The Inner Life

Understanding the Mass – Father Dave Heney joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of the Mass for Catholics and how we can better understand the true beauty of what the Mass really is.   Caller Story – I wanted to know more about the Eucharist, and in my pursuit of that, I learned about confession and  that led me to a greater understanding of the Eucharist. Caller Story &...

Surrendering Ourselves to God and His will for us – Fr. Matthew Widder joins the Inner Life to discuss the power of Surrendering ourselves to God and His will for us.   Caller Story – She was about to receive a cancer diagnosis. The last thing she did before her diagnosis was to say, ‘Thy Will Be done’, and her weight was lifted. Caller Story – She is trying to s...

Let your Light Shine: Everyday Evangelization – Father Robert Blood joins the Inner Life to discuss how we as Catholics can let the fullness of truth shine through our daily interactions with our families, co-workers, and everyone we meet.   Caller Story – I share my faith in a non-intrusive way while working ‘Angel Flights.’ I provide free flights for those who need i...

Father Marcel Taillon joins the Inner Life to talk about the Our Father and how making it a part of our daily prayer routine can help strengthen our prayer lives and our relationship with God the Father.   Caller Story – She bows during the Our Father when she prays; “Thy will be done.” Caller Story – She was happy with Father Taillon’s explanation of when to pra...

The Eucharist and the Feast of Corpus Christi – Father Rob Kroll joins the Inner Life to talk about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and the importance of devotion to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.   Caller Story – It is important to realize the truth of the Church’s teaching on Transubstantiation. Caller Story – I don’t go to adoration frequently, ...

The Spiritual Works of Mercy – Father Sam Martin joins the Inner Life to discuss how we can strengthen our spiritual lives by practicing the Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Summer Spiritual Reading – Father James Kubicki joins the Inner Life to talk about the importance of daily spiritual reading and how it can help us grow in our faith.   Caller Story – A book  that helped me is  The Family that Overtook Christ, about St. Bernard. Caller Story – When I was 15 years old, I came upon Seven Story Mountain and changed my life Caller Story –...

Tithing – Father Matthew Spencer joins the Inner Life to talk about the importance of tithing and being good stewards of the gifts with which God has blessed us.   Caller Question – If you’re in debt, are you obliged to tithe? Caller Story – God helped her when she was worried about finances. She heard God tell her to trust, and she continued to tithe. He took care of...

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Josh Raymond to discuss the Church’s teaching on the Doctrine on the Trinity

The Beatitudes – Father Daniel Schuster joins the Inner Life to discuss the 8 Beatitudes and how we can, as Catholics, work to live them out every day.

Having the Attitude of a Servant – Father Jeremy Ploof joins the Inner Life to discuss how we should have the attitude of a servant  and the impact it can have on our spiritual life.   Caller Story – I start with little things because it helps me sacrifice for others; for example, giving a pastry to a homeless man. Caller Story – I’m practicing servanthood by raising m...

The Virtue of Chastity – Father Carter Griffin joins the Inner Life to discuss the beauty of striving to live a chaste life.   Caller Story – As a religious, I feel that being chaste is having modesty of the eyes. Caller Story – When I have impure thoughts, I cling to the rosary. Caller Story – It is important to live a chaste life within marriage and not to lust after...

Mary Mother of the Church – Father Douglas McKay joins the Inner Life to discuss the Blessed Virgin Mary’s role as our mother and the mother of the Church.   Caller Story – The Blessed Mother has changed my life. Praying the rosary softened by bitter heart. Caller Story – The Blessed Mother is the Mother of Jesus, so when I receive Jesus I feel close to Mary. Caller Story &#...

“Peter, Do you love me”  – Father Joseph Illo joins the Inner Life to discuss the gospel of St. John 21-15-25 when Jesus asks “Peter, Do you love me?”   Caller question “I forgive but I don’t forget” Is it ok to say this? Caller Story –  I had to pray so hard. Someone betrayed me and there was no contrition. But prayer changed my life. All the anger m...

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Father Ethan Southard joins the Inner Life to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and how they can transform us in our spiritual lives.

The Sacrament of Confirmation – Fr. Michael Hurley joins the Inner Life to talk about the importance of receiving the sacrament of Confirmation and how it strengthens us as Catholics.   Caller Question – What is a good age to be confirmed? He was confirmed in 4th grade. Caller Story – He received the sacrament of confirmation in 8 th grade and it really made an impact when h...

The Virtue of Hope – Have you ever been faced with a seemingly hopeless situation? Father Peter Armenio joins the Inner Life to discuss the virtue of Hope and how we can have Hope in the difficult times.   Caller Story – He was not Catholic but after his wife experienced 5 miscarriages, he and his wife converted to Catholicism because of the hope given to them by the Catholic Scho...

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Why are they important? Father Ed Broom joins the Inner Life to discuss the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and their meaning in our lives

Finding Time for Silence – Have you ever spent an extended period of time in prayer? Fr. Michael Hurley joins the Inner Life to share the importance of taking time for silent prayer so we can understand the will of God in our lives.   Caller Story – She loves silence.  Before COVID, she went down to the  beach for her birthday,  powered down her phone and it was wonderful. Caller Story...

Our Lady of Fatima – Father James Kubicki joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of the message from our Lady at Fatima and how it is still relevant today.   Caller Story – Going to Fatima inspired him to buy and give rosaries to as many people as possible. Caller Story – The movie “Fatima” changed how she prays the rosary. She loves praying the Family Ro...

Making Leisure Time Holy –  Do you take time for relaxation? Father Tim Monahan joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of setting time aside for prayer, even when we are on vacation.   Caller Story – She continues her prayer life while she is on vacation and uses her workouts as prayers to offer up for others. Caller Story – She offers her free time up to which helps...

Growing in Humility – Chorbishop-elect Don Sawyer joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of humility and how it helps to combat the sin of pride in our lives.   Caller Story – The Lord teaches you lessons of humility in different ways.  For many years, he hasn’t been able to walk. The Lord teaches humility. Caller Question – Is there a good pride and a bad prid...

Redemptive Suffering and Perseverance – Have you ever experienced suffering? Father Vince Guest joins the Inner Life to discuss the value of redemptive suffering and perseverance in our lives.   Caller Story – She offered up her pain in recovery for someone in Poland. The person was healed. Caller Story – Her grandma’s redemptive suffering was an incredible example for...

Fear of the Lord – Should we be afraid of God? Father Sam Martin joins the Inner Life to discuss what the Catholic Church means by Fear of the Lord which is a gift of the Holy Spirit.   Caller Story – He was always of the thought that we should not fear God, but be afraid of offending Him. Caller Story – God is her Father and she has a personal relationship with Him. This he...

Fallen Away Loved Ones – Do you have loved one’s who are away from the Catholic Church? Fr. Matthew Widder joins the Inner Life to discuss ways to share the fullness of the Truth of the Catholic faith.   Caller Story – She was away from the Church for 35 years.  But her mom was praying and after returning to the Church I pray for my other siblings to come back. Caller Story – Her...