Fr. Patrick talks about the role of temptation and how a person’s wrong desire is what leads him or her to sin. Temptation isn’t sent from God to test our strengths, weaknesses or commitment. “No one experiencing temptation should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, … Continue reading "#11: The Invitation to Temptation"

Fr. Patrick tells us how St. John the Baptist warned the Pharisees to repent, be baptized and to produce good fruit as evidence of a true repentance.

In dying Jesus destroyed death, in rising he restored our lives. Fr. Patrick shares the Good News of Jesus’ life and how he can save us whether we know of him or not.

In this episode, Fr. Patrick has a “bible study” podcast where we can learn the different parts and symbols that make up the bible. The bible is a library of books: poetry, historic writings, wisdom literature, proverbs, songs. The bible also describes Matthew as the symbol “the man” since Matthew traces the human origins of … Continue reading "#15: The Bible, a Library of Books"

Fr. Patrick shares different stories from the bible where the enemy is hidden among the faithful. “Adulterers! Do you not know that to be a lover of the world means enmity with God? Therefore, whoever wants to be a lover of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4

The power of speech can either condemn or glorify people. Fr. Patrick shares how we can use our tongues for the kingdom of heaven instead of degrading the worth of a person.

Father Patrick shares different stories from the bible where God chooses the most unlikely people to be leaders and kings of the faith. “Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love … Continue reading "#12: Faith and Works"

Fr. Patrick talks about the role of temptation and how a person’s wrong desire is what leads him or her to sin. Temptation isn’t sent from God to test our strengths, weaknesses or commitment. “No one experiencing temptation should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, … Continue reading "#11: The Invitation to Temptation"

In this podcast, Fr. Patrick shares how trials are meant to teach us spiritual lessons. Also, how the letters of St. James in the bible have impacted his life.

Father O’Doherty shares stories from the Old Testaments on the beauty of what a Covenant brings in relationships and the circumstances of our every day lives.