Fr. Patrick Cardine

Lorica

Religion EN ↓ 315 episodes

A Lorica is a prayer recited for protection in which the petitioner invokes the power of God as a safeguard against evil. lōrīca originally meant “armor” or “breastplate.” The title is taken from St. Patrick’s Breastplate, his much loved prayer written in 433 A.D.

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Fr. Patrick Cardine

Episodes

Episode 40 - The Sower Went Out to Sow 03.03.2019 21:25

Sexagesima 2019

Episode 39 - It's Time to Work 25.02.2019 12:42

Septuagesima 2019

Episode 38 - Napping in the Storm 09.02.2019 16:01

Epiphany IV - Jesus sleeping in a storm tossed boat is a picture of Christian Maturity. Jesus does not hold your hand while you drown, he does not comfort you and say perish in peace, He destroys your enemies and delivers you from the storm.

Episode 37 - The Presentation of Our Lord 06.02.2019 15:02

If you're looking for Jesus, He's in the temple.

Episode 36 - Faith Pleases God 27.01.2019 13:57

Epiphany III - God Marveled at the Roman Soldier's faith.

Episode 35 - Wedding at Cana 22.01.2019 16:28

The Woman intercedes with her Son...

Episode 34 - All Hail Ye Infant Martyr Flowers 03.01.2019 8:14

For the Feast of the Holy Innocents: "Never, in fact, would that impious tyrant have been able to benefit these children by the sweetest kindness as much as he has done by his hatred." -St. Augustine

Episode 33 - A Star, A Sword: From Joy To Sorrow (Sunday After Christmas) 01.01.2019 23:12

God has prepared you an eight course banquet. Don't settle for one or two courses.

Episode 32 - The Divine Infant (Christmas Day) 01.01.2019 10:28

His manifestation in the flesh becomes a cloak. He takes a perceptible form and in so doing becomes to many imperceptible.

Episode 31 - Saved By His Nativity (Christmas at Midnight) 29.12.2018 13:44

He made Himself small for us, and we still know him as the Holy Infant.

Episode 30 - Gabriel Teaches Zacharias the Value of Silence 25.12.2018 22:14

What is it about Mary that attracts God's favor?

Episode 29 - Heed the Wilderness Voice That You Might Receive the Christ 24.12.2018 16:51

The forerunner cleanses with water that we might receive the Spirit from the Lord.

Episode 28 - Is the Baptizer Despairing? I Don't Think So 16.12.2018 11:34

John the Baptist: a monumental example of having faith.

Episode 27 - God Made the World for Mary, and Mary for Jesus 11.12.2018 10:59

We cannot conceive of Jesus without Mary. On the conception of Mary...

Episode 26 - He Is Coming. No Need to Hide, We Are Free of Shame 06.12.2018 10:07

Adam, full of guilt and shame hid from God. But we having been washed from an evil conscience should be ready to meet Him. Maranatha, come Lord Jesus.

Episode 25 - This World Is Not Your Friend 27.11.2018 14:18

The World is passing away: do not go back for your things, but flee to the Mountain.

Episode 24 - Jesus Telling Secrets 21.11.2018 20:46

...The secrets of heaven.

Episode 23 - Love the Bond of Perfection 20.11.2018 16:15

Episode 22 - Love Yourself 13.11.2018 12:44

True and holy love for self is a gratitude for what God has made...

Episode 21 - Christ The King 03.11.2018 17:24

Christ the King Sunday

Episode 20 - Renew Your Mind and Put On Christ 11.10.2018 17:48

How do we clothe ourselves with Christ? Get a job.

Episode 19 - Keep Your Head in the Clouds 28.09.2018 14:19