The Inner Life

On today's show, Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss the St. Francis. Who was St. Francis? About preaching the Gospel always. (1:16) How does choosing less mirror the spirit of Jesus Himself (9:02) Decision Fatigue (14:17) We don't just want to be a cog in a wheel (17:42) Fr. Charles Warren - What is the saint's connection to creation and interceding? (20:58) Break 1 Cindy: St. Francis inspires me to find god in creation (23:20) The saints meet us in places we are familiar (25:56) Break 2 San Damiano Cross and the call from Christ to St. Francis to rebuild my Church. (41:25) There is no perfect program, Christ needs you! (44:12)

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about Going Deeper into Sacred Scripture There is a hole in your interior life if you are not deeply understanding Sacred Scripture (6:56) Mary - I am a teacher of catechism for many years. I taught the book of Psalms to sophomores. It was a beautiful experience with the 12 children. They could not believe God was really speaking to them through the psalms. (13:00) Break 1 15 Points From Sacred Scripture (23:24) What Are The Senses of Sacred Scripture? (37:10) Break 2 You know more Sacred Scripture than you think you do as a Catholic. (39:12) Craig - The Didache Bible uses footnotes of quotations from catechism throughout. (42:40) The Bible is a Library (48:20) Notes: 15 Bible Passages Fr. Illo mentioned on the show. Ex 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments Jeremiah 29:11 A Future Full of Hope Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd Isaiah 53:5 God’s Suffering Servant John 1:1, 14 The Word was Made Flesh John 14:6 I am the Way John 6:53–55 Whoever eats my Flesh has Eternal Life John 14:1 Let not your Hearts be Troubled Matthew 11:28-30 Take my Yoke upon You Romans 8:28 All Things Work for the Good Mark 12:29-31 The Two Greatest Commandments Matthew 25:40 You did it to Me Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Gate Romans 8:13-14 The Flesh and the Spirit Ephesians 6:11 The Armor of God

On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”. Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up. Break 1 How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life? Break 2 God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marc Lenneman discusses how confession show's us God's Love . Break 1 Elizabeth-Had a healing after abortion in confession and is now a nationwide speaker for life. From Catechism 1468: "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship." Good Contrition Penance Break 2 Rick--decided not to go to confession after bad experience - is that a good idea? Kevin-If I go to confession without perfect contrition but feel it afterwards at home, does that count? Sarah-How to compell my son to go to confession before he gets married

Fr. John Eckert joins to help us reflect on Sunday's Bible Readings What lead up to this Gospel? Gospel of Matthew What's easier saying the Rosary or wasting time On Youtube?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to talk about Catholics and The Gospel In The Public Square. Break 1 Norman - it should be simple - is jesus in your life and how has it changed your life? If human beings are doing it, God is interested. We support policies not persons Mary - give me some tips on how to exit church and evangelize better? Break 2

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Hurley comes on to discuss the life and works of St. Padre Pio. Tina - We purchased our business on his feast day and we have prayer cards of him inside the shop and we evangelize with them. Break 1 Frances - We saw Padre Pio at our church during adoration - good story Joey - I'm at a crossroads in my job and asked St. Pio for discernment and God helped me. Break 2 Paul - Fr. Joe had cancer and Padre Pio healed him. Brandon - Padre Pio has brought me consolation in many instances. Tom - A priest we knew said mass with Padre Pio in WWII and said it smelled like flowers from his wounds.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to discuss The Church On Mission Break 1 Evelyn - Mission at our parish. I do it every week for homebound people. Debbie - Question: I would like to go about presenting or somehow dialoguing with priests in terms of making an awareness of Marian apparitions and lives of the saints. Why is that not being discussed as a mission of the church? Mayra - I've done a lot of mission work overseas, but I've been sending cards to widows at Valentines Day. I send a card once a month for a year and a half to let them know that someone is thinking of them. Break 2 Christine - I go up to strangers in stores and I offer a slip (handout - first part about St. Faustina) and ask if they're Catholic or protestant. I wait for their response. Rose - As an elderly person, I've begun as an elderly shut-in to make calls. At the end of the conversation, I've started to say, 'God bless you.' People enthusiasticaly respond to it.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to discuss transformative encounters in adoration. What expectations should we have in Adoration? The threshold of the doorway before getting into Adoration. Martha - I started going to adoration 3 years ago, and a priest suggested I go every week. It has completely changed my life. I can't go without it now. Break 1 Vince - I fall asleep every time during adoration. I think it's good I go, but maybe not good if I fall asleep. Any thoughts? Eileen - I go in with the mindset of listening. It's like an experience of strengthening a spiritual muscle. Break 2 Gloria - I had been healed from hatred just by doing adoration.

On today's Inner Life, Msgr. Jason Gray fires up our anticipation for the upcoming beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen Why doesn’t the Pope have to come to the Beatification? At what part in the Mass will Venerable Fulton Sheen be beatified? Michael - I watched sheen on tv and loved his sense of humor. Was he trained in theater? Break 1 Gary - William F Buckley with Sheen show was so commanding Anne - I loved Sheen and am making a Holy Hour because of him. Linda - I grew up listening to him and was told that a local bar would put Sheen on. Mary - When I was in High School, we went to hear him speak and got his autographs. My daughter had s cyst and put autograph to her body and she was healed. Break 2 What is Fulton's real name? Was his baptismal name James? Will he be beaitfied with his baptismal name or Fulton?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation Break 1 Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial Mary - When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely not make major decisions when in desolation. Break 2 Liz - I experience desolation when homeschooling my kids, especially in the winter. I question whether she should have done this. Kim - Is desolation a punishment? Does it come on because of something we've done?

On today’s show, Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins to guide our understanding of annulments and marriage Pete - Question about marriage in relation to the wedding feast at Cana and how Jesus basically 'sacramentalized' marriage there. Helen - In the 1940's, if you were married and non-catholic, you weren't allowed to have a wedding the church. When did that change? Break 1 What is an annulment? What is a declaration of nullity? What if a person says they are not interested in having kids? Sandy - If all these different things are in place like pre cana, how are there still annulments if you went through everything? Break 2 Crystal - A wedding I went to this summer. Nora - My sister was married before and has an annulment. What about her husband, does he also need one as well?

On today’s show, Fr. Tom Wilson joins to shed some light on Our Lady of Sorrows. Ellen - I have promoted the Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary for Rwanda and also abortion. Break 1 Brilliant liturgical move by the Church in the placement of this feast day Break 2 Jan - My devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows Ann - I was comforted by Our Lady when I was sick. Lynn - I am going in for radiation therapy today and the Seven Sorrow prayer has brought me great peace.

On today’s show, Fr. Alan Hoffa gives us insight into AI and The Holy Spirit. AI doesn’t replace the human being but it is an assist. There will never be anything that can replace God’s greatest creation, humanity. Break 1 Tayla - Sometimes the AI generates an answer just because it needs to give you an answer. It can create a false answer. People always have to be Who's to us Break 2 Rose - My opinion on AI AI isn't evil but we must be vigilant in how it's used.

Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss Walking With Those In Tragedy? Why does tragedy exist? What do we do in the midst of real loss? Did God Take A Day Off on 9/11? What People Need In The Hardest Moments Annie - I helped a satellite office that I managed that day, one of my employees was out on the street in panic, I was helping him cope. Break 1 Lynn – 9/11 a collective trauma Break 2 What Is Hope? Colonel Stan - I am a Vietnam Veteran, I am suffering from post-traumatic stress.

On today’s show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to help us understand praying the Rosary. What is the purpose of repetition? Connie - I want to share my experience with the Rosary. Break 1 Arthur - My life hasn't been the same since I put the"Help America Pray The Rosary" bumper sticker on the back of my truck. Vince - My family tradition and the Rosary. Charles - When praying the rosary, thoughts came to me about the Wedding at Cana. Mary in her heart was telling him that she was ready to let him go to start his ministry. Break 2 Rudy - Great story about how they become Catholic, tied to the Rosary

On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer. What is Mental prayer? Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be? Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself? Break 1 Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer? Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying. Break 2 Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God. Show Notes: Fr. Eric’s recommendations of books to foster mental prayer: The Gospel of Matthew Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva In Conversation with God (7 book series): https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&_sid=be1a2b127&_ss=r

On today’s show, Fr. Elliot Zak joins to discuss Forgiving Others Mary is the perfect to disciple to follow when it comes to learning how to forgive. Alex - Forgiving our enemies when they have hurt us: what is the process for that? Brandon - How can I forgive someone who doesn't repent? Break 1 Lawrence - What does it mean to forgive oneself? Teresa - It is so hard to forgive the one who killed my daughter Break 2 Nick - How do we know we have forgiven someone properly?

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the joys of finding God in nature (2:56). Topics/calls: nature as a tool & care for creation (8:55), God spoke to me through nature (14:13), the beauty of Maui (18:30), living on 14 acres (21:26), the beach (25:54), mountains (29:50), find God in the open water (35:31), the destructive tendencies of nature (40:22), desert life (44:18), and the Redwood forest (47:31).

IL – Father John Paul Erickson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why We Laugh (5:43) How is laughter a uniquely human trait? (20:09) Nick - Appropriate laughter and why we laugh. Altar server trying to light a candle. All of a sudden, people were laughing after he tried so many times. It has to be tempered with the appropriateness of the situation. (24:38) Break 1 Did Jesus have a sense of Humor? (30:58) Rose - Humor. I'm 87. Humor has helped me in my last stages to continue without having to complain so much. (38:04) Break 2 Pauline - Joke: Pastor and bus driver. Both die at the same time. Bus driver gets ticketed first. Pastor waits and finally to gates. I thought I'd be the first in line. St. Peter said why was I first? When you preached everyone slept, when he preached, everyone prayed. (43:47) Joe - Joke: Jesus and Moses on a golf course. At this dog leg of a hole. Jesus says, 'I'm going to get above par on this. Jesus hits the ball, goes into water. He walks on water to get the ball. Asked Moses if it's Jesus, and said no, it's Jack Nicholas. (47:04) Carol - When I think about laughter, I think why it's important to have a merry heart. It does good like medicine. Laughter is the best medicine you can have. Juanita - Years ago, God showed me his sense of humor when I was upset over my grandson's mom keeping us from seeing him. I unexpectedly received a gift of a small meat cleaver. It just made me laugh. It keeps us grounded in our sense of humor.

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ? (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church? (25:20) Break 1 (27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church. (38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family? (43:27) Break 2 (46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we put love where there is none? (19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from? (24:01) Break 1 Rudy - Comment: When i worked at Disney I used to do the potlucks for the employees. I opened it up to all departments. It was based on the idea that 'what you do for the least...' (35:01) Adrian - I participated in a group trip to western north Carolina after Helene. And I helped an elderly woman with her shower and bath tub. She said, 'not until the day I day would I ask for this.' I told her 'it's OK'. She said I will never understand. I am Lutheran. (39:26) Break 2 Mary - I have found that when I'm at Wal Mart, I make it a point to see people who look dejected. I make it a point to connect with them. What do we do when our service is not recognized? (47:29) Tim - We've been working on a project at our parish, and we learned that everything had already been decided. The priest said he would pray for our internal conversion. How do I deal with anger in the context of service?

On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer. What is the nature of intercessory prayer? Susan - Freewill of the person you're praying for Break 1 Martha Mary and Lazarus as an example of intercessory prayer Marilyn - I don't hear a lot of people just saying 'thank you' to God. Jeanie - Unanswered prayer. I've been saying the Memorare, and I don't feel I've gotten any answer. Want to know your thoughts on that? Break 2 An example of a Navy Lieutenant about intercessory payer. Michael - What am I supposed to do in Adoration?

On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”. Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up. Break 1 How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life? Break 2 God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today’s show, Fr. Kris Stubna talks about Confession: It’s here to help you. Break 1 Susan - I was at Confession recently and it was face to face. I confessed, but Father was looking at his phone and scrolling the entire time. I was a little distracted by that and didn't know how to handle it. Could you comment on how to handle that? Nancy - I am a senior citizen. Recently I've grown in faith and went to confession. It was a visiting priest. He was so gracious and loving. I was expecting the worst, but I truly felt healed. Miles - Concern I had from a prisoner is that the priest didn't have enough time to hear confessions. Can the bishop give him permission to have a shortened version of the mass and still have time for confessions? Patrick - I love confession. Break 2 Joanne - I had an experience on Easter Sunday and someone asked if there were confessions. I asked Father and he immediately went in and heard the man's confession before Mass. It was such a beautiful thing. Tony - It's changed my life over the years. I used to take it for granted. Carrie - I learned that the grace received in the sacrament has been such a help in avoiding sin in the future. It's almost like a little Christmas.

On today’s show, Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. joins to give answer to “What Is Faith”? Break 1 Alyssa - I grew up with the Church, but didn't know God. After I grew up and when I had my last child, my water broke at 28 weeks and I had to spend 6 weeks hospitalized. During this time, I encountered God at a deeper level. Since then, my faith has soared. Jose - I have faith, but how do I make sure my faith is stronger? Faith and Reason Break 2 Maria - I experienced it when both my sister and mother passed away in 2021. Hakeem - As men of faith, how do we keep going? What are those tools and resources? What else is there besides the Rosary?

On today’s show, Fr. Rob Kroll, S.J. joins to show us how to make a daily review of conscience. Healthy guilt vs shame Break 1 Fr. Kroll explains how conscience could be like playing piano. Jeff - The USCCB has multiple lists on their website. Good resource. Break 2 What is a daily Examen? Joseph - If I belong to a church that believes if I am going to hell with sin on my soul. Is that what the church teaches? That Catholics with unconfessed sin are going to hell? Notes: Scrupulous Anonymous – A Ministry of the Redemptorists Since 1964 Examinations of Conscience | USCCB

On today’s show, Fr. Dave Heney invites you to “Ask Me Anything”. Pauline - Souls in Purgatory. I understand they can't pray for themselves, but can they pray for us? Andy - Medical ethics: When I was 20, I was involved in an accident and had a brain injury. Is it ethical to suspend artificial nutrition if I was to go into another vegetative state? Break 1 Emilia - Purgatory: My mom passed away 2 years ago. I'm wondering and praying for her. How do you know when they're out or do you just perpetually pray for them? Richard - Are all the fruits of the mystery of the Rosary focused on Jesus? Lori - When did the Luminous Mysteries come into existence and is it necessary to say them on a particular day of the week or can I stay with the regular 3 mysteries? Break 2 Julio - I have a problem with addiction. I've recently gone back to the Catholic Church. I've spoken to some people in the church about therapy in general. I heard some say it's not necessary and others say that it is necessary. Is it ok to go to therapy or not? Notes: Fr. Dave Heney's article on Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence - Fr. Dave Heney Overcoming Pornography Addiction Integrity Restored – Our mission at Integrity Restored is to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction.

On today’s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss love of neighbor Who is my neighbor? Karen - What's your opinion about giving money to the homeless? Break 1 Loving your neighbors that you don't like.

On today’s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident where our son had pneumonia when he was 16 and had to take him to the hospital. I found my "Memorare to St Joseph" card and prayed it. I truly believe that he interceded for my son. Break 1 Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter. I pray always that my son will be a St. Joseph and that my daughter will be sent to St. Joseph.

On today’s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit. Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in faith? Fr. Peter discusses detachment from wealth and possessions.

On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are. What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals? Nick - How important is it to carry a Crucifix? Pat - Wedding rings are sacramentals too! Break 1 What is the Miraculous Medal? Pat - Janice: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental.

On today’s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn't know a lot about the complete history, but being in Auschwitz where that took place moved us so much. When you come out, you're in tears. Touched us a lot. We prayed for his intercession. Break 1 Carol - I went to the shrine a little over a year ago. Had an experience with him to give my all to Mary. Matt - I'm part of a group called the Kolbe prison ministry. One of my Kolbe brothers' dad was in Auschwitz and saw the whole thing. The details are pretty incredible. We're doing a fundraiser for our ministry and we're going to display some pictures of Kolbe. Notes: https://marytown.com/ https://militiaoftheimmaculata.com/ Break 2 You can’t talk about St. Maximillian Kolbe without talking about Mary and her Immaculate Heart.

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Assumption of Mary and our own death (3:21). Topics/Calls: how the Assumption is an invitation for us (20:56), dogma and Catholic teaching (24:54), my daughter's passing & Mary's presence (31:50), preparing for our own death (40:03), and what we can draw from Mary (46:53).

On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood shows us how to be meek not weak Jesus flips tables in our lives but he does it gently. Break 1 Training yourself to be more “other” focused Theresa – This is what I'm struggling with trying to be meek and mild. I have a living situation that calls for a lot of patience. I've talked to this with my priest during confession. Tom - Situation with my neighbor. Meekness played into it. Lasted years. Wife of neighbor and myself...her kids could do no wrong and always pitting their kids against ours. My wife and I would pray for them all the time. We finally went over there and said sorry for whatever was our part. Everything changed after that. Never looked at them with anger after that. Break 2 Angela – I forgave the woman my husband had an affair with during my pregnancy John - Incident between me and my son. It was so hard for me to talk to him. Went to a priest and had to wait. While waiting, there were two men yelling at each other like my son and I did. It opened my eyes and realized I should not carry on that way.

On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to discuss understanding the Eucharist Break 1 Robert: A question about receiving Communion in the state of Mortal sin. Break 2 James - How do you raise level of Eucharistic devotion and devotion outside of Mass to increase the graces received during Communion? Lynn - I'm Protestant starting OCIA in late August. Previously, I have been receiving the Eucharist in Catholic Church but stopped because I knew it was bad. Was I sinning?

On today’s show, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss breaking the habit of sin. Act Of Contrition resolutions Break 1 How is culpability diminished or not? Richard - The sin of gluttony Break 2 Why did God allow sin To exist?

Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56) Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55) Blessed are YOU (39:24) Clinging to Christ (44:24) and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24)

On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Humility (2:04) God's Blessings (3:52) Holy Desire (8:20) The Little Way (15:40) Break 1 Purification (25:08) Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20) Break 2 Rich Young Man (42:29) And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59)

On today’s show, we continue our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Getting God Right And The Cross with Msgr. Thomas Richter Recap of Foundations 1 and 2 – Awakened Faith and The Heart In order to pray well one must get God right Break 1 God is love Break 2 The Cross ad coming to love the Cross.

On today’s show, we begin our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Awakened Faith and The Heart with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Cindy - My reflection is what can we do as Catholics so that more of us truly believe in the real presence? Break 1 Moving From An Unawakened to an awakened faith. The Wounded Heart The Heart has thoughts too. Msgr. Richter dispels erroneous views of the heart and mind. Break 2 Healing The Wounded Heart

On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to discuss The Parable Of The Sower. Nick - I love this parable. It reminds me of my conversion. Break 1 Carol - I try to evaluate myself sometimes where I am with this. Break 2 Sean - Talk about the sin of coveting.