Today, I choose happy.

 

Today, I choose happy. ☀️

Life isn't perfect. There will always be problems, disappointments, and things we can't control. But we can choose what we focus on—faith, gratitude, kindness, family, laughter, and the blessings God has placed right in front of us.

My new song, “I Choose Happy,” is a reminder that happiness doesn't mean pretending everything is okay. Sometimes it simply means refusing to let the difficult things steal all the joy from today.

Trouble can knock, but it doesn't get the key.

Choose gratitude. Choose joy. Choose life. And today… choose happy. ❤️

— Deacon Pat Kearns
The Catholic Journey

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When Death Becomes Real

 

We all know that life will someday end—but there comes a moment when death stops being something distant and suddenly becomes real.

In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we reflect on grief, our own mortality, and the incredible hope Christ gives us: death does not have the final word.

Maybe remembering that life is temporary isn't meant to frighten us. Maybe it's meant to remind us to live—to love deeply, forgive quickly, cherish the people around us, and trust that beyond the Cross is the Resurrection.

🎙️ When Death Becomes Real
The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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“Did any of it really matter?”

Have you ever looked back over your life and wondered, “Did any of it really matter?”

In Episode 15 of The Catholic Journey, we reflect on a truth we often forget: the greatest difference we make may be found not in our accomplishments, but in the people we loved, encouraged, forgave, and helped along the way.

We may never see the full impact of our lives—but God does.

We plant seeds. God takes care of the harvest.

🎙️ When You Wonder If Your Life Made a Difference
The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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It’s Not Too Late to Go Into the Vineyard

 

It’s Not Too Late to Go Into the Vineyard

Have you ever said “no” to God? Maybe through anger, fear, pride, disappointment—or simply by walking away.

In Matthew 21:28–32, Jesus reminds us of something incredibly hopeful: your first answer does not have to be your final answer.

No matter how long we’ve been away, how many mistakes we’ve made, or how many times we’ve resisted God’s call, the Father continues to invite us into His vineyard.

You cannot change yesterday. But you can change your answer today.

The Father is still calling. The vineyard is still open. And it is never too late to say, “Yes, Lord. I’ll go.”

— Deacon Pat Kearns

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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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