The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

If Men Only Knew These Things About Women Why do women sometimes communicate differently than men? Why do they seem to desire connection, conversation, and emotional closeness in ways that can be difficult for men to understand? In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we take an honest, faith-filled look into the hearts of women. We'll explore how women think, communicate,...

If You Only Knew These Things About Men Why do men sometimes seem distant, quiet, or difficult to understand? Why do they often express love differently than women expect? In this thought-provoking episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the inner world of men and uncover truths that can transform relationships. Drawing from faith, life experience, and practical wisdom,...

Fear has a way of creeping into every corner of life—our health, our families, our finances, our future, and even our faith. Yet one of the most repeated commands in all of Scripture is simple: "Do not be afraid." In this inspiring episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore why God continually calls His people to trust Him, even in the midst of uncertainty and hardship. Thr...

Rachel: The Woman Who Waited, Loved, and Trusted God In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the powerful story of Rachel, one of the most beloved women in Sacred Scripture. Known for her beauty, Rachel's true legacy is found not in her appearance, but in her perseverance, faith, and deep love. Rachel experienced years of disappointment, heartbreak, jealousy, and...

Rebekah – Trusting God When the Future Is Unclear In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we journey into the life of Rebekah, one of the great women of Scripture whose courage, generosity, and faith helped shape the history of God's people. When a stranger arrived at a well seeking a wife for Isaac, Rebekah had no idea that a simple act of kindness would change the course...

The Harvest Is Plenty, but the Laborers Are Few A Catholic Homily on Matthew 9:36–10:8 When Jesus looked upon the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were "troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd." In this powerful homily, Deacon Pat Kearns reflects on Christ's deep love for every person and His call for ordinary Catholics to become laborers in His harvest. Through Bapt...

Sarah – A Journey of Faith, Waiting, and God’s Promise What do you do when God makes a promise, but years pass and nothing seems to happen? In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the remarkable story of Sarah, one of the most important women in salvation history. Sarah's life was marked by uncertainty, disappointment, and long seasons of waiting. Yet through it...

⚔️ Judith: Faith Greater Than Fear ⚔️ In Episode 6 of The Women of the Bible, we discover the incredible story of Judith—a courageous widow whose faith in God accomplished what entire armies could not. When the city of Bethulia faced certain destruction at the hands of a powerful enemy, fear gripped the hearts of its people. While others spoke of surrender, Judith turned to prayer. While others sa...

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Mary Magdalene: From Brokenness to Beloved Disciple Who was Mary Magdalene, really? For centuries, myths and misunderstandings have surrounded one of the most important women in the Gospel. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the true story of Mary Magdalene—a woman transformed by the mercy of Christ, a faithful disciple who stood at the foot of the Cross whe...

🙏 Hannah: When Tears Become Prayers 🙏 In Episode 4 of The Women of the Bible, we encounter the deeply moving story of Hannah—a woman whose heartbreak became a powerful testimony of faith, perseverance, and trust in God. For years, Hannah carried the painful burden of unanswered prayers and unfulfilled hopes. Yet instead of turning away from God, she poured out her soul before Him with honesty, h...

📜 The Didache: The Most Important Christian Document Most Christians Have Never Read What if you could read a document written by the very first generation of Christians—people taught by the Apostles themselves? In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the remarkable story of the Didache, often called The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. Written in the earliest d...

⚔️ Deborah: The Prophetess Who Led a Nation ⚔️ In Episode 3 of The Women of the Bible, we explore the extraordinary story of Deborah—a prophetess, judge, leader, and one of the most influential women in all of Sacred Scripture. At a time when Israel was oppressed, fearful, and divided, God raised up Deborah to guide His people with wisdom, courage, and unwavering faith. While others hesitated, Deb...

The Eucharist: Five Questions Protestant Pastors Might Ask—and How Catholics Respond What if I emailed a variety of Protestant pastors and asked them one simple question: "Why don't you believe the Eucharist is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ?" In this special Corpus Christi episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore five of the most common questions Christians ask about the Eucharist, t...

What if the greatest gift Jesus ever gave us wasn't a teaching, a miracle, or even a commandment? What if it was Himself? In this powerful Corpus Christi episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the incredible truth of the Eucharist—the God who loved us so much that He refused to leave us alone. Through Scripture, reflection, and a moving story of a mother's enduring love...

👑 Esther: Courage for Such a Time as This 👑 In Episode 2 of The Women of the Bible, we journey into the remarkable story of Esther—an orphan who became a queen and found herself at the center of one of the most critical moments in Jewish history. Faced with a deadly threat against her people, Esther had a choice: remain silent and protect herself, or risk everything to do what was right. Through...

🌾 Ruth: A Story of Loyalty, Courage, and Redemption 🌾 In the first episode of our new series, The Women of the Bible, we explore the inspiring story of Ruth—a woman whose faithfulness changed the course of history. After experiencing heartbreaking loss, Ruth made a courageous choice to leave everything familiar behind and follow both Naomi and the God of Israel. Her journey is a powerful reminde...

🎙️ New Episode: Health, Happiness, and Holiness – Transforming Your Life What if everything you've been chasing isn't what you're truly searching for? In this deeply personal episode, Deacon Pat reflects on the journey that inspired his book Health, Happiness, and Holiness. From worldly success and achievement to discovering a deeper purpose in Christ, this episode explores the three pillars that...

What have 18 years as a Catholic deacon taught me? Not lessons from books. Not lessons from classrooms. Lessons from hospital rooms, funeral homes, marriages, baptisms, broken hearts, answered prayers, and ordinary people carrying extraordinary crosses. In this personal episode of The Catholic Journey, I share some of the most important truths I've learned after nearly two decades of ministry: ✝️...

My father died suddenly at the age of 65. Earlier that day, he rode his bicycle, worked around the house, and read a book before bed—carefully placing a bookmark on the page where he stopped. He never turned that page. In this deeply personal episode of The Catholic Journey, I reflect on the life of a faithful Catholic father, his daily Rosary, the lessons he taught through quiet example, and the...

🎙️ Forgotten and Lost – When God Finds the Broken The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns What happens when a man who has lost his purpose encounters the relentless mercy of God? In this powerful episode inspired by my novel Forgotten and Lost, we follow the spiritual journey of Jonas—a wounded soul searching for meaning in a world filled with division, loneliness, and despair. Through unexpec...

Step into a powerful spiritual journey in this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, inspired by the novel Breaking Away. Through the lives of Jesse, Ava, Sam, and Father Pablo, this episode explores the hidden struggles many people carry — the emptiness that can come after years of work and family life, the pain of broken relationships, emotional exhaustion, the search for purpo...

What happens when life becomes so heavy that even getting out of bed feels impossible? In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the journey of climbing out of the darkness—through depression, hopelessness, fear, shame, and the silent battles so many people carry alone. Drawing from faith, real-life struggles, and the healing power of G...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE — Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet 🎙️ What happens when you love people deeply… but they refuse to listen? The prophet Jeremiah lived in a time of spiritual confusion, moral decline, and growing darkness — yet he never stopped speaking the truth of God with courage and compassion. In this emotional and powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore: 🔥 The...

NEW EPISODE — Daniel: Faithful in the Fire 🔥 What do you do when the world around you no longer follows God? The prophet Daniel faced pressure, fear, persecution, and a culture determined to change him — yet he remained faithful. From the lions’ den to the courts of Babylon, Daniel’s story is not just ancient history… it is a message for our world today. In this powerful episode of The Catholic J...