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Relationship with Jesus

Why tell Jesus our problems? 

Caller: Speaking to God during Cancer

Caller: Role of Thanksgiving in Prayer

Regularity of Prayer

Dryness in Prayer

Caller: Comments about suffering

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting our suffering to Jesus (48:35)

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer &amp; conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting our suffering to Jesus (48:35)

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Prayer 101 - April 19, 2024

Mary can help you love our Lord in the Eucharist even more! How?



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Patrick Conley chats with Fr. Tim Wyciskalla. He kicks off the discussion with a historical nugget about the Middle Ages, where guilds (the precursors to modern unions) each revered a patron saint relevant to their craft. Surprisingly, it wasn't St. Joseph who was the go-to saint for carpenters, despite his known background in carpentry, but St. Anne, Mary’s mother. Why? Because St. Anne represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship in creating the finest "tabernacle" – Mary herself.



This ties into how Mary is seen as the original tabernacle. She carried Jesus within her for nine months and introduced Him to the world. Fr. Tim points out that every Eucharist celebration echoes Mary's presence, standing by Jesus from His incarnation to the cross. Her role is pivotal, not as a distraction but as a profound enhancement of our Eucharistic devotion.



As the Church anticipates a Eucharistic revival, Father argues that Marian devotion is intrinsically linked to our Eucharistic faith, reinforcing and intensifying our focus on Christ’s presence. The story of the carpenters guild, as told by Fr. Tim, is a reminder of how deeply Mary influences our sacramental practices, guiding and enriching our journey towards Christ.



So, let’s remember to invite Mary into our hearts and prayers, especially during moments of Eucharistic adoration, allowing her to nurture our devotion to her Son, ensuring our spiritual encounters are not only deepened but truly transformed.



Let’s carry Mary with us, not just in the Adoration Chapel, but in every step of our faith journey!

Mary can help you love our Lord in the Eucharist even more! How?
 
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Patrick Conley chats with Fr. Tim Wyciskalla. He kicks off the discussion with a historical nugget about the Middle Ages, where guilds (the precursors to modern unions) each revered a patron saint relevant to their craft. Surprisingly, it wasn't St. Joseph who was the go-to saint for carpenters, despite his known background in carpentry, but St. Anne, Mary’s mother. Why? Because St. Anne represented the pinnacle of craftsmanship in creating the finest "tabernacle" – Mary herself.
 
This ties into how Mary is seen as the original tabernacle. She carried Jesus within her for nine months and introduced Him to the world. Fr. Tim points out that every Eucharist celebration echoes Mary's presence, standing by Jesus from His incarnation to the cross. Her role is pivotal, not as a distraction but as a profound enhancement of our Eucharistic devotion.
 
As the Church anticipates a Eucharistic revival, Father argues that Marian devotion is intrinsically linked to our Eucharistic faith, reinforcing and intensifying our focus on Christ’s presence. The story of the carpenters guild, as told by Fr. Tim, is a reminder of how deeply Mary influences our sacramental practices, guiding and enriching our journey towards Christ.
 
So, let’s remember to invite Mary into our hearts and prayers, especially during moments of Eucharistic adoration, allowing her to nurture our devotion to her Son, ensuring our spiritual encounters are not only deepened but truly transformed.
 
Let’s carry Mary with us, not just in the Adoration Chapel, but in every step of our faith journey!

How Can Mary Increase Your Devotion to the Eucharist? (Special Podcast Highlight)

What is prudence?

Prudence is a habit

Steps to prudence

Queen of virtues

Prudence & Spiritual Life

Intentionality

Caller: Baptizing infants

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the Queen of Virtues. Topics included: what prudence is (2:14), prudence as a habit (6:34), steps to prudence (14:16), Queen of virtues (20:56), prudence and the spiritual life (27:55), intentionality (33:45), and caller: baptizing infants (42:15).

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the Queen of Virtues. Topics included: what prudence is (2:14), prudence as a habit (6:34), steps to prudence (14:16), Queen of virtues (20:56), prudence and the spiritual life (27:55), intentionality (33:45), and caller: baptizing infants (42:15).

Virtue of Prudence - May 6, 2024

Catholic view of Marriage

Declarations of Nullity 

Caller: Child before marriage

Caller: I had an annulment

The role of God in the process

Caller: Annulments for sanctity

Caller: My ex isn't Catholic anymore

Caller: Dating during annulment

Caller: Do you need divorce before annulment? 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), caller: my ex isn't Catholic anymore, is that make the marriage invalid? (35:15), caller: should my friend dating while she is pursuing an annulment? (38:55), caller: do you need divorce before an annulment? (45:04), and caller: I'm not going to get remarried, do I need an annulment? (49:00). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), caller: my ex isn't Catholic anymore, is that make the marriage invalid? (35:15), caller: should my friend dating while she is pursuing an annulment? (38:55), caller: do you need divorce before an annulment? (45:04), and caller: I'm not going to get remarried, do I need an annulment? (49:00).

Prayer 101 - April 19, 2024

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