Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins to discuss Prep

What fragility reminds us of

Nick - I am still praying about what to give u

Break 1

Tyler - Any suggestions ?

Break 2

Felipe -  Maybe a good thing to do is whatever

(2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today's podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for Lent.

 
(11:12) Fragility reminds us how much we need the Lord. We shouldn’t look at our Lent as a failure if we slip up. We are weak and we need to rely on God every day.

 
(12:18) Nick - I woke up this morning and told my wife, I'm still praying about what to give up for Lent. 

 
(20:20) Break 1

(20:24) Tyler - I am stumped on what I should do. Did you have any suggestions?

 
(35:52) Break 2

(37:09) Felipe - Maybe a good thing to do is to keep in our hearts whatever practice that we take up.

 

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<li>(2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today's podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for Lent.</li>
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<li>(11:12) Fragility reminds us how much we need the Lord. We shouldn&rsquo;t look at our Lent as a failure if we slip up. We are weak and we need to rely on God every day.</li>
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<li>(12:18) Nick - I woke up this morning and told my wife, I'm still praying about what to give up for Lent.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>(20:20) Break 1
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<li>(20:24) Tyler - I am stumped on what I should do. Did you have any suggestions?</li>
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<li>(35:52) Break 2
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<li>(37:09) Felipe - Maybe a good thing to do is to keep in our hearts whatever practice that we take up.</li>
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Preparing For Lent - The Inner Life – February 17, 2026

Karen

Joshua

Bella Donna

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Sacramentals
What is the goal of Sacramentals?
(16:03) Karen - My brother when he was in his late teens was involved in drugs. My mom had placed a scapular inside his pillowcase. He didn't know it. The next morning, she looked at the scapular and it was all knotted up. She believes something happened. Brother didn't do it. How would one explain that?

(20:06) Break 1
(21:10) Joshua - Is incense a sacramental?
The difference between to

(33:14) Break 2
(35:06) Jim - At my parish, they have removed the holy water from the fonts and wanted to find out your opinion. It appears to be against canon law.
(38:59) Bella Donna - I was a witch for 40 years and was brought to the church through the Rosary.

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Sacramentals
<ul>
<li>What is the goal of Sacramentals?</li>
<li>(16:03) Karen - My brother when he was in his late teens was involved in drugs. My mom had placed a scapular inside his pillowcase. He didn't know it. The next morning, she looked at the scapular and it was all knotted up. She believes something happened. Brother didn't do it. How would one explain that?</li>
</ul>
(20:06) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:10) Joshua - Is incense a sacramental?</li>
<li>The difference between to</li>
</ul>
(33:14) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:06) Jim - At my parish, they have removed the holy water from the fonts and wanted to find out your opinion. It appears to be against canon law.</li>
<li>(38:59) Bella Donna - I was a witch for 40 years and was brought to the church through the Rosary.</li>
</ul>

Sacramentals - The Inner Life - February 19, 2026

Jason

Linda

How is Forgiveness something we can strive for

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness
What was he scene of the Crucifixion?
How is trust in God the Father shown in this word?
(16:20) Jason - I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at 17. Mom had mental illness, dad was a military man and constantly gone. Haven't seen them for years. Fighting with forgiveness and it's a battle on a daily basis. Interested if there's specific scripture or guidance to help.

(25:20) Break 1
Who put Jesus on the Cross?
(31:21) Linda - Why is it that a parent can forgive their children, but children are unable to forgive and hold onto things and not easily forgive us?
(35:58) Jim - I'm at a point where there are family members that have been disrespectful to me and children. Children are older now, but family member favors one over the other because they are the godparent. Prayed about forgiving, confession, adoration, etc. I'm at a point where I don't want anything bad to happen, but don't want to be around them. Is that holding on to a grudge?

(40:27) Break 2
(42:04)  How is Forgiveness something we can strive for in our lives?
Yolie – Is it mandatory to forgive others?

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic, Forgiveness
<ul>
<li>What was he scene of the Crucifixion?</li>
<li>How is trust in God the Father shown in this word?</li>
<li>(16:20) Jason - I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at 17. Mom had mental illness, dad was a military man and constantly gone. Haven't seen them for years. Fighting with forgiveness and it's a battle on a daily basis. Interested if there's specific scripture or guidance to help.</li>
</ul>
(25:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Who put Jesus on the Cross?</li>
<li>(31:21) Linda - Why is it that a parent can forgive their children, but children are unable to forgive and hold onto things and not easily forgive us?</li>
<li>(35:58) Jim - I'm at a point where there are family members that have been disrespectful to me and children. Children are older now, but family member favors one over the other because they are the godparent. Prayed about forgiving, confession, adoration, etc. I'm at a point where I don't want anything bad to happen, but don't want to be around them. Is that holding on to a grudge?</li>
</ul>
(40:27) Break 2
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<li>(42:04) &nbsp;How is Forgiveness something we can strive for in our lives?</li>
<li>Yolie &ndash; Is it mandatory to forgive others?</li>
</ul>

Part 1 - Lenten Series: 7 Last Words of Jesus - The Inner Life - February 18, 2026

Fr. Heney - Biblical Foundations of Lent

Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devoti

After Break 1

Mary: Praying and fasting for my mom

Jordan: Social Media for Lent

After Break 2

Connie: I'm a new convert!

Practical tips for almsgivingÂ 

Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving 


Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving 
(2:57) - Biblical foundations of Lenten practices 
(14:15) - Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devotion

(22:07) Break 1
(23:02) - Mary  - I'm praying for my mom; will fasting help? 
(29:49) - Jordan - Giving up social media for Lent

(38:51) Break 2
(39:46) - Connie - I'm converting soon! What should I do for lent. 
(46:24) - practical tips for almsgiving 

https://lent2026.com/

Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving&nbsp;
 Fr. Dave Heney&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(2:57) - Biblical foundations of Lenten practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>(14:15) - Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devotion</li>
</ul>
(22:07) Break 1
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<li>(23:02) - Mary&nbsp; - I'm praying for my mom; will fasting help?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(29:49) -&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;- Giving up social media for Lent</li>
</ul>
(38:51) Break 2
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<li>(39:46) - Connie - I'm converting soon! What should I do for lent.&nbsp;</li>
<li>(46:24) - practical tips for almsgiving&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Preparing For Lent - The Inner Life – February 17, 2026

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