Patrick brings gratitude to the forefront, reflecting on everyday comforts like hot showers, electricity, and medicine that past generations never imagined, and urging listeners to reconnect with a spirit of thankfulness. He guides callers through raw, honest conversations about faith, suffering, prayer, and how even the smallest actions can bring hope, always tying their stories back to practical acts of love, humility, and remembering God’s mercy. In each exchange, Patrick reveals how a grateful heart transforms how he faces hardship, community, and life’s simplest joys.

 

• What are you thankful for? (00:20)
• Becky - I have Parkinson's disease and am meeting with a Deacon. He and a friend are doing a deliverance prayer over me. Is this ok? (09:54)
• Pat - Gratefulness is a magnet for miracles. Being grateful opens your heart to God. I have found this to be very meaningful. (15:08)
• Christine - I agree with what you are saying about gratitude. It is important to remember history and always remember it. (17:15)
• Pam - I wanted to thank Patrick. You talked about St. Pio. A miracle happened to me. (21:41)
• Carlos - I find that serving others can help you overcome this feeling of struggling to love God. When you help others, you will come to God. (27:09)
• Tom - Why in the Middle Ages did God allow the Church to become so corrupt? (31:29)
• Jacquelynn (email) – Can I bless my son with Holy Water? (38:35)
• Stephanie - My 3-month-old son was sick, and my husband stayed home with him and my daughter. Was it a sin of omission not to take her? Also, I feel guilty for not helping the poor more. (43:38)

Originally aired on 11/17/25