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Old St. Pat's Podcast

Old St. Patrick's Church, Father Bryan Massingale, Fr. Bryan Massingaleold-st-pats-podcast.simplecast.com
Old St. Patrick's is a Roman Catholic community in Chicago's bustling West Loop neighborhood, founded by Irish Immigrants on Easter morning in 1846. Since then we have grown into a home to a membership of about 4,000 households and innumerable friends. As we grow, we continually redefine what it means to be an urban church. We are committed to remaining open to new visions and possibilities, seeking broader horizons as we journey into our future. We encourage you to encounter the God who loves you, engage in a community that welcomes you, and serve the world that needs you. This podcast aims to welcome all into a Catholic experience like no other. Welcome to the Old St. Pat's Podcast.
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Episodes

The Scary Times of Life - Fr. Jack Wall 11.6.22

Is there anywhere in your life where fear is holding you back? When you’ve been through scary times in the past, what helped you get through? And what does your life look like when you act with faith, courage, and love and live life to the fullest? After celebrating Halloween & All Saints Day, Father Jack Wall gives us much to reflect on in the episode as we journey through November.

Nov 08, 202220 minEp. 295

Placing Our Egos Aside - Fr. Michael Simone 10.23.22

What is the personal brand you’ve created for yourself? While others may view your digital profiles, clothes, or resumes and see one thing, God looks at each of us and knows there is more! Today, Father Michael Simone teaches how to go deeper and focus on becoming closer to the person God dreams we could be.

Oct 25, 202212 minEp. 292

Persisting - Fr. Pat McGrath 10.16.22

Is there something on your heart that you have been praying to be answered for a long time? In this past Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reassures us we need to keep persisting in prayer and to have faith. Today, Father Pat McGrath encourages us to look to previous generations for inspiration in persistence and asks us to see if there are ways we can help each other as we continue to persevere in our faith even during times when we become weary.

Oct 18, 202214 minEp. 290

Be Moved By Gratitude - Fr. Pat McGrath 10.9.22

Writing that thank you note, keeping a gratitude journal, and giving thanks for all of our blessings is great, however, today, Father Pat McGrath reminds us that we are called to take an additional step and express our appreciation by using the gifts we have received!

Oct 11, 202214 minEp. 288

Little Acts of Faith - Fr. Michael Simone 10.2.22

Sometimes we can find ourselves going through our day on autopilot. Today, Father Michael Simone explains how little acts of faith can keep things moving in the right direction and help give us more hope, joy, or excitement about what is right around the corner that ultimately helps make positive, transformative changes in our lives and the lives of others.

Oct 05, 20229 minEp. 285

We Belong To Each Other - Fr. Pat McGrath 9.25.22

In today’s electric car market, an electric vehicle requires some type of connection to the electric grid in order to recharge. Just like these EV vehicles, we as people get energized by connecting with each other. The ways we connect to the “human grid” can be as simple as lending a listening ear, offering up words of encouragement, or providing extra care, time, and attention to others. Today, Father Pat McGrath reminds us that this holy exercise of attending to each other will result in a mor...

Sep 27, 202216 minEp. 283

Let Go In Gratitude - Fr. Pat McGrath 9.18.22

Have you taken the time lately to account for all the items you currently have in your possession? You can of course list out the things you own and the money in the bank but what about your time, talents, attitude, energy, and emotions? How have you been allocating all of these resources lately? And are any weighing you down or holding you back? What items or ways of thinking, if given up, would help you move forward? Today, Father Pat McGrath encourages us to make prudent choices so that we ca...

Sep 20, 202215 minEp. 281

Abundant Mercy - Fr. Michael Simone 9.11.22

This past Sunday’s Gospel told the story of the prodigal son. When you hear this well-known parable, do you typically identify as the younger son returning home looking for forgiveness? Today, Father Michael Simone, suggests that at certain times in our lives, we are called to see ourselves in the Father character who offers up abundant mercy and love!

Sep 13, 202211 minEp. 279

What Difference Does It Make? - Fr. Pat McGrath 9.4.22

Do you ever take time to stop and reflect on what difference it makes in the lives of those around you that you follow the teachings of Jesus? What difference does it make in the lives of those in your school, workplace, family, and friends? In today’s episode, Father Pat McGrath asks us to examine our response to Jesus’s example and encourages us to continue to make a positive difference in our corner of the world!

Sep 06, 202215 minEp. 277

The Invitation - Fr. Pat McGrath 8.28.22

What kind of party guest are you? Do you bring the host a gift or a dish to share? Do you walk in with a smile or a scowl? Do you only talk to the prestigious guests or do you enjoy the company of anyone no matter their social ranking? Today, Father Pat McGrath asks us to be humble guests in the party we call life by focusing on God’s generosity and then sharing it with others!

Aug 30, 202217 minEp. 275

The Passageway - Fr. Ed Foley 8.21.22

The hallway from the classroom to the principal’s office. The turnstile between the sidewalk and the subway. The jetbridge from the airport to the airplane. Throughout our days and weeks, we move through many passage ways to get from one place to another. And while these passage ways bring us to a different place physically, Father Foley explains the spiritual passageways we must go through in order for us to change and grow for the better!

Aug 23, 202220 minEp. 272

Connectivity - Monsignor Ken Velo 8.14.22

In the digital world, we may be connected by a couple of different social media platforms, by email or text. But did you know, we are also connected in so many other ways? Today, Monsignor Velo reminds us that anytime you are feeling lonely, you are not alone because we are all connected to each other and explains how compassion, care, forgiveness, and love unite us all.

Aug 16, 202215 minEp. 270

Faith to Face the Unknown - Fr. Eric Immel 8.7.22

Think of all of the big decisions you’ve made in your life so far. At the time, did you have a guarantee that it was the right path? That it would all work out? That it would make you happy? We often don’t always know and can even become frozen with fear because we want clarity before we act. But to move forward, we do the best we can with what we know at that time and then rely on our faith as we take the first step into the unknown. Today, Father Eric Immel maps out how, when faced with yet an...

Aug 09, 202215 minEp. 268

I Don’t Get It - Fr. Pat McGrath 7.31.22

Why is this happening? How come it has to be this way? Why do I have to go through this? Today, Father Pat McGrath points out that even though there are things that happen in our life that we don’t understand, one thing is certain - if we remain close with Jesus, we are filled with His grace in order to find peace and be church for others. Keep the faith!

Aug 02, 202219 minEp. 267

I Want That - Fr. Pat McGrath 7.25.22

Are you ever at a loss for words when you go to pray? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. And sometimes all it takes is a conversation with God just like you have conversations with your Dad, Mom, family, or friends. You can ask God, “Help me want to know you, to be close with you, and to want what you want.” In today’s episode, Father Pat McGrath tells a story of how his desire helped him know he was called to something more and how prayer led hi...

Jul 26, 202215 minEp. 265
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