what are some unrealistic experiences that we 

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Michael

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Preparing for Marriage
(4:23) what are some unrealistic experiences that we have on marriage?
(15:56) Ed - Comment: The lack of catechism or formation of souls in parishes, and how that leads to bad marriages.

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Marie - Comment re: what is lacking on marriage prep... discussing addictions.
(30:12) Michael - Any advice for people over 50 that have never been married, and still open to get married?
Patrick shares an email about a woman who was living in a lot of sin and got married in not ideal circumstances and is looking for help in continuing her growth.

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Gerry - When we went through our marriage prep, we did not know anything about NFP, this was in 1990. I wish somebody could have talk to us more about the different methods.

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Preparing for Marriage
<ul>
<li>(4:23) what are some unrealistic experiences that we have on marriage?</li>
<li>(15:56) Ed - Comment: The lack of catechism or formation of souls in parishes, and how that leads to bad marriages.</li>
</ul>
(20:23) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Marie - Comment re: what is lacking on marriage prep... discussing addictions.</li>
<li>(30:12) Michael - Any advice for people over 50 that have never been married, and still open to get married?</li>
<li>Patrick shares an email about a woman who was living in a lot of sin and got married in not ideal circumstances and is looking for help in continuing her growth.</li>
</ul>
(39:01) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Gerry - When we went through our marriage prep, we did not know anything about NFP, this was in 1990. I wish somebody could have talk to us more about the different methods.</li>
</ul>

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Preparing for Marriage - The Inner Life - July 24, 2025

why do we talk about joy during Lent?

Danny

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

Maryann

Annie

Check out this great show from April 7, 2025

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

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

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

Resources:
5 Loaves and 2 Fish

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

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

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

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

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

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how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

Madeline

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

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

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

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

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

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Why is purple used during Lent?

Monica

What are the scrutinies?

Vinny

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

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

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

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

Preparing for Marriage - The Inner Life - July 24, 2025

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