The Inner Life

Father Michael Maher joins Patrick to discuss the Feast of St Joseph the Worker (3:05) What is the devotion to Saint Joseph like? Why is Marxist communism so evil? what is the importance of the family in society? (16:22) Roland - Devotions to him for years. Was unemployed and prayed for his intercession. Has helped me many times. (20:38) Break 1 Robert - I am curious about when someone consecrates themselves to a saint. I've heard of the St. Joseph consecration. What is it about? (27:00) Father shares 5 points on how we can consecrate our lives through our work? (36:36) Break 2 Work being a gift even when it is hard. (41:09) Work and human dignity. (45:50) Ann - I was taught a prayer to St. Joseph. O Saint Joseph whose protection is so great... Wanted to share this prayer with you. Husband was a deacon. How are we co-creators in our own work with God? Resources: Consecration to St. Joseph https://ignatius.com/consecration-to-st-joseph-csjp/

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation What is a Sacrament? (5:12) What is Confirmation? What are some misconceptions about confirmation? (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn't have formal RCIA at that time. Feel like I missed something in the process. I did get a certificate of confirmation from the church. My kids are in Catholic school and I've learned so much from them. (20:00) Break 1 Sandra - Born in Mexico. Confirmation and baptism was done at the same time. I just want to make sure that is valid when you don't have full knowledge of your confirmation. (24:20) David - I taught CCD for a number of years. Some weren't interested in becoming confirmed, How is grace confirmed at confirmation when they are accepting it but not really wanted? Katie - I made my first communion in April of the 1960s...three weeks later I made confirmation because the bishop only came every 4 years. (30:46) How is Confirmation a missionary Sacrament? John - I was confirmed in 72. I remember we being nervous. Reaffirming that you had attitudes of people being bored, but others being nervous and perhaps more serious about it. John - I have fond memories about it. I was an altar boy and when I was confirmed I was able to be a lector. Very rewarding. It forced me to learn and study the readings. (40:15) Break 2 Why does the Bishop need to be the one to Confirm people? (44:05) John - Question: I recently got confirmed but my wife and I were supposed to get convalidated. I was wondering about the process and whether that is true or not. Who can be confirmed? Niki - Confirmed in 2014. Felt so much joy and cried happy tears. Daughter was my sponsor. I became catholic when Pope Francis stepped out on the balcony. Felt the holy spirit tell me I had to become Catholic.

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Catherine of Siena Why do we even celebrate feast days? (8:04) Early life and highlights of St Catherine of Siena. (19:50) Break 1 Cathy - My friend gave me a book about her written by a priest who knew her. Wasn't catholic at the time, but made me mad I didn't hear about her earlier after reading her story and then becoming a Catholic. I joined the church about 30 years ago. (27:44) How did Saint Catherine help reform the Church and the Pope? St. Catherine of Siena’s espousal to Christ. (37:17) Break 2 What are some of her aesthetical practices and how can we relate with that? Catherine of Siena as a Doctor of the Church (45:06) How can we set the world on fire with our own lives? Resources: Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset https://ignatius.com/catherine-of-siena-casip/

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Consecrations (2:36) what are consecrations? Who was St. Louis De Montfort? How do consecrations fit into God’s plan of salvation? (22:56) Break 1 Ronny - I did a consecration in 2021. Approved by Pope Francis. It's a consecration to Jesus over 33 days. We read the 4 gospels, pray, fast on Wednesdays and at the end, we receive 5 topics. (29:48) David - Question: I've never consecrated myself to anything. I'm wondering if I might have missed an opportunity. There was a time that St. Faustina kept coming up before I even knew who she was. (38:24) Break 2 (39:17) What do you do in a consecration? Is it okay to be consecrated to multiple Saints? Resources: Divine Mercy Consecration: 33 Days to Merciful Love https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/introduction-33-days-merciful-love Consecration to Jesus Christ https://elsembradorministries.com/esne/iam73/

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Divine Mercy (3:51) What is Mercy? Nick - We have a divine mercy ministry at our parish. Sick and dying ministry. I think we are told and taught to give. The Lord really touches our hearts to forgive. Errors we make are blessings and the Lord gives us perspective as to why we fell off. His mercy is unfathomable. Mary - My mom is 99. She has never forgotten her faith. Went to church on Easter Sunday. I thought I was putting false gods before her, but a priest said you're seeing God through her. After communion, a woman knelt down in front of her and kissed her hand. She works at the nursing home where she lives. We watch the goodness through all of us and find that forgiveness. That is my divine mercy. (21:27) Break 1 Kathleen - About 2 years ago, I experienced depression and anxiety. Confession really helped. Did Divine Mercy the night before and meditating in my prayer time. Anxiety and depression have now been lifted. Read St. Faustina's diary. (25:00) What is the role of Forgiveness of other in Mercy? (29:28) Teresa - I learned about divine mercy in 2000. 15 years ago, I did a fast and prayed and my son who was on meth had a breakthrough. Went to a mass and women were handing out divine mercy images. I started my mission of handing these pictures out and I'm blessed to be able to do that. Ronda - I had come into the church from Protestantism. Was in the room where the tabernacle was and divine mercy picture was there. I asked, 'Is this all real?' The rays started moving. That happened 3 times. (35:33) Ken - I thought I was dying, and I prayed that the blessed mother would intercede. Went to Jesus and asked for his mercy. Woke up the next morning and had a blood clot near my heart. Beautiful experience because I asked Jesus to have mercy. Felt like I was approaching the king of the universe. I no longer fear death. (39:00) Break 2 (40:05) Linda - Question: I'm new to it...I don't understand we offer you your body and blood. How do we offer something that's already His body and blood? (45:08) how do we get a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday?

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Effects of the Resurrection What happened during the resurrection? (6:23) what are proofs for the Resurrection? Why is the Resurrection so pivotal to the Faith? (14:25) What are the effects of the resurrection in our personal lives? (19:40) Break 1 What does hope have to do with the resurrection? (23:55) Testament of the Holy Father Pop Francis. (30:37) Philip - Maximilian Kolbe - his great sacrifice which mirrors Jesus's. The timing...July 1941. 14th of August he was injected with carbolic acid. For me...that heroic sacrifice is still life-giving. My death to sin...it brought me new life. That's what the resurrection means to me. (34:05) Break 2 Bradley - I was baptized on Easter. Before that, I've had 4 medical miracles. I came indirect contact with relics. Jesus's nail, thorn, nail, wood, I picked them up...prayed...3 months later my wife was getting tested and I prayed and she was cured of hypertension. That's why I became Catholic. (41:05) What is the Church’s teaching on the resurrection of the body?

Father Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Being Alive in Christ What does it mean to be alive in Christ? (8:34) What does baptism mean in our life and what does mortal sin do to our life in Christ? Kim - If you believe in the blood and Flesh of Jesus in the Eucharist, you have Christ alive in you, and you are live in Him and he is dwelling in you in your heart. Bella - My missionary life when I was single. Feeling that happiness, that childlike joy being in Christ. Finishing a mission before heading back home. That joy is so overwhelming. How can I improve that when dealing with clinical depression? (22:02) Break 1 Where can we find life in the Church? (29:41) What things can prevent us from feeling alive in Christ? (36:09) Addison - I am a youth minister in Diocese of Phoenix. My teens have radically changed me in the way they love the Lord. Every youth night, my life is just bursting with the love of Christ. (40:30) Break 2 How do the saints help us to grow in our life with Christ? (45:33) How does prayer life and the sacraments help us grow with Jesus? What is the role of humility in learning about the life of Christ?

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Benefits of Celebration How do we celebrate in the presence of the Death of Pope Francis? (5:59) why is celebration an important part of the Christian life? Mary - My mom is 99. She used to have everyone over. She'd have a huge open house. Father died at 54 on Easter Sunday. Everyone was there to say goodbye. Every Easter we say it was sad, but everything will be ok...think about dying, but we're joyful for his goodness. (20:13) Tom - I'm curious about how do I discover that Easter joy. I'm a very joyful person, but Easter Sunday was difficult because my children and family weren't there. (29:05) Break 1 Dean - The divine mercy novena takes on a special meaning with the death of Pope Francis. Intensifies the joy of Easter. Chocolate and red wine, wearing bright colors, new life outdoors. Left an angel on my porch at Christmas. Leaving it there as a reminder of the joy. What are some practicalities in celebrating? (40:13) Break 2 How does music help us celebrate in the Church? (45:41) Patrick shares an email about the need to celebrate through suffering

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to Honor Pope Francis What was he main focus of Pope Francis’ ministry (10:50) Perth -I'm a convert and was just talking to family members who are protestant. Defending the pope on his stances. I didn't know much about him and didn't look further until 4 months ago when I came back to the church. Today I saw an interview and it softened my heart and made me cry. He was for the people. Mary Lou - I remember hearing that when he was living in Argentina before coming Pope and throughout his papacy, he used to take the bus wherever he worked. Never took special cars, maid, chef, etc. Was with the poor. It profoundly influenced me so many ways in letting to ego and materialism. (20:40) Break 1 (27:45) Roland - I live in Metro Philadelphia. Was at world meeting of families. Was touched by his warmness. I'll never forget it. I served as a Spanish translator. To see everyone in such peace and love was a vision of heaven on earth. Mphasa - He touched my heart. His resilience. He was there for the people and there was so much Jesus in him. I will carry that on. (34:27) Barb - I think his work with Laudato Si was beautiful. It was a great opportunity to be ecumenical. It brought in a lot of people to the church and speaking to an issue that was relevant to them. Ray - My father passed away at the time the white smoke went up and that's why he's been a special figure for me. (39:26) Break 2 How did Pope Francis promote hope? (44:27) Brian - I'm a convert of 12 years. First pope. whether he focused on the environment or whatever, he was always trying to find a common ground with all people. How did Pope Francis promote devotion to Saint Joseph?

Check out this great encore show from April 2, 2025! Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Intellect and faith When it comes to Jesus, we must care and we must mind (2:53) What does the intellect teach us about the life of faith? The intellect is a human faculty that is a direct reflection of God. (4:04) Faith should be accessible to us all (11:27) Our capacity to love is finite. Do you want to grow in love? The only way to expand your love is to expand your mind? (14:48) Break 1 (22:28) The difference between the intellect, the will, and the passions? (23:51) Dean - As we talk about reason and faith, we need to think about how can we make it accessible to all people? The illumination of God is so important. (27:35) Email – Bob – Is supernatural faith necessary for salvation and are people who lack faith culpable for that lack of faith? (31:10) Glen - There is a difference about learning about Jesus, and knowing Jesus. (33:43) Break 2 (36:45) Addressing the objection, “I just believe” or “I kind of know the faith already and you can’t teach me anything new about the Church”. (37:38) Regina - What does Jesus mean when he says: 'unless you become like little children, you cannot enter into the kingdom'. (41:33) Resources: Angelic Warfare Confraternity

Check out this encore show from March 21, 2025! Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Fasting. Christ fasted before His public ministry. It was a time of preparation, just as it is for us. Catholics between the ages of 14 and 59 are to fast 2 days per year. Fasting is supposed to help us become more in tune with our Lord, spiritually. It reminds us that the blessings that we choose to set aside are less important than the Lord who gave them to us in the first place. (1:09) John - I was unaware that we had to abstain from meat on Fridays. By listening to RR, I found out otherwise. I've been fasting on all Fridays. (22:16) Marie: I'm a mom and decided to give up social media for Lent. I thought it wouldn't be much of a sacrifice, but as we've been in Lent, I realized how much I was missing with my daughter. Didn't realize I had a problem with it. (28:27) Ilka is fasting from meat and also eggs, dairy and butter. Any fast that helps us change direction a little bit, is going to be helpful? (32:43) Patrick: I've added something rather than taking away. My Lenten 'fast' has been reading the Gospel of John. (35:14) Miguel – I decided to give up smoking during Lent. (45:13)

Check out this encore show from March 28, 2025 Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Modern Idols What is an idol? (6:41) How can we identify we are placing out trust in something other than God? How is materialism one of the greatest idols against God. (15:09) Phyllis - I'm battling modern idols right now. Feeling secure when I don't have enough funds in my account. Money. Found myself not trusting God. Patty - For years I've been considering spending a lot of time with sacramental. I love them because they have Mother Mary and Jesus. Talked to a religious sister about it. Wondering if I'm committing idolatry. (22:04) Break 2 Are there other passages that talk about idolatry (26:12) Butch - Is playing things like board games with family members an idol if it's done excessively...like every night? Could that be considered an idol? Janet - Coming to realization after 30 years of marriage that I think I idolize the outcome of my children's lives. I'm watching some ugly journeys. Is that a form of idolatry? (33:28) Idolatry in relationships? (37:16) Break 2 How do you talk with family who are committing idolatry? (42:40) What is the difference between Addiction and Idolatry How can we put God in the center of our lives? Resources: Strange Gods https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods

Check out this great encore show from April 8, 2025 Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Chastisement How do you discern when to offer correction to someone? (14:14) Judy - I wish somebody had loved me enough to chastise me. I walked away from faith, husband, etc. Nobody said Judy...you can't do this. I think it's important that we love enough to do that. I've come back to God and I know how much he loves me. It took a long time to accept the fact that he forgave me. (17:57) Thomas - I do sales for a living. When you have the truth and a way to convey it...chastisement, etc. tonality and all are everything. One of the ways to chastise is to site another source. Another way is the tonality...like... raising the voice. Coming from a place of love. (22:16) Break 1 What are things we can say to help build a relationship? (25:11) Mary - My sister was seriously ill. Didn't realize it was terminal. I told her she had to get it together because she was very ill. I talked to a priest and he went to see her and everything was taken care of. Patty – I have been wanting to control my husband who is living in sin and the Lord told me what to do in talking with him and it worked out great! (37:36) Break 2 Isabelle - My dad wasn't a Catholic. He was sick...92...and I used to go to church every day. I asked a lady from church if she could take a priest to see him. He went to confession and received the Eucharist. 9 days later...he died. (41:36) Candy - How do I talk to a 3 and 8-year-old about accepting correction or even correct them? I'm a mother of 3. I don't know how to better handle it.

Check out this great encore from March 24, 2025 Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Anxiety in the Spiritual Life What is Anxiety? (6:49) What is the biggest source of anxiety? What is scrupulosity? (12:58) Email - How can we stop worrying we aren’t going to go to heaven? Barbara - I have suffered with OCD and scrupulosity. In the last couple years, I discovered Dr. Greg Bottaro's book and he has a chapter called Surrender to the Will of God. Admitting we are powerless over this. That is what I have to do every day. Just turn it over to God. (22:09) Break 1 What is the difference between anxiety, fear and stress? (27:41) Lisa - Are there are people who are predisposed to worry and anxiety genetically.? If they don't have faith, but tendency toward perfectionism. How advice would you offer to them? Thomas - Comments on healing between psychiatric approach and spiritual approach. Action between mental health work and spirituality. Finding healing and that people have the power to trust God and not get anxious. (40:51) Break 2 Leticia - Anxiety developed into a eating disorder. I battle with that. I do what you are suggesting...Jesus I trust in you. I take some medication. I teach catechism...takes my mind off it. (46:38) what can we do to keep anxiety down?

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Palm Sunday and Holy Week How does Palm Sunday get relate with the Passion? (14:48) why does Jesus ride in on a donkey? Nick - Palm branches, signification of victory and what is going to happen after the turnaround. (22:35) Break 1 Sana - Can you talk about the difference between Palm Sunday celebrations in other churches and in the Catholic Church? (27:14) Dean - Talking about unmet expectations, The Chosen: When Jesus doesn’t raised Thomas' girlfriend from the death. And other good comments about his best Holy Week. (34:21) Break 2 What can we do to make the Triduum more sacred? (40:02) Father shares a question about Judas’ betrayal of Jesus? (44:06) Patrick - Comment, 7 years ago I went to Easter Vigil and thought that was fantastic and have been going ever since. How can we make this Holy Week be the best one yet?

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Stations of the Cross What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? (11:13) Nicholas - Striped of his garments - my favorite station (15:12) Mary - we united the stations to a family member when they were dying from cancer (19:16) Break 1 Jill - Does the origin of stations of cross come from Mary and St. Catherine Emmerich visions? (24:07) Frank - Mary's Way of the Cross - has Jesus' mother's thoughts of his journey (30:18) Mark - favorite station - Mary meets his mother Tim – favorite station - how I grew to love Mary meets Jesus and the stations (36:29) Break 2 Mary - favorite station – crucifixion (44:05) Email from Gale about how she finds peace in the stations of the Cross

Check out this Encore show from March 26, 2025 Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies (4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life Father shares a movie which he really enjoys (13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6. Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession. Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock. (22:47) Break 1 John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story. Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues. (29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film. Emphasis on Judas in that movie. Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's. Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie. (35:43) Break 2 Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story. Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs (39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal. Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene. The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written. Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in. Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis. Very good. (43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful. Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see. Resources - Spiritual Movies: Babette’s Feast (1987) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Nefarious (2023) Calvary (Irish film) (2014) Of Gods and Men (2010) The Mission (1986) Arrival (2016) The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993) The Shack (2017) The Last Supper (2025) The Chosen (series) (2017 – present) Seventh Heaven (1937) A Hidden Life (2019) A Man for All Seasons (1966) All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016) Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) ( Nativity Story (Christmas) Silence (2023) Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) The Ten Commandments (1956) Ben Hur (1959) The Robe (1953) Becket (1964) The Cardinal (1963) Gattaca (1997) The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021) The King of Kings (1927) The Scarlet and the Black (1983) The Sound of Metal (2019) Life is Beautiful (1997) The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) The Lord of the Rings (2001-03) Groundhog Day (1993) A River Runs Through It (1992)

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Chastisement How do you discern when to offer correction to someone? (14:14) Judy - I wish somebody had loved me enough to chastise me. I walked away from faith, husband, etc. Nobody said Judy...you can't do this. I think it's important that we love enough to do that. I've come back to God and I know how much he loves me. It took a long time to accept the fact that he forgave me. (17:57) Thomas - I do sales for a living. When you have the truth and a way to convey it...chastisement, etc. tonality and all are everything. One of the ways to chastise is to site another source. Another way is the tonality...like... raising the voice. Coming from a place of love. (22:16) Break 1 What are things we can say to help build a relationship? (25:11) Mary - My sister was seriously ill. Didn't realize it was terminal. I told her she had to get it together because she was very ill. I talked to a priest and he went to see her and everything was taken care of. Patty – I have been wanting to control my husband who is living in sin and the Lord told me what to do in talking with him and it worked out great! (37:36) Break 2 Isabelle - My dad wasn't a Catholic. He was sick...92...and I used to go to church every day. I asked a lady from church if she could take a priest to see him. He went to confession and received the Eucharist. 9 days later...he died. (41:36) Candy - How do I talk to a 3 and 8-year-old about accepting correction or even correct them? I'm a mother of 3. I don't know how to better handle it.

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent (4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent? What is joy? How important are circumstances in finding joy? (17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what? (21:36) Break 1 Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do? (31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle? (35:57) Break 2 Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far. (42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound. (44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself. Resources: 5 Loaves and 2 Fish https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html Five Loaves & Two Fish https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766 He Leadeth Me https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706

Father Alan Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss the Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent (4:56) Jesus Wants to remind us of our personhood (8:14) What is Jesus doing with and for this woman (9:41) Father Reads the Gospel. (18:57) Break 1 (23:26) John - What struck me was Go and sin no more...that's a hard thing to do. At least for me. (29:03) – Pharisees keep people from coming back to the Sacraments and the Church. When people put on that exterior persona, people think that they are not perfect like those people so why bother. (3:32) Break 2 (41:12) – When we encounter Jesus our lives become different. My life is different now. Let your word transform my heart in the way that I need it now. That disposition allows the word of God to penetrate our hearts and transform us. (45:27) – Carolyn - I feel like one of the Pharisees, when it comes to judging. My husband was an adulterer, and I'm working on forgiving and more so forgiving the woman.

IL: Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Patience (2:58) Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a key part of the spiritual life (6:37) Holiness is humility and accepting help. Sometimes it is more blessed to receive than to give (13:10) Patience does coincide with slowing down, solitude and time in prayer (13:38) Contemplative life is one of the best ways we can spend our life in this planet – (20:21) Break 1 (22:03) Mark - Patience in prayer. I see signs that say keep praying. Isn't there a point where the answer is no and you should go on, or should you go on? How do you know when it's no? (28:50) Prayer is friendship and relationship and not just to make sure I am still “in the will” (30:40) Carlo - Could you describe the difference between patience and self-control? – (36:02) Break 2 (37:35) Is there something we can do in the moment to stave of impatience and foster patience in our minds? (45:13) Mary Lou I take care of my elderly mother. Patience is always on the tip of my tongue and heart. She moves really slow and bringing God into those moments where I want to rush her and God is helping me to stop and be present with her. Resources: Humility Rules by Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Intellect and faith When it comes to Jesus, we must care and we must mind (2:53) What does the intellect teach us about the life of faith? The intellect is a human faculty that is a direct reflection of God. (4:04) Faith should be accessible to us all (11:27) Our capacity to love is finite. Do you want to grow in love? The only way to expand your love is to expand your mind? (14:48) Break 1 (22:28) The difference between the intellect, the will, and the passions? (23:51) Dean - As we talk about reason and faith, we need to think about how can we make it accessible to all people? The illumination of God is so important. (27:35) Email – Bob – Is supernatural faith necessary for salvation and are people who lack faith culpable for that lack of faith? (31:10) Glen - There is a difference about learning about Jesus, and knowing Jesus. (33:43) Break 2 (36:45) Addressing the objection, “I just believe” or “I kind of know the faith already and you can’t teach me anything new about the Church”. (37:38) Regina - What does Jesus mean when he says: 'unless you become like little children, you cannot enter into the kingdom'. (41:33) Resources: Angelic Warfare Confraternity

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss lying. (3:15) Lying is not a joke, Christ never lied. We all need to tell the truth and know the truth that is Christ (3:41) April Fool's Day done in the right sense is good thing, we just don’t want to scare or hurt someone by lying. (5:39) Peter denied Christ and lied. What might tempt us to not tell the truth. (5:58) St. Thomas Moore remained silent during his trial and so did Jesus. Thomas Moore did not deny his love for the Church or his live for the king. Silence can be a way of not denying the truth and avoiding being overly defensive. (10:54) Part of avoiding lying is to avoid over emphasizing our opinion of someone online and on social media even if it is true (11:15) Social media raises the potential to hurt and confuse people so we must be on guard. (13:06) Lying puts up roadblocks to true reconciliation (19:46) the Antibiotic of lying is mercy (22:17) Break 1 (24:00) Henry - I have a problem with lying. Compulsive lying. I will take stuff and stretch the excuse. My mom always finds out. (28:40) Jim Gaffigan (31:46) Tonya - My husband has a gambling problem. He says everybody lies and everybody tries to con everybody. Is everybody really that way? I don't believe that. (39:01) Break 2 (40:31) Scott - My brother and I were in a feud. I read 1 John 4-20 and that turned it all around for me. We're doing great now and are reconciled. (46:32) Al - My husband and lying. I can't trust him anymore. I ask him if he's lying, but I know he is. It's coming so easy and it's breaking my heart.

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Almsgiving. (1:19) How do we give as Jesus would have us give? (8:29) Love of Money is the root of all evils (11:08) What is it about wealth that drives people to have a shriveled and shrunken heart? Break 1 (28:15) Megan - There's a proverb...The righteous person leaves an inheritance for their children's children. How do we interpret that if we give everything away? Break 2 (39:26) Who should we give money to, how much and how do we prioritize? (47:00) Jesus's goal is to teach us to love God and other people

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Modern Idols What is an idol? (6:41) How can we identify we are placing out trust in something other than God? How is materialism one of the greatest idols against God. (15:09) Phyllis - I'm battling modern idols right now. Feeling secure when I don't have enough funds in my account. Money. Found myself not trusting God. Patty - For years I've been considering spending a lot of time with sacramental. I love them because they have Mother Mary and Jesus. Talked to a religious sister about it. Wondering if I'm committing idolatry. (22:04) Break 2 Are there other passages that talk about idolatry (26:12) Butch - Is playing things like board games with family members an idol if it's done excessively...like every night? Could that be considered an idol? Janet - Coming to realization after 30 years of marriage that I think I idolize the outcome of my children's lives. I'm watching some ugly journeys. Is that a form of idolatry? (33:28) Idolatry in relationships? (37:16) Break 2 How do you talk with family who are committing idolatry? (42:40) What is the difference between Addiction and Idolatry How can we put God in the center of our lives? Resources: Strange Gods https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus (3:20) What is a relationship in general? How do we presume on relationships with Jesus? (11:48) what is required for a relationship with Jesus? (19:26) Break 1 Nick - We experienced a miscarriage. Daughter experienced it. Don't presume. Do we get down on our knees and express it? Order on down...everything we get from Him. Don't dwell on the failures. (26:01) Patrick shares an email from someone who is praying too much, according to his wife. Nate - I've been a practicing Catholic for a year and a half. Lector. Want to talk about how my relationship is so much stronger with Jesus now. (35:29) Charles - I start my day with thank you Jesus for another day. Help me to do it your way. (38:36) Break 2 How does a relationship with Jesus play out in our everyday lives? (42:29) what is the life of piety? How does our relationship with Mary and the Saint enhance our relationship with Jesus?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies (4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life Father shares a movie which he really enjoys (13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6. Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession. Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock. (22:47) Break 1 John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story. Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues. (29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film. Emphasis on Judas in that movie. Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's. Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie. (35:43) Break 2 Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story. Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs (39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal. Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene. The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written. Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in. Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis. Very good. (43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful. Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see. Resources - Spiritual Movies: Babette’s Feast (1987) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Nefarious (2023) Calvary (Irish film) (2014) Of Gods and Men (2010) The Mission (1986) Arrival (2016) The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993) The Shack (2017) The Last Supper (2025) The Chosen (series) (2017 – present) Seventh Heaven (1937) A Hidden Life (2019) A Man for All Seasons (1966) All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016) Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) ( Nativity Story (Christmas) Silence (2023) Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) The Ten Commandments (1956) Ben Hur (1959) The Robe (1953) Becket (1964) The Cardinal (1963) Gattaca (1997) The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021) The King of Kings (1927) The Scarlet and the Black (1983) The Sound of Metal (2019) Life is Beautiful (1997) The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) The Lord of the Rings (2001-03) Groundhog Day (1993) A River Runs Through It (1992)

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss The Annunciation What is the annunciation? (6:22) Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today? Why did Gabriel appear to Mary to give her the news of the Messiah? (18:00) Break 1 Dean - annunciation is as important as Christmas (23:25) How is today a special day for the unborn? (28:09) Sophia - it's crucial to give OUR fiat every day to God like Mary (36:53) Break 2 What is the difference between the way Mary answers the angel Gabriel and how Zachariah responded? (42:50) Len - Holy day of Opportunity for today Alex - John 2:5 Mary said 'Do whatever he tells you' reflects on what she said to Gabriel Patrick shares an email from Gail about the gentleness and Humility of the Holy Spirit Resources: Life is always a good. Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Anxiety in the Spiritual Life What is Anxiety? (6:49) What is the biggest source of anxiety? What is scrupulosity? (12:58) Email - How can we stop worrying we aren’t going to go to heaven? Barbara - I have suffered with OCD and scrupulosity. In the last couple years, I discovered Dr. Greg Bottaro's book and he has a chapter called Surrender to the Will of God. Admitting we are powerless over this. That is what I have to do every day. Just turn it over to God. (22:09) Break 1 What is the difference between anxiety, fear and stress? (27:41) Lisa - Are there are people who are predisposed to worry and anxiety genetically.? If they don't have faith, but tendency toward perfectionism. How advice would you offer to them? Thomas - Comments on healing between psychiatric approach and spiritual approach. Action between mental health work and spirituality. Finding healing and that people have the power to trust God and not get anxious. (40:51) Break 2 Leticia - Anxiety developed into a eating disorder. I battle with that. I do what you are suggesting...Jesus I trust in you. I take some medication. I teach catechism...takes my mind off it. (46:38) what can we do to keep anxiety down?

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Fasting. Christ fasted before His public ministry. It was a time of preparation, just as it is for us. Catholics between the ages of 14 and 59 are to fast 2 days per year. Fasting is supposed to help us become more in tune with our Lord, spiritually. It reminds us that the blessings that we choose to set aside are less important than the Lord who gave them to us in the first place. (1:09) John - I was unaware that we had to abstain from meat on Fridays. By listening to RR, I found out otherwise. I've been fasting on all Fridays. (22:16) Marie: I'm a mom and decided to give up social media for Lent. I thought it wouldn't be much of a sacrifice, but as we've been in Lent, I realized how much I was missing with my daughter. Didn't realize I had a problem with it. (28:27) Ilka is fasting from meat and also eggs, dairy and butter. Any fast that helps us change direction a little bit, is going to be helpful? (32:43) Patrick: I've added something rather than taking away. My Lenten 'fast' has been reading the Gospel of John. (35:14) Miguel – I decided to give up smoking during Lent. (45:13)

Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Avoiding Solitude in the Spiritual Life (03:14) Fr. Timothy Gallagher's Website: Ignatian Discernment Institute | Discernment of Spirits(3:45) - Rule 13: What Ignatius does in this rule is to give us a kind of parable to help us understand how the world the flesh and the devil affect us. His image of the enemy in this case is “the false lover”. (6:20) - Rita: How does solitude work when it comes to hermits? they are always alone Being a hermit is a canonical vocation in the Church. (31:54) How do you begin a time of prayer? Ignatius asks us to invite the eyes of God to look upon us during prayer. What did people see in the eyes of Jesus when they came to Him with good will. Invariably they saw His infinite love in His eyes. Prayer is two persons in communication, the human person and the divine. Take a moment to see that the eyes of God with His infinite love are looking upon us. Learning more about formation in prayer is going to lead us to a deeper prayer life. (40:18) Email – Anonymous: I go to regular Confession and have a spiritual director. Sometimes it feels like venting difficulties is gossiping. What do you think? (44:41)

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss the Virtues of St. Joseph Why is Saint Joseph the greatest saint? (9:48) What is a virtue? (18:18) Erma - He is my go to saint. He's been there when I've asked for help with marriage. Pray to him when people are dying. Ask for him when I need help around the house. (21:25) Break 1 (25:09) Trevor - St. Joseph is my confirmation saint. I pray the workman prayer each day before work. (33:15) Bob - Looking for a reference from the catechism for a relationship between Joseph and Jesus. Is there anywhere I can look on this topic? Can't find anything. (37:30) Break 2 (38:48) Rita - 20 years ago, my nephew and I went into business and we named the business FJ for St. Joseph. Still in business. I go to him frequently for problems. I started to say a daily novena to St. Joseph and keep repeating it and enrolling people with their needs. (43:11) Flo - I love Saint Joseph and virtues. Do you have more information to learn about virtues? (46:28) Where do we need Saint Joseph in our world today? Resources: Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319 In Joseph’s workshop https://escriva.org/en/es-cristo-que-pasa/in-josephs-workshop/

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Missionary Work: Saint Patrick Who was Saint Patrick? What is missionary work? (12:28) How can we live as missionaries? (21:07) Break 1 Ben - Why aren't we supposed to drink green beer. What did Father mean by that? (24:51) How can casual moments be opportunities to spread the Gospel? (26:59) Liz - In terms of family members and being missionaries for Christ, what do grandparents do for unbaptized grandchildren? (34:14) Break 2 Maureen - I know where the origin of the wearing' of the green comes from. I'm from Ireland. From an old Irish song. (38:18) How do we evangelize to people do not hold the same moral values as you?

Fr. Cater Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Gluttony. (4:03) What actually is gluttony? (6:15) Why are so easily sucked into overindulging? (9:11) Ed – I was going to fast and all of a sudden I was eating 4 donuts. (11:15) How did we get to such a gluttonous society? (13:14) How do we know if our relationship to food is disordered? (16:08) Andrew – Is it a sin of gluttony to be rich or hoard money? (20:18) Break 1 (21:46) Email Can fasting help with gluttony? (23:06) Rich - During the Lenten season, we try to eat sparingly, fast, and no meat. So many times we see people go out and embellish and have lobster dinners, and that's not the intent of the season at all. (27:05) Mary- I struggle with shopping too much in a way that is not healthy. What can I do? (30:18) Thomas - How can it be a sin in modern times? A mortal sin has to be completely known and deliberate. I have a hard time imagining eating an extra burger can be a sin? (35:27) Iris - I'm giving up eating too much for Lent. How do I fall back after Lent is over? (39:37) Break 2 (40:33) Email – I have always struggled with gluttony and want to try a drug that can help but then will I be trading that for vanity? (42:42) Lena - There's a 12 step program for people that can't stop eating; Overeaters Anonymous. It saved my life. It's God who does the work. (45:50) Amy - When it comes to fasting, is it about how much we eat vs what we eat? Can you take too much of the Eucharist?

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Lenten Spiritual Reading (3:29) Why can reading bring about growth in the spirit? (6:56) What types of books should we be looking for during Lent to help us grow? (9:09) What is Lectio Divina? (12:44) Rebecca –This is a great book: He Leadeth Me - Fr. Walter Cizeck. (14:31) Julie – Is it okay to read Freidrich Nitzche “The Anti Christ”, “Back to Virtue”, Peter Kreeft or “Lift Up Your Hearts” Fulton Sheen? (16:42) Charles –Best book to read I the Catechism of the Catholic Church. (20) Break 1 (22:11) Fr. Illo book suggestions – Bible, Augustine’s Confessions, Story of a Soul. St. Therese Lisieux, “Imitation of Christ” Thomas A Kempis, “Finding and maintaining peace” or “Time for God” Jacques Philippe, “The Way or “The Forge” St. Josemaria Escriva, “Lenten Journey with Mother Mary” Fr. Ed Looney, “33 Days of Morning Glory” Fr. Michel Gaitley. (26:31) Michael –My book suggestions: The Dogma of Hell, The Battle of the Virtue and Vices, and Vibrant Paradoxes. Bishop Robert Barron. (28:08) Kyle – My suggestion St. Gregory of Nisus...Life of Moses. Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch Emailer – Lent is a time to read books by Thomas Merton or Leo Tolstoy. (36:51) Break 2 (37:55) Anything in particular we should be mindful to stay away from? (41:21) Tom -Suggestion: “7 Story Mountain” Thomas Merton, Sherry Weddell “Fruitful Disciple” (44:45) Fr. Bill - Suggestion: St. Maria Faustina's Diary on Divine Mercy Suggestions for Lenten spiritual reading Please note that some of these were suggested by callers. Content of all books suggested has not been reviewed and may contain errors. Sacred Scripture (The Bible) Catechism of the Catholic Church (also, Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, YouCat: Catechism for Youth) Fr. Walter Ciszek, He Leadeth Me Peter Kreeft, Back to Virtue Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Lift Up Your Hearts: Guide to Spiritual Peace St. Augustine, Confessions Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ St. Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul Fr. Jacques Phillippe – any of his little books (Finding and Maintaining Peace, Time for God, Searching for and Maintaining Peace, etc.) St. Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Furrow, The Forge Fr. Ed Looney, Lenten Journey with Mother Mary Fr. Gaitley – any of his books (devotional) Fr. Calloway, Consecration to St. Joseph Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island, Seven Story Mountain Sherry Weddell, Forming Intentional Disciples, Fruitful Discipleship Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime & Punishment F. X. Schouppe S.J., The Dogma of Hell Pope Saint Leo IX, The Battle of the Virtues and Vices Fr. Bishop Barron, Vibrant Paradoxes St. Gregory of Nyssa, Life of Moses Thomas Merton, Seven Story Mountain, No Man is an Island Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, Crime and Punishment Fiction of Charles Dickens, Willa Cather, Flannery O’Connor Pope Benedict XVI, Introduction to Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth series Dr. Thomas McGovern, What Christ Suffered St. Faustina’s Diary Corrie Tenboom, The Hiding Place Sr. Marianne Mayard, Make Friends with the Angels Scott Hahn, Rome Sweet Home Bl. Columba Marmion, Christ, The Life of the Soul Franck Sheed, Theology and Sanity St. Athanasius, Life of St. Anthony · Classics: Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ; Therese of Lisieux, The Story of a Soul; St. Augustine, Confessions. · How to pray: little books by Fr. Jacques Philippe, esp Time for God; · Testimonials: Sohrab Ahmari, From Fire By Water; Scott Hahn, Rome Sweet Home; Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Day is Now Far Spent · Devotionals: St. JoseMaria Escriva, The Way, Furrow, The Forge. · Novena books (staged): Fr. Ed Looney, A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary; Fr. Michael Gaitley’s books, esp 33 Days to Merciful Love; Fr. Donald Calloway, Consecration to St. Joseph, · Catechisms: Joseph Ratzinger, Introduction to Christianity; The Compendium of the CCC · Just published: Fr. John Nepil, To Heights unto Depths; Dr. Thomas McGovern, What Christ Suffered Our Lady: Andrew Apostoli, Fatima for Today; Fulton Sheen, The World's First Love

Enjoy this awesome encore show from March 6, 2025 Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross How was the cross understood by the early Christians? (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me? (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them. Should we just let suffering happen? (20:14) Break 1 What does it mean to (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours. (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that. (36:21) Break 2 How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross? (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love? (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mortification Where does the word mortification come from? (5:21) what does mortification include? How do we find the happy medium in mortification? (19:03) Laurie - A long time ago, my kids were going away from the faith. Stopped putting sugar in coffee. Would it be efficacious to cut out the cream too? Is it better to intensify it? (23:12) Break 1 Deb - Question about if a person has struggles when trying to do mortification and trouble with self-denial. Any advice? What are ways we can do mortification? (32:55) Chris - To what extent does trying to define holiness differ from by what you deny yourself instead of what you do for others? Is there a risk of denying yourself vs. becoming more active in our faith? (39:15) Break 2 What are dangers of Mortification? (45:15) How to discern what to do for mortification?

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life What is simplicity? (7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus? How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life? Albert - We go through life with battles and also the spirit world. Our Lord gives us gifts on his children. That's the mystery. Our spiritual life is uniting each and every one of us to the Lord. (20:06) Break 1 (21:48) Jonathan - When my conversion happened in 2016, had a spiritual director. Had a lot of zeal. My advisor suggested 1 or 2 devotions and try them for 6 months. if fruitful, continue, if not, try something else. Doing liturgy of the hours and the Jesus prayer. I have a lot of devotions if I need to make a change. What is the difference between reciting prayers and praying? What is contemplation and why does it matter? (36:17) Break 2 Shelly - I have some devotions including divine mercy, Rosary. God's will...what devotion do I do to get closer to God's will? (41:25) Walt - When I walk into church for Mass, I switch from seeing Him to listening. Then, I can live the words. This should be emphasized to all of us. You can't get a lot without listening. George - Cradle Catholic. I wanted to become a priest when I was young. Retired now. Now, I have a set of prayers I do every morning. Go to daily Mass. They always speak to me, doesn't have to be the same prayer. I always get something from them and hear God speak to me. Study scripture throughout the day and journal.

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick for a Sunday's Bible Study (1:55) what is the context of Sunday’s Gospel? What should we listen for in today’s readings? What attitude should we have when we read the words of God? Father reads Sunday’s Gospel according to Luke. (20:55) Break 1 Maureen - It struck me that in there it says Jesus was there for 40 days and it said he was hungry. Thought it was because he was away from God and was hungry for God and not just for bread. (26:24) Dan - How did the devil give all the power. They're saying I can give you all of this. How did he get so powerful? (38:16) Break 2 Mira - Why do we say lead us not into temptation when we say the prayer? You were talking about temptation and we use that in our prayer. (42:39) Beth - Where does the evil one get his power...my thought was can we not blame ourselves for giving power to the devil? (45:16) What is the connection with Jesus’ temptations in the desert and Israel’s wondering in the desert?

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss the Meaning of the Cross How was the cross understood by the early Christians? (8:13) How do we understand when Jesus says take up your cross and follow me? (14:00) Nick - I had an incident in 2016, where I was bleeding profusely and had to get into emergency surgery. Thought I was going to die. Prayed about it and got the inspiration to embrace my cross. We all have these incidents in our life and need to recognize the Lord in them. Should we just let suffering happen? (20:14) Break 1 What does it mean to (25:35) Dean - In my conversion, it was great to be able to go before a Catholic crucifix because Christ was there. The Passion of the Christ movie...the cross. Christ is there to help us carry the cross. His and ours. (30:37) Raul - 22-year-old special needs daughter. in laws also live with me. We've never had peace. Extreme stress. Only God has been able to help us get through that. (36:21) Break 2 How does our relationship with Jesus play a crucial role in taking up your Cross? (39:35) how is the Cross an expression of love? (44:24) Lucine - If sometimes a cross is not a cross but what Jesus says, the devil comes to kill steal and destroy. Starting to think of this because of a friend who has dementia. Is it a cross or something stolen from her from the evil one?

Check out this encore show from February 15, 2024! Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller: can I fast in a different way (12:54), caller: I am going to give more time to God this Lent (20:41), prayer routines (23:22), caller: Lent is about finishing strong! (26:40), email: are there different fasting rules for those with special needs? (34:05), caller: I tried to make the beginning of Lent special needs for my family and friends (35:31), caller: I ate one small meal and came to Mass yesterday (39:23), and caller: God knows your heart during Lent (45:45).

Father Allen Hoffa joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Role of Repentance in the Spiritual Life (6:00) How can repentance be a lasting change in our lives? (10:17) Betty - Repentance: I feel remorse about wishing someone's death who died. How do I get over that? (17:39) Break 1 How do we foster repentance in our own communities? How does God work with us towards repentance? (33:52) how does confession help us repent? (37:13) Break 2 (40:01) - What is the importance of the daily examination of conscience? (45:17) Tom - I can't through to my wife about going to confession. How do I help her? Joe - Peter in Acts 3: Repent that you may have times of refreshing.