The Inner Life

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), ca...

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm prayed the Rosary for me (24:59), caller: Mary wa...

Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they're gossiping? (26:20), caller: refraining from Gossip (34:42), what is Go...

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick to discuss the gift of Purgatory. Topics included: purgatory in The Bible (4:00), Purgatory as a gift (12:53), the duration of purgatory (19:10), caller: I fear purgatory (24:50), caller: can souls pray for us on earth? (29:20), email: why are they called the 'poor souls in purgatory?' (31:15), caller: I put a brown Scapular on my Father, will he go to heave...

Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about peace. Topics included: Jesus's words 'Peace be with you' (2:40), rest and trust (6:52), St. Paul & Thanksgiving (16:21), caller: peace from giving life to God (18:52), caller: peace after brain surgery (24:18), caller: peace and forgiveness (26:25), caller: I don't have peace with new neighbor (28:35), Catholic mindfulness (33:19), call...

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit.  (2:53) Holy Spirit the Sanctifier (6:20) Difference between the fruits of the spirit and fruits of the flesh (16:20) How the Holy Spirit is at work though us if we let Him (17:29) Rick - Wants to share a story where he shared the gospel with a stranger and felt on fire with HS (20:50) Break 1 (22:51) What wounds in your...

Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic prayers (20:55), caller: how do we teach the Mass to kids? (23:30), caller: I don't feel Christ in the Eucharist (28:20), parts of the Mass (32:22), role of the homily and music (40:08), caller: I am sad when the homily doesn't happen at daily...

Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about addiction. Topics included: what is addiction (3:51), emotions (13:35), spiritual aspects of addiction (15:51), caller: thank God for my sobriety (17:51), moderation (22:51), caller: I had a conversion 6 years ago (25:43), caller: my relative is addicted to Adderall, but she lashes out at me when I bring it up (32:15), caller: my son has b...

Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about jealousy. Topics included: jealousy and envy (2:42), 1 Corinthians (5:51), caller: I am jealous of women more beautiful than me (10:30), caller: I am jealous of those who can retire before me (15:18), email: I am jealous of the attention my friend has (18:15), caller: adoration helped me when I dealt with jealousy (24:41), caller: my relative i...

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God's judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide?...

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting our suffer...

Father Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about anger. Topics included: anger and Jesus' teaching (3:01), emotions and turning the other cheek (10:28), caller: I'm angry with my kids (15:41), caller: I'm angry with the medical system (19:34), God's anger (24:49), caller: anger comes from my frustration (30:33), using anger productively (32:53), caller: anger is important for a...

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren’t moved when I talk about the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left th...

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss remaining faithful to the faith. Topics included: the struggle of faith (2:52), friendship with God (15:32), caller: I declare my faith on Facebook (20:50), caller: how do I navigate misunderstanding (30:42), living your faith daily (37:31), caller: build up friendship (42:04).  Book Recommendation: Live Not By Lies

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about fear and trust. Topics included: common fears (3:08), caller: does fear mean weak faith? (13:38), caller: is fear from the Devil? (17:39), dealing with fear (21:39), caller: I feel overwhelmed (25:27), the National Eucharistic Congress (32:51), caller: I pray the Litany of the Fearful Heart (41:52), caller: I have a fear of death (43:50),...

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus the healer (2:53), what if a physical healing doesn't happen (7:31), anointing in Scripture (15:15), caller: my father's story of last rites (21:59), caller: My son passed away, did he receive anointing? (29:35), when should we call a priest (33:50), caller: encourage loved ones to get an...

 Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a special episode discussing the recent exciting appointment and dealing with greed. Topics included: Bishop Elect's journey (1:51) what greed is (7:14), economic forces (14:39), wants vs. needs (20:42), providing for families (27:28), the Lord is enough (30:51), caller: how do hobbies fit into greed? (33:10), caller: Jesus helped me to ti...

Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about change. Topics included: dealing with change (3:23), caller: change in my spiritual life has been good (12:10), caller: I think change is good (18:52), new priestly assignments (21:21), how lay people can prepare for a new priest (25:50), caller: difficulty with clustering parishes (29:16), saying goodbye to your priest (34:21), why do p...

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: why work is good for us (3:27), the dignity of work (11:54), work as an act of love (24:54), caller: how can I love God more? (34:57), caller: does work have to feel like an achievement? (41:12), and caller: I don't like work; can Father recommend a book? (44:20).  Spirituality of Work from USCCB

Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about conflict in marriage. Topics included: ingredients for a great marriage (3:20), navigating conflict (10:51), caller: how do I help my daughter who is struggling in her marriage (19:20), caller: my 27-year old gives me the silent treatment (27:57), caller: my husband is passive aggressive when he does chores (35:54), caller: I pray over my husb...

Fr. John Eckert joined Patrick to discuss God's Divine Mercy. Topics included: history of Divine Mercy devotion (3:37), what the mercy of God is (8:57), mercy in the Old Testament (15:31), caller: I have had a devotion to the Devine mercy for years (20:34), what it means to trust (25:37), email: difference between mercy and presumption (29:26), caller: plenary indulgence and grace (33:05), caller:...

Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for a conversation about unanswered prayers. Topics included prayers of petition (4:58), how does God answer prayer? (11:52), caller: praying for my son (17:00), caller: praying for another's salvation (24:17), caller: my granddaughter came into the Church this year (30:54), caller: my fiancé lost his faith (41:56), caller: my brother came back to the fait (44:23...

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren't moved when I talk about the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left th...

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Theological Virtues. Topics included: faith as gift and choice (3:27), faith & assent (7:47), intellect & will (11:56), faith of a child (14:32), what real hope is (21:02), how the virtues relate to each other (30:06), receiving hope (32:56), caller: I'm struggling with hope (37:47), heavenly love vs. earthly love (42:47...

Father Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of the Resurrection in our lives. Topics included: what the Resurrection means (3:13), the Eucharist (10:54), finding joy (14:53), hope (21:44), caller: I changed my disposition (24:12), the daily Examen (32:11), cultivating hope and joy (37:26), Jesus lives! (41:29), and the Eucharist as a foretaste of heaven (46:11).