out Steve - no time table - I feel like it's wrong to sit back and relax we can't delay reaching out to people. Trudy - My daughter was raised catholic but stopped after she moved out and says she doesn't want to go to hell now but is leaning more towards being a Muslim. (40:42) Break 2 Lilly - The way I share my faith is that I go online and buy used books from Patrick Madrid and I give it away as a gift and write down their radio station on the book (45:57) Marie - My granddaughter has abandoned the faith and I don't know how to get to her.

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Preparing to Meet your Spouse (4:36) – what is the vocation of Marriage? What is the importance of Chastity in a relationship? (21:44) Break 1 (22:51) How much of meeting a spouse is on us and how much is on God? Patty - what about dating for seniors? (36:54) Break 2 (37:57) Tim - my friend said to talk to friends of friends Michael - when people are Catholic but they both think different things about the faith, how to you come together on these issues?

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Nero's Reign of Terror (4:55) who was Emperor Nero Father Sam Shares the surprising story of Saint Genesius (19:20) Break 1 How were the Christians Persecuted? (26:11) How is it that Christians are often targets for other societies. (37:34) Break 2 Abel - Cristero war - how the effect of that war still has effects on current generations. (43:54) Should we seek out Martyrdom? Resources: Quo Vadis by Sienkiewicz https://www.amazon.com/Quo-Vadis-Henryk-Sinkiewicz/dp/0781805503 The Spear: A Novel of the Crucifixion https://www.amazon.com/Spear-Novel-Crucifixion-Louis-Wohl/dp/0898706041 Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ https://www.amazon.com/Ben-Hur-Tale-Christ-Lew-Wallace/dp/1934648213

Sr. Faustina joins Patrick to discuss Friendship with Padre Pio (3:20) - Sr. Faustina shares how she wouldn’t be alive without Padre Pio. Why do we call him “Padre Pio”? (23:23) Break 1 Mary - He helped save my son several years ago. (28:47) why should we cultivate a relationship with Padre Pio? (32:54) Stella - Went to a Padre Pio pilgrimage in 2018.  Went to where he said Mass and heard confessions.  Wrote down things she would want to confess to Padre Pio.  Very special trip. (37:11) Break 2 (40:41) Sr. shares what was at the core of his life. How can we understand what God is calling us to do? (45:55) Maggie - My relationship with my father was awful early on until he died.  I want to heal from that.  How do I begin a relationship with Padre Pio to receive healing?

Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Desolation in Discernment (3:37) Where do Saint Ignatius rules of discernment come from? How to discern between natural and spiritual life that we live. (16:25) what is the secret of Rule 5 in the Spiritual Exercises? (25:20) Break 1 Bob - How does Ignatius' rules for discernment and specifically desolation apply to someone who is also dealing with depression or illness? (30:46) Mary - What's the best way to initiate this teaching to our kids besides us teaching it? (39:31) Break 2 What is the importance in having structure in the prayer life? (44:38) what I the importance of rule 6 in our lives? What are the 4 tools used in spiritual desolation? (48:45) What are some other resources to help against desolation? Resources: Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. https://www.frtimothygallagher.org/ The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration What is Eucharistic Adoration. (7:30) what is the history of Eucharistic adoration? What is so special about Eucharistic Adoration? (17:28) Mary Pat - Sacre Cour in Paris and even through the war, they had 24/7 adoration.  Tabernacle of Paris.  Was at Olympics and they had a sacrilegious thing going on and all lights went there except Sacre Cour. (21:21) Break 1 Lori - When you go to adoration, is it ok to put headphones on and pray the rosary or chaplet?  Also, what happens if you fall asleep during adoration? (26:02) How to deal with distractions in adoration? Patrick shares an email about the helpfulness of virtual adoration Barbara - Would never have survived my son's deployment without Eucharistic adoration.  Also has helped with many crises in life. It's essential. Marilyn - Raised doing holy hours when she was young and now carries that tradition as an adult. (39:27) Break 2 Can you take photos of the Eucharist? Sandy - Used to go with friend to Basilica in Baltimore at 4am.  It was dark when we went in and it was light when we came out.  It was so profound!  an hour with Jesus and then there was light! Duncan - Encouraging priests to speak about adoration and encourage parishioners to go.  Jesus is really there and it shouldn't be a secondary thing to do.  Has had it at his parish for 20 years.  So many graces and miraculous things including vocations. 11:50 Gloria - Goes to a small church near house.  Tabernacle is off to side and they have 4 kneelers by tabernacle.  Is that adoration or do you have to have Jesus in the monstrance?  I do a holy hour in front of the tabernacle. (46:52) - Troop shepherd for American Heritage Girls troop.  Teaches Catholic faith awards.  Working on patch for Eucharistic miracles. Going into adoration chapel with them next week for first time. How do I get across to the young people about silence and being in the presence of God?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the third of a three-day series to discuss The Creed Who is the Holy Spirit? (7:45) What is the Filioque in the creed? What does it mean that the spirit has spoken through the prophets? (21:14) Break 1 Larel - don't understand how God is spirit.  So why is the holy spirit the third person of the trinity.  Seems like God is already spirit. (27:20) What does it mean to say “I Believe” in the Holy Catholic Church? (40:50) Break 2 (44:32) What is the baptism mentioned in the Creed. What does the resurrection of the dead mean?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the second of a three-day series to discuss The Creed (3:02) History of the Nicene Creed What does "begotten" mean in the creed? (24:24) Break 1 (25:53) Bob - they say it was the 2nd person of the trinity that took on humanity.  How can one person of the trinity take on a human nature without the other one at the same time? Francine - Jesus is the same thing as the Father.  Take out the thing...he Is the same as the Father.  That is the entire definition. (35:26) Break 2 (40:09) Regina - Explain paradox...we can't love what we don't know.  How can we really love God if we don't know him fully? (45:10) What is the core of the Creed?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for a three-day series to discuss The Creed. (4:11) What is a Creed? What does it mean to believe? (19:38) Break 1 How did the Jewish creed allow them to stay faithful to the Lord? (24:58) Why did the Church change from “we” to “I” believe? (41:41) Break 2 Neon – What is the right Creed? (44:58) Karen - We say I believe in one God.  Why are priests able to say God instead of one God now when we profess one God in the Creed?

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.