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) 

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). 

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual and religious freedom. Topic included religious freedom week (2:59), why religious freedom is necessary (8:19), personal freedom and the spiritual life (17:27), how God's will makes us free (29:50), the importance of gratitude (44:57). 

When standing for life, have you ever gotten pushback?

Has the pro-abortion crowd ever ridiculed you for your beliefs?

Mary went to pray in front of an abortion clinic and met a group of pro-choice people there. She was prepared to go into full defensive mode, but the Holy Spirit invited her to respond with love and compassion.

Find out what happened after that. 

Hear the whole conversation about forgiveness and "turning the other cheek" with Fr. Rob Groll, SJ here - Turn the Other Cheek - June 19, 2023 - Relevant Radio

Sister Amelia Hueller, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about teen's issues & the world, the flesh, and the devil. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Amelia (2:41), the world, the flesh & the devil (5:41), how tech impacts teens (11:42), caller: do I need to accept everyone (17:16), the importance of friendships (21:53), caller: teen vocation question (25:43), relating to teens (30:25), sister's story about vocations (36:39), keeping teens in the faith (40:59). 

Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick & Relevant Radio callers for a wide-ranging Q&A about the faith! Questions included: why questions in the spiritual life are important (4:29), why we strike our breast during mass (13:00), if St. Paul was ordained a priest (19:42), if the Holy Spirit ever spoke in the Bible (21:03), how we can understand the Eucharist (23:02), 'It's not my time' at the wedding feast of Cana (29:08), if someone wanted to be Catholic, what should they do? (32:24), what happens if I die with mortal sin (37:05), why we don't receive the chalice at mass (39:56), how do I better articulate the Church's teaching on Sacred Tradition (46:13). 

Father Michael Hartge joined Patrick for a conversation about trust in God. Topics included: how we trust God in the day to day (5:06), why doesn't God always give us what we want? (11:23), dealing with anxiety (16:35), caller: the Rosary helped me to trust (23:20), caller: My daughter is struggling with scrupulosity (30:55), caller: God spoke to me during a difficult moment (38:15), caller: abandonment to Divine Providence helped me (42:56), life of St. Josemaría Escrivá (45:20), caller: surrenderwas powerful for me (48:26). 

Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about love for those who hurt us. Topics included: the sermon on the Mount (2:28), what the Sermon reveals about who God is (7:13), caller: I turned the other cheek to counter-protesters at a pro-life rally (22:16), saints who turned the other cheek (34:05), caller: story about how if "Jesus bleeds for me, I can bleed for you" (38:04), and caller: turning the other cheek as a solider (45:10). 

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Jesus' Sacred Heart. Topics included: origins of the Sacred Heart Devotion (3:45), Father Joseph's devotion to the Sacred Heart (8:56), living out the devotion (19:13), caller: Sacred Heart played a part in my parent's marriage (24:53), how the Sacred Heart prompts us to love (31:14), caller: St. Margaret Mary's story (34:39), promises of the Sacred Heart (40:37), caller: Holy Hour at my Parish (43:13), story of the Basilica of Sacre Coeur (45:23). 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about religion and how we respond to those who are 'spiritual, but not religious.' Topics included: getting to know Fr. Patrick (1:), spiritual but not religious (5:02), why do people reject organized religious (10:04), the virtue of religion (13:11), caller: I have evangelical friends who don't accept religion (17:14), religious hypocrisy (22:43), how we cultivate religion (28:54), saints who help us cultivate religion (33:21), responding to those who say "I'm spiritual only" (39:48), caller: priest helped me return to the faith (44:41).