Old St. Pat's Podcast

Have you ever noticed that the people who seem to have life completely figured out often stop asking questions? But the people who continue to grow—those who remain open and full of wonder—never lose their sense of humility. They know and recognize there's always more to learn, more to discover, and more ways to love. In last Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus thanks the Father that the mysteries of the Kingd...

Think about your family, your circle of friends, your lunch table, your neighborhood, or the people you naturally gravitate toward. These are your people—your tribe, your community, your place of belonging. And there is something beautiful and deeply human about finding a place where we feel known, loved, and accepted. But when was the last time you invited someone new into that circle? When was t...

Dear God - As we approach this Fourth of July, we seek Your guidance and blessings. We thank You for the gift of freedom and the opportunities it affords us. Grant us the wisdom to be good stewards of this liberty, that we may foster justice, unity, and compassion within our communities. Bless our nation, our leaders, and all those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms. May this holiday serv...

Think about all the people who helped shape you into the person you are today. Chances are, it wasn't just one person. It may have been a parent, a teacher, a coach, a neighbor, an uncle, or a family friend. In their own way, each stepped into your life with presence, encouragement, and loving guidance, reminding you that you didn't have to face life alone. It's in these moments that we realize Go...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Today's music series features a musical medley as a special tribute to all Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers, and all Father figures!   The featured songs today are: Our Father (The Lord's Prayer) You Raise Me Up (Lovland/Graham)

Do you ever find yourself unexpectedly emotional when listening to a beautiful song? Maybe it's at a concert when thousands of voices join together, and suddenly you feel something stirring deep within you. Or perhaps you've gotten teary-eyed watching a loved one walk across a graduation stage, hearing a moving speech, or witnessing an act of kindness that seemed to restore your faith in humanity....

Think about the last time you gathered around a table with family or friends. Maybe it was a holiday meal. Maybe it was dinner after a long day. Maybe it was coffee with a friend. Whatever the occasion, chances are it involved more than food. Around the table, stories were shared. Laughter erupted. Memories were made. And perhaps there were even difficult conversations, tears, or moments of healin...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: One Bread One Body  Holy Is Your Name  Go Light Your World 

Have you ever felt lonely? Not just physically alone, but disconnected and unseen. Like you're moving through life without a real sense of belonging. It's a curious paradox of modern life. We can live in a city of millions yet still feel isolated. We can spend our days on video calls, emails, and text messages and go hours—or even days—without a meaningful face-to-face conversation. We live in an...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Go Be Justine For the Healing of the World In the Breaking of the Bread

What is one thing in your life right now that you are not doing because you are afraid? Maybe you are afraid of failing. Afraid of what others might think. Afraid of being judged, rejected, or not being enough. Maybe you are afraid of letting someone down, getting hurt, or stepping into something uncertain. Fear has a way of locking us up. It convinces us to stay quiet, small, and hidden. But thin...

Have you ever had the chance to care for someone? Maybe professionally as a nurse or doctor, or maybe in a personal way — caring for a sick child, helping a spouse recover after surgery, or supporting a bedridden friend. When someone is unable to care for themselves fully, you become their hands and feet. You bring the medicine, prepare the meals, offer comfort, run errands, and help them heal. Th...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Only This I Want I Will Be The Vine I Am For You

At first glance, The Sound of Music is a musical filled with singing children, rolling hills, and catchy songs. But underneath it all is something much deeper: a story about choosing strength in difficult times…having the integrity & moral courage to do what’s right…creating beauty in the middle of fear… and building a home filled with love in a world that feels uncertain. And maybe that’s why the...

What happens when you stop holding back love? Have you ever caught yourself doing it—holding back just a little? Not saying the kind thing. Not reaching out. Not fully showing how much you care… because somewhere in the back of your mind, there’s that quiet thought: What if I get hurt? It’s a natural instinct. We protect ourselves. We think if we keep some distance—if we don’t give too much—then m...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Sing A New Church Holy Spirit, We're Calling You Ever We Praise You

Do you ever wonder why your dreams are what they are? Why certain goals have always stayed with you… even when they don’t quite make sense? Why you’re drawn to certain subjects or certain activities? Sometimes those desires can feel foolish, maybe even impractical… or even a little childish. And you may dismissed them, thinking they won’t lead anywhere, won’t make a difference or won’t make any mo...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Healing Time on Earth Love Is the Boat Hope Will Not Fail

Have you ever had a time when you were casually messaging with a coworker online, typing whatever came to mind—and then suddenly you saw the notification: “Your boss was added to the chat”… along with the entire chat history!? Your heart dropped. You started scrolling up to see everything you said—every complaint, every offhand comment—and you thought, If I had only known my boss would see this, I...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Calming Instrumental Piece Eye Has Not Seen I Am For You

There are moments in life that shake us to the core. You can feel it—not just in your mind, but in your body. The fear. The pressure. The quiet voice that wonders, am I enough? The uncertainty of change. The hesitation to be fully known. It’s disorienting… like walking through a mirror maze on a tilted floor—nothing feels steady, and you’re not quite sure which way is forward. And when we feel tha...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: How Great Thou Art Gather Us In Ever We Praise You

When a newborn enters the world for the first time everything is unfamiliar. There’s noise, light, movement—nothing makes sense. The only response is to cry, to reach, to react. And yet, in that moment of total vulnerability, there are arms waiting. Loving. Steady. Certain. Meeting us exactly as we are. Maybe faith is a little like that. Not something we arrive at fully formed or fully understandi...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Happy Easter!  The featured songs today are: Hallelujah Chorus How Can I Keep From Singing? To Where You Are