Trivia 

Break 1

Marriage or relgious life 

Back to trivia 

Break 2 

Email: Book Recs 

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss the role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena. 
(4:13) Trivia 

(21:46) Break 1
(23:04) Marriage or Religious Life
(25:27) Back to trivia 

(42:09) Break 2 
(42:46) Email: Book Recs 

 

Resources: 

Catherine of Siena 

https://a.co/d/02EwVJTl 

Lay Siege to Heaven: A Novel about St. Catherine of Siena

https://a.co/d/0gvPxusl 

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss the role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(4:13) Trivia&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
(21:46) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:04) Marriage or Religious Life</li>
<li>(25:27) Back to trivia&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
(42:09) Break 2&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(42:46) Email: Book Recs&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:&nbsp;
Catherine of Siena&nbsp;
<a href="https://a.co/d/02EwVJTl">https://a.co/d/02EwVJTl</a>&nbsp;
Lay Siege to Heaven: A Novel about St. Catherine of Siena
<a href="https://a.co/d/0gvPxusl">https://a.co/d/0gvPxusl</a>&nbsp;

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Role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena - The Inner Life - April 29, 2026

who was Gianna Molla?

What is Virtue?

Kathy

Michelle

Break 2

How to prepare for the big moments in life?

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Living Heroic Virtue: St Gianna Molla
(2:28) who was Gianna Molla?
(9:09) What is Virtue?
How do you develop virtue?
(17:28) Kathy - Living Heroic Virtue - My sister-in-law...she was married to my brother who was a cerebral palsy patient. Difficult to live with. Always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. Also dear friend from Australia. She is a Baptist minister, but doesn't work full time. We don't agree about most things related to politics and other issues. Strong prayer partner.

(22:51) Break 1
(24:26) Michelle - The Lord gave me a blessing. 30-40 years before I could grow and see with his eyes. I don't know if it's a special virtue, but forgiveness. Grew up with a wife-beating child molester. Took that long to forgive him. The Lord gave me an opportunity to see that man before he was corrupted by porn and alcohol. Forgive everybody, everything, every day.
How to make space for the Lord in our lives?

(37:33) Break 2
The importance of mentors in the spiritual life?
(43:20) How to prepare for the big moments in life?
Email – How is virtue so easily attained by Saints?
Email – the little way as a way of growing in holiness.

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Living Heroic Virtue: St Gianna Molla
<ul>
<li>(2:28) who was Gianna Molla?</li>
<li>(9:09) What is Virtue?</li>
<li>How do you develop virtue?</li>
<li>(17:28) Kathy - Living Heroic Virtue - My sister-in-law...she was married to my brother who was a cerebral palsy patient. Difficult to live with. Always gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. Also dear friend from Australia. She is a Baptist minister, but doesn't work full time. We don't agree about most things related to politics and other issues. Strong prayer partner.</li>
</ul>
(22:51) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:26) Michelle - The Lord gave me a blessing. 30-40 years before I could grow and see with his eyes. I don't know if it's a special virtue, but forgiveness. Grew up with a wife-beating child molester. Took that long to forgive him. The Lord gave me an opportunity to see that man before he was corrupted by porn and alcohol. Forgive everybody, everything, every day.</li>
<li>How to make space for the Lord in our lives?</li>
</ul>
(37:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>The importance of mentors in the spiritual life?</li>
<li>(43:20) How to prepare for the big moments in life?</li>
<li>Email &ndash; How is virtue so easily attained by Saints?</li>
<li>Email &ndash; the little way as a way of growing in holiness.</li>
</ul>

Living Heroic Virtue: St Gianna Molla - The Inner Life - April 28, 2026

why is spiritual reading important?

Lorraine

Ricardo

How to develop the habit of reading

Father Gives his top 4 books to recommend to t

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Reading
(5:51) why is spiritual reading important?
What is a good perspective to have while doing spiritual reading?
(14:30) Joe – Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood is a great book
(19:11)Lorraine - Did you consider books for the blind? I'm blind and I have limited sources for them.

(22:47) Break 1
Importance of reading at the level you are at.
(29:17) Ricardo - My younger brother who is reading the Gospels and in reversion. Any recommendations for him? Also, books....3 ages of the Spiritual Life and also The fulfillment of all desire. I recommend those.
Reading Academically vs reading Spiritually.

(38:49) Break 2
(40:07) How to develop the habit of reading
(44:32) Tom - Opinion about Sherry Wadell's works. She's written on Intentional Discipleship. Applies to what we learn from our spiritual reading on how to be a disciple. How to implement.
(47:17) Father Gives his top 4 books to recommend to the listeners

Resources:
In conversation with God

https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/in-conversation-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOoo2UcJd0idllbsjDTpr9o1dB4yhqXavQNCstRXUoLhwTeElS8sB
A Sign of Contradiction by St John Paul II

https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Contradiction-Karol-Wojtyla/dp/1952826772
Time for God by Fr. Jacque Philippe

https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665
Transcend: A guide to the spiritual quest

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-guide-spiritual-Morton-Kelsey/dp/0824500156
Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood

https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Your-Joy-Meditations-Priesthood/dp/1685952658
Magnificat

https://us.magnificat.net/
What Catholics Really Believe: Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Faith

https://www.amazon.com/What-Catholics-Really-Believe-Misconceptions/dp/0898705533
Navarre Bible

https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/navarre-bibles?srsltid=AfmBOorZyOcMgJpKeh9lglvdGzQbmmbvAUE_boso07mHGy2NzmAYGMt0
Xavier Society for the Blind

https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/
The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life

https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Ways-Spiritual-Life-ebook/dp/B00U6X7YO6
Confessions of Saint Agustine

https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-St-Augustine-Signet-Classics/dp/0451527801
Abandonment to Divine Providence

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOooPKFdHpV1BPp_usd6ZZC-W3AMEat2T-5cIhzAkD9cG_QyD2LP4
He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith

https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525
Temptation and Discernment

https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Reading
<ul>
<li>(5:51) why is spiritual reading important?</li>
<li>What is a good perspective to have while doing spiritual reading?</li>
<li>(14:30) Joe &ndash; Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood is a great book</li>
<li>(19:11)Lorraine - Did you consider books for the blind? I'm blind and I have limited sources for them.</li>
</ul>
(22:47) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Importance of reading at the level you are at.</li>
<li>(29:17) Ricardo - My younger brother who is reading the Gospels and in reversion. Any recommendations for him? Also, books....3 ages of the Spiritual Life and also The fulfillment of all desire. I recommend those.</li>
<li>Reading Academically vs reading Spiritually.</li>
</ul>
(38:49) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:07) How to develop the habit of reading</li>
<li>(44:32) Tom - Opinion about Sherry Wadell's works. She's written on Intentional Discipleship. Applies to what we learn from our spiritual reading on how to be a disciple. How to implement.</li>
<li>(47:17) Father Gives his top 4 books to recommend to the listeners</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>In conversation with God
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/in-conversation-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOoo2UcJd0idllbsjDTpr9o1dB4yhqXavQNCstRXUoLhwTeElS8sB">https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/in-conversation-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOoo2UcJd0idllbsjDTpr9o1dB4yhqXavQNCstRXUoLhwTeElS8sB</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A Sign of Contradiction by St John Paul II
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Contradiction-Karol-Wojtyla/dp/1952826772">https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Contradiction-Karol-Wojtyla/dp/1952826772</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Time for God by Fr. Jacque Philippe
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665">https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Transcend: A guide to the spiritual quest
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-guide-spiritual-Morton-Kelsey/dp/0824500156">https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-guide-spiritual-Morton-Kelsey/dp/0824500156</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Your-Joy-Meditations-Priesthood/dp/1685952658">https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Your-Joy-Meditations-Priesthood/dp/1685952658</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Magnificat
<ul>
<li><a href="https://us.magnificat.net/">https://us.magnificat.net/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>What Catholics Really Believe: Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Faith
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Catholics-Really-Believe-Misconceptions/dp/0898705533">https://www.amazon.com/What-Catholics-Really-Believe-Misconceptions/dp/0898705533</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Navarre Bible
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/navarre-bibles?srsltid=AfmBOorZyOcMgJpKeh9lglvdGzQbmmbvAUE_boso07mHGy2NzmAYGMt0">https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/navarre-bibles?srsltid=AfmBOorZyOcMgJpKeh9lglvdGzQbmmbvAUE_boso07mHGy2NzmAYGMt0</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Xavier Society for the Blind
<ul>
<li><a href="https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/">https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Ways-Spiritual-Life-ebook/dp/B00U6X7YO6">https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Ways-Spiritual-Life-ebook/dp/B00U6X7YO6</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Confessions of Saint Agustine
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-St-Augustine-Signet-Classics/dp/0451527801">https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-St-Augustine-Signet-Classics/dp/0451527801</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Abandonment to Divine Providence
<ul>
<li><a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOooPKFdHpV1BPp_usd6ZZC-W3AMEat2T-5cIhzAkD9cG_QyD2LP4">https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOooPKFdHpV1BPp_usd6ZZC-W3AMEat2T-5cIhzAkD9cG_QyD2LP4</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525">https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Temptation and Discernment
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5">https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5</a><a href="https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Spiritual Reading - The Inner Life - April 27, 2026

Rudy

Living out Scripture.

Regina

Lucy

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss The Power of Scripture
Where are Catholics at with the Bible?
How the bible connects with itself.
(18:35) Rudy - Book I read by Deacon Burke. went through the whole mass and wrote every part from scripture.

(22:23) Break 1
(24:06) Living out Scripture.
(31:50) Regina - Father touched on the old testament and continuity. Want to know more about how the new covenant differs.
(36:39) Joe - On my way to Rome and two scriptures stuck out to me. He who lives in the spirit must walk in the spirit. Those who partake in fornication, idolatry have no inheritance the kingdom.

(42:19) Break 2
(43:53) Lucy - Psalm 46 10 and how it's impacted my life. Friend gave me a mug with this scripture on it. In confession, the priest gave me that scripture and I accepted it. Be still...

Resources:
Magnificat

https://us.magnificat.net/

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss The Power of Scripture
<ul>
<li>Where are Catholics at with the Bible?</li>
<li>How the bible connects with itself.</li>
<li>(18:35) Rudy - Book I read by Deacon Burke. went through the whole mass and wrote every part from scripture.</li>
</ul>
(22:23) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:06) Living out Scripture.</li>
<li>(31:50) Regina - Father touched on the old testament and continuity. Want to know more about how the new covenant differs.</li>
<li>(36:39) Joe - On my way to Rome and two scriptures stuck out to me. He who lives in the spirit must walk in the spirit. Those who partake in fornication, idolatry have no inheritance the kingdom.</li>
</ul>
(42:19) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(43:53) Lucy - Psalm 46 10 and how it's impacted my life. Friend gave me a mug with this scripture on it. In confession, the priest gave me that scripture and I accepted it. Be still...</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Magnificat
<ul>
<li><a href="https://us.magnificat.net/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">https://us.magnificat.net/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Role of the Saints: St. Catherine of Siena - The Inner Life - April 29, 2026

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