Has there ever been a time when someone provided you a little more patience and kindness because they told you they were once in your shoes? How did this make you feel? Today Fr. Hurley encourages us to be open to being recipients of love, healing, and goodness and allow others to help us bring light to our lives.
Can you think of the times when your friends and loved ones have come together to say, “we’ve got your back?” How does it feel to know that you have a strong support system behind you? And knowing that you have this strong, loving network to fall back on, how have you been able to open yourself up and share your gifts with the world!? This past Sunday we celebrated when Mary & Joseph brought Jesus to the temple. Today Fr. Pat McGrath encourages us to not take the story for granted but to be ...
On the many twists and turns of life, things might not feel so simple as the lyrics to "Amazing Grace" make it seem. Today, Fr. Ed Shea helps us understand that when we engage in authentic relationships, we bring hope to one another.
Is there something hanging out in your envisioned future that is holding you back in the present? If so, what is it? Rather than operating out of a place of imagination, what if you opened your eyes right now to see what one small thing you could do in this very moment to fulfill a piece of your mission. Could it be calling that relative you’ve been meaning to talk with. Giving a word of encouragement to a co-worker. Providing a listening ear to your friend. There is a power in living out your v...
How are your New Year’s Resolutions going!? Have you been able to stick with them? Or has it been kind of tough? It’s so easy to start the month off strong, and then as we get to the middle of January and face some obstacles, we get tempted to give up. But when we recall the vision and remind ourselves of our “why”, it provides the fuel to keep moving forward with our head held high. Today, Father Hurley examines why it’s important to remember who we are, what are mission is, and how we stick wi...
Have you taken the time to consider what your destination for your life is and what routes you are using to reach your primary endpoint? And if so, are you sticking with the same route and getting the same results? Or are you open to trying a new direction and experiencing a more loving, joyful, and peaceful ride? As we kick off 2020, Father Hurley reflects on this “different path” the magi took home and shares how it might be an invitation for us to take a new course in this New Year.
As we come to the end of the year, what was your story for 2019? And how did “your” story fit in with “our” story? In this episode, Fr. Ed Shea reminds us it’s important to pay attention to how we are in the world so that we can make the story of 2020 about bringing a little more goodness into the world.
In our 4th and final part of our Advent 180 series Sister of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Old St. Pat's member, and Spiritual Director, Sr. Marybeth Martin, reflects on this Sunday’s Gospel and gets us excited for what presents are to come on Christmas!
Do you remember that feeling as a kid waking up early Christmas morning and having to wait for your parents or all of your brothers and sisters to wake up before going downstairs to see if Santa came!? That moment was agonizing. What in your life today causes those same feelings to surface? And how can you practice patient with others and with ourselves this week? In this episode, Fr. Novak explores the virtue of patience and how we can be a gift, a "present", to one another through our presence...
In our 3rd part of the Advent 180 series, Courtney Malawy, Director of Youth Ministry at Old St. Pat’s, reflects on the Sunday’s Gospel and talks about how with everything going on in our world today, it's important to pause and ponder.
In order to move forward, we need to confront the parts of our life that are holding us back. As we get ready for Christmas, Fr. Hurley urges you to sort through those parts that need to be cleared away in order to make room for more joy, laughter, and hope!
In this 2nd part of our Advent 180 series, Keara Ette, Director of Ministries at Old St. Pat’s, reflects on the Sunday’s Gospel and encourages you to take the time to turn inward and sort through the aspects of yourself that you might need to be let go of and those that might need to come to the forefront so your true essence shines through!
If someone were to imitate you, what would they learn? Are you aware of what your actions and words teach others? Who do you emulate? In this episode, Fr. Hurley contemplates imitation and what we can learn from each other.
In observance of Advent, we are running a four part series of reflections by Old St. Pat’s members called Advent 180. Enjoy 180 seconds of a message that can turn your life 180 degrees. Today, Jack Shea, Author, Professor, and theological consultant reflects on the Sunday’s Gospel and gives us a good reminder of staying alert this Advent!
Difficult things that happen in our life can sometimes make it feel like we can’t go on. But what if we don’t allow darkness to hold us back? What if we overcame our struggles by living our life for others? This episode’s recording took place on the Feast Day of Christ the King and in it, Fr. Hurley explains why it’s important to help the ones around us and ensures us that Christ’s Kingdom is one of love, mercy, and inclusion.
It’s easy to focus on suffering and forget there is more! We are a people of hope and through kindness, joy, peace, forgiveness, and love we bring much needed hope into our life. This episode explores stories of how we don’t stop with the struggles and gives us ways to infuse more hope into our world.
Gospel stories reveal truths but there is always something more. Sometimes, the stories can even create more questions than answers. In this episode, Fr. Hurley shares stories of people asking life's deep questions and gives us ways for us to help each other in this beautiful mystery.
Are there people you find difficult to love? Listen as Fr. Pat McGrath reminds us that God doesn’t love us because of who we are, but God loves us because of who God is and hear how this is connected to truths that might help make it a little easier for you to find ways to love those who are the most challenging to love.
Many times it’s easy to think, “I got this. I can do it on my own. I don’t need anyone.” But what happens when we humbly acknowledge that we need help, that we need love, and that we need other people?
What presumptions do you habitually make in your life? How are they impacting your relationships and spiritual growth? On today’s episode, we pull from our archives to reflect on these questions. Life isn’t always easy but by dropping our presumptions, we have the chance to connect with each other and take on struggles together.
Old St. Pat’s is committed to creating an environment where we are radically inclusive so everyone knows they belong. In Episode 4, Fr. Hurley acknowledges our need to feel connected and explores the power of the invitation.
At certain times in our life, it takes courage to have faith, to persevere, and to hope that things will get better. What strategies do you use to confront difficult situations?
What happens when we forget ourselves and focus on how we can help those around us? When we lend a hand to people next to us, we have the power to create an environment where we look out for one another and live in peace.
During our 5 pm Mass on Sunday, September 22nd, Fr. Pat McGrath challenges us to reflect on what we are doing with our talent, time, compassion, mercy, and the resources of our lives? How are we being invited to deeper generosity, awareness, deeper connection and community, to God's kingdom?
