why do we bless throats today?

What is a blessing and who can perform it?

Eduardo

Break 1

Tiffany 

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Blaise and Blessings
(2:13) why do we bless throats today?
Jerry -We had St. Blaise blessing yesterday and the sacristan did it.  Is that okay?
(13:31) What is a blessing and who can perform it?
What are different types of blessings?
(20:34) Eduardo - How can I get my house blessed?

(26:59) Break 1
Gaylen - When I was young, I always heard if something was blessed and it got old and unusable, it was to be burned or buried.  Is that true?
Tiffany - I have 5 kids, one of my kids is 2 and she is having a lot of nightmares.  Are there any blessings we could do before bedtime for them?
What do you do with a wedding ring that is blessed but you are no longer married.
(30:38) Can you have a blessing during communion if you don’t receive the Eucharist?

Resources:
Blessing for parents for their children

Most Heavenly Father, I commit my children to your holy providence. Mercifully supply whatever is lacking in me through frailty or negligence. Strengthen my children to overcome the corruptions of the world and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. May they daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and so, faithfully serving you in this life, come to rejoice forever with you in heaven. Amen.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Blaise and Blessings
<ul>
<li>(2:13) why do we bless throats today?</li>
<li>Jerry -We had St. Blaise blessing yesterday and the sacristan did it.&nbsp; Is that okay?</li>
<li>(13:31) What is a blessing and who can perform it?</li>
<li>What are different types of blessings?</li>
<li>(20:34) Eduardo - How can I get my house blessed?</li>
</ul>
(26:59) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Gaylen - When I was young, I always heard if something was blessed and it got old and unusable, it was to be burned or buried.&nbsp; Is that true?</li>
<li>Tiffany - I have 5 kids, one of my kids is 2 and she is having a lot of nightmares.&nbsp; Are there any blessings we could do before bedtime for them?</li>
<li>What do you do with a wedding ring that is blessed but you are no longer married.</li>
<li>(30:38) Can you have a blessing during communion if you don&rsquo;t receive the Eucharist?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Blessing for parents for their children
<ul>
<li>Most Heavenly Father, I commit my children to your holy providence. Mercifully supply whatever is lacking in me through frailty or negligence. Strengthen my children to overcome the corruptions of the world and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. May they daily grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and so, faithfully serving you in this life, come to rejoice forever with you in heaven. Amen.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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St. Blaise and Blessings - The Inner Life - February 3, 2025

What is a relationship in general?

what is required for a relationship with Jesus

Patrick shares an email from someone who is pr

Charles

Break 2

what is the life of piety?

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus
(3:20) What is a relationship in general?
How do we presume on relationships with Jesus?
(11:48) what is required for a relationship with Jesus?

(19:26) Break 1
Nick - We experienced a miscarriage. Daughter experienced it. Don't presume. Do we get down on our knees and express it?  Order on down...everything we get from Him.  Don't dwell on the failures.
(26:01) Patrick shares an email from someone who is praying too much, according to his wife.
Nate - I've been a practicing Catholic for a year and a half. Lector. Want to talk about how my relationship is so much stronger with Jesus now.
(35:29) Charles - I start my day with thank you Jesus for another day. Help me to do it your way.

(38:36) Break 2
How does a relationship with Jesus play out in our everyday lives?
(42:29) what is the life of piety?
How does our relationship with Mary and the Saint enhance our relationship with Jesus?

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus
<ul>
<li>(3:20) What is a relationship in general?</li>
<li>How do we presume on relationships with Jesus?</li>
<li>(11:48) what is required for a relationship with Jesus?</li>
</ul>
(19:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Nick - We experienced a miscarriage. Daughter experienced it. Don't presume. Do we get down on our knees and express it?&nbsp; Order on down...everything we get from Him.&nbsp; Don't dwell on the failures.</li>
<li>(26:01) Patrick shares an email from someone who is praying too much, according to his wife.</li>
<li>Nate - I've been a practicing Catholic for a year and a half. Lector. Want to talk about how my relationship is so much stronger with Jesus now.</li>
<li>(35:29) Charles - I start my day with thank you Jesus for another day. Help me to do it your way.</li>
</ul>
(38:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does a relationship with Jesus play out in our everyday lives?</li>
<li>(42:29) what is the life of piety?</li>
<li>How does our relationship with Mary and the Saint enhance our relationship with Jesus?</li>
</ul>

Relationship with Jesus - The Inner Life - March 27, 2025

what are the dangers of movies the spiritual l

Sean

Nels

Matt

Jean

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies
(4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life
Father shares a movie which he really enjoys
(13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6.
Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession.
Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock.

(22:47) Break 1
John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story.
Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues.
(29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film.  Emphasis on Judas in that movie.
Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's.  Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie.

(35:43) Break 2
Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story.  Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs
(39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal.  Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene.  The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written.
Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in.
Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis.  Very good.
(43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful.
Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see.

Resources - Spiritual Movies:
Babette’s Feast (1987)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Nefarious (2023)
Calvary (Irish film) (2014)
Of Gods and Men (2010)
The Mission (1986)
Arrival (2016)
The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993)
The Shack (2017)
The Last Supper (2025)
The Chosen (series) (2017 – present)
Seventh Heaven (1937)
A Hidden Life (2019)
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016)
Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) (
Nativity Story (Christmas)
Silence (2023)
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Ben Hur (1959)
The Robe (1953)
Becket (1964)
The Cardinal (1963)
Gattaca (1997)
The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021)
The King of Kings (1927)
The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
The Sound of Metal (2019)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
The Lord of the Rings (2001-03)
Groundhog Day (1993)
A River Runs Through It (1992)

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies
<ul>
<li>(4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life</li>
<li>Father shares a movie which he really enjoys</li>
<li>(13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6.</li>
<li>Greg &ndash; Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession.</li>
<li>Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock.</li>
</ul>
(22:47) Break 1
<ul>
<li>John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story.</li>
<li>Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues.</li>
<li>(29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film.&nbsp; Emphasis on Judas in that movie.</li>
<li>Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's.&nbsp; Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie.</li>
</ul>
(35:43) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story.&nbsp; Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs</li>
<li>(39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal.&nbsp; Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene.&nbsp; The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written.</li>
<li>Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in.</li>
<li>Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis.&nbsp; Very good.</li>
<li>(43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful.</li>
<li>Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see.</li>
</ul>
Resources - Spiritual Movies:
<ul>
<li>Babette&rsquo;s Feast (1987)</li>
<li>The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)</li>
<li>Nefarious (2023)</li>
<li>Calvary (Irish film) (2014)</li>
<li>Of Gods and Men (2010)</li>
<li>The Mission (1986)</li>
<li>Arrival (2016)</li>
<li>The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993)</li>
<li>The Shack (2017)</li>
<li>The Last Supper (2025)</li>
<li>The Chosen (series) (2017 &ndash; present)</li>
<li>Seventh Heaven (1937)</li>
<li>A Hidden Life (2019)</li>
<li>A Man for All Seasons (1966)</li>
<li>All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016)</li>
<li>Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) (</li>
<li>Nativity Story (Christmas)</li>
<li>Silence (2023)</li>
<li>Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)</li>
<li>The Ten Commandments (1956)</li>
<li>Ben Hur (1959)</li>
<li>The Robe (1953)</li>
<li>Becket (1964)</li>
<li>The Cardinal (1963)</li>
<li>Gattaca (1997)</li>
<li>The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021)</li>
<li>The King of Kings (1927)</li>
<li>The Scarlet and the Black (1983)</li>
<li>The Sound of Metal (2019)</li>
<li>Life is Beautiful (1997)</li>
<li>The Bells of St. Mary&rsquo;s (1945)</li>
<li>The Lord of the Rings (2001-03)</li>
<li>Groundhog Day (1993)</li>
<li>A River Runs Through It (1992)</li>
</ul>

Spiritual Movies - The Inner Life - March 26, 2025

Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today?

How is today a special day for the unborn?

Sophia

Len 

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss The Annunciation
What is the annunciation?
(6:22) Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today?
Why did Gabriel appear to Mary to give her the news of the Messiah?

(18:00) Break 1
Dean - annunciation is as important as Christmas
(23:25) How is today a special day for the unborn?
(28:09) Sophia - it's crucial to give OUR fiat every day to God like Mary

(36:53) Break 2
What is the difference between the way Mary answers the angel Gabriel and how Zachariah responded?
(42:50) Len - Holy day of Opportunity for today
Alex - John 2:5 Mary said 'Do whatever he tells you' reflects on what she said to Gabriel
Patrick shares an email from Gail about the gentleness and Humility of the Holy Spirit

Resources:
Life is always a good. Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life

https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss The Annunciation
<ul>
<li>What is the annunciation?</li>
<li>(6:22) Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today?</li>
<li>Why did Gabriel appear to Mary to give her the news of the Messiah?</li>
</ul>
(18:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Dean - annunciation is as important as Christmas</li>
<li>(23:25) How is today a special day for the unborn?</li>
<li>(28:09) Sophia - it's crucial to give OUR fiat every day to God like Mary</li>
</ul>
(36:53) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between the way Mary answers the angel Gabriel and how Zachariah responded?</li>
<li>(42:50) Len - Holy day of Opportunity for today</li>
<li>Alex - John 2:5 Mary said 'Do whatever he tells you' reflects on what she said to Gabriel</li>
<li>Patrick shares an email from Gail about the gentleness and Humility of the Holy Spirit</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Life is always a good. Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

St. Blaise and Blessings - The Inner Life - February 3, 2025

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