The Inner Life

Father Peter Pomposello joins to discuss Catholic patriotism.   Theresa - I've designed a crystal red, white and blue rosary. How do I go about giving this to our military veterans?   Nick - We have to distinguish ourselves as Catholics before we're Americans. God comes first. Everything belongs to God. Look at the precepts of church.   Break 1   More comments on Catholic patri...

(1:48) Father Michael Hurley joins to discuss the particulars of going on a pilgrimage and all that it entails.     (10:09) Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa Scala.    Break 1   (28:38) Terri - I went through the Holy Land, and it was an amazing trip. I first thought since I received Jesus, that I didn't need to go there.   (35:16) Email – Mary went on a...

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina. (6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting or place to practice it?   Break 1   (32:22) Lucy - Reading the Psalms has helped me.   (37:10) Dale - Today's Magnificat has a meditation from a saint in the 400's. He goes through analysis of Lectio Divina in today's gospel....

(8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life.   Break 1   (20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates no restraint whatsoever. I believe that the Soviet Union had people living out this view.    St. Peter and Paul were free because of how they lived their lives in Christ   (28:04) Email – Bonnie – In t...

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses how to share the Gospel in a hidden way and shares about the life of St. Josemaria Escriva.   Fr. Eric Nielsen joins the show.   The life of St. Josemaria   Break 1   Morgan calls to discuss Evangelization through the parish men's group that he and his brother started.   Break 2   Anne wants to know how she can evangel...

Msgr. Jason Gray joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss How to Become a Saint: Through the Lense of Bishop Fulton Sheen (4:20) How does the case for veneration start in the Church? What does the Church look for when a saint is canonized? (16:58) what virtues did Fulton Sheen have that we can imitate? (19:57) Break 1 (21:39) Marybelle - Clarification between beatification and canonization. What are...

Father Ryan Brady joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Compassion (2:45) what is compassion? (18:07) Bob - I have a person in my life (sister) that gambles. She gambles up to 100k per year. I don't want to be involved in it, but she buys dinners for her friends every Friday. I asked her if I could say grace, she said she doesn't do that. I make the sign of the cross over myself. It has a hold on...

Father Matthew Widder joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Overcoming Sin Resolving to sin no more in confession? (4:43) What is sin really? (11:34) The saints were very aware of their sins. Why was this? (17:50) Mary Jane - When I go to confession, I am confessing that I am wishing that I am not taking care of my parents and wishing that I’m not here. I really miss my grandchildren, being...

Father Dave Heney joins Deacon Patrick Conley to take any listener question about the Faith and Church (6:45) How does knowledge translate to faith? (11:22) Martin - In Ezekiel 1:1-28, God revealed himself to Ezekiel. Why did God reveal himself to Ezekiel? (14:13) George - We hear everyday about the possibility of life from other planets etc. What is the stance of the Church on this, and that othe...

Check out this great show from June 16, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempsey  joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict Is Faith really blind? (15:01) Where do all problems come from philosophically? (20:06) Break 1 (21:46) What does doubt have to do with Faith and Reason? (29:05) Martin - What do you think Jesus meant on the cross by saying 'My God, M...

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Marriage and Divorce: Building up and mending the Church Why is Marriage important for the Church? (12:31) what happens to marriages that don’t work? (16:58) Bai - I run an organization that helps people with marriage after divorce. We teach divorce is a great offense. What about no-fault divorce? Distinction between way state views...

Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the Importance of Rest Why is rest so important (8:35) Anxiety in our church today (17:39) Steven - Truck driver. For people having a hard time in traffic, put a note up that says it's his road too. He's another person. (21:04) Mateo - Does the rest always have to be on Sundays? Some have to work that day and how they supposed to rest? (23:49) Break 1 O...

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict Is Faith really blind? (15:01) Where do all problems come from philosophically? (20:06) Break 1 (21:46) What does doubt have to do with Faith and Reason? (29:05) Martin - What do you think Jesus meant on the cross by saying 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?' Mary Alice - Ther...

Check out this great show from June 8, 2026 Father John Eckert  joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the will important when entering your vocat...

Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 11:09 Imagery of the Sacred heart 11:17 What is the History of the Sacred Heart? Break 1 11:29 The 12 promises of Jesus. 11:39 Walter - God has given us intellect and the Sacraments. If we do not also have faith in our Sacraments can't fully understand. Jesus VERY h...

Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart (5:30) why is today a significant day? The Mercy of God through Confession. (15:10) Karina - I'm a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember? (23:46) Break 1 (25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the...

Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we put love where there is none? (19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from? (24:01) Break 1 Rudy - Comment: When i worked at Disney I used to do the potlucks for the employee...

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?  (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church? (25:20) Break 1 (27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unit...

Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the will important when entering your vocation. (37:34) Break 2 (39:20) Can you miss your voc...

Check out this great show from April 21, 2026 Father Peter Armenio  joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering. (18:29) Break 1 Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis. (24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mo...

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story? (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders Nature of service in Holy Orders (19:18) Break 1 (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well? (25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders Form and Matter of Holy Orders (32:48) Dennis...

Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith Father shares his faith journey. (11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings. (17:31) Nancy - Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think than they from it. God calling me to my gift of time. (21:14) Break 1 (23:28) Karen - I have lived a lo...

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary (3:15) Is ordinary mundane? What is holiness? How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring? (11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained (15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do. Nancy - St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to ina...

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize Importance of Evangelization (14:49) what is the New Evangelization? (19:10) Break 1 (20:54) Arlene - My way of evangelizing is I'm a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Catholic. Every time I read the gospel, I try to search prayers and if I see a prayer or reflection, I s...

Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life (4:15) What is the Church’s teaching on Leisure? (12:07) Mark - Been to retreat center. They would pray 8 times a day but would work too. Majority of retired people out there...it's getting a balance. Going to Mass everyday. Take care of your body like you're going to be 100 but take of your soul like you're going to...