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

Gospel Luk 24: 13-35

Deacon Michael

Robert

Alex

Abby

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to lead a Sunday Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus
(10:32) Gospel Luk 24: 13-35
How does this passage reflect the Mass?

(26:03) Break 1
(28:04) Deacon Michael - My homily is very simple...point about not recognizing Christ is because we're all walking the road to Emmaus. Christ shows up and we have got to be attentive and see Christ. sometimes it's obvious.
(30:25) Robert - Father said reading the scripture with good compendium or commentary. I came across a comment recently and I think a lot of folks don't know what a good commentary would be. Could you provide more about this?
Paul - Interesting that he consecrated the bread and it's because perhaps he was present in the bread and had to be there.
(37:47) Alex - My church started an Emmaus retreat which is all over now. Been immersed with this reading for years. I continue to learn from it. One part left out is discussing...let's not forget Jesus went farther. They invited him in. What would have happened if they didn't invite him in? What a lost opportunity this would have been. Think of how this relates to our lives.

(41:26) Break 2
(42:35) Abby - Road to Emmaus...I was curious on seeing Christ in our moments of joy and blessing as well. Where do we align that with Christ?
How we are in the light in Christ even when in darkness
Daniel - Inviting Jesus in. In Jeremiah...you will find me when you search for all your heart. You're supposed to go after God with all your heart.

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to lead a Sunday Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus
<ul>
<li>(10:32) Gospel Luk 24: 13-35</li>
<li>How does this passage reflect the Mass?</li>
</ul>
(26:03) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(28:04) Deacon Michael - My homily is very simple...point about not recognizing Christ is because we're all walking the road to Emmaus. Christ shows up and we have got to be attentive and see Christ. sometimes it's obvious.</li>
<li>(30:25) Robert - Father said reading the scripture with good compendium or commentary. I came across a comment recently and I think a lot of folks don't know what a good commentary would be. Could you provide more about this?</li>
<li>Paul - Interesting that he consecrated the bread and it's because perhaps he was present in the bread and had to be there.</li>
<li>(37:47) Alex - My church started an Emmaus retreat which is all over now. Been immersed with this reading for years. I continue to learn from it. One part left out is discussing...let's not forget Jesus went farther. They invited him in. What would have happened if they didn't invite him in? What a lost opportunity this would have been. Think of how this relates to our lives.</li>
</ul>
(41:26) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:35) Abby - Road to Emmaus...I was curious on seeing Christ in our moments of joy and blessing as well. Where do we align that with Christ?</li>
<li>How we are in the light in Christ even when in darkness</li>
<li>Daniel - Inviting Jesus in. In Jeremiah...you will find me when you search for all your heart. You're supposed to go after God with all your heart.</li>
</ul>

Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus - The Inner Life - April 17, 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?

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.

Father Michael-Joseph Paris 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 - April 16, 2026

What are ways people misunderstand what annulm

What does free, full Faithful and Fruitful mea

Why are declarations of nullity more readily a

Jamie

Mercedes

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments
What is marriage?
(4:39) What are ways people misunderstand what annulments are?
(11:59) What does free, full Faithful and Fruitful mean?
(23:44) Adrianne - What happens when the person files for divorce and gets it and takes off and marries another. Or if the divorce was pending and the woman became pregnant? Does that make it easier for the other spouse to get the annulment?

(32:07) Break 1
Loretta - My marriage was annulled years ago. Father is so spot on. If there's something inside of you about entering marriage and didn't realize it. I should have been more mature.
(35:13) Why are declarations of nullity more readily available now days?
Jamie - I have a spouse that was previously married. trying to understand if we can get our marriage in the Catholic church because he wasn't married in the Catholic church originally.
What is the difference between a blessing and a convalidation?

(40:58) Break 2
Email – if you are in a relationship and waiting for an annulment what does that mean?
(44:12) Mercedes - Once a person starts to do the process and the three witnesses, is the ex-wife made aware of the documentation of the other replies of the three witnesses?
Email – Do I need to pursue a declaration of nullity if I don’t plan on getting married again?
Healing process of declarations of nullity.

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments
<ul>
<li>What is marriage?</li>
<li>(4:39) What are ways people misunderstand what annulments are?</li>
<li>(11:59) What does free, full Faithful and Fruitful mean?</li>
<li>(23:44) Adrianne - What happens when the person files for divorce and gets it and takes off and marries another. Or if the divorce was pending and the woman became pregnant? Does that make it easier for the other spouse to get the annulment?</li>
</ul>
(32:07) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Loretta - My marriage was annulled years ago. Father is so spot on. If there's something inside of you about entering marriage and didn't realize it. I should have been more mature.</li>
<li>(35:13) Why are declarations of nullity more readily available now days?</li>
<li>Jamie - I have a spouse that was previously married. trying to understand if we can get our marriage in the Catholic church because he wasn't married in the Catholic church originally.</li>
<li>What is the difference between a blessing and a convalidation?</li>
</ul>
(40:58) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; if you are in a relationship and waiting for an annulment what does that mean?</li>
<li>(44:12) Mercedes - Once a person starts to do the process and the three witnesses, is the ex-wife made aware of the documentation of the other replies of the three witnesses?</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Do I need to pursue a declaration of nullity if I don&rsquo;t plan on getting married again?</li>
<li>Healing process of declarations of nullity.</li>
</ul>

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

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