Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Saint Anthony of Padua

• (2:55) what is the story of Saint Anthony of Padua?
• How do we remain docile to God’s plan like Saint Anthony?
• (14:31) why is Anthony known as the Hammer of Heretics?
• (18:43) Nat - story: I was reading the 33-day consecration to the Eucharist and in the final chapter Saint Anthony showed up in the reading. He helped me discover courage and spiritual motivation I had lost along time ago.

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• Why is Saint Anthony depicted holding the Christ Child?
• (27:08) Pam - I wanted to share something: when I was dating my x-husband he had a statue of the St. Anthony. our last child we named Anthony even though we didn’t know it was his feast day on that day! we think it was a miraculous revelation. he is the sweetest son we could ever dream of.
• (33:46) Leonard - is saint Anthony also the patron saint of returning people back to the church if he is mainly the St. for finding things?
• Una - comment: its hard not to encounter St. Anthony. for those who pray and for those who don’t pray he is a very powerful intercessor

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• Sarah - St. Anthony is my favorite saint. my cat a few years ago got out and was lost for 26 days. we prayed to saint Anthony and she came back! my husband who is Jewish was convinced of his intercession and wears his medal around his neck now!
• (45:38) Kevin - I haven’t been catholic all my life. my x- girlfriend she was catholic. when she would loss things she would pray to saint Anthony. whenever I seem to loss something I pray to him and I find. I have had a rough life and he has always been there for me. it’s incredible. they have always been miracles for me.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Trinity

• (3:38) what is the Trinity?
• How does loneliness play into the Trinity?
• How do we pray to the Holy Spirit?

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• John - The unifying force of the trinity is their divine will. Love keeps it together which is true but the unusual thing compared to other religions is that we believe in one God and 3 persons. They are one because of their divine will. The Jews say the holy spirit is a gentile God; He is not. He was there from the begin.
• (33:10) - How does the Trinity relation with Doctrinal Development?

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• (42:22) Tony - The last discussion seems to suggest that God had one will. what I understand what makes the 3 in one is that each has one will. But Christ had both humans will and divine will. can you explain the church’s teachings on this?
• (46:17) how can we participate in the Trinity?

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• What does indissolubility of marriage?
• (11:15) What does freedom and living faithfully have to do with Marriage?
• What are Declarations of Nullity?
• (16:46) Debbie - If you're not married in the church or any church and just justice of peace, do you still need an annulment? I have a friend whose marriage was nullified. Is it just a government marriage?

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• Elizabeth - After 37 years of marriage, I've filed for a declaration of nullity. If I don't receive it, what would my ongoing responsibility to him be? For rich or for poor? Do I need to give him money?
• (29:37) Email from Kent – Can I reach out to my diocese to get an update on my case?
• The healing process of annulments.
• Rose - If someone was unbaptized at the time of marriage and that ended in divorce and later they were baptized and become married, what effect does it have on the marriage?

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• Email about the validity of the marriage that was really bad.
• Mary – Can annulments be appealed if not given?
• (43:48) Diane - I was married twice. Had an annulment. Now I got divorced again. I haven't filed an annulment. He has remarried and is not Catholic any more. When I married him, he had a habit of watching porn. I didn't find out until after we were married. Is that a reason to nullify the marriage?
• Annie - Prenuptial agreements...is that grounds for nullity?

Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Confession

• Why is can’t we just go straight to God with confession?
• (5:33) what is the purpose of confession?
• (11:06) Carol - I was raised protestant and converted in 1991 in Newark New Jersey. I went through RCIA. Many people were reluctant or scared about confession. We were advised if we didn't want to do that, there was a universal confession where you go through the act of contrition. I never have gone to confession, however, I have been struggling and really want to go. I feel ashamed that I've never go.
• (16:51) Tim - If I go to confession and confess my sins, but intentionally don't confess a sin, are the others forgiven?

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• Sal - I'm 80 years old. Cradle Catholic. I've been thinking about sins that I don't know if I confessed them or not. Should I make an appointment with a priest? When I go to confession, there is usually a long line.
• (27:59) Email from Mary - How do you battle a sin when you have an affection for sin?
• What is an examination of conscience?
• (34:07) Kathleen - I would go to confession maybe 2-3 times a year. Son and husband left the church. I started going once a week. Transformation happened over the last year. I began recognizing the graces. Husband and others asked about the transformation. Peace and joy in my heart. I have had such graces from confession.
• Victor - What am I supposed to say when I go into the confessional? How do I start? First words...Father forgive me for I have sinned or something else. I'm a convert.

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• Jane - I have been going to confession quite regularly. Our priest said this is an opportunity to have a relationship with Jesus. Confession isn't there to make you feel bad, but bind that sever. Made such an impression on me. More priests should tell parishioners that.
• (43:51) Theresa - I have a hard time forgiving myself. I have OCD. I caused a lot of pain through my ignorance have trouble getting over it.
• Is it okay to confess both sins and faults?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Mary Mother of the Church

• When did the Church Give Mary the title Mother of the Church?
• (9:44) what is Mary’s role as Mother of the Church?
• (16:40) Nora - When I was taking care of my mom in hospice. I grew up protestant and wasn't introduced to her until my teens. At that time, I really came to understand her power and her healing. We were praying the rosary when she passed. The feeling of the presence was so comforting.

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• Carl - Rosary on the 7 sorrows of Mary. Wanted to get some clarification on the Rosary. The origin of the 7 sorrows Rosary and how it came to be and tied with the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
• (26:13) Maritza - 2016, My mom passed away. 2017 my dad passed away. I buried my mom on Dec 8, 2016, and Dad on Dec 8, 2017. I started receiving Rosaries from all over the world. I didn't understand what it meant. Finally, I understood, Mary wanted me to start praying the Rosary. She walked me to Jesus. I'm now more active in church.
• (39:19) What is the importance of the first time Mary speaks?
• Heidi - She helped us get our house. Helped me get my CPA. There's been so many things Mary has helped me with and she's been wonderful to us.

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• Mike - Went to the altar at my mom's funeral during the singing of Ave Maria. Bouquet of flowers and offered prayers during the singing of that song. We were offering prayers of thanksgiving.
• (45:16) Catherine - Mary has come into my life in so many ways: I met my husband at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. I had a bad situation and ended up getting a job at Our Lady of Assumption School. Daughter was born on Feast of Immaculate Conception. House hit by tornado...brought statue into house before that and we were right by the statue in the basement.
• Abby - Cradle catholic, Catholic Schools, etc, but very mechanical faith and not really feeling it. Not going to confession for 17 years. After my son's confirmation, I was moved to go to confession and the flood gates opened in my heart. She called me back the week my parish asked me to become more involved.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Pentecost

• (5:19) What is Pentecost?
• What is the difference in our connection with God through Pentecost?
• (10:50) What is the incentive required on our end to receive the Holy Spirit?

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• What is the importance of waiting on the Lord in Pentecost?
• (32:02) how were the apostles changed by the Holy Spirit and how does that affect us today?
• How is our “yes” important to the coming of the Holy Spirit?

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• How does the holy spirit relate to confirmation?
• (43:47) How I the Holy Spirit finding unity in diversity?

Resources

• The Great Dvorce – CS Lewis
  • https://www.amazon.com/Great-Divorce-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652950

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life

• What makes it difficult to find leisure?
• (8:40) What are things that drive us to fill up our brokenness?

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• (24:39) Leonard do retreats count for leisure?
• How does leisure help us identify where restlessness lies?
• How do we remember our dignity as men and women?

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• (42:51) Tim - can you speak about the restlessness we feel on Sunday night before we start work on Monday?
• (46:35) Karen - America as a culture seems addicted to work. how do we get out of that?

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Gifts of the Holy Spirit

• (2:31) What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
• (8:19) How does cooperation work with us receiving the gifts of the Spirit?
• How does Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Knowledge work together?

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• (22:45) Theresa - My brother said mean things to me and I responded by saying that I only care what God thinks. Was that correct? (fear of the Lord)
• What is the gift of Fortitude?

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• What are the Graces of the Spirit given to people?
• (39:49) Why is it important to be giving to the Church by using your own Charism?

Sr. Amelia Hueller joins Patrick to discuss Friendship

• (4:27) Why are friendships important?
• What are different types of friendships?
• (13:14) Pamela - I have a conflict with a friend. I let her borrow a jacket and she then gave the jacket away. Should I accept that as Gods will?
• How do we respond to when we are hurt by friends?

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• Peter - Shout out to one of my friends who helped me in my faith and is now my brother-in-law.
• (30:03) Cookie - I have a person in my HOA and her morals are really bad. Can’t avoid this person but I don’t know how to stay away from her. How do I distance myself?

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• What are some things we need to develop to be good friends with others?
• (42:44) Lisa - when you move away from a friend what is your duty to that friendship?
• (47:10) Karen - met a woman through our mutual love of art and have seen her slow conversion to the catholic faith.

• (1:59) Fr. Patrick Hyde joins us to talk about his role as a Eucharistic Preacher.

 

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• (34:29) John - Doesn't feel like he's going to heaven. what do you recommend he reads to get closer to Jesus.

 

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• (40:26) Rosie - Are our souls tied to those we've married?

 

• (43:06) – Jenny - Baptism for separated parents. does the catholic church require permission from both parents?

 

• (48:44) – Lorna - last rites: father didn't get last rites. What happens now?