The Inner Life

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm prayed the Rosary for me (24:59), caller: Mary was there before I was even Catholic (26:22), Mary and the Eucharist (27:30), caller: Mary saved me from pornography (30:31), caller: Mary helped me daughter when she was in the hospital (32:49), caller: Mary helped me consecrate myself to my work (39:19), caller: a statue of Mary looked at me (43:14). 

Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they're gossiping? (26:20), caller: refraining from Gossip (34:42), what is Gossip? (39:52), and caller: sometimes it's important to set boundaries with people (44:57). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick to discuss the gift of Purgatory. Topics included: purgatory in The Bible (4:00), Purgatory as a gift (12:53), the duration of purgatory (19:10), caller: I fear purgatory (24:50), caller: can souls pray for us on earth? (29:20), email: why are they called the 'poor souls in purgatory?' (31:15), caller: I put a brown Scapular on my Father, will he go to heaven? (36:26), caller: does purgatory happen here on earth? (40:16), caller: our particular judgement?(43:44), caller: how are we cleansed in purgatory without our bodies? (46:03), and caller: do Gregorian Masses release souls from purgatory? (46:57)? 

Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about peace. Topics included: Jesus's words 'Peace be with you' (2:40), rest and trust (6:52), St. Paul & Thanksgiving (16:21), caller: peace from giving life to God (18:52), caller: peace after brain surgery (24:18), caller: peace and forgiveness (26:25), caller: I don't have peace with new neighbor (28:35), Catholic mindfulness (33:19), caller: how do I find peace during divorce? (37:44), caller: peace after conversion (41:03), caller: how do I find peace after trauma? (43:37), and caller: peace during recovery from alcohol? (46:27). 

Resources: 

Prayer of Abandonment

Mindful Catholic Book
Surrender Novena

Father Matthew Widderjoins Patrick to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit. 

Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic prayers (20:55), caller: how do we teach the Mass to kids? (23:30), caller: I don't feel Christ in the Eucharist (28:20), parts of the Mass (32:22), role of the homily and music (40:08), caller: I am sad when the homily doesn't happen at daily Mass (45:20), and the National Eucharistic Congress. 

Eucharistic Revival: https://www.youtube.com/@eucharisticrevival

Veil Removed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about addiction. Topics included: what is addiction (3:51), emotions (13:35), spiritual aspects of addiction (15:51), caller: thank God for my sobriety (17:51), moderation (22:51), caller: I had a conversion 6 years ago (25:43), caller: my relative is addicted to Adderall, but she lashes out at me when I bring it up (32:15), caller: my son has been addicted to drugs for 30 years (36:17), email: help from pornography (41:58), caller: alcoholism & caretaking (44:33), and addictions to video games (48:14). 

Links: 

Integrity Restored: https://integrityrestored.com/

Truth About Pornography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuOvUM1Ols

Catholic Therapists: https://www.catholictherapists.com/

Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about jealousy. Topics included: jealousy and envy (2:42), 1 Corinthians (5:51), caller: I am jealous of women more beautiful than me (10:30), caller: I am jealous of those who can retire before me (15:18), email: I am jealous of the attention my friend has (18:15), caller: adoration helped me when I dealt with jealousy (24:41), caller: my relative is jealous of me (27:25), caller: my husband is jealous of friends who can retire before him (30:21), caller: I take jealousy to the foot of the Cross (37:05), email: I was recently laid off; I am jealous of the executives who make more than me (38:42), generosity (43:24), and caller: I feel jealous of women with grandchildren (44:48). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God's judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and caller: I think it's important to apologize to those we hurt (48:14). 

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting our suffering to Jesus (48:35)

Father Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about anger. Topics included: anger and Jesus' teaching (3:01), emotions and turning the other cheek (10:28), caller: I'm angry with my kids (15:41), caller: I'm angry with the medical system (19:34), God's anger (24:49), caller: anger comes from my frustration (30:33), using anger productively (32:53), caller: anger is important for a good life (36:12), email: anger in parenting (40:30), and caller: my husband got angry when I asked him about his internet usage (42:27). 

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren’t moved when I talk about the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left the faith (40:00), caller: I left the Church and came back in my 40s (42:02), and caller: my daughter left the faith, what should I do? (45:21).

Original Air Date: 4/3/24

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss remaining faithful to the faith. Topics included: the struggle of faith (2:52), friendship with God (15:32), caller: I declare my faith on Facebook (20:50), caller: how do I navigate misunderstanding (30:42), living your faith daily (37:31), caller: build up friendship (42:04). 

Book Recommendation: Live Not By Lies

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about fear and trust. Topics included: common fears (3:08), caller: does fear mean weak faith? (13:38), caller: is fear from the Devil? (17:39), dealing with fear (21:39), caller: I feel overwhelmed (25:27), the National Eucharistic Congress (32:51), caller: I pray the Litany of the Fearful Heart (41:52), caller: I have a fear of death (43:50), and caller: how do I balance out my fear? (46:41). 

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus the healer (2:53), what if a physical healing doesn't happen (7:31), anointing in Scripture (15:15), caller: my father's story of last rites (21:59), caller: My son passed away, did he receive anointing? (29:35), when should we call a priest (33:50), caller: encourage loved ones to get anointed (37:42), mechanics of the sacrament (41:26), caller: my near-death experience (45:07), and caller: my sister's anointing (47:13). 

 Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a special episode discussing the recent exciting appointment and dealing with greed. Topics included: Bishop Elect's journey (1:51) what greed is (7:14), economic forces (14:39), wants vs. needs (20:42), providing for families (27:28), the Lord is enough (30:51), caller: how do hobbies fit into greed? (33:10), caller: Jesus helped me to tithe (35:30), caller: financial freedom really helped me (39:37), caller: I deliver past and meatballs to a local food panty (41:48), and caller: letting go of money was hard, but a good thing for me! (43:59). 

Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about change. Topics included: dealing with change (3:23), caller: change in my spiritual life has been good (12:10), caller: I think change is good (18:52), new priestly assignments (21:21), how lay people can prepare for a new priest (25:50), caller: difficulty with clustering parishes (29:16), saying goodbye to your priest (34:21), why do priests move? (39:03), caller: when we clustered parishes, I got discouraged by the response of my fellow parishioners (43:19), and caller: change has been hard, but good in my life (46:17). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: why work is good for us (3:27), the dignity of work (11:54), work as an act of love (24:54), caller: how can I love God more? (34:57), caller: does work have to feel like an achievement? (41:12), and caller: I don't like work; can Father recommend a book? (44:20). 

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Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about conflict in marriage. Topics included: ingredients for a great marriage (3:20), navigating conflict (10:51), caller: how do I help my daughter who is struggling in her marriage (19:20), caller: my 27-year old gives me the silent treatment (27:57), caller: my husband is passive aggressive when he does chores (35:54), caller: I pray over my husband when he's asleep (46:40). 

Fr. John Eckert joined Patrick to discuss God's Divine Mercy. Topics included: history of Divine Mercy devotion (3:37), what the mercy of God is (8:57), mercy in the Old Testament (15:31), caller: I have had a devotion to the Devine mercy for years (20:34), what it means to trust (25:37), email: difference between mercy and presumption (29:26), caller: plenary indulgence and grace (33:05), caller: God healed my aunt (39:02), caller: my wife had a devotion to Divine Mercy and died at 3pm (43:33), and becoming agents of mercy (47:28). 

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for a conversation about unanswered prayers. Topics included prayers of petition (4:58), how does God answer prayer? (11:52), caller: praying for my son (17:00), caller: praying for another's salvation (24:17), caller: my granddaughter came into the Church this year (30:54), caller: my fiancé lost his faith (41:56), caller: my brother came back to the fait (44:23), and caller: is 'ask and you shall receive' true? (46:51). 

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren't moved when I talk about the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left the faith (40:00), caller: I left the Church and came back in my 40s (42:02), and caller: my daughter left the faith, what should I do? (45:21). 

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Theological Virtues. Topics included: faith as gift and choice (3:27), faith & assent (7:47), intellect & will (11:56), faith of a child (14:32), what real hope is (21:02), how the virtues relate to each other (30:06), receiving hope (32:56), caller: I'm struggling with hope (37:47), heavenly love vs. earthly love (42:47), and fostering charity in others (48:53). 

Father Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of the Resurrection in our lives. Topics included: what the Resurrection means (3:13), the Eucharist (10:54), finding joy (14:53), hope (21:44), caller: I changed my disposition (24:12), the daily Examen (32:11), cultivating hope and joy (37:26), Jesus lives! (41:29), and the Eucharist as a foretaste of heaven (46:11). 

Part V: Good Friday – Jesus is Crucified
Fr. Rocky meditates on the Seven Last Words of Christ and the spirit of forgiveness that permeated the life of Christ. Do I place my trust in God when suffering comes my way?

Part IV: Holy Thursday – The Holy Eucharist & the Agony in the Garden
Fr. Rocky offers a powerful reflection on Our Lord’s institution of the Holy Eucharist and His ensuing Agony in the Garden, revealing Our Lord’s tremendous love for each one of us. Will I also go away or will I remain close to Jesus?

Part III: Wednesday of Holy Week – The Trial of Jesus
Fr. Rocky reflects on the importance of prayer, a well-formed conscience, and not being afraid to share our Faith. Do I speak up in defense of Our Lord or do I deny Him when things get tough?

Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of Jesus
Fidelity is forged in the little things, says Fr. Rocky. Do I let pride lead me astray? Do I take matters into my own hands or do I lean on God?

Part I: Monday of Holy Week – Anointing at Bethany
Join Fr. Rocky as he reflects on the power of Holy Week and asks the question: who will be close to Jesus to the last? In today’s Gospel we hear of Mary pouring out precious perfume on Jesus’ feet. How generous am I with God?

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about the beauty of Holy Week. Topics included: Palm Sunday (3:16), and having a renewed focus (11:54), inviting people to Mass (16:24), caller: Jesus' simplicity (22:02), email: outdoor Stations as a family (28:02), Holy Thursday (32:11), Good Friday (35:55), the Easter Vigil (43:36), and Caller: My neighbor's Good Friday story of being reunited with her children (46:04). 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about having a great Lent. Topics included: why we have Lent (4:14), we don't earn God's love (11:30), caller: giving up coffee was tough, so I switched to an hour of prayer each day (14:18), caller: I feel unworthy of God's love (19:43), caller: I gave up TV, but I didn't do more spiritual reading (23:26), caller: Divine Office has helped me (30:39), helping family members (37:41), caller: I've been meditating on the Passion of Our Lord (41:01), and caller: I've been praying the Rosary for Lent (46:03). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacraments of the Church. Topics included: what is validity? (2:56), caller: my friend doesn't believe in the sacraments (10:16), sacraments in Scripture (18:46), caller: what if someone wasn't probably baptized? (22:54), email: I baptized my grandchildren; are they baptized? (26:25), becoming validity police (30:15), caller: we don't receive the Precious Blood at my parish; why? (34:14), caller: If someone has a certificate of baptism but it was invalid and they don't know it what happens?, and caller: what does baptizing 'in the name of' mean? 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about devotion to St. Joseph. Topics included: the importance of St. Joseph (2:54), caller: St. Joseph helps us be pro-life (19:56), St. Joseph the worker (22:27), Purity (26:29), Silence (30:54), funny story about St. Joseph (36:22), caller: St. Joseph, Terror of Demons (37:37), caller: my Father stuck out a difficult marriage (39:23), and caller: novena to the Holy Cloak of St. Joseph (44:39). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about visiting holy places. Topics included: Jesus & pilgrimage (3:54), the National Eucharistic Congress (8:08), Pilgrimage vs. Vacation (14:55), Email: Pilgrimage to Rome (24:01), making a local pilgrimage (35:23), and email: spiritual attack before and after a pilgrimage (40:29). Callers shared their stories about making a pilgrimage. 

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Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about battling persistent sins. Topics included: Original Sin (3:18), examining our woundedness (10:38), temptation (13:37), why sins are hard to overcome (21:14), standards of perfection (25:27), regular confession (30:23), email: how do I deal with weekly excessive drinking? (34:43), caller: I feel attached to possession because I grew up poor (37:32), and addiction vs. sin (42:00). 

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Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy Hour (17:54), caller: I was encouraged by a friend to sign up for a Holy Hour (22:53), caller: I show up to daily mass 10 minutes early to pray (26:14), what if I find a Holy Hour boring? (29:57), Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive, praying in front of the Real Presence (38:41), caller: I feel closer to God after adoration (42:01), and caller: I am grateful for adoration at my Newman Center (45:37). 

Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive

Original Air Date: February 20, 2024

Sr. Faustina, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about finding joy and trust during suffering. Topics included: what trust is (3:17), joy and the Stations of the Cross (10:07), caller: I have dealt with mental illness; I think trust builds trust (18:50), email: I have been suffering because we don't have grandkids (24:10), caller: I have a son that has cancer; this has brought us all closer to God (29:53), how to increase trust (32:23), the Litany of Trust (39:22), caller: how can I trust during my marriage crisis? (40:58), and caller: I had cancer during COVID; I offered my suffering up for my dad and brother. 

Litany of Trust: https://sistersoflife.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mobile-Litany-of-Trust.pdf

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the spiritual benefits of eating as a family. Topic included: food in Jesus' time (3:32), Fr. Dave's family meals (13:13), caller: Jesus and Lazarus eating (16:41), advice for families (20:27), The Catechism and families (27:20), caller: we read Scripture during dinner (29:42), caller: we had a timer to make sure that everyone got to speak at dinner (34:24), caller: we prayed and then played games after dinner (37:24), and caller: my niece was an only child and she came for dinner and wasn't used to sharing (42:51). 

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Third Person of the Trinity. Topics included: who the Holy Spirit is (3:57), praying to the Holy Spirit (7:28), importance of Pentecost (13:48), It Never Rains in Southern California (23:10), caller: my son will be confirmed soon (23:10), caller: St. Louis de Montfort (33:54), caller: the Holy Spirit prayer that I pray (38:49), and becoming open to the Holy Spirit (41:02). 

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about the temptations we face. Topics included: dealing with temptation (3:28), caller: I ask myself 'what if' when I face temptations (11:25), caller: I use Scripture to help me fight temptation (18:54), caller: I was tempted to buy more things recently (26:21), caller: I pray for vocations when tempted (34:10), caller: confession experience (39:18), and caller: I make an act of contrition every night (45:09).  

Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Christ's Passion. Topics included: Origins of the Stations (2:40), Fr. Sam's experience with Stations (12:45), caller: can you explain Veronica's Veil? (19:23), caller: I was born in the Holy Land and have prayed the Stations there (27:27), caller: I recommend Lenten Journey with Mother Mary (29:18), caller: I'd like to offer a couple of interpretations of Simon of Cyrene (38:18), and caller: the meaning of the name Veronica (42:06). 

Fr. Looney's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/a-lenten-journey-with-mother-mary/

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about forgiving. Topics included: the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (3:24), is forgiveness just used as an excuse for bad behavior? (11:23), caller: forgiving ourselves (17:13), caller: it's hard to forgive my family (25:52), caller: I'm having trouble forgiving family who don't think they did anything wrong (30:39), expecting too much of people (38:03), email: I'm hurt by relatives (42:01), and caller: should I forgive my daughter? (45:43). 

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of Penance. Topics included: the greatness of confession (3:32), caller: confession changed my life and I was free from a particular sin (8:47), why some are reluctant to go to confession (13:55), caller: I hadn't gone in 30 years, but I went when my son had his first confession (22:06), frequency of confession (22:06), caller: I finally went after 30 years (24:33), sacramental validity (29:03), caller: was my confession valid? I wasn't given a penance (31:08), the Scriptural basis for confession (35:52), caller: why do we have the Confiteor (37:40), caller: the priest doesn't let me say the Act of Contrition; is my confession valid? (41:06), caller: why do we have penance in confession? (44:23). 

Father JJ Mech joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred art! Topics included: praying with art (4:18), what is sacred art? (8:55), caller: I used to give lectures about Catholic art (20:15), caller: Can I have a priest bless art I made? (26:32), caller: I have a story about a prayer card (28:45), Father JJ shares about an art pilgrimage in Detroit (37:21), caller: I miss religious hymns from my youth!, and caller: I received a piece of art from my grandmother (45:26). 

Father Michael Hurley OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about the value of study. Topics included: the Catholic history of leap year (2:56), the importance of study (7:50), the universe (14:55), what if I'm not an intellectual? (18:59), caller: I decided to study bioethics in my 50s (23:52), caller: I recommend The Blessed Eucharist(28:20), I love St. Therese and I recommend Abandonment to God (31:25), email: I recommend How Art Saved the Faith(38:21), caller: I enjoyed the 'Just Faith' series (40:38), caller: I recommend Saint Catherine of Siena (44:16), and caller: I recommend St. Francis of Assisi (46:27)    

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about how small groups can help our faith journey. Topics included: we need others (2:59), giving time (13:02), caller: my weekly small group (16:35), sharing life (19:22), caller: Exodus 90 has been great for me (24:09), accountability (26:57), caller: I have had great experiences with Bible Study (29:53), caller: my Cursillo group has been great (36:22), caller: what if someone dominates the conversation? (38:21), and caller: we started a group called, 'beer, bros, and the book' and we talk about the readings (43:13). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Source & Summit of the Christian life. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source & summit (3:13), Eucharistic revival (13:55), saints who loved the Eucharist (19:08), caller: I found a Blessed Sacrament chapel and Dublin (25:53), when devotion becomes routine (28:23), Preston Allex and the Eucharistic Congress (33:07), and caller: I found healing during Mass in the 70s (41:24). 

Eucharistic Congress Travel Packages: https://www.nativitypilgrimage.com/eucharisticcongress/

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about Universal and Particular Judgement. Topics included: particular judgement (2:50), examination of conscience (18:18), a holy death (24:52), caller: time flies, remember death (27:42), final judgement (31:51), caller: my son fell away from the faith (35:41), caller: what happens to those at the final judgement if they've already been judged? (41:38), and caller: if I give more money to the Church, will I enter heaven fast? (42:57). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about giving correction. Topics included: Biblical correction (3:38), identifying an issue to correction (8:23), caller: I recommended a friend go to adoration to help with an issue (16:53), caller: my correction at a wedding broke family ties (19:53), caller: how do I correct a peer? (26:53), caller: I would like to disagree about advice for the caller who corrected at a wedding (31:52), and email: should I have corrected some boys at mass? (37:21), and correcting authority (39:22). 

Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about how we relate and support the hierarchy of the Church. Topics included: why St. Peter is so important (5:48), our relationship to the Pope (9:00), the Local Bishop (15:54), successors to the Apostles (20:34), caller: we under-appreciate Holy Orders (23:38), helping priests smell like the sheep (27:54), what if we're at odds? (31:58), and caller: why is authority so important? (42:22). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred music. Topics included: what sacred music is (3:14), singing the mass (12:29), types of sacred music (18:25), caller: why does my parish sing during the offertory? (24:33), caller: history of my Church's historical music (27:28), caller: thoughts on Sister Act? (32:53), the Bishop Wichita's pastoral letter on Sacred Music (38:23), caller: instruments at Mass (41:39). 

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Bishop Kemme's pastoral letter -  https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/let-us-sing-with-the-lord-bishop-kemme-urges-in-pastoral-letter/

Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy Hour (17:54), caller: I was encouraged by a friend to sign up for a Holy Hour (22:53), caller: I show up to daily mass 10 minutes early to pray (26:14), what if I find a Holy Hour boring? (29:57), Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive, praying in front of the Real Presence (38:41), caller: I feel closer to God after adoration (42:01), and caller: I am grateful for adoration at my Newman Center (45:37). 

Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about being grateful. Topics included: why gratitude is so important (3:17), ingratitude (12:34), caller: I'm grateful for great priests (16:54), caller: grateful for indoor bathrooms (21:19), gratitude & generosity (23:12), caller: I'm grateful for my children! (29:16), caller: I'm blessed to receive the Eucharist (35:17), caller: I'm grateful for life! (40:23), and caller: I'm grateful every day (42:22). 

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about sacramentals. Topics included: what a sacramental is (2:53), caller: I was given a crucifix when I got lung cancer (15:55), caller: I am a convert who now loves to pray the rosary (19:54), blessings (23:05), caller: it seems that sacramentals are a stumbling block for Protestants (26:51), caller: should I feel guilty if I don't pray the rosary every day? (33:24), caller: what should I do with relics? (41:21) 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller: can I fast in a different way (12:54), caller: I am going to give more time to God this Lent (20:41), prayer routines (23:22), caller: Lent is about finishing strong! (26:40), email: are there different fasting rules for those with special needs? (34:05), caller: I tried to make the beginning of Lent special needs for my family and friends (35:31), caller: I ate one small meal and came to mass yesterday (39:23), and caller: God knows your heart during Lent (45:45). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God's will. Topics included what discernment is (2:54), choosing between two good things (13:07), how family and friends help us on our journeys (17:26), how God works through our desires (20:45), caller: I learned to remove pride and despair (23:23), saying yes to God (26:51), caller: Chronic illness and God's will (31:03), caller: God's will in choosing a parish ministry (37:34), caller: God's will through health scare (42:55). 

Original Air Date: Mach 22, 2023

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about burying the dead. Topic included: Christian understanding of the body (3:35), caller: my uncle wanted to be cremated (11:13), caller: Can I have a funeral mass like my wife? (16:05), making funeral directives (21:57), caller: I have some of my mom's ashes (26:35), caller: should I cremate my buried husband? (31:11), caller: How are bodies sacred? (38:18), email: can I scatter the ashes? (42:24), navigating miscarriage? (45:30), and caller: can one be buried at sea? 

 Fr. Sam Martinjoins Patrick to discuss finding joy during trials.

Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick to discuss becoming peacemakers. Topics included: Jesus as peacemaker (1:58), restless hearts (13:08), caller: not peace but the sword (14:51), caller: I share peace at the hospital (19:47), making peace at home and work (27:06), how our lives bring peace (31:47), caller: prayers for peace (40:36), and saints (46:17). 

Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about trust. Topics included: why we trust (2:34), what if we don't see the Lord's work? (4:44), caller: my struggle to trust (13:20), caller: ask and you shall receive (16:03), trust and anxiety (21:19), caller: we trusted God when my son was lost (27:33), caller: trust God like he's family (31:37), caller: my sister got sick over the holidays (38:46), and caller: trust God will heal my family (41:37). 

Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about The Lord's Prayer. Topics included: calling God Father (2:08), caller: why do the Protestants end the prayer, "for Thine is the Kingdom, the power.." (13:58), St. Augustine (18:07), Thy Kingdom Come (20:57), Thy Will Be Done (27:36), Daily Bread (32:31), Forgiveness (39:50), and Temptation (43:06). 

Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of matrimony. Topics included: the importance of marriage (1:58), communication (12:58), asking meaningful questions (18:26), prayer (20:58), openness to life (27:45), and finances (39:56). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the Feast of the Presentation. Topics included: hope in the Lord (8:07), Simeon & Anna (12:59), caller: my grandma helped me a lot in the faith! (17:40), caller: I have been praying for my children (27:41), caller: how do I practice patience? (30:10), the temple (32:54), Simeon's prophecy (47:11), email: I watch adoration on YouTube (56:01). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about consolations and desolations in prayer. Topics included: St. Ignatius & discernment (4:17), desolations (12:26), caller: discerning spirits in art (18:35), caller: when we have consolations we have desolations to earthly things (23:43), caller: God's will in my work (26:39), email: how do I trust God more? (32:56), caller: consolation in the Eucharist (35:35), consolations vs. spiritual high (40:24), and caller: I love Fr. Kubicki's reflections! (44:07).   

Fr. Michael Hurleyjoins Patrick to discuss Serving the Lord with Joy.

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Corporal Works of Mercy. Topics included: what justice is (3:11), love for the poor (8:53), caller: I did prison ministry (13:56), caller: I went to prison mass for a few years! (19:46), Matthew 25 (23:00), seeing Jesus in the sick (29:54), St. Joseph (34:36), email: I volunteered at a nursing home (39:25), caller: I was an Extraordinary Ministry at the hospital (46:16), caller: I picked up a man on the road and am helping him recovery (48:10). 

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. Topics included: today's Gospel and healing (4:48), do we all need spiritual healing? (11:25), caller: God is with us in difficult times (17:52), emotional healing (25:49), caller: I lost my wife four years ago (29:55), caller: should I tell my ex-wife I forgive her?(34:14), physical healing (39:24), and caller: adoration has been important for me! (43:44). 

Father Craig DeYoung joined Patrick for a conversation about the "noonday Devil." Topics included: what is sloth? (3:23), identifying sloth (10:11), caller: my friend reminded me about the Scripture to praise God; that helped me overcome sloth (15:50), spiritual dryness (19:50), sloth changes relationships (26:46), sloth, depression, and the need for diligence (29:15), how we measure progress (37:26), caller: I say the rosary in be; is that OK? (41:42), and caller: I joined an apostolate and that helped me make a Holy Hour (45:43). 

Father Patrick Broussard joined Patrick for a conversation about confession. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Broussard (2:58), why confession? (5:06), caller: My mom won't go to confession; what should I do? (12:55), caller: why confess to a priest? (15:13), email: should I go to confession for accidental intoxication? (20:26), caller: not receiving absolution changed me (22:47), email: what are sins of omission? (26:20), caller: I have trouble committing to confession? (30:08), caller: I don't remember all of my sins (34:48), caller: I have had some disappointing confessions (39:53), caller: one of my kids goes to Communion but commits mortal sins (45:15), and caller: what's the difference between mortal and venial sins (47:06). 

Father Mike Martin, OFM, CONV. joined Patrick for a conversation about the role of the laity. Topics included: St. Francis de Sales (3:30), the laity (5:33), Vatican II (9:54), caller: I drive Uber and talk about Jesus (13:17), renewing the temporal order (17:05), liturgical participation (22:03), caller: I'm an usher at my parish (27:41), email: I'm a nurse and I ask about God on the job (27:41), caller: I started a prayer group at my parish (37:43), caller: I try to share the faith at work (40:55), and caller: I have a faith blog (45:09). 

Acts of the Apostles: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/0

Introduction to the Devout Life: https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life

Catechism on the Laity: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p4.htm

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about sin and God's mercy. Topics included: what is sin? (4:10), original sin (13:15), effects of sin (19:16), caller: is nature in harmony with God? (21:42), venial vs. mortal sin (27:06), God's mercy (30:17), caller: this is music to my ears (35:36), distorted views of God (39:16), email: struggle to identify sins (44:22), despair (47:11). 

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about the pro-life movement. Topics included: the gift of life (2:55), today's Mass collect (9:55), the pro-life movement (14:31), caller: why are Catholics against abortion in the case of rape? (19:31), caller: I'm a hospice physician (26:13), end of life issues (29:21), caller: I have a son with Down Syndrome (32:15), caller: I pray at abortion facilities (38:07), supportive post-abortive women (41:24), and stewards of nature (48:16).  

LINK: https://hopeafterabortion.com/

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about anxiety and the spiritual life. Topics included: anxiety & its sources (3:20), anxiety yesterday and today (11:23), depression (14:56), caller: my coworker doesn't believe in anxiety (19:54), caller: my son has depression; what should we do? (26:18), caller: I have depression & anxiety (33:06), anxiety & spiritual practices (40:53), caller: I went to group therapy (44:34), email: what's the connection between peace and a relationship with Jesus? 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about leaning on faith during difficult times. Topics included: dealing with pain (4:56), caller: I like praying the Stations of the Cross during difficult times (11:29), caller: Relevant Radio helps me during difficult times (15:45), caller: I love praying the Our Father (19:30), email: how do you comfort priests? (26:09), caller: is using medication OK? (27:56), St. Paul & Hope (39:08), and suggestions for parents (44:51). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: work & God's plan (2:56), why do we work? (9:24), St. Anthony of the desert (12:24), caller: we used to pray in the Navy (16:27), caller: I feel my husband engages more with work than with us (22:16), caller: I left my advertising job (25:28), what if I don't like my job? (30:09), caller: I try to keep prayer at the forefront (37:14), evangelization (41:53), and caller: I feel I lose God's presence at work (44:12). 

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for the first time to discuss prayer as receiving God's love. Topics included: what prayer is (5:35), understanding the walls that we have in prayer (12:32), distortions about God (20:37), feelings & the presence of God (27:54), if our sin is too great for God (38:25), and unforgiveness (44:23). 

Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: Jesus' fasting (3:14), temperance & pride (8:54), caller: what if I enjoy fasting? (15:41), caller: is it OK to fast from social media? (23:54), caller: fasting from food is easy; what should I do? (28:53), caller: my mom told me to offer up my fasting (32:28), caller: is it OK to fast at 77 years old? (40:14), the fasting rules (42:49), caller: what if we're fasting and then invited to a party? 

Fasting Guide: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/lent/catholic-information-on-lenten-fast-and-abstinence

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about discernment. Topics included: what discernment is (3:39), vocations (11:08), caller: how do I discern? (20:46), caller: discerning the big decisions (25:45), do we get better at discernment with time? (29:03), caller: should our pastor be our spiritual director? (36:23), caller: I feel like I missed a calling (38:57), caller: story of my discernment (43:22), and caller: I think young men should discern priesthood (47:59).

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included: what scrupulosity is (3:29), signs of scrupulosity (11:37), caller: did I make a good confession? (19:18), caller: The Mindful Catholic has helped me (27:40), preparing for confession (35:25), email: how do I grow in trust? (41:37), and seeking professional help (45:27). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about religious doubt. Topics included: doubt (4:10), the anthesis of faith (10:02), caller: question vs. doubt (14:55), do questions lead to doubt (20:58), email: sometimes I doubt God’s love (24:42), email: Zachariah & Mary’s responses to the angel (30:34), caller: am I worthy of God? (32:40), email: I’m doubting my Mormon faith (36:47), caller: when is presumption a sin? (42:16), caller: doubting Thomas (44:38).   

Original Air Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about supporting priests. Topics include: the sacrament of Holy Orders (3:59), Fr. O'Brien's vocation story (6:38), misconceptions and challenges (9:54), priest burnout (18:37), email: what if your priest doesn't support you? (21:51), caller: I pray for priests during the rosary! (24:41), caller: I participate in the Seven Sisters Apostolate (27:55), getting to know your parish priest (30:49), caller: I pray for the priest during Communion (33:57), caller: should more priests live in community? (35:55), giving gifts to priests (40:5), I try to help my priest in any way possible (47:00). 

Resource: https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about handing down the faith. Topics included: father's faith growing up (3:16), the family life of Jesus (7:20), caller: I thinking explaining the mass to kids is important (12:34), priests & family life (19:34), parents as primary educators (22:47), caller: I think its important to invest in good Catholic organizations (28:53), caller: we should take ownership of what we've learned (37:40), what if one spouse is more engaged in the faith? (39:21), if kids leave the faith (44:30). 

Resources: 

https://www.catholicicing.com/

https://market.catholicallyear.com/

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss Jesus' Baptism. Topics included: the Baptism of the Lord in the Gospels (4:55), Baptism as a foundational moment (11:19), caller: my daughter won't baptize her children (21:56), Jesus as priest, prophet, and king (26:12), caller: recognizing Jesus as Messiah (31:22), knowing the date of our Baptism (37:48), connection between Baptism and confession (47:23). 

Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about making an examination of conscience. Topics included: what a conscience is (2:57), St. Ignatius of Loyola (9:35), awareness of our shortcomings (16:59), caller: I struggle with OCD (23:20), caller: how can I distinguish between mortal and venial sin? (28:27), email: I find myself committing the same sins (33:11), making time for an examination of conscience (40:23), and caller: I try to thank God for 1 to 3 min a day (42:36). 

Resources: 

https://scrupulousanonymous.org/

https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience

Pathways of Prayer….
The Examen

by Fr. Rob Kroll
Although not invented by, or unique to, St. Ignatius, the Consciousness Examen (or, most
commonly, “the Examen”) is most often associated with him and with the order he founded. The Examen is a prayer of looking back over one’s day, reviewing it under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to find the presence and action of God within it. Rather than bracketing the “stuff” of daily life as a distraction to prayer, the Examen invites us to explore and plumb the depth of our day for God’s
involvement within it. The Examen helps us appreciate where we have seen the face of God or heard God’s voice in the midst of ordinary life. An experienced hunter who sees animal tracks in the snow knows that a deer, fox or other creature has passed by. Just so, the Examen helps us identify clues to God’s “passing by” when perhaps at the moment we were too busy or distracted to notice. This prayer method, then, assists us to “find God in all things.” Prayed regularly, even daily, it makes us more
attuned to the movements of the Holy Spirit in our life of discipleship.
Unlike the Examination of Conscience used before Confession, the Examen’s focus is not primarily on sin (although it includes a recognition of sin). This prayer’s goal is deep gratitude for God’s gifts, and growth in discernment about how well (or poorly) I respond to the will of God in my daily life. The Examen also effects interior transformation and greater freedom because through it I come to
know better both myself and God’s dealings with me.
St. Ignatius recommended that the Examen be prayed twice daily for about 15 minutes, although doing it once a day in the evening will still be very fruitful. Traditionally there are five steps or movements. Initially they may seem mechanical, but over time the prayer takes on a natural flow.

5 STEPS OF THE EXAMEN
This outline is based on St. Ignatius’ presentation in the Spiritual Exercises (n. 43), and is adapted from
The Examen Prayer by Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV.
Transition I become aware of God gazing upon me with love as I begin my Examen. I
recall that God has created and ordained all things.
Step One: Gratitude I note the gifts that God has given to me this day, thanking God for them.

Step Two: Petition I ask God for insight so that this Examen is a work of grace, not mere navel gazing or ruminating over my day. I ask the Holy Spirit to shine His light so
that I review the day with His eyes and guided by grace.

Step Three: Review With God, I prayerfully review the day hour by hour with its many activities and encounters. Did I experience something surprising or unusual today: a call
or email from a friend I hadn’t heard from in years…a painful memory I had
considered forgotten…something beautiful in nature…a news story that
moved or disturbed me…As I walk through my day, I look for the stirrings of
my heart (feelings) and mind (thoughts). Which have come from God?
Normally the Holy Spirit acts to give us peace, joy, strength, encouragement.
Which stirrings have clearly not been of God but represent suggestions from
the enemy? I examine my choices in response to both sets of stirrings. How
did God delight in me today? How was God proud of me?

Step Four: Forgiveness I own honestly any ways that I have turned away from God somehow today,
whether by failing to love when an opportunity came long or by actively
doing wrong in thought, word, or deed. I ask for healing and forgiveness from
the God who removes my heart’s burdens. If necessary, I resolve to bring
myself to Confession.

Step Five: Renewal The Examen ends by looking ahead to the coming day with hope and confidence, entrusting it to God’s grace. With God, I concretely plan how to
live the next day in accord with His loving desire for my life.
The Examen helps us grow in self-knowledge as well as in discerning God’s presence, action and will in
daily life. Through it, we more easily find God in all things and love all things in Christ.

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick to discuss spiritual resolutions. Topics included: prayer for the New Year (5:55), realistic resolutions (10:26), caller: being in a state of grace is my resolution (14:35), resolutions for families (19:20), caller: I need to get more organized (25:54), parish resolutions (32:35), finances (36:56), holy mass and spiritual direction (42:42), and how to keep our resolutions (48:31).

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about good spiritual reading! Topics included: the importance of spiritual reading (3:25), what to look for (7:25), the Catechism & lives of the Saints (10:34), caller: Every Day with St. Francis de Sales(17:19), Caller: Are novels OK for Spiritual reading? (21:11), Caller: The Fulfillment of All Desire(27:36), caller: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration & Searching for and Maintaining Peace (30:30), caller: I like reading Catholic poets! (34:35), caller: The Way of the Pilgrim (38:51), caller: He Leadeth Me (42:36), and Caller: The Heart of the Matter(44:47). 

Full List: 

· Scripture

· Catechism of the Catholic Church

· Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis

· Introduction to the Devout Life – St. Francis de Sales

· Confessions – St. Augustine

· Magnificat magazine or Give Us This Day magazine

· Story of a Soul – St. Thérèse of Lisieux

· He Leadeth Me – Servant of God Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ

· Blessed Carlo Acutis biography

· Every Day with St. Francis de Sales – translated from Italian into English

· Consecration to the Blessed Virgin – St. Louis de Montefort

· Christ, the Life of the Soul – Blessed Columba Marmion

· Novels by Michael O’Brien e.g. By the Rivers of Babylon, Theophilos

· Novels by Frederick Buechner (Presbyterian): one about St. Brendan (Brendan), one about St. Godric (Godric)

· The Fulfillment of All Desire – Ralph Martin

· Manual of Eucharistic Adoration – the Poor Clares

· Anything by Fr. Jacques Philippe: Searching for and Maintaining Peace, Interior Freedom, In the School of the Holy Spirit, Thirsting for Prayer, Time for God

· Catholic Poets: Hound of Heaven (Francis Thompson), Pope St. John Paul II, St. Thomas Aquinas, Gerard Manley Hopkins, SJ

· The Way of a Pilgrim and The Pilgrim Continues His Way – Reginald French

· Fr. Arceny: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father

· St. Silouan the Athonite

· Wounded by Love by St. Porphyrios

· The Gospel Comes with a House Key – Rosaria Butterfield (not Catholic)

· The Heart of the Matter – Graham Greene

· Works of dialogue between contemporary spiritual figures and saints by Peter Kreeft

Emailed suggestions:

· The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

· In This House of Brede by Rumer Godden

· Revelations of Divine Love by St. Julian of Norwich

· Dr. Brant Pitre: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist and Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary

· Poetry of Fr. Paul Murray, OP

· Poetry of John Donne (not Catholi

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick to discuss the beauty and joy of the Rosary. Topics included: what the rosary is (3:09), the rosary and Christian history (11:25), caller: does the Rosary put me in a state of grace? (15:55), the rosary as the epitome of the whole Gospel (18:55), caller: praying with rosary beads (25:54), caller: I prayed the rosary during COVID (28:24), how Fr. Peter began praying the rosary (31:12), caller: the rosary & my son's motorcycle accident (34:08), caller: is there a rosary book recommendation? (34:08), caller I prayed the rosary for my husband to join the Church (44:02), caller: I named my kids after Mary (46:32). 

Book Recommendation: https://www.theologicalforum.org/Category/104/Product/339/Handbook_of_Prayers_Vinyl_Classic_

Original Air Date: 10/10/23

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about the power of sacramentals. Topics included: what sacramentals are (2:40), how the physical world reveals God (10:31), caller: how to we prevent against superstition? (19:10), caller: I love the rosary and my crucifix (24:59), email: I make prayer shawls (28:39), caller: how do I dispose of sacramentals? (30:37), caller: what if a sacramental isn't blessed (34:12), caller: crucifix helped a friend with nightmares (38:27), caller: are sacramentals idol worship? (41:04), sacramental suggestions (48:44). 

Original Air Date: 7/14/23

Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming anger. Topics included: how father deals with anger (2:26), anger and trust in God (5:21), the Sermon on the Mount (7:10), how anger restricts our freedom (10:33), caller: is anger ever justified? (13:54), situations that cause anger (18:03), anger in politics (25:52), caller: I used to get angry in traffic (29:28), caller: how do I deal with anger in marriage (34:18), email: I pray for others in traffic (39:19), how we cultivate meekness (41:44), caller: anger helps me to learn about myself (44:42), caller: my spouse in angry a lot; what should I do (46:33)? 

Bishop Andrew Cozzens joined Patrick for a conversation about the Bible and the beauty of the Eucharist. Topics included: Eucharistic Congress update (4:02), manna in the desert and Jesus' teaching (5:53), bread of life discourse (12:21), living the Eucharist (14:19), the Last Supper (29:44), Suffering (34:42), Bishop Cozzens' story of paraplegic man (40:23), the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit (46:53), Eucharistic Congress and Revival (49:04). 

Original Air Date: 11/21/23

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, joined Patrick for the third of a three-day series on the Beatitudes. Topics included blessed are the clean of heart (3:40), the importance of chastity (12:07), caller: giving online to my parish (14:58), 'for they shall see God' (17:55), what kind of 'peace' are we to make? (22:53), how do we foster peace? (27:10), what does it mean to be a Son of God (30:24), caller: peacemaking in my family (37:14), blessed are you who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness (43:04). 

Original Air Date: 6/28/23

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the second of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: who the meek are (4:02), how do we inherit the earth? (8:24), what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness (19:21), for they shall be satisfied (28:53), caller: I'm waiting for justice after my husband was shot (32:47), blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy (37:42), Scripture and Mercy (41:18), email: which Beatitude should I practice in this situation (48:22).

Original Air Date: 6/27/23

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the first of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (2:07), what is real happiness (7:06), caller: the Beatitudes & God's will (10:26), why does Jesus sit down when He teaches (16:47), blessed are the poor in spirit (19:19), attachments (23:37), caller: I realized material things couldn't make me happy (29:23), caller: do we need to suffer to be happy (37:42), blessed are they who mourn (40:09), and caller: can I be happy while mourning? (43:34). 

Original Air Date: 6/26/23

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about carols, hymns, & movies. Topics included: O Come O Come Emmanuel (4:31), silent night (9:13), Caller: Noche Paz (18:52), caller: Little Drummer Boy (21:26), Christmas Movies (25:59), caller: Do you Hear what I hear? (37:04), caller: O Holy Night (42:22), caller: 12 Days of Christmas (44:43). 

Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. joined Patrick for a conversation about Christmas traditions. Topics included: Celebrating Christmas as a Catholic (4:55), Christmas food (12:54), caller: we set up a nativity play as a family (18:52), feasting during the holidays (21:38), caller: we went out to help others one Christmas (25:04), caller: WWII & Vietnam Christmas story (28:52), caller: we had our grandma visit instead of presents one Christmas (37:20), caller: I received a long lost recipe from my daughter (39:35), Christmas liturgies (41:14), caller: my daughter made a rosary for me (45:11).  

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about grief and loss during the holidays. Topics included: grief during the holidays (3:55), suffering and God's plan (6:40), grief as a help from God (13:20), caller: my mom passed away this year (19:30), Jesus present during suffering (21:53), email: we lost our dad last year (26:24), caller: accepting loss is important (30:22), caller: losing my mom really hurt (37:21), caller: I lost my daughter to a drunk driver (41:28), caller: I struggle with a loss of vocation (45:53).  

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about humility. Topics included: what humility is (2:56), living humility (7:34), caller: Isn't it prideful to say that God wants a personal relationship with me? (18:15), compassion & humility (21:43), caller: how do I help parents that want their kids to get into elite schools? (25:54), learning from humiliation (33:32), caller: is my love of gift-giving prideful? (35:49), the fruits of humility (39:50). 

Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about silence. Topics included: why silence is important for our relationship with the Lord (4:50), how Sister embraces silence (10:44), caller: I have a routine of silent prayer (16:49), Advent & Silence (22:14), silence as a training ground (25:07), what we should expect during silence (32:51), caller: I'm trying to embrace silence more (37:22), Charles Dickens & silence (40:14), caller: St. Joseph is a great model for us! (42:05). 

Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Gaudete Sunday and Joy.