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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness
(5:08) What is the link between forgiveness and justice Yollie - If you can't forgive you couldn't enter the kingdom of heaven. Jesus talks about forgiving seven times seven times. (17:07) What does it mean to forgive someone?(20:29) Break 1
Mary - If a person has wronged you and forgiven them, just be careful that they don't repeat what they've done to you. I set my boundaries. (28:29) Ben - Learning the story of St. Maria Goretti and her forgiveness has helped me in my journey of forgiveness. Are there degrees of forgiveness? (37:10) Letter from Mary - How can you forgive someone if they are not sorry?(41:36) Break 2
Anne - How can I forgive someone? Ex daughter in law, took 80% custody. She has gotten worse. Turned kids against my father and stopped me from picking them up. She's a narcissist. I don't know how to forgive. (47:37) Lorna - How does one move on from forgiveness, when that person has passed, and wasn't able to tell them I forgive them. -
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Freedom from Sin
What is Freedom? (10:26) If you fall into sin are you enslaved to it? Linda - My husband as dementia and I struggle with anger and frustration. So hard because it's hard for me to leave the house. (20:48) Mike - I am a sex addict and came to this conclusion in the past few years. It seems like it's everywhere. Hard to get over this.(27:21) Break 1
How do you keep yourself from falling back into sin after you are free? (36:47) Rick - I spent every second I could in front of the Blessed Sacrament and I was able to overcome drinking, a past relationship and so much more. Gabriel - I'm 24 and trying to grow spiritually. What tools would you use to battle a sin you keep committing?(45:02) Break 2
Janet - Back when I was struggling with sin, I read the biography of the Cure of Ars and the key for him was doing things joyfully. (48:50) How can people grow in holiness after being free from major sins?Resources:
Catholic Therapist
https://www.catholictherapists.com/
Integrity Restored
IntegrityRestored.com
Angelic Warfare Confraternity
https://www.angelicwarfareconfraternity.org/
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Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Living in the Present
(3:30) Why is it important to live in the present? (10:36) How does the Sabbath help with staying in the present? ( 21:20) Thomas - I do scheduling, and mind could rest when he worries and obligations have a time and place to be processed, like scheduling adoration, schedule time to pray; Also getting to the heart of intentionality.(27:28) Break 1
Patrick shares an email from Elizabeth who think that we’d learn to be more like Jesus if we learned to (38:15) Mary Lou - What helps me to stay in the present moment; Whenever I get out of my prayerfulness, the movie 'Bigger than Elvis' (Mother Delores Hart). Another practical thing is to get enough sleep does not overcommit.(43:24) Break 2
(44:33) Christopher - By practicing little breathes, helps me to stay in present moment; I use this in my spiritual life, wherever I'm at; stay in my shoes and be present, whether at mass, conference. Brenda - There are two situations, where we live in present moment; The mother of a first child is always aware, and the 2nd moment is when you fall in love. Maybe w/God, you look forward to mass/adoration, it's almost like going on a date. Book recommendations for living in the present.Resources:
The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/1614279683 Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe https://scepterpublishers.org/products/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace -
Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Mary and the Rosary
(7:59) Difference between how we honor Mary and how we honor God. Where does the rosary come from? (17:56) Dennis - How to stay focused during the rosary? I try to do it regularly.(21:45) Break 1
Michael - It seems like there's an over emphasis of Mary in the rosary. How 'bout Jesus? I'm non-Catholic, but have been present in the rosary w/Catholic friends. I even went to a Catholic Camp. (30:22) Meditating on the Mysteries of the rosary. Donna - About 7 years ago, while praying the rosary, and for each mystery, imagined and saw each of my five sons in each sorrowful mystery. I just felt like Mary had given me a gift, of actually seeing the suffering through her eyes, as I was seeing my sons.(37:12) Break 2
Can you make up mysteries of the rosary? (43:56) Deb - When my mom had a massive hemorrhage thought she was going to die. She woke up was confused; I touched her feet started praying Hail Mary and finished the prayer and that was her first words she spoke. Mary Helen - The rosary, how instrumental it was in bringing me back to the Church; And what I'm doing here in the Portland area with the Dominicans and the rosary.Resources:
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Father Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Redemptive Suffering
(5:48) When should we avoid suffering and when should we embrace suffering? How can Job and the Psalms teach us to suffer? (19:23) Lilly - I have a sister suffering from cancer, she is away from the Church. As a part of the Body of Christ, could I place her suffering during communion time, for her suffering to be meritorious.(22:04) Break 1
Mary - I've been offering suffering for my son and grandchildren, anything I could do. Grandchildren taken away from our son. She was given 80% custody, and now they're near 18 years old. My suffering has been watching our son go through this. Kids being turned against their father me. (26:38) How do we understand a God with suffering in our world? Lina - Praying for somebody and didn't think it was not working. I saw an older brother berating a little kid. I started praying for him for months. So felt like my prayers worked for the little kid as he was doing better. Addie - I suffered from post pulmonary embolism; I'm in my 20s and I get down from that suffering. When I was suffering a couple months ago, it's been hard for me to understand why this is happening.(39:16) Break 2
Jo - If you are suffering and pray and go to mass, but you don't say to God, 'I'm offering this up', does it still get offered. (43:11) Janet - How do we still pray for healing, and while we're praying, how to offer it up still? Sounds like a dichotomy? Cecilia - In Latino culture, people say that if you are suffering, you committed a grave sin. What could I say to someone who says that? -
Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Identity as a Child of God
(6:56) How was Jesus affirmed as a child of God. (14:12) How do the sacraments connect with our identity?(21:20) Break 1
Cody - Testimony of being children of God: holding up the promises in the bible and delivering, all the blessings I have received during my life. (37:50) Marybeth - I love hearing that we are children of God. When seeing someone in the street, I think what is unique about his person that God loves him so much. I wake up at 3 am without an alarm.(42:03) Break 2
Mariana - Wants to support the idea of telling our children how much God loves them. Has a testimony of her own experience growing up. (46:22) Sandra - How to talk to my older child 19 years old about being children of God... She is very angry with God and has many physical and mental issues. -
IL – Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrament of Baptism
(7:37) What takes place in the rite of baptism? Roy - protestant-is there a difference between immersion or sprinkling for Baptism?(23:33) Break 1
Lorna - niece not baptized baby- should the baby be baptized if they are not planning to raise the child catholic? (28:03) David - wasn't baptized as a baby but just came into the church this year. my mom said she wanted me to choose for myself. was that good? Charles - baptized in Montana near the Rockies. it has the largest statue of Mary in the world.(38:55) Break 2
Jean - my daughter wants her grandkids to choose for themselves-- waited on God and now I think she will finally allow it Tom - Daughter baptized and now getting married but away from the church - how should I pray for my daughter so I can help her get back (47:59) Michelle - Church is making my daughter jump through hoops. Should it be hard to get your baby baptized? -
Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Keeping Close to God this Summer
(6:19) what are challenges for a priest in the summer? Rebecca - When we lived in Montana, one of my great summer memories is having Fr. Mark in our parish early on in his priesthood. (15:17) How do you stay close to God through Summer Vacation? Tom - Catholic Family Land near Steubenville, Ohio is a great place to stay close to God while vacationing with the family during the summer.(22:25) Break 1
Fred Dionysius - Thinking of the summer: I am an Eastern Rite Catholic. We have an expression where the priest says 'Let us lay all earthly things aside. (34:44) Michelle - Vacation Bible School and praying the Rosary with the family at the beach.(38:44) Break 2
Good Catholic friendly summer reading material. (45:34) Modesty while enjoying summer activities. -
Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration
(4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from? (11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine?(20:41) Break 1
Dean - Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears.... Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration. (27:30) Luba - How do I know if it is God talking to me, or is it me saying it to myself? Linda - I believe in the Real Presence. For Lent I did adoration. It was challenging. I am looking for some ideas. (36:03) Bobbi - I am frequent Eucharistic adoration faithful. I get easily distracted. It is very hard for me to focus. I don’t know how to sit in silence without the distractions.(40:38) Break 2
(41:49) Nicole - I've been going to adoration for about a year. I have 3 kids; we took 3 hours a week and I took them all. She challenges people to go to adoration. Beautiful testimony of Eucharistic miracles and the Real Presence. April - I think it is valuable to children. I hosted a children adoration, and it was really good. Ramona - The effect of weekly adoration in our marriage. -
Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Chastity
(3:56) What does it mean to be chaste Steph - Integrating Mary in the commitment for chastity. Dating 5 years and both are committed to chastity.(23:59) Break 1
Patsi - How do we go about with 11-year-old girl. She recently kissed a boy. How do I approach it with her? (32:00) Janet - Can you give me advice. What would you say to someone who has been living together, encouraging to live apart until wedding day?(40:23) Break 2
Michael – Why doesn’t the Church allow for priests to get married?Resources:
Good News About Sex & Marriage by Christopher West https://shop.corproject.com/products/good-news-about-sex-and-marriage For Your Marriage https://www.foryourmarriage.org/. -
Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Living the Faith in the Workplace
(3:30) What is the dignity of Work?(18:11) Break 1
Melissa - teacher-public environment. Bouquets representing blessed mother. (25:08) How do you not be overbearing when sharing your faith at work? James - how important the holy spirit is in the workplace. Truth on how to share your faith, when, where how to say it. Email from listener who worked in a place with a Catholic chapel and met friends through it. L.J. - union iron worker. tries to share faith as much as possible in the workplace.(37:32) Break 2
What do you do I your company is doing immoral things? (44:31) Jim - Is it immoral to have a job where the only purpose is to make money? Rudy - when people take Gods name in vain. He says when people say 'Jesus'...and he responds with my lord and then asks are you praising him? If no, then he lets them know they're taking His name in vain. What saints can help with workers -
IL – Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Demonic Possession
(3:39) Etymology of the word Diablo.(12:42) Girard - Zelda video game...grandson will be 9 yrs. old. Gets to level 20 and all of a sudden, a demon Zelda or link pops up. How do we deal with these issues with our children?
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Judy - comment - underwent possession and exorcism. 8 months to go through the rite of exorcism. Not what is portrayed in movies. Physically harmed but is free now. Kendra - If you are going through demonic oppression you have hope. It happened to me but I was able to get through it and I am thankful for the help I got. (33:43) Can the laity use deliverance Prayers? Joseph - What's the role of the rosary and confession to give a catholic believer a firm believer in their spiritual health?(38:37) Break 2
Isabel - My son is atheist and his wife practices witchcraft. My son hates me and honest talk with me. I have been praying the rosary for them what else can I do? Nick - experiences in last half year. one gentleman was in church parking lot. saw the guy kneeling in church and discussed his experiences about being possessed. -
IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt
(3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context? (22:10) Amy - recently baptized. intensity of prayer and spiritual attacks.(25:09) Break 1
What is the connection between Doubt and Despair? (29:44) John - struggling a lot with a lot of doubt since divorce. Trying not to, but doubts keep popping in. What's the best thing to do?(40:39) Break 2
John - When kids get older, and had such great faith growing up, what is a parent to do when doubt creeps in? Mary - comment - Jesus prayer, come holy spirit, and adoration are the best way to deal with doubt. (46:02) Tricia - Goes to daily Mass, but doesn't feel His presence. Doesn't know how to foster that. -
Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners
(10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn't wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic? John - How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope? Email asking how long do you need to be detached from sin in order to get a plenary indulgence? (20:08) Andrew - My daughter is getting married to a fellow Catholic; she wants to get married outdoors. Why can't she?(23:15) Break 1
Zoraida - Confirmation: do you have to be confirmed before marriage? Teresa - The Mass: when people raise their hands when they say, 'and with your spirit?' Should we be doing that? (28:30) Dominic - Body Building: I do body building Is it Morally okay to use steroids recreationally? Ellen - Why do Catholic Churches have a saint at the front of the altar? (36:48) Kristen - I have two small kids and I am interested in coming back to the church, but I don't know what the first move is.(39:33) Break 2
Alex - comment to last caller contemplating getting married outside of the church. Our solution to that was having an intimate service in the church and a large outdoor celebration with everyone Question - What can I do to feel like I made a full confession Bob -If you receive the sacrament of confirmation while in mortal sin, does it count, or do you need to do it again? Ivette - What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell? -
Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits
(3:12) What is discerning of the spirits? (16:02) 3 tips for discerning a matter.(19:58) Break 1
Sophia - Can never discern the spirits right. Even when I see signs, I still doubt. How do I learn to discern better? (24:24) How to not get stuck in perpetual discernment on a matter? Neil - Currently receiving disability. Not sure if I should leave job. Tessa - story - teaches OCIA. taught with a co teacher and co teacher was leaving. she decided to leave too. talked to pastor and pastor wanted her to stay. Glad she decided to stay, turned out for the best. sometimes have to be obedient even when you don't want to be.(37:22) Break 2
(38:11) – How to tell if the devil is masquerading as an “angel of light.” Patrick Shares an email from Melissa about her and her husband trying to discern what to do in life. Joseph - when you put a condition on discernment...is that wise or not? If that sign gets answered, how do you discern that? -
Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Building a Family.
(3:09) What is the importance of having a family? (12:35) What are the benefits of having a family?(21:24) Break 1
(29:44) What should people do who are struggling to conceive?(38:45) Break 2
(39:41) Elizabeth - comments about recurring miscarriages. Jessica - single mother...had a child out of wedlock...father is totally absent...met boyfriend...he's catholic and have been living a sinful relationship. Jesus has touched her life now and not sure how to fix the situation. She wants to get married now but he wants to do thing according to the church. -
IL – Father Jim Goins joins Patrick to discuss Confession.
(5:41) - What is confession and what is it important? (11:47) – What is the difference between mortal an venial sin? Christina - when I go to confession, it seems as though the priest is not interested in hearing me because of venial things and only wants me to come for mortal sins. Not committing mortal sins that often. Tips for dealing with scrupulosity Ray sends an email about a strange but great penance that he got one time(20:49) Break 1
Father explains the steps to making a good confession? (26:26) Bob - it's been 40 years since last confession. been in and out of the church...making his way back. Is there a confession of desire? He's a truck driver and doesn't get the opportunity. What is the best way to organize those 4 decades of sin? Craig - How much detail do you need to include when confessing?(37:38) Break 2
Email comes in from Judith asking about a face-to-face confession (42:22) Patrick shares an email from a mother with children and can’t get to confession as often. Nick - His sister fell away from church...she hadn't been to confession for 15 years...got sick and she wanted to pray more...eventually went to confession. The Lord led her there. Beautiful experience and great for him to witness this experience. -
Father Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins guest host Brooke to discuss Gratitude
(4:41) What is gratitude? Javier - wondering why he feels sadness with gratitude.(18:29) Break 1
(21:23) What is the connection between Gratitude and Generosity? (26:04) Mary - comment - easy to be thankful when things going well, but even when they' re not, you still need to be thankful to God. Jackie - one of the exercises she's learned...come up with three things at the end of the day that you're grateful for, and then your brain no longer has any bandwidth to focus on negative. Email from Ellen who is thankful for even her enemies 11:44 Mary Lou - practitioner of gratitude. Write down 5 things daily. She's in the practice of writing it down. Been doing it for 25 years. Has influenced her joy.(41:46) Break 2
Gratitude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Father Brain Gross joins Patrick to discuss Intercessory Prayer.
(4:23) How to start praying for others? (14:09) What is Intercessory prayer?(18:16) Break 1
(21:26) Carmello - Pope John Paul II motivated me towards intercessory prayer (30:30) What if you feel like prayer doesn’t work?(36:52) Break 2
(38:24) Vince - What is the connection between free will and intercessory prayer Diane - How does the consecration to Mary fit in with personal prayer Michael Can my prayers be too big for God? -
Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Sacred Heart Devotion.
(8:53) When was the birthday of the Church and how does the sacred heart relate? (14:53) John - We have a Sacred Heart picture in son's room and that comes with many graces.(20:29) Break 1
(24:58) Father Kubicki shares a little bit about the book he wrote on the Sacred Heart of Jesus (29:52) Stephanie - wants to comment on her expositive experience with the 12 steps Cynthia - 12 steps - making amends really helped for me in recovery(36:45) Break 2
Betsy – What do I do if I am not feeling it when thinking about the Sacred Heart? (43:10) - How does the Sacred heart of Jesus enhance devotion to Jesus? Symbols in the image of the Heart of Jesus.Book Recommendations:
A Heart on Fire – Father James Kubicki https://www.avemariapress.com/products/a-heart-on-fire - Vis mere
