The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

Choosing the right spouse may be the most important decision of your life. The person you marry will influence your faith, your peace, your children, and the direction of your future. Yet many people today choose a spouse based only on attraction, emotion, or convenience — and later discover warning signs they missed along the way. In this episode of The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, we...

What happened to discipline in our Catholic life? In this enlightening episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat explores how discipline, a cornerstone of catholic spirituality, forms the foundation for spiritual growth and true freedom. Reflecting on the challenges faced by today’s youth in a world of comfort and instant gratification, Deacon Pat offers an honest faith discussion about why disc...

Have you ever felt like everything in your life was falling apart? In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore how such moments of loss—whether a relationship ending, a plan failing, or a door closing—are not signs of God's abandonment but part of His greater plan. Join Deacon Pat for an honest faith discussion about trusting God through challenges, drawing on Catholic spirituality and pra...

Temptation is rarely obvious; it often comes quietly, disguised as something harmless. In this insightful episode of The Catholic Journey, Deacon Pat Kearns explores the subtle nature of temptation and how the enemy quietly traps souls, offering deep reflections on Catholic life and spiritual growth. Discover how to recognize these subtle snares before they pull you away from God and gain a fresh...

Everyone desires happiness, but true joy is a gift rooted in Catholic spirituality and spiritual growth. In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we engage in an honest faith discussion about the difference between fleeting worldly happiness and the unshakable joy that comes from freedom in Christ. Jesus promised, “that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11), and we expl...

Why does God allow the journey of Catholic life to feel so long sometimes? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of perseverance in the Catholic journey and how spiritual growth often comes through quiet, consistent faithfulness rather than dramatic moments. Join us as we explore Catholic spirituality through the inspiring story of St. Monica, who prayed faithfully for nearly two decad...

For nearly ten summers, our family immersed ourselves in the Catholic life by living simply in Guatemala—embracing unfamiliar food, learning a new language, and collaborating closely with villagers to provide clean water to remote communities. These transformative experiences fueled our spiritual growth and deepened our understanding of Catholic spirituality. In this episode of The Catholic Journe...

In this insightful episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore the profound role of hope as the anchor of the soul amidst life's trials—including illness, broken relationships, and uncertain futures. Join us for an honest faith discussion on how hope sustains us in the Catholic life and spiritual growth. Discover the inspiring story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Catholic priest whose unshakable hope...

Jesus Knows Your Past… And He Still Wants to Meet You at the Well In John 4:5–42, Jesus meets a woman carrying shame, mistakes, and a complicated past. Instead of rejecting her, He offers her something greater than water—living water that satisfies the deepest thirst of the human soul. This powerful encounter reminds us that Christ meets us exactly where we are. He knows our past, our struggles, a...

“Most Christians Get This Wrong About Faith…” Many people think faith is just believing in God. But the Bible says something very different: “Faith without works is dead.” So what does real faith actually look like in everyday life? In this episode, we explore how faith becomes powerful when it moves into action—and how the courage of saints like Joan of Arc and Damien of Molokai shows us what it...

Why Are Teens Suddenly Becoming Catholic? The Answer Might Surprise You In a world of confusion, shifting values, and constant noise, many teens and young adults are discovering something unexpected — the Catholic Church. Why are young people turning toward one of the oldest institutions on earth? In this episode we explore 10 powerful reasons a new generation is seeking truth, meaning, and faith.

“People Aren’t Rejecting God… They’re Rejecting a Version of God That Was Never True.” Why are so many people leaving Christianity today? Is faith outdated… or have we misunderstood who God really is? In this episode, we explore why modern culture promises freedom but often leaves people feeling more anxious, lonely, and empty than ever before. We’ll also share the powerful story of a man who walk...

Humility: Freedom from Pride Pride quietly binds the human heart—convincing us we must prove ourselves, protect our image, and rely only on our own strength. Yet the Gospel reveals a different path. Jesus Himself chose humility, emptying Himself and showing that true strength comes from surrendering to God. In this episode, we explore how humility frees us from comparison, anxiety, and the exhaust...

Simplicity: Freedom from Distraction In a world filled with noise, busyness, and endless distractions, the soul can easily lose sight of what truly matters. This episode explores how simplicity—modeled by Jesus and taught by the saints—creates space for God to work in our lives. By letting go of excess possessions, digital noise, and unnecessary commitments, we rediscover clarity, peace, and spiri...

Husband and Wife – 40 Days of Water Fasting – How It Changed Our Life What would happen if a married couple stepped away from comfort, distraction, and routine — and entered the desert together? In this powerful episode, we share the story of a husband and wife who prayerfully and medically supervised a 40-day water fast during Lent. What began as a spiritual discipline became a profound transform...

Charity: Freedom Through Love What if the freedom we’re chasing isn’t found in independence… but in self-giving love? In a culture that equates freedom with self-expression and personal fulfillment, the Gospel offers a radically different vision. True freedom is not self-centered — it reaches outward. It is discovered in charity: the disciplined, sacrificial love that mirrors Christ on the Cross....

Patience: Waiting with Hope In a world that demands instant results, God works through process, formation, and timing. Patience is not passive resignation—it is active trust. It is choosing hope when prayers seem unanswered and believing that God is shaping us in the waiting. Through the example of Saint Monica and the steady endurance of faith-filled perseverance, we are reminded that delay is no...

Forgiveness: Freedom from the Past We often think forgiveness is about letting someone else off the hook. In reality, it is about setting ourselves free. When we cling to resentment, anger, or betrayal, we remain trapped in the prison of yesterday. Jesus calls us to forgive “seventy-seven times” — not because the hurt doesn’t matter, but because our freedom does. In this episode, we explore how fo...

Climb the Mountain This Lent – Second Sunday Reflection with Deacon Pat Join Deacon Pat this week as we reflect on the powerful Gospel of the Transfiguration. On the mountain, Peter, James, and John glimpse Christ’s radiant glory—but they are also reminded that the journey leads back down the mountain, toward the Cross. In this Lenten reflection, we explore how the Transfiguration strengthens us i...

Christian Surrender – A Hidden Strength In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that Christian surrender is not weakness — it is hidden strength. In a world that tells us to control everything, we reflect on the peace that comes from recognizing that God is in control. When we focus on changing what we can — our attitude, our actions, our faithfulness — and entrust the rest to the Lord, fea...

Gratitude — The Weapon That Changes Everything Gratitude is more than good manners or positive thinking — it is a spiritual discipline that transforms the soul. In this episode, we explore how thanksgiving reshapes the mind, strengthens resilience, deepens joy, and protects the heart from bitterness and discouragement. Rooted in Scripture and Catholic teaching, we discuss how living “Eucharistical...

“The Power of Silence – Hearing God in a Noisy World”: Summary Silence is essential for spiritual growth because it creates the space where we can truly hear God. In a culture filled with constant noise and distraction, silence feels uncomfortable, yet it is in stillness that clarity, peace, and discernment emerge. Scripture shows that God often speaks not through dramatic events, but in a quiet w...

Spiritual warfare is a real and ongoing battle in the life of every Christian. The devil cannot force us to sin, but he tempts us through subtle strategies—primarily lies, distractions, discouragement, pride, division, and distorted thinking during trials. Drawing from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, the episode explains that the enemy rarely uses dramatic evil. Instead, he works gradually th...

Authentic Manhood in a Confused Culture In this episode, we explore the Catholic vision of authentic manhood and what it means for men in today’s culture. True masculinity is not dominance or passivity, but sacrificial leadership modeled after Christ — strength under control, responsibility rooted in love, and courage grounded in faith. We discuss how cultural confusion around masculinity has led...

The Eucharist — More Than a Symbol In this episode, we explore the heart of the Catholic faith: the Eucharist. What is it? Catholics believe the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ — made present at every Mass. Rooted in Scripture, from the Passover to the Last Supper and John 6, the Eucharist fulfills God’s covenant plan and continues Chr...