What would make a young American leave behind a promising career, move to Rome, and dedicate his life to faith, theology, and service?

In this conversation, Patrick Friddle, a numerary with Opus Dei and student at Santa Croce, shares his remarkable journey from growing up near Washington, D.C., to studying in Rome at the heart of the Catholic Church.

We talk about how Patrick discerned his commitment to a life of celibacy, his search for wisdom and truth in theology, and the emotional story of his grandfather’s conversion before death. This is more than a conversation about Rome. It’s about purpose, belonging, and the search for truth in the modern world.

If you’ve ever wondered what could inspire someone to give everything to God, this episode is for you!

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Sometimes, the biggest moments in our lives don’t look dramatic at all.

In this conversation, Father Marty Miller shares how an ordinary moment (one that didn’t go as planned) became part of the path that led him to the priesthood.

From his early love of music and life in Illinois, to studying theology in Rome and Spain, to serving today as a priest of Opus Dei, his story is a reminder that God often works in quiet, unexpected ways.

Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning to ask questions, this conversation offers insight, clarity, and hope.

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What started as a simple trip to Rome quickly became something much deeper.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ron and Christina Friddle share their experience of joining a pilgrimage to the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, and why it turned out to be far more than they expected. From walking the streets of the Eternal City, to learning in the streets instead of the classroom, to being guided through sacred places with new eyes, this journey brought their faith, family, and friendships to life in a powerful way.

They also share what it was like visiting their son studying in Rome, encountering seminarians from around the world, and experiencing the Church in a truly universal way.

If you’ve ever wondered what a pilgrimage is really like (or whether it’s worth it) this conversation might just surprise you.

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