Podcasts about Inner Life

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?

Now we are stuck in the middle, between that lost Eden and that future Garden City. So how now? In this Palm Sunday message, Alvin explores how reclaiming your identity as a temple of the Holy Spirit—a garden of divine presence—can revolutionize how you live, moving beyond mere tasks to manifesting God's life.Mark 11:1-11

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.

Jacintha continues the sermon series on Tending the Garden of the Inner Life by preaching about the Garden City at the end, found in the book of Revelation. The hope of Christ is that in the end, every tear will be wiped away, every thirst will be satisfied, every thing will be made new, and every transgression made right. Perhaps the best news is that Jesus invites to build the Garden City with him, beginning with the gardens of our inner lives.Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5, 17

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

Two houses. Same storm. One stood. One collapsed. In this message, we're not just talking about sand and rock—we're talking about your foundation. Pastor Warren walks through Jesus' mic-drop moment in Matthew 7, calling out the difference between hearing His words and actually doing them. ✔️ Looks can deceive ✔️ Storms always reveal ✔️ Only one foundation will stand Your job, money, relationships—even religion—can look solid on the surface. But when life shakes, only Jesus holds. So here's the question: What are you building your life on?

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

There's something about Eden, the first garden at the beginning of history, that tells us about the original design of our humanity. It's been said you can never really understand what a fish is like until you study the sea. And if we are to understand something of how we are meant to be, we need only to look at the garden where it all began. In this talk, Abel shares about how God has made us for beauty, connection and good work. Genesis 2:8-9, Genesis 2:15-22

Tracklist: 1/ Re-Tide « Ramona in the Seventies » (Extended Re-Grooved) 2/ Jamie Lewis, FAM Disco, Pete Simpson « It's In Your Hands » 3/ Michelle Weeks, Birdee « I Feel the Joy » 4/ TheDjLawyer « I Think About You » (Limited Disco Edtion) 5/ Riva Starr « Vicino O' Mare » (The Shapeshifters Piano Bump Extended Remix) 6/ Shabi « Get Up » 7/ Inner Life feat Jocelyn Brown « I Like It Like That »(Michael Gray Extended Remix) 8/ Walter G « I Need Life » 9/ Mirko & Meex feat Lee Wilson « All I Do » 10/ Art of Tones, Sulene Fleming « Hoping For Another Chance » 11/ Michael Gray, RoRoe « Over You » 12/ Babert « Sexy Lady »

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?

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).

Join Jordan Sean and Jill (Sean's friend) as they take a deep dive into the inner life of everyday adulthood. Open your ears and your minds as Jordan and Sean ask Jill a bunch of questions and Jill takes us on a journey into our SELVES. Jillian Riddell is a former teen mom who defied the odds to become a Valedictorian and a certified leading expert in trauma and emergency nursing. She is highly regarded by those who need hope when obstacles seem too great to overcome. Jillian's insights have been honored by the Daisy Foundation, and her work has been featured on ABC news. As a trauma nurse and the host of the Life Without Secrets podcast, Jillian understands our basic human needs to love and belong. She is passionate about helping people feel more connected by diving deep, getting real, and growing together. Jillian's personal journey has inspired her mission to help others. Having lived her entire childhood as a secret, she knows what it's like to feel alone and disconnected. But she also knows that it's possible to overcome even the toughest challenges with resilience, grit, and a supportive community. Through her work as a nurse, a podcast host, and a speaker, Jillian is committed to spreading hope and inspiring others to create the lives they truly want. Find Jill at LifeWithoutSecrets.com  Go deeper with Sean at www.SaveMyFamily.us

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.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Guest Host Brooke Taylor to discuss the Goodness of the Body What is Gnosticism and how does it relate to the transgender movement? Why are we so susceptible to sin through our bodies? How do we train our bodies to fight sin? (20:49) Break 1 How can we affirm the goodness of the body What can you do to prepare for Lent in a personal way? (32:27) Lauren - RR helped me discern to have another baby, through God's will for my body. (38:01) Break 2 (39:35) Dean - For a long time in the Catholic church, the paradigm was penance; mortification or dying early. There's been a shift and now more focus on caring for our bodies. Could father talk about that shift? (44:52) Nicole - I'm going through a process where I'm trying to prepare for Lent. Two struggles: Physical appearance and health. Quit drinking. Going to Catholics in Recovery. Trying not to turn my addictions into working out. Struggle with fasting. I want to better prepare myself in a healthy way. Can I focus on exercise without obsessing over it?

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 1, Looking at Life and Circumstances, pp. 6-7This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/02/27/overcoming-the-power-of-external-circumstances-on-the-inner-life/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Check out today's encore show from November 27, 2024! Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Direction (4:13) what is the importance of spiritual direction? What is a good indication that we could use a spiritual director? (20:24) Break 1 How do you know who would make a good spiritual director? (27:02) Daniel - I had a spiritual director during my discernment between the priesthood and marriage. I thought it was very helpful. (32:45) Kathy - I recently received spiritual direction and want to share the benefits I received from that. (39:28) Break 2 How much should you pay a spiritual director? (42:35) Mary Lou - I had a spiritual director, a discalced Carmelite, helped me in mature my life of prayer, moral life and spiritual life. Probably his contemplative Carmelite spirituality, so grateful for him. Nick - If we need to advance in our spiritual life, it is important to have spiritual direction, accountability. Resources National Cursillo USA https://www.natl-cursillo.org/

Check out this awesome encore show from January 10, 2025 Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss the sacrament of the Eucharist. · (2:55) Fr. Hyde shares his experience of consecrating bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time. · (11:32) Fr. Hyde unpacks the sacramental theology of why Jesus gave us his Body and Blood in forms of bread and wine with the purpose of restoring humanity. · (18:07) Walt – The way we receive the Eucharist has diminished. Do you agree? · (23:58) Fr. Hyde speaks to what makes us a Eucharistic people and how we can better prepare for and give thanks for receiving the Eucharist. · (32:17) Tom – How do we kindle the fire in our hearts to better prepare us to receive the Eucharist? · (38:33) Email – Can you help me profound humility of Jesus in the Eucharist? · (39:20) Fr. Hyde discusses how keeping the Eucharist at the forefront of our daily lives · (45:06) Fr. Hyde gives advice on how we can share our devotion to the Eucharist with those who do not believe in the real presence. ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html

Murray Shanahan is Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London and a principal research scientist at Google DeepMind. Educated at Imperial College (BSc(Eng) computer science) and Cambridge University (King's College; PhD computer science), he became a full Professor at Imperial, and joined DeepMind. His publications span artificial intelligence, machine learning, logic, dynamical systems, computational neuroscience, and philosophy of mind. He was Scientific Advisor on the film Ex Machina (2014). He has written several books, including “Embodiment and the Inner Life” (2010) and “The Technological Singularity” (2015).Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrV9IwZd3qETitle: "Murray Shanahan: What are Conscious Exotica? Consciousness, AI & the Space of Possible Minds"CONNECT:- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Enjoy this encore show is from February 13, 2025 Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss End of Life Issues What is our hope as Catholics as our lives come to a close? (6:22) How can we prepare ourselves for death in our lives? What are practical ways we can prepare for our death? (14:22) Medical intervention for Catholics (19:20) Rudy - Power of attorney for mom. Diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. went to confession before it kicked in. She doesn't want us to spend money on her at the end. Where do I draw the line as power of attorney? (23:44) Break 1 (24:52) Why is assisted suicide outside of Catholic teaching? (35:18) Carrie - For somebody who is elderly and having some ailments but not life-threatening, and expressing an interest in suicide, what resources are there to talk them out of it? (39:58) Break 2 Natasha - Can you give recommendations for my 9-year-old who is having difficulty coping with the loss of family members around us? (46:03) Joe - I am a minister of care...bring communion to people dealing with these issues. I'm finding a lot of these people are 'prayer factories' and taking time to pray for family, friends, world in general. I have found this astonishing and something to hold up in this society that sees people as disposable. What is the impotence of the Funeral Mass? Resources: Catholic Legacy https://catholiclegacy.com/ USCCB End of Life Resource https://www.usccb.org/prolife/end-life Doug’s NEW BOOK! https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

Fr. Richard Hermes joins Patrick to discuss making pilgrimages (5:09) What is a pilgrimage? (8:25) Different types of pilgrimages where to go and who to go with? (11:15) What are the challenges of taking a pilgrimage? (13:57) What's the difference between a pilgrimage and a vacation? (18:48) Tracy-Gong on pilgrimages brought everything into focus in regards to her faith and made it real and powerful. (22:59) Break (24:01) Danielle- Important part of a pilgrimage is the mindset (28:01)- Jorie-What was the most special pilgrimage that FAther has been on? (She knows Father very well) (32:03)-Suzanne shares her exerience on the Camino (38:46) Break 2 (39:35)-Taking a pilgrimage during the Jubliee year (42:34)-Catherine-Started as a lukewarm Catholic, but 10 years ago, went to Our Lady of Czestochowa, went to the holy land, and now going to Italy in May. Looking forward to it as a good testament to my faith. (47:30)-Loretta-I went to the National Eucharistic Congress. That was the most awe inspiring pilgrimage I have been on.

IL – Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick on preparing for Lent (3:49) What exactly is Lent? (8:05)-What Fr. Taillon is doing for Lent? (11:40)-Mike- Pray the examine from St. Ignatius each night and almsgiving. Tip more. (14:53)-Nick-How his Lenten practices became a regular practice Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct? (20:36) Break 1 John (22:14) - I heard that choosing something to give up for Lent should be pleasing to God. Could you expand on that? (28:58)-Jennifer emailed about going to Mass more since Lent (31:28)-Dean -The main point for me is to declutter my life. I think it's a good time to examine what's not central to our mission and let that lead us. (37:20) Break 2 (38:38) Dana-Suggestions for things we could do during Lent: Put phones on grayscale during the Lenten season, eating all meals at home...no eating out. Be frugal and be together. (45:24) Emailer about offering praise (48:49)-Julianna-praying divine office in the car good way to prepare for Lent

IL – Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Any questions about the faith in an Ask Me Anything Why do we celebrate the Chair of Saint Peter? (6:39) Jim -Regarding Mass - if you come into Mass after the Gospel, can you still receive communion? Patricio - Commandments...thou shall not kill. How do we show our devotion to that commandment? Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct? (21:24) Break 1 Bob - If there is someone interested in the Catholic church, but strong in their church, but enjoy going to Catholic Mass, how can I nurse them into the Catholic Church? (28:00) Bill - Question concerning Pope Francis's illness. Knowing what is in front of him, I had thoughts that I wish he would pass, but only for his benefit to see the face of God. Is that an evil thought or not? I'm a little embarrassed to ask it. Patrick shares an email about not going to a parish which is not near you. (37:16) Break 2 Jay - St. Matthias the Apostle. Why isn't he listed with the apostles in the Eucharistic prayers at Mass? (43:07) Patrick shares an email about the speed of prayers at Mass. It seems too fast. (45:40) Marie - what does it mean to waste pain? Guidelines for transferring the Eucharist

Leah Boden is a veteran Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 teen and young adult children. In this episode, Leah shares the heart behind her new series of living books for children, Tales of Boldness and Faith, and how we as homeschool moms can cultivate our own inner life.Check out Leah's new books, The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home and Chronicles of Wonder: The Story-Formed Life of C. S. LewisFind show notes for this episode at homeschoolcompass.com/episode-50-nurturing-the-inner-life-with-tales-of-boldness-and-faith-with-leah-boden/We'd love to connect with you outside the podcast!Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookSign up for our email newsletterDownload our free printablesBrowse our book listsThank you for leaving The Homeschool Compass Podcast a rating and a review in your podcast player! It helps new homeschool families find these encouraging conversations.

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