Holy Orders - The Inner Life - June 4, 2026

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story? (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders Nature of service in Holy Orders (19:18) Break 1 (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well? (25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders Form and Matter of Holy Orders (32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans? (37:11) Break 2 What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today? (44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon. (46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests. (47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.