The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Today's episode is a special preview of the 2024 Broadway on Adams that will take place on May 16th - May 18th, 2024: Super Trouper A Grand Night for Singing Prayer Join us for the 2024 Broadway on Adams from May 16 - 18! For all the details, click HERE .
Have you ever had those days when a metaphorical dark cloud seemed to hover overhead, casting a shadow on everything? We've all been there, but there are things we can do to lift the fog. By helping others and performing selfless acts, we can start to remove the darkness and discover a profound inner light. Today, Monsignor Velo asks us to reflect on how we serve others in our daily lives and what we do to usher in the radiant light of positivity and love.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: I Survive Healing Time Be Not Afraid
In spy movies, secret agents are handed clear missions. Today, however, we're not delving into the covert world of espionage; instead, the readings spell out a different mission for us – a mission to become Agents of Peace. Our call to action is clear: identify the wrongs surrounding us, like a secret agent pinpointing their target. Oppression, division, and persecution are the adversaries we're tasked with recognizing. Once identified, our mission, should we choose to accept it, is to take deli...
The message is simple yet profound: let love be the force that propels you forward, outweighing the fear or hate. By focusing on love and using that as our guiding force, we are helping create a more loving, peaceful, joyful world. But how do we move ourselves from fear to love? Today, Father Pat McGrath provides ways to do this and prays with us for the grace to live in a way that aligns with Jesus’s vision to make our corner of the world a bit more like his.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: How Can I Keep From Singing Light the Fire Lead Me, Guide Me
Prayer is a two-way conversation with God; sometimes, it can seem one-sided, where we are the only ones doing all the talking. However, reflecting on our lives, we may recall times when God has gotten through to us. Not in the conventional, spoken language but in the gentle whispers of kindness, a beautiful work of art, words from a loved one, or a song providing inspiration, guidance, and encouragement. God speaks back in subtle yet powerful ways we can learn to interpret. So today, Father Pat ...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir! In observance of Martin Luther King Day, please enjoy a special music episode. The featured song today is: Someday by Alan Menken
Just as the wise men journeyed to meet baby Jesus, we, too, navigate through various life deserts. Spiritual, financial, mental, and more. Yet, with God as our guiding star, we find hope, healing, and love on our jorueny. Today, Father Paul Novak asks us to look to God for hope and to pay homage.
As we start 2024, filled with aspirations, resolutions, and an unknown future, we draw inspiration from Mary. She is an excellent example of courageously moving forward despite uncertainties and cultivating patience while allowing the answers to unfold in God's time. Today, Father Pat McGrath urges us to embrace these questions that linger in our hearts and allow love to be the gateway that opens our hearts, eyes, and ears to the profound revelations God desires to unfold naturally in the year a...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Kyrie The Atheist Christmas Carol
Merry Christmas from Old St. Pat's! Enjoy a special Christmas music episode! The featured songs today are: The Christmas Song Deck the Hall Joy to the World
Often, as we scroll through the headlines, the world can appear to be in a rather dismal state. The constant exposure to negativity can seep into our words and actions, fostering cynicism, resentment, grudges, or even hate. Yet, there exists an opportunity to redirect this flow and release our egos, allowing grace and love to heal and guide both us individually and society as a whole. This transformation begins with our daily acts of generosity—whether it's a warm smile, a kind word, financial s...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Comfort Ye My People Jesus The Apple Tree Walk In The Reign
Contemplating the narrative of John the Baptist, we ponder our role in paving the way for the joyful arrival of Christmas. How are we sharing the good news? In today's episode, Father Foley invites us to engage in introspection, inspired by John's profound words, urging us to become co-creators with God to make the world a more peaceful and loving place.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Find Us Ready Eye Has Not Seen Lead Kindly Light
As we rearrange and decorate our homes this Advent, we are also readying our hearts and minds for Christmas. Just like arranging the furniture for a Christmas party, we aim to make space for Jesus in our lives so we can fully experience the profound joy of the season. Today, Father Simmons talks about how we can use our spiritual gifts to prepare ourselves and others for a deeper connection with God and embrace the true essence of Christmas.
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The King of Love My Shepherd Is What You Have Done I Will Lift My Eyes
We often witness dramatic declarations of love in stories and movies, but the flashy, Hollywood kind is often fleeting. True, lasting love is found in the nitty-gritty, day-to-day moments – the unglamorous acts that bind us together. It's about embracing each other's imperfections, focusing on the positive, and finding common ground. Real love is revealed in the details – making that phone call, bringing a meal, being a shoulder to cry on, being there to celebrate a joyful moment with a friend, ...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Steal Away Keep Me Safe, O God Christ, Be Our Light
In advertising, communications, PR, and relationships, a wide range of strategies are employed to convey messages. We present facts, utilize numbers, charts, and graphs, or opt for emotionally charged storytelling. In biblical times, Jesus employed a powerful tool – parables – to impart timeless wisdom. While we may believe we comprehend their meaning, the nuances often elude us. Parables transcend mere storytelling; they are intricate combinations of metaphors, narratives, and, at times, hyperb...
Have you ever wanted to do something but stop yourself because you think you'll wait until everything is perfect before moving forward? Or thoughts of doubt, like someone else would be better, hold you back? But have you ever considered if not you, then who? And since life is unpredictable, and the perfect moment may never arrive, we must cut through the chains of fear and doubts, start where we are, and take that leap of faith. You don't need perfection; you just need progress. Today, Monsiogur...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: We Sing God's Truth We Remember Canticle Of The Turning
Titles. We all carry them. Daughter, son, sister, brother, mother, father, manager, doctor, teacher and so many others. But what do titles truly represent? Do we allow them to define us, or do we sometimes wield them to gain power, advantage, or even exclude others? Our titles come and go, but in contrast, how we treat people is what truly leaves a lasting mark. In this episode, Father Joe Simmons unravels the secret to sustaining faith by transcending our titles and embracing one another as lov...
Welcome to a special episode of the Old St. Pat's podcast! Last August, OSP embarked on a remarkable journey, taking 12 young adults to Lisbon, Portugal, for World Youth Day. It was a breathtaking experience, connecting us with the universal church. Today, Brenda Chavez, Director of the Young Adult ministry, sits down with Father Pat McGrath and the group that traveled to Portugal to delve into the Synod and how we encountered the Universal Church at World Youth Day. Join us as we explore the un...
The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Christ Has No Body Now But Yours Draw the Circle Wider Taste & See
Halloween is just around the corner! It's that magical time when we transform into our favorite heroes, channeling their spirit as we trick-or-treat, attend parties, and become someone else for the day. And just like we can play the roles of our heroes for Halloween, we have the extraordinary opportunity to become Christ's hands, heart, face, and voice for those we encounter every day! In today’s episode, Father Foley guides us on a journey to explore how we can carry out Jesus's mission right h...
