Old St. Pat's Podcast

Merry Christmas from Old St. Pat's!  Enjoy a special Christmas music episode!   The featured songs today are: Deck the Hall Silent Night  Joy to the World

What if the thing you’re avoiding right now is actually the doorway to new life? Maybe it’s that inner Scrooge whispering “Bah humbug”, convincing you to play it safe, keep your distance, and protect yourself from the messy, unpredictability of life. In the story we all know this time of year, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge isn’t transformed by staying in his comfort zone....

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The Christmas Song What Child Is This Soon & Very Soon

How do you use AI to make your life easier? Have you used it to help compose emails, put together a meal plan, or organize a busy week? There’s no question—it can be a helpful tool. AI moves fast, processes information quickly, and helps us get more done. But for all its power, there’s something it still can’t do. AI can’t doubt. It can’t be unsure. And it can’t practice humility. As humans, doubt...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Christ Be Our Light, Jesus, Hope of the World, Silent Night

“My way or the highway.” “I’m right, you’re wrong.” “Because I said so.” We’ve all heard these lines before and maybe we’ve even spoken them ourselves. They’re the kinds of phrases that signal closed mindedness, a hardened heart, and a spirit unwilling to listen. And in a world that feels increasingly divided this kind of posture doesn’t just end conversations… it deepens wounds. It breeds anger,...

To keep our bodies physically fit, we have to move. We walk, run, lift weights, play pickleball—whatever it is, our bodies need movement to stay healthy. But have you ever considered that our spiritual lives need movement, too? Just like we train our bodies, we can “train” our souls. Prayer, acts of kindness, going to Mass, volunteering, choosing what’s right, helping a neighbor—these are the reps...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Happy Advent 2025!  Join the Old St. Pat's community this Advent and Christmas season! To explore the resources and programming that will take place during the 2025 Advent and Christmas season, click HERE . The featured songs today are: On That Holy Mountain O Come, O Come Emmanuel Rose In December

As you take some time off this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, you’re invited to pause with a question that sits at the heart of our faith: “What does it mean to have dignity?” It means that every Thanksgiving guest you chat with this Thursday, every co-worker on Zoom or in the office, every driver you pass along the Eisenhower, every person who tests us or challenges us—every one of us—is intr...

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 Is Kind With Great Love Recibe Tu Ser

Can you remember the days when Blockbuster was the place to go to rent a movie? It was a staple—a reliable, familiar brand that felt like it would always be there. And then, almost overnight, with the rise of new technology, Blockbuster fell off the map. We saw how quickly even the strongest institutions can crumble when the world shifts around them. For some, that rapid change may have stirred a...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: All Our Welcome Rejoice In Love How Can I Keep From Singing

In the city that claims the birthplace of the skyscraper, we take pride in our architectural wonders. Here in Chicago, names like Burnham, Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright roll off the tongue like familiar friends. And if you’ve ever had guests visit, you’ve probably sent them straight to the architectural boat tour so they can fully appreciate the skyline. And in every city and...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The Angel's Farewell The Greater Glory of God Sing With All the Saints in Glory

Have you ever had a moment when you felt like you were lacking? Like you weren’t enough — or didn’t quite deserve good things to come your way? Maybe you’ve had those quiet worries, or even deep doubts, that you’re not lovable. Those moments can be painful — when the thought “I’m not enough” crosses your mind or settles into your heart. We often try to explain it away — thinking we’re not perfect...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Every Word & Every Breath Taste & See Canticle of Turning

In college, I remember a friend giving me a piece of advice I’ve never forgotten. She said, “If you’re feeling down, do one of three things: work out, pray for someone else, or do something kind for another person.” In other words—stop turning in on yourself, and start turning outward toward life. Because when we turn in on ourselves for too long, it’s easy to get trapped inside our own heads. Psy...

This past Sunday was one of those days that makes you fall in love with Chicago all over again. The sun was shining, the leaves were beginning to turn brilliant colors, and more than 50,000 runners took to the streets for the Chicago Marathon — weaving through the city’s neighborhoods, cheered on by thousands of strangers who came together to celebrate endurance, courage, and community. There’s a...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon Be Thou My Vision I Will Lift My Eyes

Have you ever noticed how things start to feel more real the moment you write them down? According to a study by Dr. Gail Matthews at the Dominican University of California, you’re 42% more likely to achieve your goals just by writing them down. All it takes is a pen and paper. We usually think of that in terms of personal goals—finishing a big project, getting healthy, saving for something import...

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  Go Light Your World  Holy Is Your Name 

Have you ever seen an improv show? It’s impressive to watch a whole story—characters, setting, even the drama—come to life in the moment, all from a single audience suggestion. What makes it work isn’t just the actors’ quick wit, but their trust in one another. Before stepping on stage, improv actors often turn to each other and say, “I’ve got your back.” It’s a promise that no matter what happens...

Have you ever thought, “If I just had a little more money, life would finally feel secure?” We’ve all been there. We track our accounts, build our savings, chase that next raise. But today’s gospel flips the script and asks: What is true wealth? Think of this episode as Spiritual Finance 101. Father McGrath is stepping in as our investment advisor—but not for your 401k. This is about a different k...