The Inner Life

Fr. Peter Pomposello joins Patrick to discuss Vocations Father Pomposello’s discernment story to his vocation. (6:29) What is Vianney Vocations? (12:34) Katarina - last Sunday’s gospel spoke to me - now a CCD teacher Christine - thank priests who are military chaplain (23:20) Break 1 Scott - discerning priesthood at 50 (35:57) Chris - father of 10-almost became a priest/brother - vocat...

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Saint Valentine: Christian Love Who Was Saint Valentine? (9:30) what is Love? How does Sacrifice increase love in us? (20:50) Shirley - I never really had a good relationship with God and never felt that love. I was going through a divorce and walked into a church. Realized if my ex-husband didn't love me, God does. It changed my life. (23:10) Break 1 What...

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 d...

Fr. Brian Gross joins Patrick to discuss Transitions and the Spiritual Life This Encore is from January 17, 2025 What does hope have to do with transitions? (13:42) Mary - I just received a letter. It has to deal with inheritance. Father recently died. I'm going to trust God I make heaven and let Him be in control. (19:51) Break 1 E-Frank - I believe that transitions are not only phases, but trans...

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss the Healing Power of Lourdes (4:09) what is the origins of our Lady of Lourdes? Who are the Knights of the Oder of Malta? Patty - I have a comment about a healing that happened for my daughter at Lourdes. Why are some place’s more holy than others? (20:40) Break 1 What does obedience have to do with healing? (25:55) Eric - I visited 2 years ago and...

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Virginity and St. Scholastica (4:25) Who was Saint Scholastica (10:12) Abby- I think this conversation is very important. The secular world really undermines it. Men in particular don't approach it in the right way. It impacts women differently. (17:29) Malory - I'm dealing with a situation with my 12-yr old daughter. She is aware to some degree some sort...

Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in the Jubilee Year (2:32) What is a Jubilee Year? What is hope and how can we grow it during this year? (19:07) what does Saint Thomas Aquinas teach us about hope? (27:00) Break 1 What is despair and how does the will play a role in it? How do we hold onto hope when in mortal sin? (40:58) Christina - in regards to the brown scapular. is that a way to...

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Dealing with Anger When is anger good and when is anger bad? (7:23) Patty - I found something that was appalling.  I walked away. I don't know if that was the right thing. It angered me later because I should have done or said something.  When do you step out and say something when you've seen something awful? Nick - I blow my top at the stupid...

Fr. Scott Bailey joins Patrick to discuss Masculinity (2:14) what does the Church say about seminarian? How is community impotent in masculinity? Christine – As I was listening to Father, it made me think of when Jesus told the apostles to get the colt that nobody had ridden on. I know that horses that haven't been ridden on can be unpredictable. Horses don't just comply with everyone. Mascu...

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Blaise and Blessings (2:13) why do we bless throats today? Jerry -We had St. Blaise blessing yesterday and the sacristan did it.  Is that okay? (13:31) What is a blessing and who can perform it? What are different types of blessings? (20:34) Eduardo - How can I get my house blessed? (26:59) Break 1 Gaylen - When I was young, I always heard if somet...

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Evangelizing the Youth (4:06) Who was St. John Bosco and what is his story? Why is it important to teach children the Faith? What is the role of parents in raising their kids in the Faith? (20:39) Break 2 Donna - My experience with the catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Helps them desire to know Jesus more and live their faith and being more responsible for s...

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss the Presentation of the Lord What is the presentation? (7:58) Why is obedience so important? Mark - Obedience.  What about blind obedience when it comes to higher ups in the church. How does a young priest follow that when they come up with different policies? (20:09) Break 1 Nick - Love the topic. Scott Hahn...old testament hidden in new.  Th...

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Protecting Your Family Spiritually What is the human nature of people to want to protect? (6:41) what are spiritual threats that threaten our families? What are we protecting against when we talk about protecting ourselves spiritually? (18:57) Break 1 Christina - there was always a lot of negative language in my house when relatives left so when i had my own...

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Thomas Aquinas (3:09) Who was St. Thomas Aquinas? How did St. Thomas Aquinas debate others? (9:50) How does the intellectual mind play an important role in our Faith? Where do we see the love of God in St. Thomas Aquinas’ life? 11:19 Mary -Faith - I don't believe intellect plays into it. God above is in control of all.   (20:47) Break 1  ...

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Praying with Scripture (3:43) what are methods people use to pray with the Scripture? What is the Divine Office? (17:43) Break 1 What are the guidelines for reading the bible? Brian - My practice of readings and writings and how I do it myself.  I've kept them in a shoe box and aspire to organize them someday. (28:56) Jeff - Over the years, I've hear...

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Evangelization (9:04) how do you evangelize without being imposing? How does timing play a key role in evangelization? Mary - I think it's an interpersonal relationship between humans and the Lord.  I think you can sit on your couch and reach out to the Lord. You don't need a human. I am a Catholic. I think reverence is imperative, but you only need yo...

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Marriage (3:23) What is Marriage defined by the Church? What is the matter and form of marriage? (18:12) Shana - My husband and I married 33 years. Married in American Catholic Church not Roman. I just wanted to share what we've been through now as we pursue to get the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church. (22:01) Break 1 (23:50) John - My wife and I are C...

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Sanctity of Life (8:45) how do the readings tie into today’s prayer for legal protection for the unborn? (12:10) Larry - Why does the Catholic Church take more of a mission covering abortion, but what about homicide...the taking of life of another. Is it okay for the state to take the life of another human being in retribution? Where in the bible does...

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Fortitude (2:59) What is virtue? What is the difference between courage as the world sees it and as we see it as Catholics? (9:23) Who was Saint Agnes? How do you know if you re acting with fortitude? Diane - Fortitude: I think the older I get, the braver I am. (21:08) Break 1 What is the difference between stubbornness and Fortitude? (26:44) Kimberly -...

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Social Justice What is Catholic Social teaching? (15:07) How does Father help with social justice in his home city of Philadelphia? (19:35) Break 1 Christine - Comment on the word neighbor: in Danish they use a word meaning something even broader than the person next to you. (23:11) Philip - Our Legion of Mary group is out in the public and does cold calls...

Fr. Brian Gross joins Patrick to discuss Transitions and the Spiritual Life What does hope have to do with transitions? (13:42) Mary - I just received a letter. It has to deal with inheritance. Father recently died. I'm going to trust God I make heaven, and let Him be in control. (19:51) Break 1 E-Frank - I believe that transitions are not only phases, but transitions of feelings.  They allow...

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Confession: Our Lady Refuge of Sinners Who is our Lady of Refuge? (16:17) Nick - All of us must realize that absolution comes from Christ. The after effects are so important - spiritual direction, counsel, etc. (22:46) Break 1  (29:06) Mira - One of my friends was told by a priest that you're 'good' if you go once a year. It's my understanding that...

Encore show from January 7, 2025 Fr. Bobby Blood  joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship What is Friendship? (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life? (15:20) Susanne - Greeting people daily.  Having been retired taking care of people. I've found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store. (19:06) Break 1 Maria - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have...

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Divorce What is the damage of Divorce? (10:05) what does the Church say about Divorce? (14:36) Linda - I'm an advocate for the tribunal. I work a lot with annulments and just want to thank Father for his work. I know how difficult it is. What is a Tribunal? (19:23) Break 1 How do you respond to someone who asks why get married in the first place? (24:17)...

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Morality (4:06) What is Morality? (16:54) Joe - If one is a Christian and someone they are dating isn't, how can we be a witness to someone who doesn't believe the afterlife and Jesus? It's a different morality structure. (23:16) Break 1 Val - I think that sin contains us. When I have violated the 10 commandments, then I feel awful and have lingering pai...