Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in your State of Life

• (4:17) who was Saint Francis de Sales?
• Introduction to the devout life, How can you be holy in the world?

(18:26) Break 1

• What are ways lay people can become holy?
• How does God multiply your time when you devote some to him?
• (34:34) Norb - Suggestion to multitask with prayer. That's what I do.
• Robin - I joined the Guard of the Sacred Heart. I get up and whatever hour it is, I will go through that process. I say the precious blood devotion, and after that, I go to the Legion of Mary, Rosary, and I do my best to go to Mass/adoration.

(38:40) Break 2

• How is holiness a work of God first?
• (43:00) Maria - My experience...we all struggle with prayer time. I humble myself and ask the Lord to organize my prayer time.
• (46:11) Robert - St. Francis De Sales....been reading that over and over for years. What I still struggle with...what is my state in life? What does that mean and how does it correspond to my time in prayer? I feel like I'm always robbing my work and myself by studying an hour.
• The four books which Father Illo recommends everyone reads.

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Protecting the Unborn

• What is the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of life?
• What is at the core of the reason people get abortion?

(18:34) Break 1

• Teresa - I just wanted to say that I'm trying to start a walking with moms with need at my parish in Ohio, so we can do what Father was talking about. Help through pregnancy centers and walk with them on their journey before the baby is born and after.
• (23:23) Richard - I lead a 40 days for life campaign in the Midwest. Prayer is most important, but we're also dealing with Satan in this evil. I think it needs to be approached from that reality.
• (28:00) Craig - We just have celebrated Christmas, but it's not the first and biggest feast we should be celebrating. We should be celebrating the incarnation and then the resurrection. It all begins at conception. That's when God became present on Earth.
• Jane - I belong a group called Holy Innocents. We raise funds for various pro-life organizations. Just wanted to talk about that.

(38:05) Break 2

• (39:59) Connie - I'm in OCIA and joining the church in a couple months. Something that slowed me down was encountering those who claim to be Catholic, but support abortion. What do you say to 'pro-choice Catholics?'
• (43:53)  Norma - I am a counselor at a pregnancy center. Want to say thanks for all who can help those centers.
• How can we speak about protecting the unborn with truth and compassion?

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Pornography

• What is Pornography?
• What is integrity restored?
• (14:31) Is pornography a private sin?
• (20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.

(23:11) Break 1

• How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?
• (29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?
• (34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.

(39:59) Break 2

• (41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.
• What can people do who struggle with pornography?

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
  • https://integrityrestored.com/

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss the Beauty of the Liturgy

• (4:58) What does liturgy mean?
• How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
• What is worship?
• (13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1

• Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
• (27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
• (31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
• Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2

• Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
• (45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching

• What is Catholic Social Teaching?
• (10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?
• (17:07) what does the “common good” mean?

(23:45) Break 1

• (25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.
• What are things that we can do for the poor?

(38:52) Break 2

• Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?
• (45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.

Resources:

• https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html
•  https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf

(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture.

• (6:05) Pray to the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible.

 

• Break 1
  • (23:05) Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life.
  • (30:33) Vanessa - I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked at everything and how Christ is here to heal me.

 

• Break 2
  • (39:22) Susan - I grew up learning the stories of the Bible. In 2023, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and six months later, I got very sick and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was angry with God for the first time in my life. One night, dark and alone, I said the Lord's prayer and it changed my life.

 

(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God.

 

• (11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do.

 

• (12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical.

 

• (15:40) Patty - I am waiting and discovering God's way to help me with weight loss. 

 

• (19:17) Email: Leanne - Relying on God as a young adult, cancer survivor.

 

• Break 1

 

• (23:58) Email: Gloria – I’m afraid of trusting the Lord.

 

• (27:43) Patrick - Relevant Radio brought me back to the church 5 years ago. Also, I've overcome addictions and now am faced with a new challenge of leukemia. It's a new opportunity to evangelize.

 

• Break 2

 

• (40:23) God’s mercy will endure far longer than our desire to ask for it. Jesus relied on his friends and disciples to support his ministry. He was not alone. In your struggle talk to your priests and other faithful friends. Jesus humbled himself and relied on His Father in heaven and His friends on earth and the world was never the same.

Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to Friendship with Christ

• How can we have friendship with God?
• (12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ?
• (18:25) Bob - I once went to confession and told the priest I was having trouble getting angry with God over disappointments. Angry about it and yelling at God. Fr. told me you probably think I'll get down on you for getting angry with God, but you know God and trust him enough that you can get angry with Him and you can handle that. I was really moved by that. Relationship with God is everything.

(26:05) Break 1

• Marsha - I'm a cradle Catholic. I've had a relationship with Jesus. The Baptists brought me into that relationship. They gave me a deeper dive into the intimacy with Christ. I hope they saw the beauty of the Catholic church.
• How does interior life help us from our relationship with Jesus?
• (40:40) Deedee - My relationship is one of a father and daughter. Trying to be friends with God is sacrilegious. Wouldn't there be a spiritual boundary of some sort? What does friendly speech sound like instead of prayer?

(43:43) Break 2

• (44:49) What can Mary Magdalene teach us about friendship with Christ?

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride

• (3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?
• The subtlety of pride
• (14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.

(21:09) Break 1

• Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?
• What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?
• (27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.
• Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?
• (34:16) Email – how does gratitude fight pride?

(36:36) Break 2

• How does trust help us to grow in humility?
• (41:56)  Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.
• Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits

• What is discernment of Spirits?
• (15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.
• Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.

(23:24) Break 1

• Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?
• (28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.
• (35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.

(40:19) Break 2

• Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?
• (45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?

Resources:

• Called and Gifted
  • https://siena.org/