TBTS #251: The Path to Saint Patrick -A Lenten Irish Retreat with Br. Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.

In this episode,  Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. joins Brooke from Dublin, Ireland.  They discuss themes of Lent, repentance, and the life of St. Patrick. Starting out with the call to deep sorrow for sins, and the grace of compunction. Brother Richard shares insights on the journey of conversion, the importance of hope, and the power of St. Patrick's prayer and life. The second half of the show looks at Saint Patrick's Confessio and little known facts about one of the most fascinating saints in history.  

 

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Takeaways

• Lent is a time for fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
• Compunction is a grace that leads to deeper conversion.
• Repentance involves recognizing our sins in the light of God's love.
• St. Patrick's life exemplifies hope and transformation through suffering.