What is the connection to the Psalms and this 

what holds us back from surrendering entirely 

Break 1

How do you answer the question of does God rea

Carol

Break 2

Laurie

If we are to experience suffering why should w

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”
(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?

(19:50) Break 1
(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
Why does God allow suffering?

(36:23) Break 2
(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
Serenity Prayer

IL &ndash; Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;Total Surrender to God&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?</li>
<li>(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?</li>
</ul>
(19:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?</li>
<li>(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.</li>
<li>Why does God allow suffering?</li>
</ul>
(36:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.</li>
<li>(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?</li>
<li>Serenity Prayer</li>
</ul>

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Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

Is Ordinary Mundane

 Eli - My artwork 

How does community help ?

Lynn - As a homeschooling family

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary
(3:15) Is ordinary mundane?
What is holiness?
How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?
(11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained
(15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.
Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.

(20:09) Break 1
(21:54) Eli - My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God's calling me to create works for him.
Email from Jenna – Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.
Email from Lori – Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!
(29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?
How do you get in touch with God’s love for you?
Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.

(36:59) Break 2
How does community help with us growing in holiness?
(41:29) Adrian - My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I'm the only Catholic in my family. I don't push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.
(45:46) Lynn - As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary
<ul>
<li>(3:15) Is ordinary mundane?</li>
<li>What is holiness?</li>
<li>How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?</li>
<li>(11:54) Jesus&rsquo; hidden life explained</li>
<li>(15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.</li>
<li>Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.</li>
</ul>
(20:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:54) Eli - My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God's calling me to create works for him.</li>
<li>Email from Jenna &ndash; Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.</li>
<li>Email from Lori &ndash; Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!</li>
<li>(29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?</li>
<li>How do you get in touch with God&rsquo;s love for you?</li>
<li>Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.</li>
</ul>
(36:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does community help with us growing in holiness?</li>
<li>(41:29) Adrian - My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I'm the only Catholic in my family. I don't push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.</li>
<li>(45:46) Lynn - As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.</li>
</ul>

Holiness in the Ordinary - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 1, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel sho

What is the nature of intercessory prayer 

Susan - Freewill of the person you're praying 

Martha Mary and Lazarus as an example of inter

Marilyn - I pray a lot...what about thank you?

Jeanie - Unanswered prayer. I've been saying t

An example of a Navy Lieutenant about interces

Michael - What are we supposed to do in Adorat

On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer.

 
What is the nature of intercessory prayer? 

 
Susan - Freewill of the person you're praying for

 
Break 1

 
Martha Mary and Lazarus as an example of intercessory prayer

 
Marilyn - I don't hear a lot of people just saying 'thank you' to God.

 
Jeanie - Unanswered prayer. I've been saying the Memorare, and I don't feel I've gotten any answer. Want to know your thoughts on that?

 
Break 2

 
An example of a Navy Lieutenant about intercessory payer.

 
Michael - What am I supposed to do in Adoration?

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What is the nature of intercessory prayer?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Susan - Freewill of the person you're praying for</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Martha Mary and Lazarus as an example of intercessory prayer</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Marilyn - I don't hear a lot of people just saying 'thank you' to God.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jeanie - Unanswered prayer. I've been saying the Memorare, and I don't feel I've gotten any answer. Want to know your thoughts on that?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>An example of a Navy Lieutenant about intercessory payer.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Michael - What am I supposed to do in Adoration?</li>
</ul>

Unleashing The Power Of Intercessory Prayer - August 31, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talk abou

Andy - God expresses his love through chastise

God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”.

 
Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up.

 
Break 1

 
How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life?

 
Break 2

 
God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being &ldquo;Loved By The Father&rdquo;.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>God loves us even way when we turn away.</li>
</ul>

Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

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