The Inner Life

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Marian Dogmas What are Dogmas? (2:45) why are Maran Dogmas important for Catholics? (8:30) Mary the Mother of God. (15:57) Naser - I am a Muslim: Muslims are the only religion in the world who recognize Jesus as a prophet. It is hard for us Muslims to see Mary as mother of God also since God can't have mothers (23:22) Break 1 (25:37) Perpetual Virginity of Mary. (32:53) Tom - AS a catechist, Can father add clarity to share ways I can share the element of mystery? The Assumption, Theotokos. (37:37) Break 2 (39:52) The Immaculate Conception. (44:37) The Assumption of Mary. Why does the Catholic Church teach about Doctrinal Development?

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss God in the Impossible: St. Jude (9:33) why is Saint Jude known for impossible causes? (16:09) Paul - I was looking for a job. Praying to St. Jude, and got an interview for St. Jude Hospital! Didn't end up taking it, but St. Jude works in the big and small. (18:20) Break 1 Nick - Impossible and unbelievable. Think back to 87 with my conversion. Lesson for me to realize that nothing is impossible with God. Never give up hope and always be determined. (23:12) Linda - Things that are impossible. My son's a recovering alcoholic. Living with an unholy girl. Worried he may go back to drinking. Also, daughter was in accident at 18. All things are possible with God. (27:25) Karen - I have a desperate health situation. Never feel attracted to talk to St. Jude at any other time. Reluctance to ask him now. Yolanda - Brother disabled with MD. Brought him to where I live. He was dead weight. First day in San Francisco and felt my back hurt. Got St. Jude's oil and drank it. The rest of the week I was fine. (38:30) Break 2 (39:43) Cindy - Several years ago, St. Jude relic came to our parish. While I was observing it, I heard a voice that said, 'I am your brother.' I just completed praying to St. Jude and he answered it. It was a major crisis and we pulled through it. Father share how his priesthood came to fruition through St Jude. Zabet - Miracle that happened to me. I was praying and read about St. Jude. At the bottom, it said make 80 copies. Gave to people and said it was powerful prayer. I talked to someone about a teaching job, and went there, applied, and started teaching. Love teaching Resources: Saint Jude Shrine in San Francisco https://stjude-shrine.org/

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Communion of Saints Who are the Saints? (10:35) where do we get the idea of patron saints? (20:48) Break 1 (22:54) Jen - I always wondered why all soul’s day isn't before all Saints day. Why did that come to be? (31:49) Philip - Saint that came in accidentally. 2024, August 11th and during my holy hour that night, driving home and saw a glow in the sky. Aurora Borealis. Took some pics and decided to look up who the saint was. It was St. Clare of Assisi. Created a thirst to want to come to know her and her writings. How do we respond to people who say that saints take away from God’s Glory? (38:58) Break 2 How can saints help us battle sin? (47:13) Joyce - St. Dymphna...I found a medal and it helped me greatly with my anxiety.

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear (3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears? (11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin? (20:55) Break 1 Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover (25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me (33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational? Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear (38:39) Break 2 Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do? (42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth (44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult (3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult? (14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment? (22:32) Break 1 How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not? (29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it? Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this? (37:18) Break 2 Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss St. John Paul II Who was John Paul II (17:13) Megan - I was fortunate to go to Rome shortly after 9/11. There was a special Mass at the Vatican with JPII. The Mass had widows and widowers from 9/11. Europe was reaching out and consoling America. I was dealing with infertility, got back from the trip and shortly after, conceived our first child. (20:24) Break 1 How did John Pul II help with fear (26:02) Len - I met him 2 times during World Youth Day. Just had a lot of love from him. I call him St. John Paul the Great. He's someone who was part of my life (I'm 73). Beautiful duirng the Terri Schiavo experience. Randy - I was at the Mass in Chicago in '79. I was young and it was very moving. I've never had a more uplifting experience. (33:47) Chuck - I met him and kissed his ring at World Youth Day in 1993. I was blessed to be a sacristan for the Mass. He wanted to meet everyone who was part of the Mass. Looked in his eyes and never felt more love. (38:49) Break 2 (40:56) Peter - The night before he was attacked, I had a dream that the Pope was attacked. I woke up and was horrified. Early on in the morning, they broke the news that he had been attacked. Since then, I've had close ties with him and have experienced several miracles. Barbara - In 1981, we were at his Mass and where he was shot. Got within inches of touching him. (48:48) Sederica - Grew up with him. Remember when he was elected. Were shocked that he wasn't Italian (I'm Italian). When he died, I got married and 6 months later, my husband got cancer. I remember praying to him. Hadn't been beatified yet. Woke up and asked him to save my husband. Offered a job at JPII Shrine in DC and talked about his life to visitors.

Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II (2:52) what is an ecumenical council? (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate? (21:20) Break 1 Robert - Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that's not very alive anymore. (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council? (32:16) Chris - I know in the past supersessions is the main teaching and then 2nd Vatican council condemned it. With everything going on now, I figured it would be a good thing to clear up. (38:52) Break 2 Greg - Lumen Gentium...chapter 16 where it talks about salvation. Just wanted to get take on the idea that a person needs to be Catholic to be saved, but all salvation goes through the church. If you die, you have the chance to enter. (47:36) Why is Vatican II so controversial in our times?

Fr. Michael Hartge joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (3:15) What is a baptism and what makes them valid? (16:37) Betsy - Protestant baptism. Initial baptism and then the all in baptism. As they grow, then they get more and more in depth about the church. Want to know more about that. (22:36) Break 1 Julio - I'm a Catholic, and I have a friend who was a past Muslim, and he's interested in becoming Catholic. Been taking him to Mass for a month. Want more info on how to get him Baptized. Do we talk to the parish or priest, are there classes? (28:36) Matt - I'm a protestant and curious...am I not saved because I was not baptized Catholic? (34:11) Ernie - My best friend of 50 years passed away. Was not Catholic. I was the last to see him. I'm Catholic. I didn't know what to do. I went ahead and in my time with him, said prayers with him. With him not be baptized, what happens to him? (38:24) Break 2 Who can baptize others? (42:59) Ethan - I know in one of the creeds it says I acknowledge one baptism....I know some protestant churches are quick to say we'll baptize you again. Scriptural background about one baptism? Is there any? (46:04) Tom - Role of our participation in Christ's mission as priest, prophet, and king. As we enter into baptism. How are baptisms like funerals?

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss How to Celebrate Halloween (6:47) what makes Halloween a holiday? What is the draw to Halloween? (15:02) Nancy - When I was a little girl our gas station had outdoor toilets and the kids decided they were going to tip them over. The guy who owned the station would move the out houses so the kids would fall in. It was really funny. (21:24) Break 1 Margaret - I am 83 and what we used to do in the 50s is pray down by the cemetery. (27:48) Sarah - I am struggling with the Idea of trick-or-treat. I want to know if participating gives Satan any power? (32:25) Adele - This year my son and friend are evangelizing by dressing up as bishops and nuns and giving out prayer cards and candy. Nathan - if Halloween is a good how do we celebrate for the glory of God. Patrick - its interesting that its turned into a season. (39:30) Break 2 Jan - I have a memory of when my husband made costumes for our kids. The best one was that my son was a front loading washing machine. I love the idea that its the people around us rather than what we do! so true! (43:09) Theresa - I was going to forgo Halloween but now I am going to use this open door night to give out my prayer cards. I am so excited now! I love you guys. (45:16) Crystal - I married into a catholic family who I love but they have very strict rules on Halloween. so for a long time I didn’t participate but with my newborn I want to start doing it again. How do I get my family on board by taking baby steps?

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Will of God What lead Fr. Kroll in becoming a priest? How do you discern the will of God? (12:58) how does our Freedom play a key role in discerning the will of God? (22:40) Break 1 Megan - Fr. was a classmate at Georgetown. Trying to decide whether to return to nursing or help at my parish. (28:38) Angela - Having trouble discerning about different job employment and what God's will is for me. How does perseverance differ from stubbornness in our prayer? (37:53) Break 2 What re some principles in discerning the will of God? (45:01) Linda - 75 years old. Husband passed away. I'm alone. I have family, but all are busy with their lives. I don't know what to do with the rest of my life. Health is so-so. Feel it declining. What should I do with my life now? How can we communicate God’s will to others who don’t have Faith?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss St. Teresa of Avila (2:52) who was St Teresa of Avila? (11:52) what is a Doctor of the Church? What are some of the insights of writings in the life of St Teresa o Avila? (20:29) Break 1 Richard - Daughter is a Carmelite. Wanted to share what she's going through as a Carmelite and my experience as a father. (29:01) How did St. Teresa deal with opposition in her life? (35:42) Mike – I was able to visit her convent a few times. The greatest treasure of hers is her prayer 'Let nothing trouble you God is in control' (38:23) Break 2 What is a mystic? Why was it so difficult for St Teresa to be a Mystic? Resources The Autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila: The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-autobiography-of-saint-teresa-of-avila-the-life-of-st-teresa-of-jesus/?srsltid=AfmBOooK8aIC1CeGtVwc5AHCAgS3xjR3LCcN7ntShF88zsccjMxrxTeP The Way of Perfection: Study Edition https://www.icspublications.org/products/teresa-of-avila-the-way-of-perfection-a-study-edition

Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Humility (3:21) what is true humility? How do we know when we are being humble? (11:46) Mary - Father mentioned humility leading to God. When I look at statues of Mary, she's frequently looking down out of humility. Very few paintings where you can look into her eyes. Why is Mary called blessed? (18:00) Hector - Balance between humility and the amount of work you expose yourself to at a non-profit organization. Within the context of working in a non-profit...the amount of work you lend yourself to in the context of humility. should you accept it every time? How does humility guide you? (20:46) Break 1 (22:26) Father shares his meeting with Pope Leo and how humility shapes hi life. (26:37) Bill - Regarding how pride is opposite of humility, but I've read that self-loathing is a sin against humility. Linda - Found something that's helped...Litany of Humility. Been praying it for years. I get a kick out of how it works. Emil from a listener who was told to be humble in order to love her husband. (36:56) Break 2 Email from Mary about choosing God’s will when it is different from your will? how can we use failure in our life to grow in humility? Email – How can I know if I am being humble or just being afraid of stepping out? Christine - Married 40 years, this past year, discovered indiscretions with my husband. Working on forgiving. Had an argument, he reminded me of things I had done that hurt him. I was completely humbled that I could hurt him the same way. Took it to confession and turned it around.

Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary (4:04) Why do we call the Joyful mysteries by that name? What is the story of the miracle of the Sun? (8:39) First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation (18:59) Richard - Immaculate Conception...Was Mary ever exposed to temptation? (22:54) Break 1 (24:27) Second Joyful Mystery the Visitation. Pat - Difference between blessed and blessed for Mary? (37:16) Break 2 (38:21) Jackie - Trying to understand in Luke 11 where the woman said blessed be the womb that carried you. Rather be those who hear the word of God and observe it. Gospel from Saturday Mass. (41:42) Third Joyful Mystery: Nativity

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics: How to Defend the Faith What is apologetics? (13:02) John - Question about the blessed mother. Very detailed in 2 gospels. Where did this detailed info come from? Was it primarily dictated from the Blessed Mother? (22:00) Break 2 Duke - How do we know about the afterlife? Does our soul go to heaven or reincarnated? (27:01) Leslie - My son just left the church after several years after trying to convince son to become Catholic. Joined whatever his girlfriend is with. What do you do with that? How do you bring him back? Ed - Cradle Catholic. Recently finding my faith. Went to Catholic school and now reading scripture and bible and getting back to faith. Watching the Chosen and brother was asking me questions. Asked about Jesus being Jewish and why was he Jewish. Trying to talk to people with kindness and love. (36:36) Break 2 How do you approach apologetics with each group of people? (43:47) Mary Lou - I do apologetics a lot as a hairdresser. I was evangelized into the church 'quietly.' 5 people displayed holy, lovely, reverent attitude toward God. I'd have to ask them to give me more. Someone gave me a copy of a Thomas Merton book, and that was it...it was a conversion. Very happy ever since. Margaret-Mary - Now that I'll be 84 in December, this is the time in my life that I live in a Baptist community in NC. I am very proud of my Catholic faith. I'm professing Catholicism as I reach heaven. I was in religious life for 5 years. Was married and have children. Apologetics scared me. I understand it now and the Holy spirit is guiding me now that I have time to listen to RR and discern my faith.

Check out this Awesome encore from September 25, 2025 Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times? (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed? (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not catholic and dying of cancer. If a non-Catholic requests it, can it be granted? Theresa - My granddaughter received a miracle hearing. She had seizures. It was my time to get anointed (I'm elderly) and a lady followed us and I asked Father to anoint my granddaughter. Said no because she isn't catholic, so I just anointed her myself. Started to be healed a week later. (22:54) Break 1 A woman writes in about getting anointed before an emergency C section and everything went well. (26:59) Scott - My son is having a surgery to remove his tousles. Would it be appropriate to have him get anointed? He has down syndrome? Margaret - Talking about niece and anointing of sick...Could you get anointing of the sick for someone who is on the autistic spectrum? (35:18) Robert - One of my best mates was to be anointed. He died 24 hours later. I think it was a great blessing. (39:56) Break 2 Johnny - Is it different from the apostolic pardon? (43:02) Tom - I was in a hospital in '23. Almost died. Priest gave me the sacrament and I popped up immediately. Still alive today! Bella - My brother in law is baptized and has all the sacraments. Has leukemia, but refusing to see a priest or the sacraments. Any advice how to take it from here. (47:01) Cynthia - I went through an experience with my brother who had cancer. Pain out of control. Priest came and at first wasn’t going to receive communion. 15 minutes later we got a room and it was like my brother wasn't sick. Our Lord was so generous. What if you aren’t sure if you can receive the anointing of the sick?

Check out this awesome encore show from September 26, 2025! Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family? (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help? (21:39) Break 1 Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do? (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that? (39:32) Break 2 How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan? (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today? How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Marian Apparitions (4:02) What is the reason for the feast of the Lady of the Rosary? (9:22) Do Catholics honor Mary too much? Father gives some recommendations on books about Marian Apparitions. Guy - I recently went to Our Lady of Champion with my wife. It was wonderful. We are going to Fatima in two weeks. Been praying the Rosary daily and have RR to thank for that. (20:44) Break 1 Jill - How Mary has affected my life. Visited our Lady of Champion many times. Sitting there praying and image of her watching her son suffer and trust and love she had in God knowing there was a purpose. I continually draw on that. (26:58) How many Marian apparitions are there? (32:46) Gail - I've been to Lourdes. Went when I was 16. 65 now. Last year, I was at Our Lady of Czestochowa. The faith of the people there was amazing. People walking on their knees. (38:06) Break 2 Email – Father answers an email about Our Lady of Banneux. (40:40) Richard - I took people to Medjugorie for 15 years. Role of Mary and the lives of those who were affected by these experiences. (46:20) Victoria - Our Lady of the Rockies. It's monstrous how big it is. To go up there and stand under her, it's overwhelming.

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss the Precepts of the Church (2:06) What are precepts given by the Church? (8:37) first precept: Attend Mass on Sunday’s and Holy days of obligation. (22:17) Break 1 What is the second precept of the Church? (28:15) What is the third precept of the Church? Can you not attend Mass if it is difficult but not impossible to go to Mass? (39:34) Break 2 (40:29) Sal - I think a lot of it is that people want to go fishing, football game, etc. Is it okay to go to the vigil Mass? (46:22) What are the Fourth and Fifth Precept of the Church?

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for a Sunday Bible Study What is the background behind this Gospel passage? (7:01) Father shares the Gospel reading for Sunday. What does it mean to have Faith? Do we want to seek out situations that our Faith is tried? (19:14) Jodi -Praying the different prayers like our father, hail Mary during times of stress even when we're just saying the words...is there a benefit in that? (23:08) Break 1 Linda - Faith grows...I found my faith in large ways during the death of a close friend of mine. Ended up being a 5-year journey. (27:48) how is Faith different from intellectual assent? (37:10) Break 2 What is Jesus trying to get across with this Sunday’s reading?

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible? (7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare? (12:22) Elaine - When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I'd have nightmares. I would go to my parent’s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me. (17:53) Maria - Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she's the target of it. She's had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare? (21:48) Break 1 Jacob - Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it. (27:24) Tom - Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear. Sarah - I have a sister I'm trying to help . Doesn't go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this? (38:13) Break 2 Randy - Spiritual warfare and PTSD...overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I've had. I called on Monday. (45:35) Dee Dee - My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We're now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn't sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this? Resources: JP II Healing Center https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss St. Therese of Lisieux Who was Saint Therese? (16:11) Erin - I saw roses two different times after I finished the novena. Katelyn - I did the novena recently for my husband and I. In my childhood home, we had rose bushes. My mom said something one night and asked if someone did the novena. The bushes were covered in roses. We live in Arizona. (22:00) Break 1 What is the Little way of Saint Therese? (30:00) Elly - My experience with St. Therese when my sister passed away. (36:28) Mary - Given a rose from St. Therese. Husband was in an accident. Brain injury. I was praying and saw a vision of 3 roses. Told my friend and she said it was a gift. At work, there was a vase of 3 roses for me from an old friend, Theresa. (41:20) Break 2 Kaleb - I was in the army and in a train. Wanted an answer to a question in my life about marriage. Did the novena to St. Therese. Went to mass on the 9th day. liturgical color was rose. (44:58) Monica - My father diagnosed with cancer...my children were small. Went to pray in another room. Looked out the window and saw a rose in the garden where there was no bush. When he was recovering, found another rose growing there. Took both of them to him. He not only was cured, but came back to the church.

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Gossip (2:45) what is Gossip and why is it tempting? (21:54) Break 1 Barbara - I struggle with this a lot. Sometimes people don't know how to handle situations. Somebody hurts me and I don't know how to respond and I might go to somebody looking for advice but that person might twist it and tell somebody else. Nick - I think it's easy for me not to gossip although we're all prone to it. If we start to think of others wrongs, that's a poor judgement. All sin is a sin and we all just need to look in the mirror. That will keep us from gossiping. (32:03) Karen - Financial issue with trustee. Gave her confidential info and she threw it back at me after talking to a neighbor about it. She caused issues and made me look bad. John - I was in a prayer group in a Catholic community. Kind of new. I started to have visions. Lady had an illness, and my wife had been sick and almost died. I recommended an herbal substance. I was accused of being new age and got black balled. None of the members would talk to me after that. One lady said not to worry what others think. Very hard. Now, I'm active in a new Catholic church and member of knights. (40:28) Break 2 What do we do when we are praying and gossip starts to arise? (46:39) Sharon - Is there an expiration or limit on how many times you can repeat a topic before it becomes gossip?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Angels (7:09) what are the ranks of Angels? (13:08) Chris - I believe there was a point where I was saved by an angel at a work accident. (21:17) Break 1 Paula - My son is 48. When he was 9 months, I was traveling on a plane with him. I had an ectopic pregnancy. Sitting in airport with him...a couple sitting nearby. Asked lady to help me. They took me into ambulance...all was good...ended up in emergency rm. I always think that couple were my angels. (26:22) Kathleen - I felt angel Gabriel saved my sister. A week ago I asked for prayers for sister who was depressed. Relevant Radio prayed for us. Sister was in car accident. Someone asked her if she was OK. He witnessed the whole thing. She blacked out and 911 came. Dealt with brain bleed and now about a week later, she's doing much better. (30:04) Nancy - I was in an accident. Prior to the accident I said a prayer for protection. Everything that should have happened didn't. My husband witnessed a miracle and I avoided flipping over a truck. Hit so hard my handlebars bent together. I lifted off the seat and turned 180 degrees and ended up in a sitting position instead. I believe it was because of angels. (36:57) Randy - Guardian angel voice told me to move out of a fire area in Iraq in 2006. Also, when daughter was 5, we pulled into driveway. She saw a man that was fighting monsters. Got inside and she pointed to statue of St. Michael and she said that's the man. (40:33) Break 2 How are angels higher than human beings if human beings are made in the image of God? (43:04) Fred - Several years ago, involved in occult. I found out I was being spell cast by witches. Asked for the intercession of St. Gabriel. Walking to kitchen, saw golden white and felt peace and quiet vs the chaos. I looked into it and everything pointed into Archangel Gabriel. Sought help from parish and had priest visit. Janette - I had an experience with what I thought was an angel. Went to a retreat with aunt and wanted to say God bless you to someone. I saw an elderly woman standing by a bus stop. I walked toward her and she refused to look at me. Aunt tried to connect with her. All of a sudden she looked up and said 'you will go through many trials, but you will overcome because he has saved the world.' Shortly after, felt a warmth and knew that woman was an angel. She was out of sight after that.

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family? (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help? (21:39) Break 1 Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do? (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that? (39:32) Break 2 How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan? (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today? How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times? (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed? (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not catholic and dying of cancer. If a non-Catholic requests it, can it be granted? Theresa - My granddaughter received a miracle hearing. She had seizures. It was my time to get anointed (I'm elderly) and a lady followed us and I asked Father to anoint my granddaughter. Said no because she isn't catholic, so I just anointed her myself. Started to be healed a week later. (22:54) Break 1 A woman writes in about getting anointed before an emergency C section and everything went well. (26:59) Scott - My son is having a surgery to remove his tousles. Would it be appropriate to have him get anointed? He has down syndrome? Margaret - Talking about niece and anointing of sick...Could you get anointing of the sick for someone who is on the autistic spectrum? (35:18) Robert - One of my best mates was to be anointed. He died 24 hours later. I think it was a great blessing. (39:56) Break 2 Johnny - Is it different from the apostolic pardon? (43:02) Tom - I was in a hospital in '23. Almost died. Priest gave me the sacrament and I popped up immediately. Still alive today! Bella - My brother in law is baptized and has all the sacraments. Has leukemia, but refusing to see a priest or the sacraments. Any advice how to take it from here. (47:01) Cynthia - I went through an experience with my brother who had cancer. Pain out of control. Priest came and at first wasn’t going to receive communion. 15 minutes later we got a room and it was like my brother wasn't sick. Our Lord was so generous. What if you aren’t sure if you can receive the anointing of the sick?

Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (5:20) Why is the Rosary important in our life? Why are the mysteries so pivotal in the rosary? (11:54) what is the agony of the garden and what are the fruits of it? (17:49) Ana - When I was 6, I was touched deeply by the sorrowful mysteries. I cried going through pictures with my mom. I pray them, but it's the most rushed Rosary I offer. (24:24) Break 1 (26:00) – Steve - Regarding scourging at the pillar: I was experiencing a difficult relationship. Took it to prayer and the Rosary. Given an insight I believe by the Lord. Deeply profound moment. Purity as a fruit of the mystery of the Scourging at the pillar? (38:17) Break 2 Email from Adrian about how best to pray the sorrowful mysteries. (40:16) Cindy - When I think of the scourging, I ask God to help me not to scourge or lash out at others. (41:51) The Crowning of Thorns which represents humility in our own life? A different way to pray the Hail Mary meditating on our ladies desolation: https://aleteia.org/2021/09/20/an-alternative-hail-mary-to-our-lady-of-sorrows/ Resources: With Jesus and Mary: Reflections on the Rosary by Fr. Daniel Klimek https://stpaulcenter.com/store/with-jesus-and-mary-reflections-on-the-rosary

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Miracles: Padre Pio Who was Padre Pio and what miracles did he do? (14:03) Why do some people get miracles and others don’t? (17:19) Juliette - My father was in a bad accident. He is on a ventilator. Tried to remove it. Did not succeed. 84 years old. At what point is it too much. Miracle he survived. I feel like there have been some answered prayers. Is that a miracle in itself that he was able to communicate his wishes? (22:05) Break 1 (23:45) Helen - When my daughter was 3, my daughter had a brain tumor. She had tumor removed. Came back. Went through surgery again, I prayed and asked that she not suffer if she was going to be taken. Tumor disappeared and now she's 39 years old. She's my miracle baby. Does God allow bargaining? Dan - I worked as a hospice chaplain, and one of the greatest pieces of advice...sometimes we just need to get out of God's way and let God do what he needs to do. The miracle of bringing a soul to heaven is the ultimate miracle. (32:53) Brenda - My cousin heard mass by Padre Pio. Was part of my conversion to Catholicism. (37:10) Break 2 Barbara - Miracle when I was baptized. I was instantly delivered from smoking cigarettes. 45-year smoker. (41:59) Eileen - The priest who got me into my faith was leading a colorful life. Padre Pio told him he would become a priest one day. Love the story that he told him he would become a priest. Father shares an email about how can we pray when God doesn’t answer our prayer? (46:13) Brenda - Years after my mom passed, I was thinking about her and praying and walked to the living room and noticed a little star out of nowhere. I think it was a sign and miracle that she was there. Had this happen several other times. Miracle think it was the Lord saying 'I have them.'

Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss the Dark Night of the Soul (4:40) what happens when someone enters into the Dark night of the Soul? What is the dark night of the senses and dark night of the spirit? (11:04) what is the difference between a dark night of the soul and our spiritual dryness? (20:43) Break 1 (22:07) Elizabeth - I have not lost my faith in our Lord, I still talk to Him, but feeling kind of hopeless and what's the point. Is this what I'm going through. What is the difference between a dark night and spiritual desolation? (30:24) Sonya Maria - What's the difference between depression and anxiety and the dark night. Can it happen at the same time? What is the difference between the dark night of the senses and the dark night of the spirit? (37:44) Break 2 John - I feel like I've had 3 experiences in my life that have been that experience. Didn't know what to call it. Happened after an accident, after dealing with a son with schizophrenia, and prostate cancer. I think in all three instances, God was asking if I was still there. I've become way less 'black and white.' This is how He's gotten my attention. Resources: The Living Flame of Love: Study Edition https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition?srsltid=AfmBOooyVB1AEvql0j5AL1Rcx8goElbSBVmNgOYy8HBEbc5xhhdTWM1N

(3:23) Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to talk about chastity. (20:06) Relevant Radio's Sacred Music App helped me overcome impure thoughts. (25:20) Break 1 (27:11) How can I explain chastity to teenagers and the beginning to date? (33:46) Start with A to Z when educating our young people on chastity. (36:31) Robert - Marriage and having a healthy sexual life. What is borderline when I look at my wife? I sometimes get a real deep desire for my wife. What is sin and what is acceptable? (40:33) Break 2 (46:06) Patrick - How do chemical bonds play into chastity?

(2:54) Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (11:33)– Patty - Has the catechesis gotten watered down over the years? How can we bring it back better? (18:42) – Alice - I didn't go to college because i thought i would leave the faith (22:21) Break 1 23:54 - Kay - 12 years of Catholic school and i loved it dearly 31:51 – Frances - Worked in Catholic school for 2 decades and not all teachers hired were catholic at my school (39:40) Break 2 (47:06) – Luz - I owe everything to my catholic education

On today's Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification. (2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification (3:17) The foundations of prayer (19:41) Break 1 (30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton? (30:47) God never does anything to our hearts to make us “sad” about following Him. (41:29) Break 2 (42:33) Tessa – I feel like God is just ignoring me. I feel the temptation that God has given up on me. Is this from the devil? (43:26) God is giving you a chance to experience a deeper faith and live by that faith.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins to discuss the essentials of Confession and why we go. - 4:15 Melania - what is a General Confession? - 11:52 Confession isn't like a car wash... - 14:46 Break 1 Dawn - How do I overcome avoiding Confession while I am overcoming drug addiction? - 29:30 Break 2 Carina - What if one doesn't really want to change? - 42:21 Shannon - How to get better at confessing venial sins - 47:00

Fr. John Eckert joins to discuss grief (3:03) Acknowledging the sadness and recognizing the separation and being in front of our Lord in the Tabernacle and be in Adoration. He knows your heart and He wants you to share those things with Him. (13:17) Break 1 Mandy - God's presence during a hard time in my life with grief. My daughter passed 2 years ago. She was a newborn. I felt God's presence during that time (3:06) Break 2 Kathy I just lost my 2nd husband in July. I lost my first after 35 years of marriage 15 years ago. I don't know how people get through this without their faith. (40:50)

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss this Sunday’s Gospel from John 3:13-17 Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night because he doesn’t understand how it is possible to be born again. Here we have the theme of salvation and eternal life being introduced in the Gospel of John for the first time. Also, the cross is a place of reality and it is a place where God’s love confronts our sins. We need to get back to the reality that Jesus is active in the World today. The way in which he fights is different but He is in our midst and manifesting His love as mercy. The cross is at the center of everything and it is where the love of God brings peace. It overcomes the chaos and overcomes the evil. (2:31) Everything I learned abut love I learned by looking at the Cross Peter - How does the sin against the Holy Spirit come into play? We become like that which we contemplate Patricia - The agony in the garden is related to what the Father was saying...he took on all of our sins and I had a reflection in Adoration 11 years ago I wanted share.

Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Faith's Role in Tragedy Father shares his story and where he was during 9/11 (13:27) what is the community’s role when going through traumatic events? (15:23) Addison - My husband's birthday is today. On his 21st b-day, the planes hit. It was probably the hardest day of his life. His mom also passed from Covid. It's definitely been hard, but in the hardest times, our faith has been the safe place. (19:47) Robert - So much bad happening right now. Going through crisis. We also have faith and Jesus's apostles all suffered...we draw solace from it. (28:45) Break 1 Mickey - My brother is being buried today. Riding a bike and a car crashed and killed him instantly. He was a veteran. after 9/11, he reenlisted. All of this tragedy, makes me as a Catholic, believe in God more and to be thankful to God for peace during this time. (35:57) Ona Lee - I am the mom of Fr. Steve McGraw who was a 9/11 first responder. Took a wrong turn. Just ordained 3 months. God took him along the road and he landed in front of the Pentagon when the plane was crashing. By the grace of God...Fr. Steve was able to go there and give the last rites to 1 or 2 people. He was able to visit for many years many of the people affected. (41:13) Break 2 Eduardo - Our freewill and how God gave it to us and how we've abused it with everything happening right now. How can we have hope through difficult times.

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Living in Joy (4:47) What does it mean to possess Joy in the presence of God? How is joy more than a feeling? (13:21) John - The challenges of living with Joy from people living with trauma and psychiatric conditions. Interested in getting feedback on joy is not a feeling and people can find a sense of peace and joy if they are survivors of pretty bad stuff. (21:16) Break 1 Maria - Living in Joy is living in the presence of Jesus even if you're going through suffering. If he's first, even if you're not showing joy and there's joy in your heart which is the joy of Christ. Everything is higher with Jesus. (29:05) how do you find joy in hard times in life? (33:27) Heidi - A priest once told me that joy stands for J is for Jesus, O is for others and Y is for yourself. Serving others and not being selfish. Recipe for joy. Helped me from being selfish. (37:00) Break 2 Grant - In years past, I struggled with depression. I had the conscious knowledge and knew what was good, but felt I was lacking joy. I'm in a better place now, but at the time it was quite difficult. (44:53) Regina - How does joy relate to Our Lady of Sorrows? How does Joy help us evangelize?

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Dependency on God (3:36) what is the importance of dependency of God? (7:51) How does God make himself Dependent on us? (21:42) Break 1 (23:13) Margaret - When I was becoming Catholic, I had a devotion to a particular Novena. I got was pretty much equivalent to a medical miracle. Next time wasn't a miracle but got better result. I was learning that each time I prayed, I've gotten more of a result about patience or a plan different than I thought. Amazing to me how those results come to me. (33:04) Email – how do I become dependent on God without losing out accountability? (40:03) Break 2 How can I practice dependency in our daily lives? (43:49) Email – Testimony on the need for God being shown through his weakness. How are our longing suggestions of our need for God?

Check out this third instalment of our discussion on prayer from July 30, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith (18:44) Break 1 (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility. (37:47) Break 2 (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification (46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

Check out this second instalment of this series on foundations of prayer June 24, 2025 Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer? (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer? (20:10) Break 1 (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart. (36:40) Break 2 (37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that? How can I feel God’s love in a time of unrest?

Check out the first of this series on prayer from May 21, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer? (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith (20:20) Break 1 David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back? (26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right. (40:32) Break 2 Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right? (41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

Check out this great show from August 26, 2025 Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change (2:59) Change is around us all the time. Why does change shake us in our lives? (13:17) Jessica - I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive during change. (20:08) Break 1 (21:52) Linda - I'm a 77-year-old grandmother. Last September my son passed from a heart attack. I've had a lot of change over the last year. I'm going through all the motions because the help of my faith. Looking for encouragement and help through the grief. (35:31) Karen - 25 years ago...in a year, my kids grew up and left, elderly relative passed away, husband had a medical crisis, I had to get a job which I hadn't done for 20 years. Everything I knew about my life changed. Spent close to 2 years hating life and hit a wall or God and said, 'I give up.' I simply accepted this is my life and things changed for the better and opportunities opened up. (41:05) Beak 2 Jo Ann - Life just took everything away from me. I sat down on the couch and couldn't get up. Couldn't go to Mass. Never stopped praying, but my faith was there and felt that God was guiding me. When I did get help, it was my faith that got me through. God is good! We need to trust in him and he has a plan. (48:04) What are ways we can find peace in our lives?

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Sanctifying Work What is the importance of work? (8:41) why is there dignity in work? (21:00) Break 1 (22:12) Nick - I think of Social Teaching and the rights and dignity of workers. In the precepts, we're told to support the church financially. In retirement, give your calendar to the Lord and he'll fill it in for you. When we retire, our greatest work is thinking of God more and he fills it in for us. Mary Lou - Thanks for the reminder that my work is sacred. I'm a hairdresser. Reminded me of a project I have coming up and how meaningless and tedious it seems compared to my spiritual life, but this woman likes to talk about the Lord. She's not Catholic, but it might be a way to talk about Jesus to her. (30:37) Email from Mary – Can you cut corners if you have to in order to get your work done? What does it mean to sanctify our work? (40:40) Break 2 (45:05) Charles - I'm a retired crime scene investigator. Witnessed many murders. Throughout my career, I realized maybe nobody was praying for this person before they died. At some point, I started praying as I responded to the crime scene. Wanted to share that if there are other officers listening.