Old St. Pat's Podcast

About Old St. Pat's Podcast

Old St. Patrick's is a Roman Catholic community in Chicago's bustling West Loop neighborhood, founded by Irish Immigrants on Easter morning in 1846. Since then we have grown into a home to a membership of about 4,000 households and innumerable friends. As we grow, we continually redefine what it means to be an urban church. We are committed to remaining open to new visions and possibilities, seeking broader horizons as we journey into our future. We encourage you to encounter the God who loves you, engage in a community that welcomes you, and serve the world that needs you. This podcast aims to welcome all into a Catholic experience like no other. Welcome to the Old St. Pat's Podcast.

Publisher

Old St. Patrick's Church, Father Bryan Massingale, Fr. Bryan Massingale

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Oct 2019

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

664 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Creating Hope in a Hopeless World - Fr. Jayme Stayer, SJ 10.18.26

   When we hear about another tragic event in the news, it can be easy to feel discouraged, maybe even a little hopeless. And even when we want to do something, we might wonder, What can one person really do? This past Sunday’s Gospel reminds us that our ultimate allegiance isn’t to any king, government, or authority. It’s to God. And that means our faith asks something of us. When we see someone being treated unfairly, we’re called to speak up. When we see people being pushed aside, we’re called to stand with them. And when the world feels like it’s moving in the wrong direction, we’re called to help move it toward something better. Because even the smallest things we do can add up to make a big difference. Faith isn’t just about what we believe. It’s about how we live, how we treat one another, and what we’re willing to give of ourselves. And perhaps that’s where hope begins—not in waiting for someone else to fix the world, but in the small, everyday ways we choose love over indifference, courage over silence, and compassion over contempt. Today, Father Jamie calls us to give ourselves fully to God, speak up when authority fails to protect human dignity, and help build a world shaped by justice, mercy, and love.

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Music Series: Ever We Praise You, Go the Distance, Pilgrim 10.18.26

   The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: Ever We Praise You Go the Distance Pilgrim Today, Old St. Pat's Music Ministry will travel to Rome on a pilgrimage of faith, music, and worship, led by Music Director Mark Scozzafave, Associate Director Dominic Trumfio, and Fr. Pat McGrath. The choir will sing at Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on October 20 and celebrate a Mass and concert at the Church of St. Ignatius on October 22, sharing music by Palestrina, Mozart, Bruckner, Liam Lawton, and Mark Miller. As our choir and Fr. Pat carry the spirit and song of Old St. Pat's to the heart of the Eternal City, please keep them in your prayers for a meaningful, safe, and grace-filled pilgrimage. May God guide and bless the Old St. Pat’s Music ministry!

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   More Than Crossing the Finish Line - Fr. Pat McGrath 10.11.26

   Yesterday in Chicago, thousands of runners laced up their sneakers and ran 26.2 miles through the neighborhoods of our city. Each runner answered a call to run the race—whether it was a formal invitation from an organization, a friend who encouraged them to sign up, or a deeper invitation from their own heart and soul. They showed up in the right gear, embraced the challenge, and pushed through the heat, sweat, and maybe even a few tears to cross that finish line. And along the way? More than a million and a half spectators cheering them on! The energy is electric, the emotions are real, and for one incredible day, we’re reminded of something beautiful: we’re all part of a human family, here to encourage one another through life’s challenging races. And the runners cross that finish line transformed. Yes, they might have been physically exhausted, but there was also an indescribable feeling—the pride of knowing they did it, and the gratitude of knowing they weren’t alone on the journey. Now, a marathon isn’t for everyone. But we all have our own marathons in life: the marathon of finding a new job, navigating a difficult workplace, completing a graduate or PhD program, or making it through the beautiful, exhausting adventure of parenthood. And whether we’re running a physical marathon or a spiritual one, we’re not meant to be the same people at the finish line as we were at the start. God invites us to let those journeys shape us into people of greater love, understanding, and patience—and to recognize when someone running alongside us could use a little encouragement of their own. Because really, who doesn’t love a little cheer from the sidelines? Today, Father Pat McGrath reminds us that the journey of faith calls us to more than simply accepting God’s invitation or crossing the starting line. It calls us to let the experience transform us—and to become the kind of people who help others along the way.

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