Old St. Pat's Podcast

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

  1. 4d ago

    Expanding the Circle of Love - Fr. Ed Foley 6.28.26

    Think about your family, your circle of friends, your lunch table, your neighborhood, or the people you naturally gravitate toward. These are your people—your tribe, your community, your place of belonging. And there is something beautiful and deeply human about finding a place where we feel known, loved, and accepted. But when was the last time you invited someone new into that circle? When was the last time you expanded your heart to make room for someone you once considered an outsider? Maybe you've experienced this when a sibling married and welcomed a new spouse into the family. Maybe it happened when a new colleague joined your workplace, or when a new student walked into your classroom. In those moments, we discover something remarkable: our capacity to love is not fixed. Our hearts can grow. Our understanding of family can expand. Because ultimately, despite our differences in race, culture, background, beliefs, or life experience, we all belong to one human family. And if we want every person to experience that sense of belonging, then each of us has a role to play. In today's episode, Father Ed Foley invites us to extend a hand across racial, cultural, and social divides, and to dare to discover family in places we may never have expected.

    17 min

  2. 6d ago

    Music Series: Preparing Our Hearts for Independence Day 6.28.26

    Dear God - As we approach this Fourth of July, we seek Your guidance and blessings. We thank You for the gift of freedom and the opportunities it affords us. Grant us the wisdom to be good stewards of this liberty, that we may foster justice, unity, and compassion within our communities. Bless our nation, our leaders, and all those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms. May this holiday serve as a reminder of the values that bind us together as one nation under God. Amen. Wishing you a wonderful week leading up to the Fourth of July and a joyful Independence Day from all of us at OSP! As we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the United States, we invite you to enjoy this special music episode in celebration of our nation's history, spirit, and enduring hope!

    10 min

  3. Jun 23

    Dad Is a Verb - Ryan Malawy 6.21.26

    Think about all the people who helped shape you into the person you are today. Chances are, it wasn't just one person. It may have been a parent, a teacher, a coach, a neighbor, an uncle, or a family friend. In their own way, each stepped into your life with presence, encouragement, and loving guidance, reminding you that you didn't have to face life alone. It's in these moments that we realize God often works through a whole community of people. His love becomes tangible through those who show up, invest in us, and help us become who we are meant to be. And since we recently celebrated Father's Day, our attention turns especially to those who have played the role of a father. We are reminded that there are many ways to be a dad. In fact, you might say that dad is a verb. Fatherhood is not simply a title or a matter of biology. It's something you do. It's showing up. It's offering guidance, encouragement, and steadfast love. It's being present. Because the people who shape us most are often the ones who gave us life and the ones who gave us their time, their presence, and their love. Fatherhood is more than biology—it's a way of loving. In other words, it's choosing to "dad." This past Sunday, Ryan Malawy offered a special reflection at Mass on the many ways one can be a father and the profound impact father figures—whether dads, foster parents, stepfathers, grandfathers, mentors, neighbors, or friends—can have on the lives of those they love and guide.

    11 min

  4. Jun 21

    Music Series: Happy Father's Day 6.21.26

    The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir Today's music series features a musical medley as a special tribute to all Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers, and all Father figures!   The featured songs today are: Our Father (The Lord's Prayer) You Raise Me Up (Lovland/Graham)

    5 min

  5. Jun 16

    A Glimpse of Something Holy - Fr. Pat McGrath 6.14.26

    Do you ever find yourself unexpectedly emotional when listening to a beautiful song? Maybe it's at a concert when thousands of voices join together, and suddenly you feel something stirring deep within you. Or perhaps you've gotten teary-eyed watching a loved one walk across a graduation stage, hearing a moving speech, or witnessing an act of kindness that seemed to restore your faith in humanity. Maybe it happens while standing before a breathtaking piece of art, watching a sunset over the water, or stepping into a sacred space that leaves you speechless. In those moments, it's almost as if a part of your soul has been recognized—seen in a way that words can't quite explain. Beauty has a remarkable power to stop us in our tracks. It bypasses our defenses, reaches beyond logic, and speaks directly to the soul. It reminds us that we are part of something larger than ourselves—a story filled with wonder, meaning, and grace. Sometimes our hearts recognize a truth before our minds can fully understand it. And perhaps that's why beauty can bring us to tears. Not because we're sad, but because for a brief moment we catch a glimpse of something holy, we catch a glimpse of God. In today's episode, Father Pat McGrath explores how beauty awakens compassion, reveals the dignity of every person, and opens our eyes to God's presence in the world around us. So the next time something beautiful brings tears to your eyes, pay attention. It just might be God speaking to your soul.

    17 min

  6. Jun 9

    So Much Can Happen at the Table - Fr. Tom Hurley 6.7.26

    Think about the last time you gathered around a table with family or friends. Maybe it was a holiday meal. Maybe it was dinner after a long day. Maybe it was coffee with a friend. Whatever the occasion, chances are it involved more than food. Around the table, stories were shared. Laughter erupted. Memories were made. And perhaps there were even difficult conversations, tears, or moments of healing. There's something powerful about a table. It brings us together. It unites. We arrive hungry, but we leave with more than a full stomach. We leave feeling connected. Nourished. Reminded that we belong to something bigger than ourselves. In many ways, that's what happens every time we gather for the Eucharist. We come carrying the joys, worries, questions, and challenges of our lives. We bring our successes and failures, our celebrations and sorrows. And at the table of the Lord, we hear Jesus say, "I am the bread of life." We are fed by His presence, strengthened by His love, and reminded that we do not walk this journey alone. But the Eucharist is not simply something we receive. It is something that transforms us. Just as a family meal strengthens us physically, the Eucharist nourishes us spiritually and sends us back into the world with purpose and inner peace. We are fed so that we can feed others. We are comforted so that we can offer comfort. We are loved so that we can become love in action. Today, Father Tom Hurley reflects on the beautiful connection between the tables of our everyday lives and the altar table and he challenges us to see the Eucharist as the source of spiritual life - nourishing, strengthening, and renewing us so that we can become nourishment, comfort, and support for others.

    17 min

  7. Jun 7

    Music Series: One Bread One Body, Holy Is Your Name, Go Light Your World 6.7.26

    The Old St. Pat's Music Series Is Brought To You By The Old St. Pat's Choir The featured songs today are: One Bread One Body  Holy Is Your Name  Go Light Your World

    15 min

  8. Jun 2

    Created for Connection - Fr. Jack Wall 5.31.26

    Have you ever felt lonely? Not just physically alone, but disconnected and unseen. Like you're moving through life without a real sense of belonging. It's a curious paradox of modern life. We can live in a city of millions yet still feel isolated. We can spend our days on video calls, emails, and text messages and go hours—or even days—without a meaningful face-to-face conversation. We live in an age of unprecedented connection, and yet many people are experiencing unprecedented loneliness. Why? Perhaps it's because, deep down, we were never meant to live as isolated individuals. At our very core, we are relational beings. We were created to be connected to God and to one another. Think about the moments when you feel most alive. Chances are they involve relationships: sharing a meal with friends, helping someone in need, laughing with family, encouraging a coworker, mentoring a young person, or simply sitting with someone who needs to be heard. There is something about giving love, receiving love, and being known by others that awakens us to our deepest selves. We discover who we are, not by focusing only on ourselves, but by giving ourselves away in love. Not out of obligation, guilt, or trying to earn approval. But rather, because we already know we are loved by God. When we recognize ourselves as beloved, love naturally begins to overflow. So today, Father Jack invites us to look at the people right in front of us and recognize that every relationship is an opportunity to love and to become who we were created to be.

    13 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Old St. Patrick's Church, Father Bryan Massingale, Fr. Bryan Massingale
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Old St. Patrick's Church
  • Show Website
    Old St. Pat's Podcast

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