Father shares some background on this passage.

father Shares this Sundayâs Gospel

Break 1

Sandy

Break 2

Donna

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study Matthew 1:18-24
(7:51) Father shares some background on this passage.
(12:49) father Shares this Sunday’s Gospel

(18:57) Break 1
What is the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?
(26:03) Sandy - Why does it matter that Joseph came from the same line of David when he wasn't the biological father of Jesus.
Why does it say Joseph was a righteous man?

(36:50) Break 2
Richard - did Mary come from that line as well and where is it written?
(39:41) Donna - I had a friend who had said Jesus had brothers. Can you equip me to respond to her?
Why is Joseph so important in the Christmas story?

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/1?18">Matthew 1:18-24</a>
<ul>
<li>(7:51) Father shares some background on this passage.</li>
<li>(12:49) father Shares this Sunday&rsquo;s Gospel</li>
</ul>
(18:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the betrothal of Joseph and Mary?</li>
<li>(26:03) Sandy - Why does it matter that Joseph came from the same line of David when he wasn't the biological father of Jesus.</li>
<li>Why does it say Joseph was a righteous man?</li>
</ul>
(36:50) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Richard - did Mary come from that line as well and where is it written?</li>
<li>(39:41) Donna - I had a friend who had said Jesus had brothers. Can you equip me to respond to her?</li>
<li>Why is Joseph so important in the Christmas story?</li>
</ul>

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Sunday Bible Study on St. Joseph - The Inner Life - December 19, 2025

why is it important to develop foundations of 

First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

What is the second foundation of faith: Gettin

Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)
(4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
(11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

(20:20) Break 1
David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
(26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

(40:32) Break 2
Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
(41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

Check out this awesome Encore from May 21, 2025!
Msgr. Tom Richter&nbsp;joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)
<ul>
<li>(4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?</li>
<li>(11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith</li>
</ul>
(20:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?</li>
<li>(26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.</li>
</ul>
(40:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?</li>
<li>(41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross</li>
</ul>

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) - The Inner Life - December 29, 2025 [ENCORE]

What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do 

Joshua

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue
Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?
(12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?

(21:39) Break 1
Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?
(29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?

(39:32) Break 2
How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?
(44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?
How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

Check out this Awesome Encore from September 26, 2025
Fr. Ramil Fajardo&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue
<ul>
<li>Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family?</li>
<li>(12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help?</li>
</ul>
(21:39) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do?</li>
<li>(29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that?</li>
</ul>
(39:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan?</li>
<li>(44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today?</li>
<li>How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?</li>
</ul>

Living a Life of Virtue - The Inner Life - December 26, 2025

why is preparation for Christmas so important?

Cindy

Nick

Yollie

The Gift of the Magi

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Final Preparations for Christmas
(4:10) why is preparation for Christmas so important?
The O Antiphons
(17:46) Cindy - In preparation, I recently lost my pet of 17 years. I feel like this is a moment where I'm preparing myself because we love those loved ones. I prepare by knowing this is the first they will spend in heaven; I know they are no longer with us. That is just a joy.

(22:40) Break 1
(24:30) Nick - How to be grateful. Ever since I knew you from taking over for the Inner Life, you've been a loving figure. Maybe those who are starting late...it's never too late as we hear from the Sunday reading at Mass. God is always with us. Life is an advent...a time for preparing for the coming of Jesus.
How can we prepare for Christmas?
(35:30) Yollie - Give the Christ child presents at Mass with our presence at Mass.

(37:27) Break 2
Maria - Preparation for coming of Christ is our whole life. Our journey. Every day we should be in his presence, not just Christmas. Strength to overcome our sorrows and love our enemies.
(43:24) The Gift of the Magi
Where can last minute stress help us grow in our spiritual life?

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Final Preparations for Christmas
<ul>
<li>(4:10) why is preparation for Christmas so important?</li>
<li>The O Antiphons</li>
<li>(17:46) Cindy - In preparation, I recently lost my pet of 17 years. I feel like this is a moment where I'm preparing myself because we love those loved ones. I prepare by knowing this is the first they will spend in heaven; I know they are no longer with us. That is just a joy.</li>
</ul>
(22:40) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:30) Nick - How to be grateful. Ever since I knew you from taking over for the Inner Life, you've been a loving figure. Maybe those who are starting late...it's never too late as we hear from the Sunday reading at Mass. God is always with us. Life is an advent...a time for preparing for the coming of Jesus.</li>
<li>How can we prepare for Christmas?</li>
<li>(35:30) Yollie - Give the Christ child presents at Mass with our presence at Mass.</li>
</ul>
(37:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Maria - Preparation for coming of Christ is our whole life. Our journey. Every day we should be in his presence, not just Christmas. Strength to overcome our sorrows and love our enemies.</li>
<li>(43:24) The Gift of the Magi</li>
<li>Where can last minute stress help us grow in our spiritual life?</li>
</ul>

Sunday Bible Study on St. Joseph - The Inner Life - December 19, 2025

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