Old St. Pat's Podcast

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 ord...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: How Beautiful All Who Enter Here  Here I Am  

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.

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Eye Has Not Seen Where Your Treasure Is  Covenant Hymn 

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...

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!

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The Lord's Prayer (Malotte) Instrumental Music Meditation A Place At The Table

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 t...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: A Place At The Table Rejoice, Be Glad Sail The Soul

Financial security, families, health, relationships, work, our communities - we may have anxiety over some of these subjects at any point in our lives.  This is a clear sign that it’s because these subjects are very important to us and it’s only natural to want to find ways to limit or get rid of unwanted stress. The challenge is then moving beyond reducing anxiety only for ourselves.  How can we...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: What You Have Done For Me Here I Am, Lord Amazing Grace / My Chains Are Gone

Who comes to mind when you hear the word “neighbor”? Is it your next-door neighbor? Your neighbors down the block? Or how about your neighboring town or country? If you are like most, we think of a person or place - in essence, we mainly think of the word neighbor as a noun. In this past Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan, and even though it’s one we’ve heard many times,...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: American Anthem Grateful Performed by Nick Cosgrove This Is My Song

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Today's music series features a 4th of July musical medley.  The featured songs today are: America The Beautiful  (Bates, Ward) Anthem (Andersson, Rice & Ulvaeus) This Is My Song (Finlandia)

Right at the center of the readings, this past Sunday is a simple yet profound message - love your neighbor as yourself. In Father Ken Simpson’s final homily as administer at Old St. Pat’s, he encourages us to focus on this familiar line as we interact with our neighbors today.

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir We were delighted to welcome Emorja Roberson on June 19th for our morning liturgies at Old St. Pat’s!  Emorja Roberson is a conductor, vocalist, and composer who specializes in classical and gospel music. Roberson graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Vocal Performance and was coined as the first...

Here at Old St. Pat’s, we have the custom of inviting different parishioners to provide a special reflection on Father’s Day. So this past Sunday we welcomed Mark Pienkos, a 15-year parishioner, to share his take on what it means to be a Father and Father Figure in our world today.

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Send Down the Fire I Send You Out Go Light Your World

Like a good spy movie, we’ve each been assigned a mission, however, our mission does not end after the treasure is returned or the villain is defeated - it stays with us our entire lives. Today, Father Novak clearly defines our assignment and encourages us to complete our mission.

Our voices are powerful and the way in which we talk to one another makes all the difference on how our message is received. Today, Father Foley reflects on Pentecost and prays that we use our voices to speak to one another as brothers and sisters.

In light of the recent tragedy in Texas, Father Ken Simpson encourages us to look around and ask, what do we celebrate? What do we tolerate? And what do we presume? And after doing so, how can we listen for and add to the peace-filled voices amongst the noise. As we approach Pentecost, we pray: Come, Holy Spirit. Grow in us the spirit of understanding as we face the complicated roots of violence....

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Holy Spirit We're Calling You Give Me Jesus Amazing Grace

Sometimes we need to step back, step out, or step away. But during this time, it doesn't mean the love is gone. Like Jesus told his disciples in last Sunday’s Gospel before his ascension into heaven, he assures them that His spirit is always with them. Today Father Tom Hurley examines how a time of stepping away can actually help one find their way back and give them what is required to proclaim e...

In this past Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples if you love one another.” As simple as it sounds, to put into action is usually a completely different story. However, today, Father Wall shares how people are living out this commandment and reminds...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Hail Mary The Lord Is My Shepherd I Am For You