The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

She carried a decision she never spoke about… and over time, it quietly pulled her away from God. This powerful Holy Week reflection reminds us: no mistake is too big, no past too heavy—God’s mercy is still waiting.

Feeling like something isn’t right… but not sure why? In this powerful episode, we explore the truth about spiritual attack—what it is, what it isn’t, and what you should actually do if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even oppressed. Through a compelling story and grounded Catholic teaching, you’ll discover how to respond without fear, avoid common mistakes, and find real peace in Christ. 👉 You...

The Triduum — Three Days That Can Change Your Life Most Catholics know Easter… But very few truly understand the three days that lead to it. Holy Thursday. Good Friday. Holy Saturday. Not separate moments… One continuous journey. On this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat, we break open the meaning of the Triduum in a powerful and unforgettable way — not just as something to learn… …b...

Tuesday of Holy Week — When Faith Is Tested What happens when faith gets hard? Not when it’s easy to believe… Not when everything is going well… But when pressure rises, fear creeps in, and the cost of following Christ becomes real. On this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat, we step into one of the most personal moments of Holy Week — where Jesus reveals that betrayal and denial are...

Yesterday, the crowds shouted “Hosanna.” Today… everything changes. On this Monday of Holy Week, we encounter a quiet but powerful moment—when love is misunderstood. As Mary pours costly perfume at the feet of Jesus, others call it waste. But Jesus calls it love. In this episode, we explore: Why true devotion often looks “too much” to the world How we slowly drift in our faith without realizing it...

On this powerful Palm Sunday episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns takes you deep into the Passion of Christ—not just as a historical event, but as a mirror of the human heart. Why do we praise God one moment and struggle to follow Him the next? What does the crowd reveal about our own faith? And what does it really mean to walk with Christ… all the way to the Cross? This episode chal...

Daily Examination of Conscience — The 10 Minutes That Can Change Your Soul What if the most powerful moment of your day… is the one you usually skip? In this episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat invites you into a deeper way of living—one rooted in honesty, awareness, and grace. The daily examination of conscience is not about guilt… it’s about freedom. It’s about pausing long enough to see...

Holy Week is coming… But are you ready for it? Most people will go through the motions—Palm Sunday, maybe Easter… and miss everything in between. But Holy Week isn’t just something we remember… 👉 It’s something we’re invited to enter. In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we go deeper into: ✝️ What Holy Week really is (and why it’s not just symbolic) ⚔️ Why so m...

You’ve seen it. You’ve experienced it. You’ve probably even done a few of these yourself… 😅 From the “whisper” that everyone hears… to the incense cough that starts before it even arrives… to the moments at Mass that test your ability to stay focused, reverent… and not laugh… This episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns takes a lighthearted—but honest—look at the little things Cath...

Demons don’t enter by force—they enter by permission. In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat shares a chilling story and reveals the deeper Catholic truth about spiritual warfare, sin, and how small compromises can open doors we never intended.

Why do so many people feel empty—even when life is good? In this episode, Deacon Pat explores a universal human experience shared by believers and non-believers alike, revealing how that quiet emptiness may actually be pointing to something deeper.

Some questions are never asked out loud… but they’re asked in silence every day. In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat responds to real, anonymous questions about sin, lust, marriage, doubt, and faith—offering clear, direct, and compassionate answers rooted in Catholic truth. 👉 If you’ve ever struggled… this episode is for you.

Can you still find a real Catholic man… or woman today? In a culture of confusion, this episode breaks through the noise and reveals what true masculinity and femininity look like through the lens of the Catholic faith. This isn’t theory—it’s a call to become who God created you to be.

The truth you’re avoiding… may be the freedom you’re longing for. In this powerful episode: Why dishonesty quietly enslaves the soul The real reason we avoid truth How courage in truth leads to peace and freedom And what it takes to finally live with integrity 👉 Stop hiding. 👉 Start living free.

Your life isn’t random… it’s forming your eternity. This episode will challenge you to see: Why your daily choices shape your soul The real meaning of the Catholic Journey Why the cross is part of the path And how to stop drifting and start living intentionally 👉 This isn’t just a podcast. 👉 It’s a wake-up call.

Comparison isn’t making you better… it’s quietly destroying your peace. In this powerful episode: Discover why comparison is a spiritual battle See how it’s affecting EVERY generation Learn how gratitude breaks its power instantly And reclaim the life God designed just for you 👉 Stop measuring your life. 👉 Start living it.

“Feel like you failed Lent? You’re not alone… and it’s not too late.” Most people start Lent with strong intentions—but many end feeling discouraged, weak, and defeated. This episode is for anyone who: gave up their Lenten sacrifice struggled with prayer feels like they let God down 🔥 The truth? You didn’t fail Lent—Lent revealed your need for God. In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat walks you t...

I’m Doing Well… But Am I Drifting from God? What if the greatest danger to your soul isn’t failure… but success? When life is hard, we turn to God. But when life is going well… we can slowly begin to forget Him. 👉 Success can quietly replace gratitude with entitlement. 👉 It can turn dependence into self-reliance. 👉 And before we realize it… pride begins to take root. In this powerful episode of...

Most people believe this… 👉 “I’m a good person… I’ll be fine.” But what if that’s not what Jesus taught? What if being “good” isn’t enough? In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns dives deep into one of the most misunderstood truths in our faith: 👉 The difference between being good… and being saved. We explore: Why “being a good person” can be spiritually dangerous Wh...

What if the very thing you avoid… is the key to your freedom? We live in a world obsessed with comfort. Avoid pain. Chase pleasure. Do what feels good. But Jesus shows us something radically different: 👉 Sacrifice is not loss. It’s transformation. Every time you: Choose patience over anger Give when it’s inconvenient Stay faithful when it’s hard You are breaking chains. You are becoming free. Thi...

What do you do when God feels late? In one of the most emotional moments in Scripture, Jesus delays… weeps… and then raises the dead. This episode will challenge how you see suffering, waiting, and God’s presence in your life. 👉 “Come out.” — What if He’s calling you? 🎧 Listen now: The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns 🌐 www. TheCatholicJourney. NET

Who is stealing your peace right now? What if your impatience isn’t their problem… but your prison? This episode will challenge you—and free you. 🎧 Listen now: www. TheCatholicJourney. NET 👉 “Patience is where freedom begins.”

What if the most powerful sermons were never spoken… but seen? In this episode, discover the hidden meaning behind Catholic art—why it exists, what it teaches, and why it’s more important today than ever. From stained glass to the crucifix, this episode will change how you see the Church forever. 👉 Don’t just look… learn to see. www. TheCatholicJourney. NET

Are Catholics and Protestants really that different… or are we closer than we think? In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in Christianity: 👉 What do Catholics and Protestants actually share? 👉 Where do we truly differ—and why does it matter? 👉 And what does the Catholic Church really believ...

What would you do… if you stood at the foot of the Cross? Not in a painting… Not in a church… But there— in the mud, in the blood, in the storm… Looking up at Jesus Christ… dying for you. Would you turn away? …Or would it change your life forever? www. TheCatholicJourney. NET