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

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>

Silence -The Inner Life - May 6, 2026

What is the necessity of love?

What is Storge Love?

What is Aeroâs love?

Mary

What is Agape Love

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss the Types of Love
(5:57) What is the necessity of love?
(9:48) What is storge Love?

(18:350 Break 1
What is phileo Love?
(29:31) What is eros love?
(32:44) Mary - I found it interesting about storge and I think if more people heard that...If I had a teaching like that when I was younger, I think it would be helpful. We should talk about it more in church. Real type of love and healthy.

(39:52) Break 2
Ann - How does the Holy Spirit work into it all? Father doing a great job explaining types of love. How does the relationships of love fall into this with the Holy Spirit.
(46:19) What is Agape Love

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss the Types of Love 
<ul>
<li>(5:57) What is the necessity of love?</li>
<li>(9:48) What is storge Love?</li>
</ul>
(18:350 Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is phileo&nbsp;Love?</li>
<li>(29:31) What is eros love?</li>
<li>(32:44) Mary - I found it interesting about storge and I think if more people heard that...If I had a teaching like that when I was younger, I think it would be helpful. We should talk about it more in church. Real type of love and healthy.</li>
</ul>
(39:52) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Ann - How does the Holy Spirit work into it all? Father doing a great job explaining types of love. How does the relationships of love fall into this with the Holy Spirit.</li>
<li>(46:19) What is Agape Love</li>
</ul>

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

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