This week on Hibernian Radio, Mike and Paddy Houlihan go into the vault to revisit their conversation from earlier this year with Father Ryan Brady, pastor of St. Christina’s Parish and newly appointed chaplain of the Chicago Fire Department, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on faith, vocation, and service. Father Brady reflects on his upbringing on Chicago’s southwest side, the lasting influence of his grandparents’ devotion, and his unconventional path to the priesthood after years in sales and charitable work. He shares how philosophy, mentorship, and perseverance shaped his calling, and what it means to serve both a parish community and first responders as a fire department chaplain. The episode also highlights the importance of finding God in everyday life, the role of community in sustaining faith, and the responsibility of being present for others in moments of hardship. Along the way, the show promotes upcoming Irish cultural events, including the screening of Older Than Ireland, the annual Hibernian Houlihan Ball, and programming at the Irish American Heritage Center. The conversation closes with reflections on pilgrimage, prayer intentions for listeners, and plans for Father Brady’s return to the program in the new year.
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