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

What is the Churchâs teaching on Leisure?

Mark

Chrystal

How do we honor the Sabbath day as Catholics?

James

Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life
(4:15) What is the Church’s teaching on Leisure?
(12:07) Mark - Been to retreat center. They would pray 8 times a day but would work too. Majority of retired people out there...it's getting a balance. Going to Mass everyday. Take care of your body like you're going to be 100 but take of your soul like you're going to die tomorrow.

(21:53) Break 1
(24:02) Chrystal - Something that happened with me in my career. Was a teacher and the district decided not to renew my contract. Only jobs I've been able to find and apply for are part-time. I've applied to other full time. My kids are little and keep asking God to show me what path to take. Pursue teaching where I have more time with family or do I choose the other that's more time consuming?
How does leisure help us to grow in trust?
(32:31) How do we honor the Sabbath day as Catholics?

(36:49) Break 2
Marcy – Teaching at the same school as my kids helps me to relax
Leisure in art and music.
(44:13) James - How do I get motivated now that I'm retired? I just do the basic Sunday Mass. Used to go more often and adoration. Just the lack of enthusiasm in activities and spiritual life.

Resource:
Leisure the Basis of Culture

https://ignatius.com/leisure-lbcp/

Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life
<ul>
<li>(4:15) What is the Church&rsquo;s teaching on Leisure?</li>
<li>(12:07) Mark - Been to retreat center. They would pray 8 times a day but would work too. Majority of retired people out there...it's getting a balance. Going to Mass everyday. Take care of your body like you're going to be 100 but take of your soul like you're going to die tomorrow.</li>
</ul>
(21:53) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:02) Chrystal - Something that happened with me in my career. Was a teacher and the district decided not to renew my contract. Only jobs I've been able to find and apply for are part-time. I've applied to other full time. My kids are little and keep asking God to show me what path to take. Pursue teaching where I have more time with family or do I choose the other that's more time consuming?</li>
<li>How does leisure help us to grow in trust?</li>
<li>(32:31) How do we honor the Sabbath day as Catholics?</li>
</ul>
(36:49) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Marcy &ndash; Teaching at the same school as my kids helps me to relax</li>
<li>Leisure in art and music.</li>
<li>(44:13) James - How do I get motivated now that I'm retired? I just do the basic Sunday Mass. Used to go more often and adoration. Just the lack of enthusiasm in activities and spiritual life.</li>
</ul>
Resource:
<ul>
<li>Leisure the Basis of Culture
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/leisure-lbcp/">https://ignatius.com/leisure-lbcp/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Leisure and the Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - May 29, 2026

What is it about Religion versus Spirituality

What is the difference between Catholicism and

John

Mike

Email â How do we explain to none believers 

How can we pass on the Faith to our children a

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Foundations of Religion
What is Religion?
(8:26) What is it about Religion versus Spirituality
(18:27) What is the difference between Catholicism and other religions?

(20:50) Break 1
What is the importance of the Church in connecting us with our Faith?
(26:38) John - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.
(32:42) Mike - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.

(37:48) Break 2
Why rules and regulations help us in our Faith?
(43:31) Email – How do we explain to none believers why life is so difficult?
(48:20) How can we pass on the Faith to our children and grandchildren?

Resources:
Fides et Ratio: Between Faith and Reason

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Foundations of Religion
<ul>
<li>What is Religion?</li>
<li>(8:26) What is it about Religion versus Spirituality</li>
<li>(18:27) What is the difference between Catholicism and other religions?</li>
</ul>
(20:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the importance of the Church in connecting us with our Faith?</li>
<li>(26:38) John - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.</li>
<li>(32:42) Mike - It seems to me that instead of one or the other, it's all of the above. I remember when the Lord told us I have more to tell you, but you can't handle it. Unless you're in the state of fellowship with God, it's hard for us to accept certain truths because we have dimmed our intellect. I think sin dims our intellect.</li>
</ul>
(37:48) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Why rules and regulations help us in our Faith?</li>
<li>(43:31) Email &ndash; How do we explain to none believers why life is so difficult?</li>
<li>(48:20) How can we pass on the Faith to our children and grandchildren?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Fides et Ratio: Between Faith and Reason
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html">https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Foundations of Religion - The Inner Life - May 28, 2026

Miguel

What if you donât âget anythingâ out of 

Gilberto

Sherry

Rose

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Worship Through the Mass
What is Worship and the Mass?
(16:08) Miguel - How can I talk to my pastor about making the mass more reverent?

(19:59) Break 1
What does it mean to participate in the Liturgy?
(28:00) What if you don’t “get anything” out of the Mass?
(32:44) Gilberto -Mass for me is a representation of Jesus with his disciples at last supper

(35:28) Break 2
Arlene - When there is no applause, the mass is always more reverent for me
How do you prepare yourself well for Mass?
(45:09) Sherry - How can I make my sister understand that she needs to go in person to mass instead of watching on tv
(48:30) Rose - I'm a convert due to beautiful mass at the cathedral of St. Paul

Resources:
Spirit of the Liturgy

https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/?searchid=4934343&search_query=spirit+of+the+liturgy
Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (from the Second Vatican Council)

https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Worship Through the Mass
<ul>
<li>What is Worship and the Mass?</li>
<li>(16:08) Miguel - How can I talk to my pastor about making the mass more reverent?</li>
</ul>
(19:59) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to participate in the Liturgy?</li>
<li>(28:00) What if you don&rsquo;t &ldquo;get anything&rdquo; out of the Mass?</li>
<li>(32:44) Gilberto -Mass for me is a representation of Jesus with his disciples at last supper</li>
</ul>
(35:28) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Arlene - When there is no applause, the mass is always more reverent for me</li>
<li>How do you prepare yourself well for Mass?</li>
<li>(45:09) Sherry - How can I make my sister understand that she needs to go in person to mass instead of watching on tv</li>
<li>(48:30) Rose - I'm a convert due to beautiful mass at the cathedral of St. Paul</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Spirit of the Liturgy
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/?searchid=4934343&amp;search_query=spirit+of+the+liturgy">https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/?searchid=4934343&amp;search_query=spirit+of+the+liturgy</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sacrosanctum Concilium: Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (from the Second Vatican Council)
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html">https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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

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