Episodes

Friday Mar 24, 2023
104 Healing Miracles through Our Lady of Lourdes
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous 18 times, between February 11, 1858, and July 16, 1858, in a grotto within a massive granite formation called Massabielle. This is near the mountain town of Lourdes, on the French Pyrenees. Among other messages, Our Lady encouraged everyone to pray the Rosary and do penance for sinners. When asked what her name was, the ‘Lady of the Grotto’ answered “I am the Immaculate Conception.” The site has been—for more than 165 years—a pilgrimage destination, and a place where many (thousands) of miracles of spiritual and physical healing occurred. In this episode I welcome Emma Shea and discuss with her some of her experiences when visiting the shrine, and some of the history and spirituality of the apparitions. We also talk about the Spiritual Testament of St. Bernadette Soubirous.
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- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- I mentioned in the podcast that the part of the spiritual testament of St. Bernadette Soubirous could be found in Trochu, Abbe Francois, Saint Bernadette Soubirous, however, the correct source is Marcelle Auclair, Bernadette, trans. by Kathryn Sullivan (Purchase, NY. Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, 1958), 194-195.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Mar 17, 2023
103 Why Receive the Anointing of the Sick
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
In this episode we look into the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, how it was instituted by Christ himself, how it is celebrated and the spiritual benefits it has for your soul. As a bonus, I speak about the Apostolic Pardon, and how—by pure kindness and mercy of God—it can help you avoid Purgatory altogether.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1510-1532
- The Scriptural references are: Mk 6:12-13 (the apostles anointed many with oil); Jas 5:14-15 (St. James exhorts the Christians to call the priests to anoint those who are sick).
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Mar 10, 2023
102 How to Find Meaning in Suffering – Anointing of the Sick
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
In this episode we look into one of the more significant moments in the life of St. Teresa of Avila, where she suffered a lot because of illness and paralysis, and almost died. We talk about the meaning of suffering, and how the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to us by Christ to strengthen us spiritually and help us in the most difficult moments of our lives.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1499-1509
- St. Teresa of Avila, Life (Autobiography), Ch. 5, 18-19. You can find it on line here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/8120/8120-h/8120-h.htm#l4.0
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Mar 03, 2023
101 Interview: Dr. Feingold – Devotion to the Virgin Mary
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we his experience regarding the Devotion to the Virgin Mary.
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn more about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Feb 24, 2023
100 Interview: Dr. Feingold and Sacramental Confession
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Lawrence Feingold. He converted to Catholicism in 1989 together with his wife, while engaged in realist marble sculpture in Italy. He is now a Professor of Theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He is an expert in the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Today we discuss the Sacrament of Confession, and how he experienced its fruits after converting from Atheism to Catholicism. Listen in to learn how to benefit more from this sacrament!
- You can find more about Dr. Lawrence Feingold, his books and his video lectures here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/lawrence-feingold-std-stl/
- You can find some of his video lectures on the Sacraments here: https://www.hebrewcatholic.net/touched-by-christ-the-sacramental-economy/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn more about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Gear: Shure MV7 dynamic microphones, recorded on a ZOOM H6.
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Feb 17, 2023
99 Why Does the Church Offer Indulgences
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
One of the most important criticisms that Luther had against the Church was that some priests were selling indulgences. While “selling” them was an abuse, their proper use is of greatest importance. In today’s episode, we speak about one of the greatest ways you have to help those who have passed away—a treasure of the Catholic Church called “indulgences”. They are simple actions of devotion that, by the merits of Christ and the saints, can be very helpful to us and to the souls in Purgatory.
- The topics discussed in this episode can by found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, numbers 1471-1479.
- Scripture Passages: The Power of the Keys (Matthew 16:19)
- To know all the prayers and devotions that carry an indulgence (partial or plenary) attached to it, here is the Catholic Manual on Indulgences: http://holyjoe.org/indulgences/Indulgences_1999.pdf
- Here’s a longer article on Indulgences: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/whats-wrong-with-a-little-indulgence
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Feb 10, 2023
98 St. John Nepomucene and the Seal of Confession
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Today I welcome Colton and Ben to speak about the Sacrament of Confession. St. John Nepomucene’s life and martyrdom is a reminder of the obligation that priests have of not sharing any sins that have been said during a sacramental confession. The king at that time wanted St. John to say whether the queen had confessed anything regarding a possible sin, but St. John refused. Listen in to know what happened next!
- Church Document on the sacredness of the Seal of Confession: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_pro_20190629_forointerno_en.html
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Guest speakers: Colton Duncan and Ben Hufford.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded on site, at The Grotto in Hillsdale (a Catholic student chapel).
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: SE Electronics V7 and Shure SM58 dynamic microphones, and ZOOM H6 recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Feb 03, 2023
97 Interview – Fr. Patrick’s Vocation Story
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
As a follow up to a previous Episode (#96) Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, participate as Co-Hosts of today’s episode, and ask Fr. Patrick about his vocation story. In this episode not only will you know about Fr. Patrick’s discernment journey, but you will get some tips to know how to discern the will of God in different situations in life, and what challenges might come your way in fulfilling the will of our Lord.
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7, and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Jan 27, 2023
96 Interview – Following up with Miles Christi Seminarians
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
As a follow up to a previous Episode (#93) I welcome Owen and Andrew, two Miles Christi seminarians, who will be traveling soon to Argentina to continue their formation to the priesthood. They share their greatest moments and their challenges here in Michigan, and they ask me some great questions about formation and the spiritual life. Tune in to enjoy this relaxed and enjoyable conversation!
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a Priest in Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7, and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones, and a ZOOM H6 portable recorder.
- Intro music from pond5.com

Friday Jan 20, 2023
95 How to Make a Good Confession
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Want to make a good confession…? Whether you haven’t been to confession for several years, or whether you go a couple of times a month, you might want to make sure your confession is valid, spiritually effective and pleasing to God. So, here’s a quick guide to making a good, productive confession—and the first recommendation is to “Go do it!”.
- Here is a link to a simple Examination of Conscience. The text includes an “Act of Contrition” and the “Sacramental Absolution” that the priest should say when absolving you: https://www.mileschristi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Blog-013-Examination-of-Conscience-Linked-Text.pdf
- Here is a summary on how to make a good confession: https://www.mileschristi.org/how-to-make-a-good-confession/
- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.
- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org
- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org
- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
- Read other similar Blog Posts here: https://www.mileschristi.org/blog/
- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.
- Planning, recording, editing and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.
- Gear: Shure MV7 USB dynamic microphone.
- Intro music from pond5.com