Today I said goodbye to an old friend. ❤️🚗

 

Today I said goodbye to an old friend. ❤️🚗

I sold my little white Kia Rio today. I’ve had it since 2016, and even though it was just a car, it was harder to watch it go than I expected.

It started out as Granny’s car, and somehow became part of my own story. For ten years it carried me through everyday life, mile after mile, eventually reaching more than 150,000 miles.

It certainly had its personality. 😂 The airbag light that refused to go away. The gas gauge that would drop to empty right after I filled the tank—only to magically come back a few miles later. Cruise control gave up years ago. The check-engine light liked to visit whenever it felt lonely. And lately, the engine had developed a few interesting sounds of its own.

But that little Kia kept going. And somehow it still managed around 30 miles to the gallon!

So I wrote this song as a funny farewell to a car that gave me a lot more years and miles than I ever expected.

It’s strange how something as ordinary as a car can become connected to so many memories. Maybe that’s why saying goodbye is a little harder than I thought it would be.

Thanks for the ride, little Kia. You did good. ❤️

And Granny… I took pretty good care of your car. Well… mostly. 😂

🎵 Goodbye, Little White Kia 🎵

When You Are Growing Older

 

When You Are Growing Older

Growing older can bring changes we never expected—slower bodies, changing roles, losses, memories, and the realization that there may be more years behind us than ahead.

But aging isn't simply about what we're losing. It can also be about what we're gaining: wisdom, perspective, gratitude, deeper faith, and a clearer understanding of what truly matters.

In Episode 14 of When Faith Meets Real Life, we explore how God continues to work in every season of our lives—and why growing older doesn't mean our story is ending.

🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

Growing older isn't the end of your purpose. There are still pages left to write.

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🎵 Did My Life Make a Difference?

 

🎵 Did My Life Make a Difference?

As the years pass, many of us eventually ask a deeply personal question: Did my life really make a difference?

Maybe the answer isn't found in accomplishments, titles, recognition, or whether the world remembers our name. Maybe it's found in the people we loved, the hands we held, the prayers we offered, the forgiveness we gave, and the moments we were there when someone needed us.

We may never see all the lives we've touched—but God does.

This song is a reminder that a life lived with faith, love, kindness, and service leaves ripples that can reach far beyond what we'll ever know.

Maybe heaven holds the stories we never got to see. ❤️

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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When You Have to Let Go

 

When You Have to Let Go

Sometimes the hardest act of faith is simply opening our hands.
We hold onto people, dreams, hurts, memories, and seasons of life that have already changed. But letting go doesn't mean they didn't matter—it means trusting God enough to place them in His hands.

In Episode 13 of When Faith Meets Real Life, we explore how surrender can free us from yesterday and open our hearts to whatever God has next.

“Lord, I give it to You.”

🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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🌞 CHOOSE JOY! 🌞

 

🌞 CHOOSE JOY! 🌞

Life won’t always be perfect. There will be good days, difficult days, laughter, tears, beginnings and endings. But through it all, there is still joy to be found.

Joy is in our faith.
Joy is in our families.
Joy is in the people we love.
Joy is in the simple blessings we sometimes overlook.

This song, “Choose Joy,” is a reminder that we don’t have to wait for everything in life to be perfect before we allow ourselves to be happy.

Today, I’m thanking God for Liz, Jeneah, Sean, Mackenzie, our family, and all the people who make this journey brighter.

And my wish for each of you today is simple:

May you find joy.
May you choose joy.
And may you share that joy with someone else. ❤️

God bless you all!

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Planned

 

When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Planned

Sometimes life looks nothing like we imagined. Doors close, plans change, prayers seem unanswered, and we find ourselves on a road we never expected to travel.

But a changed plan doesn't mean a lost purpose.

In Episode 12 of When Faith Meets Real Life, we talk about trusting God when the story changes—and discovering that He is still with us on the road we never planned to take.

“Your purpose did not disappear simply because your plans changed.”

🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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What a way to celebrate 62!

 What a way to celebrate 62! 🎂❤️

My brother Dan and Barbara Kearns surprised me by writing this song for my birthday, and I absolutely love it. Somehow they managed to fit a whole lot of my life into one song—faith, family, BBQ, motorcycles, writing, and maybe just a little bit of brotherly humor.

As I turn 62, I’m reminded that the greatest gifts in life really aren’t things. They’re the people who have walked the road with us, shared the holidays, sat around the table, laughed at the stories, and loved us through all the different seasons of life.

Dan and Barb, thank you for the song, the memories, and most of all, for being family. I love you both.

And yes… apparently I am officially “a man of the Word and a man of the grill.” 😂🔥🏍️

Here’s to 62—and whatever God has planned for the road ahead!

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