The Inner Life

Envy and Generosity – Father Carter Griffin joins the Inner Life to discuss the deadly sin of envy and how having a generous heart can be an antidote to having a desire for other people’s accomplishments and material goods.   Caller Story – It helps me when I admit that I am jealous of my friends. Caller Story – I realized that I was a narcissist.  I was like a 15 year old i...

Gaudete et Exsultate – Father Albert Hasse joins the Inner Life to discuss the book, Gaudete et Exsultate by Pope Francis and how it can help us better understand what it means to be holy and become a saint.   Caller Story – When I used foul language in traffic with other people around, I was embarrassed, but it helped me grow.

Repentance – Father Michael Hurley joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of repentance and the impact it can have on our spiritual lives.   Caller Story – I was in an unhappy marriage, and had a conversion after an affair. My marriage has never been stronger. Caller Story – I used to confess the same sin. The priest said ‘You’re forgiven, but you have to...

Post-Abortive Healing – Father Ben Cameron joins the Inner Life to discuss Post-Abortive Healing and the resources available for women who have had an abortion.   Caller Story – I had an abortion when I was 14 years old. I had nightmares, and then years later, I was able to find healing. Caller Story – I had an abortion at 17. The pain and the agony never goes away but the p...

Saints Aloysius Gonzaga and Thomas More  – St. Aloysius Gonzaga and St. Thomas More and how we can look to them as examples of those who gave up everything; possessions, titles etc. to answer God’s call for them and to uphold the truth of the teachings of the Catholic Church.   Caller Story – St. Aloysius Gonzaga had a huge impact on my reversion to the Catholic Faith.

Fatherhood – Father Douglas McKay joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of Fathers in a family, as spiritual leaders and the impact of the sacrificial love they show to their children.   Caller Story – I have seen the love of God the Father through my husband’s love for his daughters. Caller Story – I am one of 9 children. My father was a wonderful man and ver...

The Virtue of Faith –  How does the Catholic Church define faith? Father Peter Cameron joins the Inner Life to discuss the gift of faith and how it can shape our lives as Christians on our journey to heaven.   Caller Story – My son was sick for two weeks. I went before the tabernacle to pray for his life. I surrendered my son and he made a miraculous recovery. Caller Story –...

Purgatory – Where in Scripture do we find evidence for purgatory? Father Chris Walsh joins the Inner Life to discuss the teaching of the Catholic Church on Purgatory, and the importance of praying for the Poor Souls in Purgatory.   Caller Question – If God cleanses you of all righteousness, why do we need purgatory? 1 John 1:9                                                       ...

Sacramentals  –  What are Sacramentals and why are they important? Fr. Ed Broom joins the Inner Life to discuss the power and importance of Sacramentals in the life of the Church.

Feelings, Facts and Faith – Father Sean Grismer joins the Inner Life to discuss ways in which we can respond to our emotions in a way that involves our Faith and teachings of the Church.  

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – Father Tom Wilson joins the Inner Life to share the importance of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.   Caller Story – The Sacred Heart of Jesus always kept me and my family together and it represents so much. Caller Story – When I was a young boy in England,  I put up a Sacred Heart Statue in my home. Caller Story –...

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...