 What are traps that interfere with our relati

Break 1

Jonathan

Break 2

Walt

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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life
What is simplicity?
(7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus?
How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life?
Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children.  That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord.

(20:06) Break 1
(21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change.
What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying?
What is contemplation and why does it matter?

(36:17) Break 2
Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will?
(41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening.
George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.

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Father Bobby Blood&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life
<ul>
<li>What is simplicity?</li>
<li>(7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus?</li>
<li>How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life?</li>
<li>Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children.&nbsp; That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord.</li>
</ul>
(20:06) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change.</li>
<li>What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying?</li>
<li>What is contemplation and why does it matter?</li>
</ul>
(36:17) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will?</li>
<li>(41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening.</li>
<li>George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.</li>
</ul>

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Simplicity in the Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - February 23, 2026 [ENCORE]

where does the word repentance come from?

Deacon Shawn

Gene

John

IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance
Who was St. Dismas?
(7:53) where does the word repentance come from?
(17:31) Deacon Shawn - I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book . Repentance is a big part of it. Self reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate.

(20:58) Break 1
(22:12) Gene - I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren't in the middle of the highway, this wouldn't have happened. Last 5 years, I've been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now.
What is the meaning of the word “today” you will be with me in paradise?

(36:22) Break 2
Bonnie - Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I'm focusing on my part. I can't fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences.
(42:09) John - My problem was I felt I couldn't be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle.
Nicole - Question - speaking about what I've been pondering. I told my friend I don't hold on to any past sins, and I know it's a sin to not accept God's mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it.

IL &ndash; Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: Repentance
<ul>
<li>Who was St. Dismas?</li>
<li>(7:53) where does the word repentance come from?</li>
<li>(17:31) Deacon Shawn - I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book . Repentance is a big part of it. Self reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate.</li>
</ul>
(20:58) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:12) Gene - I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren't in the middle of the highway, this wouldn't have happened. Last 5 years, I've been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now.</li>
<li>What is the meaning of the word &ldquo;today&rdquo; you will be with me in paradise?</li>
</ul>
(36:22) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Bonnie - Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I'm focusing on my part. I can't fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences.</li>
<li>(42:09) John - My problem was I felt I couldn't be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle.</li>
<li>Nicole - Question - speaking about what I've been pondering. I told my friend I don't hold on to any past sins, and I know it's a sin to not accept God's mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it.</li>
</ul>

Repentance: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 2) - The Inner Life - February 20, 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
<ul>
<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>

Simplicity in the Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - February 23, 2026 [ENCORE]

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