The Inner Life

Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a lively conversation about judging others. Topics included: what judgement is (2:35), what does it mean to admonish the sinner (10:56), caller: How do I admonish my kids (17:12), caller: we need more admonishment (21:49), caller: my advice for not judging others (28:51), caller: I used to be very judgmental (31:17), caller: addiction changed my perspective (34:...

Sister Joseph Andrew, OP recounts a story about how a couple deepened their prayer life by praying the rosary. 

Sr. Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP joined Patrick to discuss the power of the Rosary. Topics included: what the Rosary is (3:28), Sister's story about the Rosary and a Relevant Radio listener (14:05), caller: I prayed the Rosary in prison (16:56), is the rosary vain repetition (20:43), caller: Rosary helped me connect to the mysteries (27:28), caller: Rosary helps me with lustful thoughts (32:30),...

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church's teach on death: (2:53), what euthanasia is (8:05), caller: is using hospice for comfort OK? (18:13), unintended consequences of euthanasia (23:48), caller: I had three family members with hospice (27:49), caller: are organ transplants OK (31:25), extraordinary vs. ordinary means of care...

Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick to discuss myths about the sacrament of forgiveness. Topics included: why do we have confession (1:55), is the priest scandalized by my sin (5:55), is father judging me (9:34), caller: I came back to the Church (13:56), caller: sometimes I feel bad for what priests have to hear (18:54), caller: sometimes I'm mad at God (21:33), caller: I keep confessing the same...

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson, O.P. joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about how to enjoy leisure amidst the busyness of life. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Maximilian Marie (1:48), what leisure is (8:38), caller: what's the difference between leisure and free time (16:12), reading recommendations (22:41), leisure and vacation (25:20), caller: how I have leisure with my y...

Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about Christ's Ascension into heaven. Topics included: why Jesus had to ascend (2:41), Jesus as intercession (9:14), resurrection of the body (19:18), hope and the ascension (23:41), caller: I loved how Jesus helped the apostles navigate the Ascension (33:41), where Jesus ascended (39:52), caller: Jesus empowers the Church to mission (44:34)....

Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of Christ in the Eucharist. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source and summit of the faith (2:38), caller: I'm a revert to the faith (11:05), caller: how I came to understand the True Presence (20:42), caller: I've come back after years at Protestant Churches (29:13), caller: adoration is a gift for me (33:26), caller:...

Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about charity to the poor. Topics included: God's poverty (2:54), spiritual poverty (10:49), caller: I've been poor most of my life (16:05), serving the poor for a good feeling (22:27), caller: I have a rare disease (27:57), corporal and spiritual works of mercy (33:24), caller: how can I be more charitable (38:23), caller: I received generosity...

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about family members who leave the faith. Topics included: why young people leave the faith (1:59), caller: I left the faith in college (6:45), what is our role (15:50), caller: young person was a witness to the faith (21:06), caller: my brother in law came back to the faith (31:47), caller: I was away for 30 years and came back (40:37), caller:...

Father Chris Walsh discusses the importance of forgiveness with Patrick Conley.  

Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about forgiveness. Topics included why we need forgiveness (1:29), why we don't want to forgive (4:47), caller: I pushed away my pride to forgive (14:38), caller: I need forgiveness to heal (15:58), caller: I was able to forgive (19:15), caller: I forgave the man who killed my brother (27:28), the process of forgiveness (41:39), caller: I forgave the...

Father Richard Simon returned to The Inner Life to discuss the sacrament of marriage. Topics included: what priests can teach us about marriage (2:47), becoming good communicators (14:58), caller: I almost got divorced (19:00), caller: we say our vows every night (27:52), caller: communication is key (30:05), caller: I prayed my husband would come into the Church (41:33), caller: learn to respect...

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about our lives as Christian adventures. Topics include: St. Paul's life as an adventure (1:56), Fr. Blood's life as an adventure (5:46), caller: the Lord has put so many people in my life (13:47), caller: God helped us send our kids to college (16:04), caller: God helped me get a job with hospice (18:19), caller: we moved and God was there (21:...

Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming anger. Topics included: how father deals with anger (2:26), anger and trust in God (5:21), the Sermon on the Mount (7:10), how anger restricts our freedom (10:33), caller: is anger ever justified? (13:54), situations that cause anger (18:03), anger in politics (25:52), caller: I used to get angry in traffic (29:28), caller: how...

Father Eric Nilsen joined Patrick for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: temptation vs. sin (2:35), the Christian vision of sexuality (7:00), pornography (11:38), what chastity is (14:31), caller: confession has helped me (22:18), caller: I recommend Reclaim Sexual Health (26:06), chastity in marriage (28:33), Caller: I pray three Hail Mary's and the Rosary each day (33:32), Caller: I...

Happy Month of Mary! Fr. Peter Armenio explains why Catholics are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about supernatural healings. Topics include: what miracles are (4:00), miracle in Acts (8:55), why does Jesus perform miracles (10:35), are the sacraments miracles (14:14), St. Claude's miracle (20:35), caller: I was healed from brain trauma (25:41), caller: my daughter's lung was healed (29:58), what if a miracle doesn't happen (32:43), c...

Father John Paul Erickson discussed what the goals of Catholic education are. 

Fr. Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about Marian devotion. Topics included: why May is dedicated to Mary (2:31), how devotion to Mary reveals Jesus (10:59). caller: story about my mom, my aunt, and Mary (20:21), caller: I met my husband at a Marian shrine (25:35), caller: I came back to the faith b/c of Mary (27:40), Marian devotion (29:46), caller: Mary has helped me so many times...

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick to discuss how to educate children. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Eric (1:56), choosing a school (5:12), the goal of education (10:56), caller: I'm not Catholic, but I'd like to send my kids to Catholic school (15:10), caller: I used the reading list of the schools to help me choose (22:45), caller: I sent my kids to Catholic school (29:12), caller:...

Father Joseph Johnson talks to Patrick about the value of silence in our lives. Topics included: why is silence is so important (5:16), why silence is so hard for us (16:56), caller: I try to find silence at mass (21:09), caller: is too much silence a bad thing? (26:13), caller: I wake up before the day starts to pray (33:23), the loneliness of silence (38:28), caller: we have to prioritize silenc...

Father Michael Hurley, OP gave Patrick two books that should be on every Catholic reading list. 

Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual books. Topics included: how reading shapes us (5:10), Father Hurley's book recommendation (22:14), and Father's fiction recommendation (35:27).  Book List:  St. Augustine's  Confessions Loving Jesus with the Heart of Mary by Mother Teresa Jesus in Space  by Cecilia Cicone Imitation of Christ  by Thomas à Kempis Life of Christ...

Caller shares a story of Gloria who does her work with quiet love.