Jesus and Psalm 22.

Break 1

How Jesus abandoned Himself to God.

Break 2

Entrusting to God all of those who will be aff

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Spiritual Abandonment
The Allusions of Control.
(8:53) Jesus and Psalm 22.

(21:24) Break 1
(22:27) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that?
(26:27) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God.
How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life?

(38:54) Break 2
How can we cultivate Faith in our lives?
(45:18) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment.

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick for the fourth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic, Spiritual Abandonment
<ul>
<li>The Allusions of Control.</li>
<li>(8:53) Jesus and Psalm 22.</li>
</ul>
(21:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:27) Tom - I've always wondered if Jesus felt because of his humanity we as human would feel abandoned by God. Was that an expression of his human feeling because he was fully human. How can Christ feel he was abandoned? if he were fully human, he would feel that way. Can you explain that?</li>
<li>(26:27) How Jesus abandoned Himself to God.</li>
<li>How can we trust that God still loves us through the challenging times in our life?</li>
</ul>
(38:54) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can we cultivate Faith in our lives?</li>
<li>(45:18) Entrusting to God all of those who will be affected by my abandonment.</li>
</ul>

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Spiritual Abandonment: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 4) – The Inner Life – March 6, 2026

What is the role of Mothers in the family toda

Rose

Barbara

Katie

Motherhood for women who canât have children

donât let politics get in the way of honorin

Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood
(4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?
Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?
(12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?
(17:05) Barbara – My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.

(20:48) Break 1
(22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.
(29:18) Motherhood for women who can’t have children
The importance of a child’s life.

(38:42) Break 2
Email – Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.
(46:09) don’t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom

Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood
<ul>
<li>(4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?</li>
<li>Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?</li>
<li>(12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?</li>
<li>(17:05) Barbara &ndash; My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.</li>
</ul>
(20:48) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.</li>
<li>(29:18) Motherhood for women who can&rsquo;t have children</li>
<li>The importance of a child&rsquo;s life.</li>
</ul>
(38:42) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.</li>
<li>(46:09) don&rsquo;t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom</li>
</ul>

Celebrating Motherhood - The Inner Life - May 8, 2026

Where was Father McCarthy when Pope Leo was El

what makes Pope Leo ideal for the role as the 

Rosa

Sandy

Joseph

Daniella

Pope Leo at the bank shows his humility.

Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the First Year with Pope Leo
(2:35) Where was Father McCarthy when Pope Leo was Elected?
(5:51) what makes Pope Leo ideal for the role as the Holy Father?
Restlessness of saint Augustine.
Pope Leo’s role as a leader before being pope.
(19:00) Rosa - I am so blessed. I'm 85 years old. I want to say we have a man of God. He tells the truth and that's what we all need to set us free. Loving kind.

(20:32) Break 1
Clay - Wonderful we have an American Pope. I met Fr. Tom. I'm a convert to the faith.
(24:49) Sandy - I admire the fact that he made it clear that he's not a political leader, he's a religious leader seeking peace at all costs.
(32:32) Joseph - My experience...I'm a diesel mechanic. We had a tv in the shop at the time. Waiting for the shop. Saw smoke when it happened. Amazing thing was when he came out is that it's an American Pope. Everyone was joyous and happy. Not all of my co-workers are catholic and it was good to see this.

(38:35) Break 2
Pope Leo’s message of peace.
(45:06) Daniella - My husband and I are from Peru. We'd like to say he's a good man. We don't know him in person, but saw his mission in Peru. We're 3rd order Augustinians. Moved to California now. We lived in Lima
(46:31) Pope Leo at the bank shows his humility.

Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the First Year with Pope Leo
<ul>
<li>(2:35) Where was Father McCarthy when Pope Leo was Elected?</li>
<li>(5:51) what makes Pope Leo ideal for the role as the Holy Father?</li>
<li>Restlessness of saint Augustine.</li>
<li>Pope Leo&rsquo;s role as a leader before being pope.</li>
<li>(19:00) Rosa - I am so blessed. I'm 85 years old. I want to say we have a man of God. He tells the truth and that's what we all need to set us free. Loving kind.</li>
</ul>
(20:32) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Clay - Wonderful we have an American Pope. I met Fr. Tom. I'm a convert to the faith.</li>
<li>(24:49) Sandy - I admire the fact that he made it clear that he's not a political leader, he's a religious leader seeking peace at all costs.</li>
<li>(32:32) Joseph - My experience...I'm a diesel mechanic. We had a tv in the shop at the time. Waiting for the shop. Saw smoke when it happened. Amazing thing was when he came out is that it's an American Pope. Everyone was joyous and happy. Not all of my co-workers are catholic and it was good to see this.</li>
</ul>
(38:35) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Pope Leo&rsquo;s message of peace.</li>
<li>(45:06) Daniella - My husband and I are from Peru. We'd like to say he's a good man. We don't know him in person, but saw his mission in Peru. We're 3rd order Augustinians. Moved to California now. We lived in Lima</li>
<li>(46:31) Pope Leo at the bank shows his humility.</li>
</ul>

First Year with Pope Leo - The Inner Life - May 7, 2026

no time for silence and wide is it so importan

Why is silence difficult for us to enter into 

Agnes

Visual Noise

Sonya

Kathy

Marie

Michelle

What is Mental prayer?

Check out this great show from April 16, 2026

Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss Silence
(4:15) no time for silence and wide is it so important?
(12:53) Why is silence difficult for us to enter into sometimes?
(16:26) Agnes - What is a suggestion for a teacher or mother with a house full of kids? How does she find silence in the middle of all that noise?

(19:26) Break 1
(21:13) Visual Noise
(24:36) Sonya - Last week, that quiet voice said come down to the lake (here in Maine). I heard the voice again asking me to come to the lake. Later, the voice said 'now.' I went down to the lake and all quiet around. Sat there for 10 minutes and told God I was there. He told me 'Be still and know that I am God.' Saw the stillness of the winter beauty and lost myself in His presence. I was running from being busy for so long.
(29:49) Kathy - I've been to silent retreats before. I brought books and stuff. Went to dinner and it was like all were mad at each other because nobody was talking. I worked in schools and son and friends would come over. Told kids to go outside while I had my coffee. Mom used to get up early. Have to arrange time for it.
Email – Mary keeps the radio off while driving.
(36:53) Marie - Go to the woods. Find a tree, bush, flower, listen to a bird. Just check out and be in nature...He is there.

(39:02) Break 2
(40:29) Michelle - It is so precious. Adoration chapel...people wonder what should they do when they're there. Just present yourself to the Lord. With me, it's hiking in the woods. Get tired enough to sit down and breathe and listen to mother nature. I need nature to bring the sense of awe.
(45:15) What is Mental prayer?
Matt - The silence that people have is something I strive for. This show has been really helpful to get to that.

Check out this great show from April 16, 2026
Father Michael-Joseph Paris&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Silence
<ul>
<li>(4:15) no time for silence and wide is it so important?</li>
<li>(12:53) Why is silence difficult for us to enter into sometimes?</li>
<li>(16:26) Agnes - What is a suggestion for a teacher or mother with a house full of kids? How does she find silence in the middle of all that noise?</li>
</ul>
(19:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:13) Visual Noise</li>
<li>(24:36) Sonya - Last week, that quiet voice said come down to the lake (here in Maine). I heard the voice again asking me to come to the lake. Later, the voice said 'now.' I went down to the lake and all quiet around. Sat there for 10 minutes and told God I was there. He told me 'Be still and know that I am God.' Saw the stillness of the winter beauty and lost myself in His presence. I was running from being busy for so long.</li>
<li>(29:49) Kathy - I've been to silent retreats before. I brought books and stuff. Went to dinner and it was like all were mad at each other because nobody was talking. I worked in schools and son and friends would come over. Told kids to go outside while I had my coffee. Mom used to get up early. Have to arrange time for it.</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Mary keeps the radio off while driving.</li>
<li>(36:53) Marie - Go to the woods. Find a tree, bush, flower, listen to a bird. Just check out and be in nature...He is there.</li>
</ul>
(39:02) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:29) Michelle - It is so precious. Adoration chapel...people wonder what should they do when they're there. Just present yourself to the Lord. With me, it's hiking in the woods. Get tired enough to sit down and breathe and listen to mother nature. I need nature to bring the sense of awe.</li>
<li>(45:15) What is Mental prayer?</li>
<li>Matt - The silence that people have is something I strive for. This show has been really helpful to get to that.</li>
</ul>

Spiritual Abandonment: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 4) – The Inner Life – March 6, 2026

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