http://PatriarchMinistries.com Everyone wants to go to heaven when they die. Interior conversion and repentance is found by developing relationship with God. One of the deadly effects of sin is that we lose our awareness of sin. We, in our sinfulness, and those who sin against us may be acting out of habit. The more frequently we receive…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com God pours a tremendous amount of grace upon us that we might live peaceful, happy lives, yet the flow of grace is pinched off by the effect of sin like placing a tourniquet on an artery. Barriers keep us from receiving the fullness of God’s grace. This is the Effect of Sin, the subject of part…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to gain understanding of the Cross in this Lenten Logos series. A primary tool used to cultivate us during Lent is meditation on the Cross and the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Way of the Cross makes evident that the life of Christ had a purpose…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com With this episode I’m going to wrap up the series on the Basics of Faith with the Basics of Salvation. Man was cast into darkness when sin entered the world. Over time mankind got ‘used to the dark’. Jesus became man to become the perfect sacrifice to redeem the prisoners and set them free….

Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics of the Real Presence.  The Real Presence of the risen Christ in the Eucharist is beyond our understanding. It is an inexhaustible mystery. Yet the infallible teaching authority of the Catholic Church has proclaimed it for nearly 2000 years because God reveals his truth to us in…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics of the Laity’s Role as Priest, Prophet and King. Jesus provides the example for us to lead an abundant life as Priest, Prophet, and King. Jesus is the High Priest. There is a ministerial priesthood and a common priesthood….

http://PatriarchMinistries.com What does the Paschal Mystery mean for us? Each person’s life is intimately affected. Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics of the Paschal Mystery. Each of the Gospel writers agree: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Baptism is the incorporation…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics of the Creed. Professions of faith are called creeds from the Latin word ‘credo’ that translates to “I believe”. We are Christians because we believe. Continuing the series on the basics of the Catholic faith, this episode examines the use of…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com Join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit to explore Basics of Faith with the Basics to Mass Posture. Most Catholics have been standing or sitting or kneeling at Mass for all of their lives, moving in unison with all around them. If you are new to the Catholic Church, it can be a…

http://PatriarchMinistries.com One of the goals of the Truth of the Spirit podcasts is to remind you of the Spirit filled facets of our Christian faith, sometimes returning to the basics to allow you better access to teachings and actions of those inspired by the Holy Spirit. Please join Patti Brunner and Truth of the Spirit…