Old St. Pat's Podcast

Violence ruins our unity and shared connectedness with one another. When it occurs in our life, do we retaliate? Today, Father Jack Wall shares a moving story that shows us how we can respond to the hurts and harms of the violence that divides us from one another.

Are you up for the call of Christ to reconcile and to forgive? Can we find ways to speak kindly to each other even when we disagree? As we approach the election here in the United States, Father John Cusick asks us if we can look beyond what pulls us apart and find what brings us together.

Old St. Pat's Podcast Series - Radical Kinship: Cliff Nellis of the Lawndale Christian Legal Clinic By engaging in dialogue with community members, the Radical Kinship series spotlights the social justice and kinship initiatives of Old St. Pat's so we can take meaningful action together. In the first episode of our new series, Kevin Kelley sits down with Cliff Nellis of the Lawndale Christian Lega...

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Life Is Beautiful - Fr. Tom Hurley In this episode, Father Tom Hurley reminds us that, while there is suffering in our lives, life is still beautiful.

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: I Am For You - Fr. Ed Foley In this episode, Father Ed Foley encourages us to embody dyadic love and be in tune with others so we can unlock the gifts of the spirit!

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: This Is Shocking - Fr. Tom Hurley Just as the pandemic has been a shock to all of us, Jesus surprises his disciples in this Sunday's Gospel by showing shocking love, healing, and mercy.

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Don't Be Afraid - Fr. Pat McGrath This Sunday's Gospel tells the story of Jesus walking on water. Just as Jesus encourages the disciples to have courage, Father McGrath encourages us to have faith in this episode.

Currents: Our Work To Do - Keara Ette 8.7.20 Today, Keara Ette reflects on justice and our work to do.

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Feed Them - Fr. Tom Hurley This Sunday's Gospel story is about Jesus feeding the 5000. Today, Father Tom Hurley reflects on ways we can nourish the world.

Currents: Human Spirituality - Fr. Bill O’Shea 7.17.20 In today's episode, Father Bill O’Shea reflects on human spirituality and how faith, hope and love all play a role.

Old St. Pat's Podcast Sunday Series: Seeds of Hope - Fr. Tom Hurley

Old St. Pat's Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Karen Skalitzky. Karen is a spiritual director at Old St. Pat’s and in this episode shares her reflection titled “In God’s Eyes: A Reflection on our Shared Humanity”.

In this episode, Fr. Ed Shea reflects on the words of Jesus that offer us rest and encourages us to notice the goodness of God in the world.

Old St. Pat’s Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Terry Nelson-Johnson. Terry has been part of the Old St. Pat’s community for 21 years and is nourished by his connection to The Beloved Community, RCIA, Pre-Cana, Partners, Foundations, and his Spiritual Direction companions. As we celebrate the 4th of July, Terry shares a story on what Indepen...

We choose a background when we join a video call and we choose a backdrop for our lives. Today, Father Tom Hurley points out the parallels between the two and reflects on what type of environment we want to create in our society.

Old St. Pat’s Podcast Series - Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Bob Kolatorowicz. Bob directs spiritual learning programs at Old St. Patrick’s Church and in this episode reflects on inclusion and how it makes all the difference

This past Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day. And in today’s episode, Father Paul Novak reflects on how powerful our voices can be as a force for change and honors all of those Father Figures in our lives who have raised us up to be more than what we ever thought we could be. Please stay tuned after the announcement for a beautiful rendition of the song “You Raise Me Up” performed by Michael St. Pe...

Old St. Pat's Podcast Series Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. We welcome Terry Nelson-Johnson on this episode of Currents. Terry is a street theologian and educator who explores life and faith through the art of storytelling. Today, he reflects on the love of Father’s. To all Father figures, we wish you a very happy Father’s Day weekend!

This past Sunday we celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi. In today’s episode, Father Tom Hurley reminds us that we are part of the Body of Christ and provides guidance on how we can act as members of the living church. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end to hear a musical production of "I Will Lift My Eyes" by Mark Scozzafave. Words and music by Tony Alonso. Copyright 2014 GIA Publications....

Old St. Patrick's Podcast Series Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in Our Lives. Today, we welcome Sarah Thompson. Sarah is an Old St. Patrick’s Parish Counselor who provides individual and couples therapy. Sarah reflects on finding meaning in loss and how helping is healing.

The 3 In 1. The statement that when one suffers, we all suffer. The way of life where one respects distinct persons but lives without separation. Each of these capture the essence of the Holy Trinity. But why are we even talking about this today with everything going on in our world? This past Sunday was Trinity Sunday and while at first glance, the Trinity might not seem applicable to us right no...

To the community of Old St. Patrick’s,  Over the course of the past few years, it has become clear that we have both a challenge and an opportunity to be leaders in how we can make the church a sign of Hope and New Life for the world around us. Through encountering the people of our community and staff it was apparent that we needed a renewed articulation of our vision as a church community. A vis...

Five years ago this week, Pope Francis released his Letter, Laudato si', that addresses consumerism, the environment, global warming, and social inequalities, so today we take some time to reflect on the contents of this letter and our call to care for our common home.

Are you having a difficult time feeling hopeful right now? Are you wondering why so many people are suffering? Are you asking yourself, “Where is God in all of this?” While the pandemic has changed our world, remember that God has remained the same. Therefore, if God has remained constant and God is hope, then there is always hope! Today, Father John Cusick shares stories that explain how God is a...

Old St. Patrick's Podcast Series Currents: Awakening to the Flow of Spirit in our Lives. Today, we welcome Fr. Bill O'Shea. Father O'Shea has been a visiting priest for Old St. Pat’s since 2007 and on this episode, talks to us about prayer.