Frank Friar Fridays

Episode 30 16.04.2021 20:55 ↓

Mission trips and pilgrimages - unique encounters with our faith.  

Episode 29 09.04.2021 21:34 ↓

How do we keep our young people engaged?  The St. Tom's way!!!

Episode 28 02.04.2021 21:02 ↓

My first years at St. Tom's and a little of the inspiration.

Episode 27 26.03.2021 22:04 ↓

I begin my time at St Tom's with my ordination and then my installation as the pastor.  What a whirlwind experience!  And a blessed one!!

Episode 26 19.03.2021 21:02 ↓

The episode that was difficult to get to:  after a lifetime of waiting to answer God's call, my ordination, but not without some bumps in getting there.

Episode 25 12.03.2021 20:20 ↓

I have my first experience of ministry at St. Tom's and Purdue (Boiler Up!) and finish up my time and studies in St. Louis.  

Episode 24 05.03.2021 21:28 ↓

I begin my studies in Saint Louis and as an outcome of the Boston scandals, we are visited by representatives from the Vatican.

Episode 23 26.02.2021 20:51 ↓

My life as a Dominican friar begins in earnest - my first year as a novice in Denver.

Episode 22 19.02.2021 21:28 ↓

Chicago - an end to one journey and the beginning of a new one.  

Episode 21 12.02.2021 22:59 ↓

My time in Springfield Illinois posed some unique challenges and new opportunities.

Episode 20 05.02.2021 21:06 ↓

The beginning of a new journey. 

Homily for the Feast of the Presentation 02.02.2021 8:23 ↓

Homily

Episode 19 29.01.2021 20:40 ↓

"I'm going to Charleston where there's still some grace and charm."  -Rhett Butler

Episode 18 22.01.2021 21:57 ↓

My years working for Big Jim Thompson - and the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan - and my last days in DC - at least for a little while.

Episode 18 22.01.2021 21:57 ↓

My days working for Big Jim Thompson - the second Reagan inauguration - and my last years in DC - at least for a little while.

Episode 17 15.01.2021 20:19 ↓

Further reflections on the events in the U.S. Capitol and I begin my time with working for the State of Illinois in Washington and Governor Jim Thompson.

Episode 16 08.01.2021 21:17 ↓

Reflections on this week and my experiences of working in the Capitol and on the Hill.

Episode 15 01.01.2021 20:53 ↓

So where were you on January 1, 2000?  It was a big night for me!!

Episode 14 25.12.2020 21:09 ↓

The voice of Christmas past and present.  

Episode 13 18.12.2020 22:32 ↓

So now you get to hear what the rest of my first trip to Italy was like.

Episode 12 11.12.2020 21:02 ↓

Patrick goes to Italy for the first time.  Mamma mia!!

Homily from the Feastnof the Immaculate Conception 10.12.2020 7:39 ↓

I gave this homily on December 8, 2020 at the WashU Medical School. It touches on some current issues.

Episode 11 04.12.2020 19:54 ↓

Hear about my first full years in Washington DC.  

Episode 10 27.11.2020 22:30 ↓

My first full year in Washington DC - a year of many changes - great highs and lows.  

Episode 9 20.11.2020 21:09 ↓

When Fr. Patrick makes his podcast singing debut.