Walking Without a Map: Trusting God in the Unknown - Fr. Pat McGrath 7.6.25

Do you ever feel the need to be in control? Maybe you like to have a plan—or three—before stepping into the unknown. Whether it’s a job interview, a first date, or a financial investment we all crave certainty. We want the outcome before we even take the risk. But life—and faith—doesn’t work that way. In today’s episode, we explore the tension between our desire for control and God’s invitation to trust. Sometimes, we’re called to step forward without a map, to move even when the path is unclear. And yes, it can feel like being sent out as lambs among wolves in a harsh, often unkind world. But here’s the good news: God never sends us alone. Jesus sends us out two by two—because the journey of faith is meant to be shared. So don’t wait for the perfect plan—take the next step. Find a partner or a community like Old St. Pat’s, and trust that God will guide the way.