The Inner Life

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life What makes it difficult to find leisure? (8:40) What are things that drive us to fill up our brokenness? (18:17) Break 1 (24:39) Leonard do retreats count for leisure? How does leisure help us identify where restlessness lies? How do we remember our dignity as men and women? (38:38) Break 2 (42:51) Tim - can...

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Gifts of the Holy Spirit (2:31) What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (8:19) How does cooperation work with us receiving the gifts of the Spirit? How does Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Knowledge work together? (21:07) Break 1 (22:45) Theresa - My brother said mean things to me and I responded by saying that I only care what God thinks. Was that correc...

Sr. Amelia Hueller joins Patrick to discuss Friendship (4:27) Why are friendships important? What are different types of friendships? (13:14) Pamela - I have a conflict with a friend. I let her borrow a jacket and she then gave the jacket away. Should I accept that as Gods will? How do we respond to when we are hurt by friends? (21:14) Break 1 Peter - Shout out to one of my friends who helped me i...

(1:59) Fr. Patrick Hyde joins us to talk about his role as a Eucharistic Preacher.   Break 1   (34:29) John - Doesn't feel like he's going to heaven. what do you recommend he reads to get closer to Jesus.   Break 2   (40:26) Rosie - Are our souls tied to those we've married?   (43:06) – Jenny - Baptism for separated parents. does the catholic church require permissio...

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Visitation of Mary (3:59) what is the visitation of Mary? How did Elizabeth recognize Mary and her role? (21:14) Break 1 Julie - I've had a visit from the blessed Mother. I had it confirmed from a priest. It makes me cry, but it's a beautiful thing. Miracle. You want to share it, but you know people won't believe you. (28:48) what can we learn form the v...

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss The Ascension (2:47) how is Ascension an Aloha moment? Why is the Ascension celebrated on Sunday in some place and Thursday on others? Why did Jesus leave us in the Ascension? (20:39) Break 1 How is the ascension wrapped up in our own destiny? (27:38) Ronny - I am glad that Jesus left the HS as a gift after ascension Don - I have this idea that we hold o...

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health (7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health? How does the prayer help with metal health? (19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the...

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Family Members How is Faith a gift from God? What is the role of the community in staying in the faith? (19:11) Vicki - My siblings...most away from faith. I have a cousin who might want to come back. She goes to Mass, receives communion, and realizes she shouldn't do that. Siblings aren't talking to me. What can I do to help bring my siblings b...

Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick for a Sunday Bible Study Father shares the Gospel reading for today. (18:18) Deacon Michael - I have a suggestion for homily number 5 - let your heart not be troubled. (21:18) Break 1 How can we Rely on the Holy Spirit in our world today? (30:38) Nick - The Lord tells us I must go to the Father. I see the Lord on the cross. Our Lord is saying it is finished. It's a...

Bishop Michael Martin joins Patrick to Discuss Love for the Papacy Bishop Michael Martin Gives his thoughts on the new Pope Leo What is the papacy? (12:54) What does it mean that the pope is the visible head of the Church? (16:35) Break 1 Pamela - Experience with Pope John Paul II.  Visited my country (Ecuador). I was a young child. The street was so crowded. I recall him going down the road...

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 founda...

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to the Rosary (3:06) Father Shares his thoughts on Pope Leo What is the Rosary? (9:55) Mysteries of the Rosary Rita - I remember years ago, there was a man who was convicted as a mass murderer. one of the things I remember is that he went to a dormitory and killed them. He went into another room and couldn't get in. The comment was a young nurse had fallen aslee...

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Battling Addiction (3:32) what is addiction? 11:17 Chris - I've struggled with Sexual addiction. I'm in recovery now. Wreckage it's left behind is terrible. Trying to figure out how to repair that. Making amends is something that just doesn't happen. (21:07) Break 1 Chris- 2 programs for sexual addiction. Which one is conformity with Catholic teaching? (...

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Prayer (2:22) What is prayer? (13:01) What are the different forms of prayer? Walter - Holy spirit the main person in prayer because he is so much and possessing us and leads us all the time. He is love. (27:00) Break 1 Dee -When you pray for someone does it have to be a 'full on' prayer? I'll offer up a word list prayer and not necessarily a hail Mary,...

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Office of Bishop Who was Saint Mathias how does he relate with the office of bishop? (12:51) Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV How does a bishop become elected? (18:05) Bob - were any of the original apostles alive when peter died. If so, why was one of those not chosen as his successor? Deacon Martin - I've been present at all types of ordina...

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima (2:30) Pope Leo’s connection with Mary. What is a Marian apparition and what are the big 3 Marian apparitions? (15:58) Father explains the story of Fatima, and the secrets of Fatima (27:00) Break 1 Nick - I have a devotion. Introduced to Our Lady in 1986. Started praying the Rosary. I loved her message. She asks us to pray and of...

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Obedience (1:50) more about the new pope. (3:58) what is obedience? Who can help us with obedience? (27:00) Break 1 Is it ever okay to disobey earthly authorities? (40:22) how do we foster obedience in our lives? How can we help family members grow in obedience?

Father Eric Nielsen  joins Patrick to discuss Motherhood (2:47) Father shares his thoughts on the new Pope Leo The importance of Mary our mother (17:58) Anne - She wasn't a saint, but she gave her 4 children the gift of knowing God. She made sure we went to Catholic school. Up until she died, she prayed the rosary and talked to us about Jesus and passing that along to our kids. I know many wh...

The Inner Life was pleasantly interrupted by the announcement that we have a new pope! (5:53) Check out this Live and in the moment commentary on the election of the new pope! Pope Leo XIV

Check out this encore show from April 30, 2025 Father John Paul Erickson  joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation What is a Sacrament? (5:12) What is Confirmation? What are some misconceptions about confirmation? (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn't have formal RCIA at that time. Feel like I missed something in the process. I di...

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness (4:01) What is forgiveness? (15:08) Patsy - Married 47 years. Difficult marriage. I find myself touched by the holy spirit. Devoted myself to believing. However, my husband has continued on his path the way he has lived his life. Difficult time talking to him. I don't know if that's the same as not forgiving him. I feel no sense in trying t...

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Hunger and the Eucharist What is Spiritual hunger? (7:18) What should we be looking for when it comes to spiritual hunger? Why is it a blessing to be hungry? (20:07) Break 1 (22:02) What happens when people say they are not being fed? (27:49) Sebastian - in my experience, I have relied on my relationship with Jesus with my attempt of fidelity to...

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Immaculate Heart of Mary (4:00) What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Images of the Immaculate heart. How can we emulate the Immaculate heart of Mary? (19:24) Break 1 Monica - When you go to Friday Mass, what do  you do to honor her? do you say certain prayers? (22:25) How do you pray the Seven sorrows of our lady Rosary? What is Saint Maximilia...

Father Michael Maher joins Patrick to discuss the Feast of St Joseph the Worker (3:05) What is the devotion to Saint Joseph like? Why is Marxist communism so evil? what is the importance of the family in society? (16:22) Roland - Devotions to him for years. Was unemployed and prayed for his intercession. Has helped me many times.  (20:38) Break 1 Robert - I am curious about when someone conse...

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation What is a Sacrament? (5:12) What is Confirmation? What are some misconceptions about confirmation? (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn't have formal RCIA at that time. Feel like I missed something in the process. I did get a certificate of confirmation from the church....