The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns
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Catholics & Protestants — Division, Truth, and the Fullness of Faith
21 maart 2026 · 7 min
Are Catholics and Protestants really that different…
or are we closer than we think? Lees meerIn this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in Christianity:
👉 What do Catholics and Protestants actually share?
👉 Where do we truly differ—and why does it matter?
👉 And what does the Catholic Church really believe about Protestants?But we go even deeper…
What if you could love Jesus deeply…
follow Scripture faithfully…
and still be missing something you didn’t even know was available?This episode is not about arguments.
It’s not about “winning.”It’s about truth, clarity, and invitation.
Because the Catholic Church doesn’t claim to replace what others have…
👉 It claims to offer the fullness of what Christ gave us.
If you’ve ever wondered about the Eucharist, Confession, authority, or the role of the Church…
Or if you’ve ever questioned where you truly belong…
This conversation is for you.
🕊️ All are welcome. Let’s talk.
🎧 Listen now:
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The Moment That Changes Everything”
21 maart 2026 · 5 min
What would you do…
if you stood at the foot of the Cross? Lees meerNot in a painting…
Not in a church…
But there—
in the mud,
in the blood,
in the storm…Looking up at Jesus Christ… dying for you.
Would you turn away?
…Or would it change your life forever?
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Your Invisible Companion: How to Build a Relationship with Your Guardian Angel
21 maart 2026 · 8 min
You Are Not Alone… You Never Have Been Lees meer
What if I told you…
you have a constant companion…
a heavenly protector…
a guide who sees God face-to-face…👉 And has one mission: to get you to Heaven.
In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive deep into the truth about your Guardian Angel:
✨ What they are (and what they’re not)
✨ How they guide, protect, and intercede for you
✨ Why most people ignore them
✨ And how building a relationship with them can transform your spiritual lifeThis isn’t just theology…
This is real.
This is personal.
This is happening in your life right now.🙏 It’s time to stop walking alone… and start walking with Heaven.
🎧 Listen now and discover the companion God has given you since the beginning.
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Are Catholics Able to Go to War
21 maart 2026 · 9 min
Can a Catholic go to war… and still be faithful to Christ? Lees meer
Can a Catholic take a life… and not commit sin?
Most people think they know the answer.
Most people are wrong.In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns—U.S. Navy veteran who served alongside the Marines—dives deep into what the Church actually teaches about war, killing, and moral responsibility.
⚔️ Is all killing murder?
⚔️ When is war justified?
⚔️ Are we called to peace… or to defend the innocent?This is not politics.
This is truth.👉 You may never look at this topic the same way again.
🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.NET
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Someone asked me... Why do you write books
20 maart 2026 · 7 min
Someone asked me… “Why do you write books?” Lees meer
And the answer surprised even me.
I don’t write just to tell stories.
I don’t write just to teach.
I write… because somewhere along the way, writing became prayer.In this deeply personal episode, I share how writing has allowed me to see my life, my struggles, and the people around me through a completely different lens—one shaped by faith, reflection, and the desire to see as God sees.
From Catholic novels… to devotionals… to spiritual workbooks… and even children’s books—each one was born from a single mission:
To help souls encounter God.
But more than that…
This episode isn’t just about why I write.It’s about the question you may be avoiding:
👉 What is God asking you to do with your life?
If you’ve ever felt a quiet pull in your heart…
If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more…
If you’ve ever struggled to see God in your story…This episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and take one step closer to seeing your life the way God does.
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Stop Saying Prayers...Start Talking to God
20 maart 2026 · 6 min
What if the problem isn’t that you don’t pray enough… Lees meer
…but that you’ve never really talked to God?
So many of us were taught how to say prayers—
but not how to enter into a real relationship with Him.We recite the words.
We follow the routine.
But deep down… something feels missing.In this powerful episode, we explore the truth that can change everything:
Prayer is not a ritual.
It’s a conversation.A real, honest, personal encounter with a God who already knows your heart—and is waiting for you to open it.
If your prayer life feels dry… distracted… or distant—this episode will challenge you, inspire you, and invite you into something deeper.
Stop saying prayers…
Start talking to God.
🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.NET
#Catholic #PrayerLife #Faith #RelationshipWithGod #CatholicPodcast #TheCatholicJourney #JesusChrist #SpiritualGrowth #PrayFromTheHeart #FaithJourney
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Has the Church Lost its Courage...Or Are We Being Called to Something Greater
20 maart 2026 · 7 min
Has the Catholic Church lost its courage? Lees meer
It’s a question many are asking…
Maybe even you.In a world that is growing louder, more aggressive, and increasingly opposed to truth—why does the Church sometimes seem quiet… hesitant… even unclear?
Are we afraid to speak?
Have we softened where we once stood firm?
Or are we being called to something deeper than noise and reaction?In this powerful episode, I take on the real questions people are asking me as a Catholic and as a cleric—questions about truth, courage, confusion, and what it really means to stand firm in today’s culture.
This is not about tearing down the Church.
It’s about loving her enough to ask the hard questions…
and being willing to become part of the answer.Because the Church has not lost her truth.
The real question is…
have we lost the courage to live it?🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.NET
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What if I only had 3 years left to live
19 maart 2026 · 6 min
What if you found out… you only had 1–3 years left to live? Lees meer
Not someday. Not decades from now.
But right now.Would anything in your life actually change?
Would you go to Mass differently…
Pray with more urgency…
Love your family more intentionally…
Let go of the things that don’t really matter?Or would you keep living… the same distracted life?
This episode is more than a reflection—
it’s a wake-up call.Because the way you would live if you knew your time was short…
is probably the way God is calling you to live today.🎧 Listen now and let it challenge your heart:
If I only had 3 years left… would I finally live?
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Beautiful Outside, Broken Within
19 maart 2026 · 6 min
🚨 Beautiful Outside… But Broken Within? 🚨 Lees meer
We’ve built a culture obsessed with the body…
but starving the soul.Perfect abs.
Perfect selfies.
Perfect image.But behind it all?
👉 Anxiety
👉 Loneliness
👉 Broken relationshipsWe are raising a generation that knows how to look good…
but doesn’t know how to live well.And the truth is hard:
When we choose with our eyes… we suffer with our hearts.
Why are so many relationships failing?
Why do so many feel unseen, unwanted, or not “enough”?
Why do we give attention to appearance… and ignore character?This episode dives deep into a reality most people feel…
but few are willing to say out loud.🔥 If you’ve ever felt overlooked…
🔥 If you’ve ever chased approval…
🔥 If you’ve ever wondered why “having it all” still feels empty…This message is for you.
Because one day, your body will fade…
But your soul will last forever.
👇 Listen now and discover what truly matters 👇www.TheCatholicJourney.Net
🎧 Beautiful Outside, Broken Within: The Crisis No One Wants to Talk About#TheCatholicJourney #FaithOverImage #CatholicPodcast #SpiritualDepth #TruthMatters
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St. Michael - Why Warriers Call on Him (and why we should too)
19 maart 2026 · 7 min
Why do special forces soldiers wear St. Michael medals? Lees meer
Why do some have his prayer tattooed on their bodies?
And why does the Church call on him in one of the most powerful prayers ever written:
👉 “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle…”
Because whether we see it or not…
we are in a battle.
In this episode, I break open:
Who St. Michael really is
Why warriors trust him
And why we need his protection now more than ever
This one isn’t just informative…
It’s a wake-up call.
🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.NET
#StMichael #SpiritualBattle #CatholicFaith #FaithOverFear #CatholicPodcast
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St. Joseph - Terror of Demons
19 maart 2026 · 7 min
Most Catholics have never heard this about St. Joseph… Lees meer
The Church calls him:
👉 “Terror of Demons.”Not a warrior.
Not a preacher.
Not even a man who speaks in Scripture.So why does hell fear him?
In this episode, I break open:
Where this title comes from
Why demons fear holiness more than power
And how you can bring that same strength into your life
This one might change how you see St. Joseph forever.
🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.NET
#Catholic #StJoseph #SpiritualBattle #Faith #CatholicPodcast
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Hidden Truths - What Most Catholics Get Completely Wrong
18 maart 2026 · 6 min
🚨 What if you’ve misunderstood God… your entire life? Lees meer
Not because you don’t care…
Not because you don’t love Him……but because no one ever explained these truths clearly.
Many Catholics are walking through life carrying:
❌ Unnecessary guilt
❌ Hidden fear
❌ A shallow understanding of the Eucharist
❌ And a version of God that isn’t fully trueAnd it’s holding them back from real freedom.
In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey…
we uncover the hidden truths that could completely transform your faith.🔥 This might challenge you
🔥 It might convict you
🔥 It might change the way you see God foreverBut most importantly…
👉 It will set you free.
🎧 Listen now and discover what most Catholics get completely wrong: www.The CatholicJourney.net
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Freedom in Giving
18 maart 2026 · 5 min
🔥 What if everything you believe about freedom… is wrong? Lees meer
We chase freedom like this:
👉 “Do what I want”
👉 “Live for myself”
👉 “No one tells me what to do”And yet…
Why are so many people still restless… empty… searching?Because real freedom isn’t found in taking.
It’s found in giving.
✝️ Jesus—the King of the Universe—
knelt down and washed dirty feet.He didn’t demand to be served…
He chose to serve.And in that moment, He revealed a truth most people miss:
👉 The more you give your life away… the more free you become.
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The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive into:✔️ Why service breaks the chains of selfishness
✔️ The hidden joy that comes from giving yourself away
✔️ How one simple act of service can transform your entire day
✔️ The secret the saints lived… but the world ignores🙏 Challenge for today:
Before this day ends…
Serve ONE person.No recognition.
No credit.
Just love.And watch what happens to your heart.
🎧 Listen now and discover the freedom your soul is craving:
👉 www.TheCatholicJourney.NET💬 Comment below: Who can you serve today?
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Alcoholism - The Devil's Tool
18 maart 2026 · 8 min
It didn’t start as a problem. Lees meer
It started as a drink.
A way to relax…
A way to cope…
A way to take the edge off.But somewhere along the way…
it stopped being a choice.Alcohol isn’t evil.
But when it becomes a chain… something deeper is happening.In this episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explores:
• How addiction slowly takes hold
• The spiritual battle behind alcoholism
• The lies that keep people trapped
• And the path back to freedom through ChristIf you or someone you love is struggling…
this conversation could be the beginning of hope.🎧 Listen here:
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Divorce
17 maart 2026 · 6 min
Divorce can feel like the end… but what if it’s not? Lees meer
In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat Kearns speaks directly to those carrying the pain of divorce—offering hope, truth, and a reminder that God never walks away from broken hearts.
👉 If you’ve ever asked “Where is God in this?”
This episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and discover:
You are not abandoned.🔥 YouTube Tags
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What you cant let go of is holding you back from God
17 maart 2026 · 8 min
What if the reason you feel anxious… overwhelmed… or stuck
isn’t because you’re missing something— Lees meer…but because you’re holding onto something too tightly?
In this powerful episode, we uncover the hidden attachments
that quietly keep us from peace… and from God.👉 What are you afraid to let go of?
👉 What is God asking you to surrender?This might be the message your heart needs right now.
🎧 Listen now: www.TheCatholicJourney.net
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What God Is Teaching Me on My Daily Walks
16 maart 2026 · 6 min
Something unexpected has been happening on my daily walks… Lees meer
What started as a simple attempt to get healthier has turned into something much deeper.
On these quiet walks, I’ve discovered something about God, faith, and life that I never expected.
In today’s episode of The Catholic Journey, I share how something as simple as walking has changed my life — body, mind, and soul.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or distant from God… this episode might speak to you.
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Why Do Catholics Keep Jesus on the Cross
16 maart 2026 · 7 min
Why Do Catholics Keep Jesus on the Cross? Lees meer
I recently received a comment that said:
"Stop putting Jesus on the cross. He already suffered. Why do Catholics keep killing Him over and over again?"
It’s a question many Christians sincerely ask.
But the answer reveals something deep, powerful, and beautiful about the Catholic faith that many people have never heard before.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explains:
• Why Catholics display the crucifix
• Whether the Mass “re-sacrifices” Jesus
• Why the Resurrection and the Cross can never be separated
• And how the crucifix reveals the greatest love story in human historyYou may be surprised by what the Church actually teaches.
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What If Your Hardest Season Is Actually a Blessing
16 maart 2026 · 8 min
What if your hardest season is actually where God is doing His greatest work? Lees meer
Most of us find it easy to thank God when life is going well. But when we face disappointment, loss, suffering, or uncertainty, gratitude can feel almost impossible.
Yet Scripture tells us something remarkable: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Not because suffering is good—but because God can transform even our darkest moments into something meaningful.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the powerful idea of gratitude in adversity—how faith allows us to see God working even in the struggles we wish we could avoid.
You’ll discover:
• Why gratitude changes the way we experience suffering
• How the Cross reveals God’s purpose in pain
• A simple spiritual practice that can transform difficult seasonsIf you’re walking through a challenging time, this reflection may help you see your story through a new lens of hope.
🎙 Listen here:
www.TheCatholicJourney.netSometimes the blessings of God are hidden in the places we least expect.
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Finding the Courage to Trust God
15 maart 2026 · 7 min
Fear holds many people back from the life God is calling them to live. Lees meer
Fear of failure.
Fear of rejection.
Fear of stepping into the unknown.Yet throughout Scripture, God repeats the same words again and again:
“Do not be afraid.”
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore how courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to trust God even when the path ahead feels uncertain.
You’ll hear:
• Why fear often keeps us from becoming who God created us to be
• How faith can free us from hesitation and doubt
• Inspiring examples of courage from the saints
• How one step of faith can transfor -
“Most People Don’t Understand Mercy… Until This Moment Changes Everything”
14 maart 2026 · 7 min
What if the person who needs your mercy the most… is the one who hurt you the deepest? Lees meer
Mercy sounds beautiful in theory.
But when someone wounds us, betrays us, or breaks our trust… mercy becomes incredibly hard.Yet Jesus teaches something radical:
Mercy doesn’t just free the person we forgive — it frees us.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the power of compassion through Christ’s teachings, the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, and a powerful real-life story of forgiveness that transformed a broken heart.
If you’ve ever struggled with resentment, anger, or forgiving someone who hurt you… this message may open the door to a freedom you didn’t know was possible.
Because mercy is not weakness.
Mercy is the strength to let God heal what bitterness never could.
🎧 Listen now.
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The Monk Who Almost Destroyed Himself Trying to Be Holy
14 maart 2026 · 9 min
A monk once nearly destroyed his health trying to become holy. Lees meer
He prayed longer.
Fast more.
Slept less.He thought holiness meant pushing harder… until his abbot stopped him and said something that changed his life forever:
“Don’t destroy the instrument God gave you. Tune it so it can make beautiful music.”
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the forgotten virtue of charity toward yourself—why caring for the body and soul God gave you is not selfish, but essential to living a faithful life.
If you’ve ever felt spiritually exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re not doing enough for God… this message might change how you see your faith.
🎧 Listen here.
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I was blind and now I see
13 maart 2026 · 14 min
“I Was Blind… and Now I See.” Lees meer
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we begin by listening to the powerful story from the Gospel of John about the man born blind. Then we reflect on what this miracle reveals about our own lives.
So often when suffering appears, we ask the same question the disciples asked: “Whose fault is this?” But Jesus gives a very different answer. Sometimes God allows struggles so that His work can be revealed in ways we cannot yet see.
The man in the Gospel doesn’t understand everything—but he trusts. He obeys Jesus. And his life is transformed.
His testimony is simple, but powerful:
“I was blind, and now I see.”In this homily we explore:
• Why suffering is not meaningless
• How faith grows through trust before understanding
• The journey from darkness → sight → faith → worship
• And how Jesus still seeks us out when the world pushes us awayIncluded is a moving story of a young girl who learned to trust God before she could see clearly, reminding us that sometimes faith must come before sight.
If you have ever struggled to understand God’s plan…
If life has felt confusing or uncertain…
This message will remind you that Christ is still opening eyes today.🎧 Listen now and be encouraged in your faith.
#Catholic #GospelOfJohn #Faith #ChristianPodcast #CatholicJourney #JesusHeals #SpiritualSight #Homily #CatholicFaith #TrustGod
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How to change my spouse
13 maart 2026 · 9 min
If you could change one thing about your spouse… what would it be? Lees meer
Every marriage eventually reaches moments of frustration, misunderstanding, and conflict.
We sometimes find ourselves thinking:
“If only they would change this one thing…”
But what if the real key to transforming a marriage is not what we think?
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:
• Why many couples struggle to influence each other
• The surprising way real change often begins in a marriage
• A powerful story about how one person’s transformation changed an entire relationship
• How faith, humility, and grace can strengthen even difficult marriagesIf you are married—or hope to be someday—this conversation may change the way you see your relationship.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here.
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Silence in Action — Learning to Listen Before We Speak
12 maart 2026 · 9 min
When was the last time you truly listened? Lees meer
Not just waiting for your turn to speak…
But really listening.In a world filled with constant noise, silence has become rare. Yet silence may be one of the most powerful spiritual practices we can rediscover.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:
• Why silence is essential for hearing God
• How listening can transform relationships
• Why reacting quickly often leads to conflict
• How a simple pause can bring wisdom and peaceSometimes the most powerful words come after we learn to listen.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here.
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Becoming the Best Version of Yourself — The Person God Created You to Be
12 maart 2026 · 10 min
What if you are capable of far more than you realize? Lees meer
Many people spend their entire lives believing a smaller story about themselves than the one God wrote.
You were created as a unique person, with unique gifts, and for a unique purpose. But fear, distractions, comfort, and self-doubt often prevent us from becoming the person we were meant to be.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:
• 5 things that often prevent us from becoming our best self
• 6 practical ways to grow into the person God created us to be
• The powerful transformation of St. Peter
• How our lives can quietly change the lives of othersIf you’ve ever wondered whether you are truly becoming the person God created you to be… this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here.
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How to Raise Good Children in a Difficult World
11 maart 2026 · 8 min
Every parent wants the same thing: Lees meer
To raise children who grow up to be good people.
But in today’s world, parenting is not easy. Even loving, dedicated parents can unintentionally fall into patterns that shape their children in ways they never expected.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:
• The 5 parenting mistakes many parents don’t realize they’re making
• The most important things fathers and mothers can do for their children
• How parenting should change as children grow
• How to know if what you’re doing is actually working
• How to raise children who will still love and respect you as adultsIf you are a parent, grandparent, or someone who cares about the next generation, this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here.
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Choosing the right Spouse - One of the Most Important Decisions of Your Life
11 maart 2026 · 8 min
Choosing the right spouse may be the most important decision of your life. Lees meer
The person you marry will influence your faith, your peace, your children, and the direction of your future.
Yet many people today choose a spouse based only on attraction, emotion, or convenience — and later discover warning signs they missed along the way.
In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore:
• What qualities truly matter in a future spouse
• Red flags you should never ignore
• What healthy Catholic courtship should actually look like
• How long couples should court and be engaged
• Why marriage in the Church is so importantIf you or someone you love is discerning marriage, this conversation could save years of heartache and help build a relationship centered on God.
🎧 Listen here and share with someone who needs to hear this.
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Discipline: The Hidden Path to Freedom and Joy | A Catholic Journey to Spiritual Growth
11 maart 2026 · 9 min
What happened to discipline in our Catholic life? In this enlightening episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat explores how discipline, a cornerstone of catholic spirituality, forms the foundation for spiritual growth and true freedom. Lees meer
Reflecting on the challenges faced by today’s youth in a world of comfort and instant gratification, Deacon Pat offers an honest faith discussion about why discipline is essential for both men and women. Discover why maintaining discipline is more important now than ever before, and how a disciplined life rooted in Catholic values leads to peace, freedom, and true joy.
Join us on this catholic journey as we reveal how the saints found happiness not through indulgence but through steadfast discipline. Embrace this hidden path to freedom and deepen your spiritual growth today. Listen now.
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Why God Lets Your Plans Fall Apart: A Catholic Journey of Spiritual Growth
11 maart 2026 · 6 min
Have you ever felt like everything in your life was falling apart? In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore how such moments of loss—whether a relationship ending, a plan failing, or a door closing—are not signs of God's abandonment but part of His greater plan. Join Deacon Pat for an honest faith discussion about trusting God through challenges, drawing on Catholic spirituality and practical insights that encourage spiritual growth. This episode offers guidance for anyone navigating change within their catholic life, shedding light on how God's purpose unfolds even when plans seem to fall apart. Lees meer
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The Devil Doesn’t Show Up Looking Like the Devil — Understanding Temptation on the Catholic Journey
10 maart 2026 · 8 min
Temptation is rarely obvious; it often comes quietly, disguised as something harmless. In this insightful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explores the subtle nature of temptation and how the enemy quietly traps souls, offering deep reflections on Catholic life and spiritual growth. Discover how to recognize these subtle snares before they pull you away from God and gain a fresh perspective on your own Catholic journey. This honest faith discussion may change the way you view temptation forever. 🎙️ Listen now for practical wisdom and spiritual insight to strengthen your walk with Christ. Lees meer
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Joy: The Freedom the World Can’t Take Away — A Catholic Journey to True Happiness
9 maart 2026 · 8 min
Everyone desires happiness, but true joy is a gift rooted in Catholic spirituality and spiritual growth. In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we engage in an honest faith discussion about the difference between fleeting worldly happiness and the unshakable joy that comes from freedom in Christ. Jesus promised, “that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11), and we explore how to experience that joy daily through authentic Catholic life practices. Lees meer
Drawing inspiration from the witness of the saints and real-life experiences serving in humble villages in Guatemala, we uncover the profound truth: joy doesn't originate from comfort, wealth, or worldly success but from a heart aligned with God and a life embraced in Catholic spirituality.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, restless, or sensed something missing, this episode will guide you to rediscover the joy only God can provide. Join us as we journey through faith, exploring spiritual growth and the freedom that accompanies a joyful heart.
🎧 Listen now and experience how genuine joy transforms the Catholic journey.
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Perseverance in the Catholic Journey: Walking the Long Road of Faith
8 maart 2026 · 8 min
Why does God allow the journey of Catholic life to feel so long sometimes? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of perseverance in the Catholic journey and how spiritual growth often comes through quiet, consistent faithfulness rather than dramatic moments. Lees meer
Join us as we explore Catholic spirituality through the inspiring story of St. Monica, who prayed faithfully for nearly two decades for her son's conversion. Learn why perseverance is one of the most powerful virtues in the Christian life and how simple daily choices can transform your spiritual journey.
If you’ve ever felt discouraged in your honest faith discussion or wondered whether your efforts in Catholic life matter, this episode offers hope and encouragement. Discover how God uses the long road to form saints—and why victory belongs to those who refuse to quit.
Listen now to be inspired and motivated to keep walking with Christ on your own unique Catholic journey.
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How a Decade in Guatemala Transformed Our Catholic Faith and Spiritual Growth
8 maart 2026 · 10 min
For nearly ten summers, our family immersed ourselves in the Catholic life by living simply in Guatemala—embracing unfamiliar food, learning a new language, and collaborating closely with villagers to provide clean water to remote communities. These transformative experiences fueled our spiritual growth and deepened our understanding of Catholic spirituality. Lees meer
In this episode of The Catholic Journey, I share how these mission trips, combined with nearly 20 years of service as a deacon, revealed a powerful truth: the Catholic life is not meant to be comfortable—it's an adventurous path of honest faith discussion and spiritual growth.
Join me as I recount how living the Catholic life in such a profound way shaped our faith forever and inspired a richer, deeper journey of faith.
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Hope: Anchoring the Soul in Catholic Spirituality
7 maart 2026 · 11 min
In this insightful episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore the profound role of hope as the anchor of the soul amidst life's trials—including illness, broken relationships, and uncertain futures. Join us for an honest faith discussion on how hope sustains us in the Catholic life and spiritual growth. Discover the inspiring story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest whose unshakable hope endured even in the darkest of places—the Auschwitz concentration camp. His example teaches us powerful lessons about faith and resilience, offering fresh perspectives on what it means to live a hopeful Catholic life. This episode will enrich your catholic journey and deepen your appreciation of catholic spirituality, encouraging you to anchor your soul firmly in hope. Lees meer
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The Thirst We All Carry - The Woman at the Well
6 maart 2026 · 12 min
Jesus Knows Your Past… And He Still Wants to Meet You at the Well Lees meer
In John 4:5–42, Jesus meets a woman carrying shame, mistakes, and a complicated past. Instead of rejecting her, He offers her something greater than water—living water that satisfies the deepest thirst of the human soul.
This powerful encounter reminds us that Christ meets us exactly where we are. He knows our past, our struggles, and our wounds—and still calls us to transformation.
This reflection explores how one moment with Jesus turned a broken woman into one of the first witnesses of the Gospel.
Come discover the living water that only Christ can give.
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Faith in Action
6 maart 2026 · 8 min
“Most Christians Get This Wrong About Faith…” Lees meer
Many people think faith is just believing in God.
But the Bible says something very different:
“Faith without works is dead.”
So what does real faith actually look like in everyday life?
In this episode, we explore how faith becomes powerful when it moves into action—and how the courage of saints like Joan of Arc and Damien of Molokai shows us what it means to trust God even when the path is uncertain.
You may discover that the freedom you’re searching for begins with one small step of faith.
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Why Are Teens Suddenly Becoming Catholic- The Answer Might Surprise You
6 maart 2026 · 8 min
Why Are Teens Suddenly Becoming Catholic? The Answer Might Surprise You Lees meer
In a world of confusion, shifting values, and constant noise, many teens and young adults are discovering something unexpected — the Catholic Church. Why are young people turning toward one of the oldest institutions on earth? In this episode we explore 10 powerful reasons a new generation is seeking truth, meaning, and faith.
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Is God the Problem
5 maart 2026 · 6 min
“People Aren’t Rejecting God… They’re Rejecting a Version of God That Was Never True.” Lees meer
Why are so many people leaving Christianity today?
Is faith outdated… or have we misunderstood who God really is?In this episode, we explore why modern culture promises freedom but often leaves people feeling more anxious, lonely, and empty than ever before. We’ll also share the powerful story of a man who walked away from God for years—only to discover that the peace he was searching for was waiting for him all along.
This conversation might challenge what you think about faith, freedom, and the deep hunger of the human heart.
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Humility - Freedom From Pride
5 maart 2026 · 8 min
Humility: Freedom from Pride Lees meer
Pride quietly binds the human heart—convincing us we must prove ourselves, protect our image, and rely only on our own strength. Yet the Gospel reveals a different path. Jesus Himself chose humility, emptying Himself and showing that true strength comes from surrendering to God.
In this episode, we explore how humility frees us from comparison, anxiety, and the exhausting need for recognition. Drawing from Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and a powerful real-life story, we reflect on why humility is the foundation of spiritual freedom.
When we release pride and embrace humility, we open our hearts to grace, gratitude, and the peace that comes from trusting God.
Join us as we discover how humility leads to a deeper life in Christ.
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Simplicity - Freedom From Distraction
4 maart 2026 · 9 min
Simplicity: Freedom from Distraction Lees meer
In a world filled with noise, busyness, and endless distractions, the soul can easily lose sight of what truly matters. This episode explores how simplicity—modeled by Jesus and taught by the saints—creates space for God to work in our lives. By letting go of excess possessions, digital noise, and unnecessary commitments, we rediscover clarity, peace, and spiritual freedom.
Through scripture, Catholic teaching, and a powerful real-life story, we reflect on how simplifying our lives can strengthen our faith, deepen our relationships, and help us hear God’s voice more clearly. Sometimes the path to a fuller life begins by letting go of what we don’t truly need.
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40 Days of Water Fasting
4 maart 2026 · 9 min
Husband and Wife – 40 Days of Water Fasting – How It Changed Our Life Lees meer
What would happen if a married couple stepped away from comfort, distraction, and routine — and entered the desert together?
In this powerful episode, we share the story of a husband and wife who prayerfully and medically supervised a 40-day water fast during Lent. What began as a spiritual discipline became a profound transformation of their marriage.
Without food as comfort, they were forced into deeper honesty. Without distractions, they rediscovered presence. Old resentments surfaced and were healed. Prayer intensified. Gratitude grew. Intimacy deepened — not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.
This isn’t a story about extremism. It’s a story about sacrifice, unity, and how shared discipline can restore what comfort slowly erodes.
If your marriage feels busy, distracted, or spiritually dry, this episode will challenge and inspire you to consider what intentional sacrifice could awaken in your own relationship.
Sometimes the greatest renewal doesn’t happen at the table.
It happens in the desert.
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Charity - Freedom Through Love
3 maart 2026 · 12 min
Charity: Freedom Through Love Lees meer
What if the freedom we’re chasing isn’t found in independence… but in self-giving love?
In a culture that equates freedom with self-expression and personal fulfillment, the Gospel offers a radically different vision. True freedom is not self-centered — it reaches outward. It is discovered in charity: the disciplined, sacrificial love that mirrors Christ on the Cross.
In this episode, we explore how love breaks the chains of pride, resentment, anxiety, and isolation. We look at the witness of the saints, the struggles facing modern families, men, and marriages, and the surprising truth that giving ourselves away actually enlarges our hearts.
If you’ve ever felt “free” yet restless… successful yet unfulfilled… this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
Because love doesn’t reduce your freedom — it perfects it.
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Patience - Waiting with Hope
2 maart 2026 · 10 min
Patience: Waiting with Hope Lees meer
In a world that demands instant results, God works through process, formation, and timing. Patience is not passive resignation—it is active trust. It is choosing hope when prayers seem unanswered and believing that God is shaping us in the waiting.
Through the example of Saint Monica and the steady endurance of faith-filled perseverance, we are reminded that delay is not denial. God uses seasons of waiting to deepen our trust, purify our hearts, and form Christ within us.
When we surrender urgency and embrace patience, frustration becomes formation, waiting becomes worship, and hope becomes our anchor.
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Freedom From The Past
1 maart 2026 · 8 min
Forgiveness: Freedom from the Past Lees meer
We often think forgiveness is about letting someone else off the hook. In reality, it is about setting ourselves free. When we cling to resentment, anger, or betrayal, we remain trapped in the prison of yesterday. Jesus calls us to forgive “seventy-seven times” — not because the hurt doesn’t matter, but because our freedom does.
In this episode, we explore how forgiveness unlocks the heart, restores peace, and allows grace to flow again. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and the powerful witness of the saints, we reflect on how letting go of the past is not weakness — it is spiritual strength.
If you’ve ever struggled to forgive, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take one courageous step toward true freedom.
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Climb the Mountain This Lent
28 februari 2026 · 10 min
Climb the Mountain This Lent – Second Sunday Reflection with Deacon Pat Lees meer
Join Deacon Pat this week as we reflect on the powerful Gospel of the Transfiguration. On the mountain, Peter, James, and John glimpse Christ’s radiant glory—but they are also reminded that the journey leads back down the mountain, toward the Cross.
In this Lenten reflection, we explore how the Transfiguration strengthens us in times of suffering, reminds us that God’s glory follows sacrifice, and calls us to truly listen to Him. What do our own mountaintop moments mean? How do we carry Christ’s light into our daily struggles, our families, and our workplaces?
If you’re carrying burdens, seeking hope, or longing to grow closer to Christ this Lent, this episode will encourage you to lift your eyes, trust in God’s promises, and follow Jesus with renewed courage.
Come climb the mountain—and be transformed.
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Christian Surrender - A Hidden Strength
28 februari 2026 · 9 min
Christian Surrender – A Hidden Strength Lees meer
In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that Christian surrender is not weakness — it is hidden strength. In a world that tells us to control everything, we reflect on the peace that comes from recognizing that God is in control. When we focus on changing what we can — our attitude, our actions, our faithfulness — and entrust the rest to the Lord, fear and anxiety begin to loosen their grip. Through Scripture and practical guidance, we discover how surrendering to God’s will brings freedom, courage, and lasting peace.
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The Weapon That Changes Everything
27 februari 2026 · 10 min
Gratitude — The Weapon That Changes Everything Lees meer
Gratitude is more than good manners or positive thinking — it is a spiritual discipline that transforms the soul. In this episode, we explore how thanksgiving reshapes the mind, strengthens resilience, deepens joy, and protects the heart from bitterness and discouragement. Rooted in Scripture and Catholic teaching, we discuss how living “Eucharistically” forms us into people of stability and hope.
We also examine how the enemy works through comparison, entitlement, and dissatisfaction to pull us away from God’s design, and how gratitude becomes a powerful act of spiritual warfare. Finally, through the inspiring story of a man who transformed his marriage, health, and spiritual life by training his mind toward thanksgiving, we see how choosing gratitude can truly change everything.
If you want to grow in joy, resilience, and spiritual strength, this episode will give you practical tools to begin today.
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The Power of Silence
26 februari 2026 · 9 min
“The Power of Silence – Hearing God in a Noisy World”: Lees meer
Summary
Silence is essential for spiritual growth because it creates the space where we can truly hear God. In a culture filled with constant noise and distraction, silence feels uncomfortable, yet it is in stillness that clarity, peace, and discernment emerge. Scripture shows that God often speaks not through dramatic events, but in a quiet whisper.
We avoid silence because it exposes our anxieties, wounds, and attachments. However, silence strengthens the soul by reordering our thoughts, revealing distractions, deepening prayer, and building interior discipline. Even Jesus regularly withdrew into silence before major moments in His ministry.
Practically, we can cultivate silence through small daily habits—brief periods of quiet prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, turning off devices, or praying slowly and intentionally. Silence is not emptiness; it is attentive presence before God. In learning to be still, we grow in trust, clarity, and peace.
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Spiritual Warfare - Temptations and Trials
26 februari 2026 · 12 min
Spiritual warfare is a real and ongoing battle in the life of every Christian. The devil cannot force us to sin, but he tempts us through subtle strategies—primarily lies, distractions, discouragement, pride, division, and distorted thinking during trials. Lees meer
Drawing from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, the episode explains that the enemy rarely uses dramatic evil. Instead, he works gradually through busyness, spiritual numbness, resentment, self-condemnation, and quiet pride. His goal is to pull us away from prayer, humility, unity, and trust in God’s mercy.
The key to victory is recognizing these tactics and responding intentionally through the spiritual weapons the Church provides: the Eucharist, Confession, Scripture, the Rosary, fasting, and faithful community. Trials are not proof of God’s absence but opportunities for purification and growth.
The episode concludes with encouragement: Christ has already won the war. Our task is to remain close to Him, vigilant in small daily choices, and confident in His mercy.