The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns

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  When You Have To Let Go 23.09.2026 9мин

  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 #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #WhenYouHaveToLetGo #FaithMeetsRealLife #LetGoAndLetGod #Surrender #TrustGod #CatholicFaith #Healing #Hope
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  Choose Joy 22.09.2026 3мин

  🌞 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 #ChooseJoy #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #Faith #Family #Gratitude #Joy #Blessed #CatholicFaith
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  When Life Doesn't Turn Out The Way We Planned 22.09.2026 10мин

  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 #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #FaithMeetsRealLife #TrustGod #CatholicFaith #GodsPlan #Hope #Faith #CatholicPodcast
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  Pat You Are The Man 21.09.2026 2мин

  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! #Happy62ndBirthday #Family #Brothers #FaithFamily #BirthdayBlessings #Grateful #TheCatholicJourney #KingOfTheGrill
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  When You Are Carrying Regret 21.09.2026 9мин

  When You Are Carrying Regret We all have moments we wish we could change—words we wish we could take back, choices we would make differently, and roads we wish we had taken. But your past does not have to become your prison. In Episode 11 of When Faith Meets Real Life, we discover how God can take even our regrets and transform them through mercy, forgiveness, and grace. God doesn't need a perfect past to create a meaningful future. 🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #CatholicFaith #Regret #Forgiveness #Mercy #Healing #FaithMeetsRealLife #CatholicPodcast
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  62 years of Grace 21.09.2026 4мин

  Today I turn 62. When I look back, I don’t just see years—I see a journey. I see a young Navy Corpsman, a nurse, a husband, a father and grandfather, a deacon, a writer, and a man who is still learning what it means to trust God. There have been beautiful chapters and difficult ones. There have been plans that worked out exactly as I hoped and others that God completely rewrote. Through all of it, one thing has remained constant: His grace. So I wrote this song, “Sixty-Two Years of Grace,” not because my story is finished, but because I’m realizing how much of it is still being written. At 62, maybe life isn't about proving anything anymore. Maybe it's about loving more deeply, slowing down enough to notice the blessings, holding the people you love a little closer, and trusting God with whatever comes next. Today, I’m simply grateful—for Liz, my children, my grandchildren, the people I’ve served and who have touched my life, and every road God has allowed me to travel. Sixty-two years behind me, a new chapter ahead, and by the grace of God… I’m still becoming me. #SixtyTwoYearsOfGrace #BirthdayReflections #StillBecoming #FaithFamilyGrace #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns
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  The Journey Continues 20.09.2026 5мин

  Inspired by Health, Happiness, and Holiness, this song reflects on a life of changing roads, unexpected lessons, and discovering what truly matters. We may chase success and happiness, but eventually we learn that the deeper journey is toward health, lasting joy, holiness, and God. Through victories and failures, laughter and tears, God continues to shape our lives and lead us toward our true purpose. The destination is Heaven—but until then, the journey continues. 🎵 The Journey Continues The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #TheJourneyContinues #HealthHappinessHoliness #CatholicFaith #FaithJourney #GodsPlan #Hope #Holiness
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  When you are Lonely 19.09.2026 10мин

  When You Are Lonely Loneliness isn’t always about being alone. Sometimes we can be surrounded by people and still feel unseen and disconnected. In this episode of The Catholic Journey, we discover how God meets us in our loneliness—and how one small step toward another person can begin to change everything. You may feel alone, but you have not been abandoned. #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #WhenYouAreLonely #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith #YouAreNotAlone #Faith #Hope #Jesus
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  My Story isn't Over 18.09.2026 4мин

  My Story Isn’t Over ❤️‍🩹✝️ A broken heart can make you believe that something beautiful in your life has ended forever. But heartbreak does not get to write the final chapter. This song was inspired by my book, A Broken Heart: 40 Days of Healing After a Broken Relationship—a journey through grief, anger, loneliness, forgiveness, surrender, and ultimately hope. Healing takes time. Some scars remain. But with Christ, your past does not define your future, and your story is not over. If your heart is hurting today, I hope this song reminds you: God is still writing your story. #MyStoryIsntOver #ABrokenHeart #HealingAfterHeartbreak #CatholicFaith #CatholicJourney #HealingWithChrist #Brokenhearted #HopeInChrist #FaithOverFear #DeaconPatKearns
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  Rise, O Man of God 17.09.2026 4мин

  “Rise, O Man of God” is a powerful call to men to stand up, live courageously, and become the men God created them to be. It’s about leaving behind fear and complacency, embracing faith, protecting what matters, and answering God’s call with strength and humility. Rise—not because you are perfect, but because God is calling you forward.
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  When You are Afraid of the Future 17.09.2026 8мин

  When You Are Afraid of the Future What if things don’t work out? What if something happens to someone I love? What if the future looks nothing like I planned? Fear often takes us into a tomorrow that hasn’t even happened yet. But faith reminds us of something powerful: We may not know what the future holds, but we know Who will meet us there. In this episode of When Faith Meets Real Life, we talk about letting go of tomorrow’s worries, trusting God one day at a time, and remembering that when tomorrow comes, God will already be there. 🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #WhenFaithMeetsRealLife #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #FearOfTheFuture #JesusITrustInYou #CatholicLife #HopeInGod
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  When You Feel Like You Failed 16.09.2026 11мин

  When You Feel Like You Failed explores those moments when regret, mistakes, and disappointment make us question our worth. Through the story of Peter, we discover that failure doesn’t have to be the end of our story. God’s mercy is greater than our past, and He is still not finished with us. ✝️❤️ #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #WhenFaithMeetsRealLife #CatholicPodcast #CatholicFaith #GodsMercy #Faith #Hope #Grace #Forgiveness #SecondChances #Jesus #CatholicLife #ChristianEncouragement #BeginAgain
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  Still Not Finished with me Yet 16.09.2026 6мин

  Still Not Finished With Me is a blues-inspired song about regret, failure, and the incredible mercy of God. We may wish we could change yesterday, but our mistakes don't get the final word. God's grace meets us right where we are—and He's still not finished with us. ✝️🎶 Inspired by Episode 8 of When Faith Meets Real Life: “When You Feel Like You Failed.”
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  Gracefully Made 16.09.2026 5мин

  Gracefully Made “Gracefully Made” is an uplifting Catholic song inspired by the book Gracefully Made – 40 Days to Becoming the Woman God Created You to Be by Deacon Pat Kearns. It is a reminder to every woman that her identity is not found in comparison, fear, past wounds, or the expectations of the world, but in knowing that she is known, loved, and called by God. Through faith, healing, surrender, courage, and grace, we slowly become the person God created us to be. You are not an accident. You are His beloved daughter. You are gracefully made.
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  It is Never Too Late for Grace 16.09.2026 11мин

  25th Sunday in Ordinary Time — It Is Never Too Late for Grace In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that God’s grace isn’t something we earn—it is a gift. Whether we have followed Him our entire lives or find our way home in the final hour, His mercy is waiting. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve waited too long, wandered too far, or made too many mistakes, this message is for you. With God, there is still time. There is still mercy. There is always a road home.
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  Becoming Me 15.09.2026 2мин

  BECOMING ME Growing up means trying to figure out who you are, where you belong, and who God created you to become. “Becoming Me” is a song inspired by my book 40 Days to Discover God’s Plan, written especially for young people navigating the pressures of growing up, fitting in, and discovering their purpose. You are more than your likes. You are more than your mistakes. God is still writing your story. ❤️ 🎵 Becoming Me Inspired by 40 Days to Discover God’s Plan Deacon Pat Kearns | The Catholic Journey #BecomingMe #CatholicYouth #TeenFaith #GodHasAPlan #TheCatholicJourney
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  When You Have Lost Your Joy 14.09.2026 13мин

  When You’ve Lost Your Joy Why do some people seem genuinely joyful—even when life is difficult—while so many of us feel tired, worried, or discouraged? In this episode of When Faith Meets Real Life, we explore the difference between happiness and true Christian joy—and whether joy can actually be a choice. Maybe joy isn't found by waiting for life to get better. Maybe it begins by noticing God in the life we're already living. Pray. Be grateful. Forgive. Serve. Trust. Choose joy. ❤️ 🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns Just 7 minutes a day can change your life. #TheCatholicJourney #ChooseJoy #CatholicJoy #Faith #Gratitude #Hope
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  When your Children Walk Away From The Faith 13.09.2026 11мин

  WHEN YOUR CHILDREN WALK AWAY FROM THE FAITH You baptized them. You taught them their prayers. You brought them to Mass, watched them receive First Communion, and tried to give them a foundation of faith. And then one day... they walked away. For many Catholic parents, few things hurt more. And with that hurt often comes a painful question: “Where did I go wrong?” In this episode of When Faith Meets Real Life, we talk about what to do when someone you love—especially your own son or daughter—no longer believes or no longer practices the faith. The answer isn't to argue them back into the Church. Love them. Listen to them. Keep the relationship strong. Live your faith authentically. And pray more than you preach. Your child may know exactly what you believe. What they may need most now is to know that your love for them hasn't changed. And remember St. Monica. She couldn't see what God was doing in Augustine's life during all those years of waiting and praying. She only knew that she loved her son and refused to give up hope. So if you're praying for a child who has walked away: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep the door open. And keep trusting God. You know where your child is today. God knows where they will be tomorrow. Their story isn't finished. ❤️ 🎙️ The Catholic Journey with Deacon Pat Kearns When Faith Meets Real Life — When Your Children Walk Away from the Faith Just 7 minutes a day can change your life. ➡️ Next: When You Feel Like You Have Failed #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #WhenFaithMeetsRealLife #CatholicParents #CatholicFamily #CatholicFaith #PrayForYourChildren #SaintMonica #ProdigalSon #NeverStopPraying #Faith #Hope #TrustGod
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  Loved Before We Met You 13.09.2026 5мин

  ❤️ LOVED BEFORE WE MET YOU ❤️ Before we ever saw your face, we loved you. Before we held your tiny hands, we prayed for you. Before we heard your first cry, you had already changed our lives. “Loved Before We Met You” is a song inspired by my book Pregnant… Now What? and by the sacred journey of becoming a mother and father—the excitement, the fears, the first heartbeat, the tiny kicks, the whispered prayers, and finally that unforgettable moment when a child is placed into your arms. Pregnancy reminds us that parenthood begins long before birth. With every prayer and every sacrifice, a mother and father are already learning to love a child they haven't yet met. And then comes that moment... The first cry. Suddenly the waiting is over, and the little one you've dreamed about, prayed for, and loved for months is finally here. This song carries one simple message to every child: You were known. You were wanted. You were prayed for. And you were loved—before we ever met you. 🎵 Loved Before We Met You Inspired by Pregnant… Now What? Deacon Pat Kearns | The Catholic Journey "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." — Jeremiah 1:5 #LovedBeforeWeMetYou #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #Pregnancy #NewParents #CatholicFamily #CatholicFaith #GiftOfLife #Motherhood #Fatherhood #Family #Faith #NewLife
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  I Choose You Again 12.09.2026 5мин

  ❤️ I CHOOSE YOU AGAIN ❤️ When we first say “I do,” we really have no idea what those two little words will eventually ask of us. We don't know the joys that are coming, the struggles we'll face, the changes we'll go through, or the moments when loving one another will require something deeper than a feeling. Over the years, I've come to believe that a strong marriage isn't built on choosing someone once. It's choosing them again. When life is wonderful—I choose you. When life gets difficult—I choose you. When we've laughed until we cried—I choose you. When we've hurt each other and need forgiveness—I choose you. When we're young and dreaming about the future—and when we're older, looking back at everything we've been through— I choose you again. This song was inspired by my book 40 Days to Deeper Love and by the beautiful truth that marriage is a covenant lived one ordinary day at a time. Love becomes thousands of little decisions to stay, forgive, listen, pray, sacrifice, and keep reaching for each other's hand. And through it all, we're not traveling alone. Christ has been with us on the journey, giving us grace when our own strength wasn't enough. So this song is especially personal to me. Liz, knowing everything I know now, after everything life has brought us, I'd still take your hand. I'd still say “I do.” I'd still choose you today. ❤️ 🎵 I Choose You Again Inspired by 40 Days to Deeper Love Deacon Pat Kearns | The Catholic Journey Same ride. New days. Still you. #IChooseYouAgain #TheCatholicJourney #DeaconPatKearns #Marriage #CatholicMarriage #LizAndPat #MarriageVows #ChooseLove #FaithAndMarriage #SacramentalMarriage #LoveThatLasts #StillChooseYou