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

Remaining Faithful in Difficult Times - April 16, 2024

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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). 

Marian Devotion  - May 2, 2024

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). 

Lying & Gossip - May 1, 2024

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)? 

Purgatory 101 - April 30, 2024

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



Finding Peace - April 29, 2024

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit. 

(2:53) Holy Spirit the Sanctifier
(6:20) Difference between the fruits of the spirit and fruits of the flesh
(16:20) How the Holy Spirit is at work though us if we let Him
(17:29) Rick - Wants to share a story where he shared the gospel with a stranger and felt on fire with HS
(20:50) Break 1
(22:51) What wounds in your life are producing bad fruits in your life?
(25:42) Marylou - How can I ask the Holy Spirit to guide me in giving advice or comments to my clients? - I am a hairdresser
(32:46) Matthew - advice on how I can help young kids at my parish get excited about fruits of the spirit during my presentation this weekend
(38:14) Break 2
(39:46) What fruits are particularly needed in our society today?
(45:24) Lynn – shares her Holy Spirit moment.
(48:42) Saints to help with the Fruits of the Spirit


Remaining Faithful in Difficult Times - April 16, 2024

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