🎙️ THOMAS MERTON: THE JOURNEY WITHIN

Episode 3 of 5 — The False Self: Becoming Who God Created You to Be

Who are you when you take away your job title, accomplishments, possessions, and the expectations of others?

Thomas Merton believed that many of us spend our lives trying to become someone the world wants us to be, while losing sight of the person God created us to become.

In this powerful third episode of our five-part series, Deacon Pat Kearns explores Merton's teaching on the false self and the true self.

Discover why your worth is not determined by your success, your failures, or the opinions of others.

❤️ You are more than what you do. You are a beloved child of God.

Join us on The Catholic Journey as we explore the freedom of discovering our true identity in Christ.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs this message today.


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The Power of Silence — Hearing God in a Noisy World

 

🎙️ THOMAS MERTON: THE JOURNEY WITHIN — A FIVE-EPISODE SERIES

Episode 2 of 5: The Power of Silence — Hearing God in a Noisy World

When was the last time you experienced complete silence?

In a world filled with constant noise, notifications, responsibilities, and distractions, have we forgotten how to listen for God's voice?

Thomas Merton, one of the most influential Catholic spiritual writers of the twentieth century, discovered that silence is not emptiness. It can be the place where we become more attentive to God's presence.

In this second episode of our special five-part series, Deacon Pat Kearns explores the extraordinary power of silence, contemplative prayer, and the peace that comes from simply being with God.

🙏 This week's challenge: Give God five minutes of uninterrupted silence each day. You may be surprised by what begins to change.

🎧 Join us on The Catholic Journey.

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It's a Brand-New Monday!

 

☀️🎶 HAPPY MONDAY, EVERYBODY! 🙏❤️

A new week, a new beginning, and another beautiful opportunity to experience God's blessings!

I'm excited to share a little Monday morning joy with you through my new song, "It's a Brand-New Monday!" 🎵

Sometimes Mondays can feel overwhelming. We think about everything we need to accomplish, the challenges ahead, and the worries we carried over from last week.

But here's something worth remembering: Every new day is a gift from God, and every Monday is another chance to begin again!

So grab your coffee ☕, put a smile on your face, turn up the music, and remember:

🌞 Yesterday is behind us.

🙏 God is walking beside us.

❤️ Today is another opportunity to love, forgive, encourage, and make a difference.

Don't just get through your Monday. Make your Monday a blessing to somebody else!

From The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns, I'm wishing you a week filled with faith, laughter, happiness, and God's abundant blessings!

🎶 Turn up the volume, enjoy the song, and let's start this week with JOY!

And tell me in the comments: What's one thing you're thankful for this Monday? ❤️

God bless you all!

— Deacon Pat Kearns

🎙️ The Catholic Journey

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The Restless Soul — Thomas Merton's Search for God

 

NEW SERIES: THOMAS MERTON — THE JOURNEY WITHIN

Episode 1: The Restless Soul — Thomas Merton's Search for God

Have you ever felt that something was missing from your life, even when everything seemed to be going well?

Before becoming one of the most influential Catholic spiritual writers of the twentieth century, Thomas Merton was a restless young man searching for meaning, happiness, and purpose.

In this first episode of our new five-part series, we explore Merton's remarkable journey from a life of searching to a life devoted to God.

Discover why our deepest restlessness may actually be God's invitation to something greater.

Join Deacon Pat Kearns on The Catholic Journey as we explore faith, conversion, and the search for true peace.

🎧 Listen and share with someone who may be searching for something more.

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WE'RE BACK! A NEW BEGINNING!

 

🎙️ WE'RE BACK! A NEW BEGINNING! 🙏

After a short break to move from Sacramento to Redding, California, the boxes are being unpacked, our new recording studio is up and running, and The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns is returning with DAILY episodes!

Our first episode, A New Beginning — Same Faith, New Journey, is a heartfelt reflection on change, trusting God's plan, and remembering that no matter our age or circumstances, God is never finished with us.

A new home. A new studio. A new chapter. But the same mission: helping you see everyday life through the eyes of faith.

Thank you for your patience, prayers, and encouragement. I'm excited to continue this journey with you!

🎧 Join us daily at www.TheCatholicJourney.NET

Just a few minutes a day can change your life!

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We Are Moving!

 

🚚 We Are Moving! ❤️

After many years in the Sacramento area, Liz and I are packing up and heading back home to Redding, California!

It’s exciting, a little emotional, and definitely a lot of boxes! 📦 But most of all, we’re grateful for this new chapter God has placed before us.

And yes… The Catholic Journey is moving too! 🎙️

The microphones, computers, recording equipment—and probably way too many cords—are all being packed up. So we’ll be taking a short break from our daily episodes while we make the move and get the new studio set up in Redding.

This little song, “We Are Moving,” is our fun way of saying:

We’re not going away—we’re just changing addresses!

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Keep us in your prayers as we make the move, and don’t wander too far…

We’ll see you again soon—from Redding, California! ❤️🎙️

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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When All You Can Do Is Trust God

 

Sometimes we reach a point where we've prayed, planned, worried, tried to fix things—and still don't know what comes next.

That's when faith becomes very simple:

“Jesus, I trust in You.”

In the final episode of our When Faith Meets Real Life series, we reflect on what it means to trust God when we don't have the answers, can't see the road ahead, and have done everything we know how to do.

Trust doesn't mean understanding everything. It means believing that God is still with us—even in the uncertainty.

This episode also marks a transition for The Catholic Journey. Liz and I are moving from Sacramento back to Redding, California, and the recording studio is moving with us! Because of that, I'll be taking a short break from the daily episodes while we get moved and the new studio set up.

We're not saying goodbye. We're simply beginning another chapter.

Thank you for walking with me through this series. Until we meet again from Redding, remember:

You don't have to know where every road leads.
You just have to trust the One who does.

🎙️ When All You Can Do Is Trust God
The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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