Old St. Pat's Podcast

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Gather Us In Sacred Silence Jerusalem My Destiny

It’s so easy to fall into the comparison trap. One moment, we feel pretty good about ourselves—maybe even a little self-righteous. The next, we’re drowning in self-doubt, convinced we’ll never measure up. Either way, that little chirping voice in our heads is up to no good. Comparison doesn’t just distract us—it detours us from the good God is calling us to do. Instead of worrying about how we sta...

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 I Lift My Soul In the Glory

If you've ever put together a piece of furniture without the instructions, you know how frustrating it can be. Pieces don't fit, screws go missing, and eventually, you realize—this would have been much easier if you'd just followed the manual. Well, God has given us an instruction manual for life. It’s not complicated, but it is challenging. As we prepare for Lent, it’s a good time to brush up on...

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

Today, we have a special episode about our upcoming Celtic celebration, "Siamsa na nGael!" We’re honored to have sat down with Mark Scozzafave, Director of Music at Old St. Patrick’s Church, and Dominic Trumfio, Director of Liturgy at Old St. Patrick's Church. In this interview, you’ll learn how this year’s event brings together renowned Broadway performers, the powerful voices of the Old St. Pat’...

Have you ever felt spiritually lost—like you're wandering without direction, unsure of how to find your way back? Maybe you’ve questioned past choices, wrestled with doubt, or felt disconnected from God’s presence. In these moments, it’s easy to feel alone, but the truth is quite the opposite. God’s love doesn’t waver when we struggle—in fact, He draws even closer, offering guidance in unexpected...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: The Prayer Gathered As One One Bread, One Body

Where is your heart anchored? What is shaping your days, your choices, your relationships? Are you rooted in something deep and lasting—or are you feeling unsteady, tossed around by the noise of the world? If our hearts are in God, if we are deeply rooted in faith, then we are like a tree planted by water—strong, nourished, and able to endure. But if we are disconnected, distracted, or overwhelmed...

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 How Can I Keep From Singing Lead Me, Guide Me

Have you ever felt like you were just skimming the surface of life—going through the motions but longing for something deeper? Maybe you sense God calling you to more, but fear or uncertainty holds you back. What would it take for you to step into the deep, to trust, and to follow where Jesus is leading? When we say yes to that invitation—when we move beyond the shallows and go deep with Jesus—eve...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Beautiful City Glory to God Sing A New Church Into Being

Right now, the world can feel unsettling—political shifts, societal changes, and the inhumane treatment of the most vulnerable leave many of us feeling rattled. In times like these, how do we find our footing? What is our true north when everything seems to be shifting around us? And perhaps most importantly, how do we know what to do? The answer is, Jesus is our rock—the foundation we need to nav...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Light the Fire The Water Is Wide For The Healing of the World 

What does it truly mean to honor the dignity of every person in our world today? How do we live out the Gospel in a way that embraces all life, especially amid fear, uncertainty, and division? Last week, the Archbishop of Chicago reminded us that as the Body of Christ, we serve those in need, respecting and promoting the inherent dignity of every person who arrives on our doorstep no matter citize...

As we pause to honor Martin Luther King Jr. this week, it’s a moment to reflect on his vision and ask: If he were alive today, would he see a world closer to the dream he so powerfully articulated on August 28, 1963? Would he see progress toward justice, peace, and equality, or would he still find work undone? Today, we challenge ourselves with this same question: Have we been part of that progres...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Grant Us Peace Here I Am Lord I Send You Out

How will I know?” It’s a question we’ve all asked—whether about the right job, school, or life’s calling. There is even a famous song that captures this universal longing to discern the right path. We often hope for a neon sign or dramatic moment to give us clarity. But what if God’s guidance is quieter? What if it’s found in subtle nudges—your emotions, the wisdom of loved ones, or in your heart?...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Rise Up In Splendor See What Love Peace Carol

As we embark on the new Year, ask yourself, what is God calling you to do and to be in 2025? Pope Francis reminds us that we are called to be a missionary church that moves beyond its walls to bring light, love, and healing to the world. Self-reflection has its place, but we risk becoming spiritually stagnant if we focus inward too much. Instead, God calls us outward—to serve others, to spread joy...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: A Weary Couple Hark! The Herald Angel Sing Gloria What Child Is This

As we wrap up 2024 and enter a new year, can you think of someone who stood by you during a tough time this past year? Someone who held your hand through a rough patch, offered words of encouragement when you felt like giving up, or reminded you that you weren’t alone? Sometimes, we all need that kind of cheerleader in our lives—someone to reassure us that we’ve got this and remind us that they’ve...

This season invites us to reflect on belief—not just the magical kind tied to childhood, but a more profound belief in what could be. Believing is like dreaming: visualizing a better way and seeing a future full of peace, justice, and care for all. These beliefs—of more hope, joy, and love—are worth pursuing with our lives. When our belief feels fragile or fades, we can look to Mary, Elizabeth, an...

The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: O Come O Come Emmanuel If I Could Soon & Very Soon