The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

You Are Not Alone… You Never Have Been What if I told you… you have a constant companion… a heavenly protector… a guide who sees God face-to-face… 👉 And has one mission: to get you to Heaven. In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we dive deep into the truth about your Guardian Angel: ✨ What they are (and what they’re not) ✨ How they guide, protect, and interce...

Can a Catholic go to war… and still be faithful to Christ? Can a Catholic take a life… and not commit sin? Most people think they know the answer. Most people are wrong. In this powerful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns—U.S. Navy veteran who served alongside the Marines—dives deep into what the Church actually teaches about war, killing, and moral responsibility. ⚔️ Is all killin...

Someone asked me… “Why do you write books?” And the answer surprised even me. I don’t write just to tell stories. I don’t write just to teach. I write… because somewhere along the way, writing became prayer. In this deeply personal episode, I share how writing has allowed me to see my life, my struggles, and the people around me through a completely different lens—one shaped by faith, reflection,...

What if the problem isn’t that you don’t pray enough… …but that you’ve never really talked to God? So many of us were taught how to say prayers— but not how to enter into a real relationship with Him. We recite the words. We follow the routine. But deep down… something feels missing. In this powerful episode, we explore the truth that can change everything: Prayer is not a ritual. It’s a conversat...

Has the Catholic Church lost its courage? It’s a question many are asking… Maybe even you. In a world that is growing louder, more aggressive, and increasingly opposed to truth—why does the Church sometimes seem quiet… hesitant… even unclear? Are we afraid to speak? Have we softened where we once stood firm? Or are we being called to something deeper than noise and reaction? In this powerful episo...

What if you found out… you only had 1–3 years left to live? Not someday. Not decades from now. But right now. Would anything in your life actually change? Would you go to Mass differently… Pray with more urgency… Love your family more intentionally… Let go of the things that don’t really matter? Or would you keep living… the same distracted life? This episode is more than a reflection— it’s a wake...

🚨 Beautiful Outside… But Broken Within? 🚨 We’ve built a culture obsessed with the body… but starving the soul. Perfect abs. Perfect selfies. Perfect image. But behind it all? 👉 Anxiety 👉 Loneliness 👉 Broken relationships We are raising a generation that knows how to look good… but doesn’t know how to live well. And the truth is hard: When we choose with our eyes… we suffer with our hearts. Wh...

Why do special forces soldiers wear St. Michael medals? Why do some have his prayer tattooed on their bodies? And why does the Church call on him in one of the most powerful prayers ever written: 👉 “St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle…” Because whether we see it or not… we are in a battle. In this episode, I break open: Who St. Michael really is Why warriors trust him And why we need h...

Most Catholics have never heard this about St. Joseph… The Church calls him: 👉 “Terror of Demons.” Not a warrior. Not a preacher. Not even a man who speaks in Scripture. So why does hell fear him? In this episode, I break open: Where this title comes from Why demons fear holiness more than power And how you can bring that same strength into your life This one might change how you see St. Joseph f...

🚨 What if you’ve misunderstood God… your entire life? Not because you don’t care… Not because you don’t love Him… …but because no one ever explained these truths clearly. Many Catholics are walking through life carrying: ❌ Unnecessary guilt ❌ Hidden fear ❌ A shallow understanding of the Eucharist ❌ And a version of God that isn’t fully true And it’s holding them back from real freedom. In thi...

🔥 What if everything you believe about freedom… is wrong? We chase freedom like this: 👉 “Do what I want” 👉 “Live for myself” 👉 “No one tells me what to do” And yet… Why are so many people still restless… empty… searching? Because real freedom isn’t found in taking. It’s found in giving. ✝️ Jesus—the King of the Universe— knelt down and washed dirty feet. He didn’t demand to be served… He chose...

It didn’t start as a problem. It started as a drink. A way to relax… A way to cope… A way to take the edge off. But somewhere along the way… it stopped being a choice. Alcohol isn’t evil. But when it becomes a chain… something deeper is happening. In this episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explores: • How addiction slowly takes hold • The spiritual battle behind alcoholism • The li...

Divorce can feel like the end… but what if it’s not? In this powerful episode, Deacon Pat Kearns speaks directly to those carrying the pain of divorce—offering hope, truth, and a reminder that God never walks away from broken hearts. 👉 If you’ve ever asked “Where is God in this?” This episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and discover: You are not abandoned. 🔥 YouTube Tags

What if the reason you feel anxious… overwhelmed… or stuck isn’t because you’re missing something— …but because you’re holding onto something too tightly? In this powerful episode, we uncover the hidden attachments that quietly keep us from peace… and from God. 👉 What are you afraid to let go of? 👉 What is God asking you to surrender? This might be the message your heart needs right now. 🎧 List...

Something unexpected has been happening on my daily walks… What started as a simple attempt to get healthier has turned into something much deeper. On these quiet walks, I’ve discovered something about God, faith, and life that I never expected. In today’s episode of The Catholic Journey, I share how something as simple as walking has changed my life — body, mind, and soul. If you’ve ever felt ove...

Why Do Catholics Keep Jesus on the Cross? I recently received a comment that said: "Stop putting Jesus on the cross. He already suffered. Why do Catholics keep killing Him over and over again?" It’s a question many Christians sincerely ask. But the answer reveals something deep, powerful, and beautiful about the Catholic faith that many people have never heard before. In this episode of The Cathol...

What if your hardest season is actually where God is doing His greatest work? Most of us find it easy to thank God when life is going well. But when we face disappointment, loss, suffering, or uncertainty, gratitude can feel almost impossible. Yet Scripture tells us something remarkable: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Not because suffering is good—but because God can transform even our darkes...

Fear holds many people back from the life God is calling them to live. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of stepping into the unknown. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeats the same words again and again: “Do not be afraid.” In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore how courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to trust God even when the path a...

What if the person who needs your mercy the most… is the one who hurt you the deepest? Mercy sounds beautiful in theory. But when someone wounds us, betrays us, or breaks our trust… mercy becomes incredibly hard. Yet Jesus teaches something radical: Mercy doesn’t just free the person we forgive — it frees us. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the power of c...

A monk once nearly destroyed his health trying to become holy. He prayed longer. Fast more. Slept less. He thought holiness meant pushing harder… until his abbot stopped him and said something that changed his life forever: “Don’t destroy the instrument God gave you. Tune it so it can make beautiful music.” In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore the forgotten vi...

“I Was Blind… and Now I See.” In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we begin by listening to the powerful story from the Gospel of John about the man born blind. Then we reflect on what this miracle reveals about our own lives. So often when suffering appears, we ask the same question the disciples asked: “Whose fault is this?” But Jesus gives a very different answer. Som...

If you could change one thing about your spouse… what would it be? Every marriage eventually reaches moments of frustration, misunderstanding, and conflict. We sometimes find ourselves thinking: “If only they would change this one thing…” But what if the real key to transforming a marriage is not what we think? In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore: • Why many...

When was the last time you truly listened? Not just waiting for your turn to speak… But really listening. In a world filled with constant noise, silence has become rare. Yet silence may be one of the most powerful spiritual practices we can rediscover. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore: • Why silence is essential for hearing God • How listening can transfor...

What if you are capable of far more than you realize? Many people spend their entire lives believing a smaller story about themselves than the one God wrote. You were created as a unique person, with unique gifts, and for a unique purpose. But fear, distractions, comfort, and self-doubt often prevent us from becoming the person we were meant to be. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deac...

Every parent wants the same thing: To raise children who grow up to be good people. But in today’s world, parenting is not easy. Even loving, dedicated parents can unintentionally fall into patterns that shape their children in ways they never expected. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we explore: • The 5 parenting mistakes many parents don’t realize they’re making •...