The Little Girl Who Saw a Saint

 

The Man Who Thought Heaven Wasn't for Him
Episode 3 of 5: The Little Girl Who Saw a Saint

What if the person who helps you find your way back to God is someone who knows nothing about your past?

For more than thirty years, Thomas Callahan believed that his sins were too terrible to be forgiven. Haunted by the life he had taken and the family he had destroyed, he lived trapped in guilt, shame, and loneliness.

But then came Emily.

A nine-year-old girl with a red coat, an innocent heart, and a faith so simple that it began breaking through the walls Thomas had built around himself.

One day, she asked him a question that would change everything:

❤️ "If Jesus forgave the people who nailed Him to the cross, why wouldn't He forgive you?"

Those words begin an extraordinary journey that leads Thomas back into a Catholic church, into the confessional, and ultimately into the loving mercy of Jesus Christ.

But accepting God's forgiveness is only the beginning. Thomas must now find the courage to confront the family whose lives he destroyed.

Join me for this deeply emotional third episode of our five-part fictional series about sin, redemption, unlikely friendships, and the transforming power of God's grace.

Because no matter how far we've wandered, God still knows the way home.

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❤️ I Didn't Know Love Could Feel Like This ❤️

 

❤️ I Didn't Know Love Could Feel Like This ❤️

Last night, we had a wonderful visit from my son and his new girlfriend, along with one of his childhood friends and his recently married wife.

As I watched these young couples together, I found myself thinking about love, relationships, and how beautiful it is when someone comes into your life who genuinely cares about you.

Sometimes people go through relationships that leave them hurt, questioning their worth, or wondering if they'll ever find someone who truly appreciates them. And then, one day, someone comes along who changes all of that. Someone who is kind, patient, thoughtful, and makes them feel good about who they are.

That visit inspired me to write this new song, "I Didn't Know Love Could Feel Like This."

It's about discovering that real love isn't supposed to make you feel small, afraid, or unworthy. Real love helps you become the best version of yourself.

And perhaps one of the greatest gifts in life is finding someone who reminds you that you were always worthy of being loved.

I hope this song touches your heart, especially if you've ever been hurt by love but found the courage to open your heart again.

❤️ Because sometimes the right person doesn't just make you fall in love with them... they help you fall in love with yourself again.

🎶 Enjoy the song, and God bless!

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Twenty-Eight Years of Darkness

 

The Man Who Thought Heaven Wasn't for Him
Episode 2 of 5: Twenty-Eight Years of Darkness

Can a man who has done something unforgivable ever find his way back to God?

For twenty-eight years, Thomas Callahan lived behind prison walls, haunted by the innocent life he had taken and the family he had destroyed.

An elderly priest refused to give up on him, even when Thomas had given up on himself. But after his release, Thomas remained trapped in a prison of guilt, shame, and loneliness.

Then one cold November afternoon, something extraordinary happened.

A nine-year-old girl in a red coat needed help fixing her bicycle. Her name was Emily, and she had no idea that her simple act of friendship would begin to change a broken man's life forever.

❤️ Sometimes God's grace doesn't arrive through a great miracle. Sometimes it arrives through a little girl with a broken bicycle.

Join me for Episode 2 of this emotional five-part fictional series about sin, forgiveness, redemption, and the extraordinary mercy of God.

Because no matter how far we've wandered, God still knows the way home.

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NEW PODCAST SERIES: The Man Who Thought Heaven Wasn't for Him

 

🎙️ NEW PODCAST SERIES: The Man Who Thought Heaven Wasn't for Him

Episode 1: The Boy Who Stopped Believing

What happens when a little boy who once loved God grows into a man who believes God has abandoned him?

Thomas Callahan began life with a loving mother, a strong faith, and dreams of becoming a priest. But tragedy, abuse, and a series of devastating choices would lead him down a dark road—one that ultimately ended in violence, the loss of an innocent life, and a prison sentence.

Alone in his cell, haunted by his past, Thomas becomes convinced that heaven could never be a place for someone like him.

But what Thomas doesn't yet understand is that God has not given up on him.

Join me for the first episode of this powerful five-part fictional series about brokenness, sin, forgiveness, and the extraordinary power of God's mercy.

❤️ Because no matter how far we've wandered, God still knows the way home.

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Stories from the Heart — The Books of Deacon Pat Kearns

 

📚🎶 Stories from the Heart — The Books of Deacon Pat Kearns

Over the years, I've had the blessing of writing books that reflect so many parts of my life's journey—my Catholic faith, my family, the struggles I've witnessed, the lessons I've learned, and the incredible power of God's grace.

From novels filled with unforgettable characters to spiritual reflections, devotionals, workbooks, and children's adventures, each book carries a little piece of my heart.

I recently wrote a song called "Stories from the Heart" to celebrate these books and, more importantly, the reasons I wrote them.

Some stories are meant to make you smile. Others may bring a tear to your eye. Some are written to challenge you, strengthen your faith, or remind you that no matter what life brings, God is never far away.

My hope has always been simple: If even one person finds encouragement, healing, laughter, or a deeper relationship with God through something I've written, then every hour spent writing was worthwhile.

🎵 I hope you'll take a few minutes to listen to my new song, Stories from the Heart.

📚 And I invite you to explore my books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deacon-Pat-Kearns/author/B004XQOY9K

Thank you to everyone who has supported my writing, read one of my books, or shared my work with someone else. Your encouragement means more than you know.

Every book tells a story. Every story has a purpose. And sometimes, the right story finds us just when we need it most.

God bless you!

— Deacon Pat Kearns

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GOD, WHAT IF I'VE WASTED MY LIFE?

 

GOD, WHAT IF I'VE WASTED MY LIFE?

🎙️ THE QUESTIONS WE ARE AFRAID TO ASK GOD
Episode 7 | The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

Have you ever looked back over your life and wondered if you made the right choices?

Maybe you spent too many years working and not enough time with your family. Perhaps there are relationships you wish you could repair, opportunities you let slip away, or dreams you never pursued.

And as the years pass, a difficult question sometimes begins to surface:

“God, what if I've wasted my life?”

It's a question that becomes especially meaningful as we grow older and realize just how quickly life passes.

In this seventh episode of The Questions We Are Afraid to Ask God, we explore the burden of regret, the fear of missed opportunities, and the extraordinary mercy of a God who never stops calling us.

Through the stories of Saint Peter, the workers in the vineyard, and the good thief on the cross, we'll discover that our mistakes don't have to define us, our accomplishments don't determine our worth, and it's never too late to turn toward God.

❤️ The fact that you arrived late does not mean you arrived too late.

Maybe your life hasn't turned out the way you imagined. Maybe you're carrying regrets that nobody else knows about. But God isn't finished with you.

There are still people to love, relationships to heal, acts of kindness to offer, and opportunities to grow closer to Christ.

Join me for this heartfelt reflection on growing older, finding purpose, accepting God's forgiveness, and discovering that the years ahead can still be filled with meaning.

You cannot go back and rewrite yesterday, but with God's grace, you can still change the meaning of tomorrow.

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🙏 Sometimes the questions we're afraid to ask are the very questions that deepen our faith.

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SAINT JOSEMARÍA ESCRIVÁ: FINDING GOD IN THE ORDINARY

 

SAINT JOSEMARÍA ESCRIVÁ: FINDING GOD IN THE ORDINARY

🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns
Special Podcast Episode

Have you ever wondered whether your ordinary, everyday life really matters to God?

You get up, go to work, take care of your family, pay the bills, and do it all over again tomorrow. Sometimes it feels as though holiness is something reserved for priests, religious sisters, missionaries, or people doing extraordinary things.

But what if the very life you're living right now is exactly where God is calling you to become a saint?

In this special episode of The Catholic Journey, we explore the remarkable life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, the Spanish priest who founded Opus Dei and dedicated his life to teaching that holiness can be found in the most ordinary moments.

We'll discover how everyday work, marriage, family responsibilities, and even life's frustrations can become opportunities to grow closer to God.

His message is simple, yet powerful: You don't have to escape your ordinary life to find God. You can find Him right in the middle of it.

❤️ Whether you're a nurse caring for patients, a parent raising children, a grandparent enjoying retirement, or someone simply trying to make it through another busy day, this episode is for you.

Join me for this inspiring 7–8-minute reflection and discover how one saint's extraordinary message can transform the way you see your everyday life.

You don't have to live an extraordinary life to become a saint. You simply have to learn to love God extraordinarily in the life you've been given.

🎧 The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

🙏 Sometimes the greatest opportunities for holiness are found in the smallest moments of our lives.

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