The Inner Life

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...

Strengthening and Healing marriages – Have you hit a rough patch in your marriage? Do you pray with your spouse? Father Dave Heney joins the Inner Life to discuss how couples can work to make their marriage stronger than ever.   Caller Story – She and her husband have had their share of arguments but have found that praying together has really helped us. They are doing completing...

Finding the Peace of Christ in our Lives – Have you ever longed to experience peace in your life? Fr. Tom Wilson joins the Inner life to discuss how true lasting peace only comes from Jesus.   Caller Story – She lost her 17 year old to suicide. It was a very difficult time but someone sent a rosary to me and praying it changed my life. Caller Story – She has experienced peac...

Prayer in the Lives of the Saints  – Father Douglass McKay joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of developing a solid prayer life and how the saints can help us in our daily prayers.   Caller Story – I love St. Francis and St. Therese of Lisieux. They have helped me so much in my prayer life. Caller Story – St. Jude and Blessed Conchita are my favorite saints. St....

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...

Examination of Conscience – What is an examination of conscience? Father Eric Nielsen joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of the examination of conscience before confession, and on a daily basis.   Caller Story – He started to better understand the importance of the examination of conscience after going on a silent retreat. Caller Story – Can those who are narcissistic make an exam...

Praise and Worship – What does it mean to give praise and worship to God? Father Keith Romke joins the Inner Life to talk about the importance of praise and worship in the life of the Church.   Caller Story – She is a cantor at church.  As a cantor,  She shares that when people get involved in the singing, the atmosphere changes. Caller Story –She loves worshiping God through music.  Sh...

Living Like a Martyr –   What is a martyr? Father Matthew Spencer joins the Inner Life to discuss how as Christians, we can achieve detachment form ourselves and the things of this world to live like a martyr.   Caller Story – He is a quadriplegic, and experiences chronic pain.  He asks how to offer it up, but while doing it with joy? Caller Story – Her daughter is planning...

Daily Conversion – Is conversion once and for all, or are we called to an ongoing conversion? Fr. Chris Walsh joins the Inner Life to discuss how daily conversion is essential in living out our Catholic Faith.   Caller Story – I find that saying the rosary and going to daily mass helps me. I focus on him almost all day. I listen Relevant Radio. Caller Story – I used to be a...

Love of the Father – Who is the Father? Does He love all things? How do we know that He loves us? Father Craig DeYoung joins the Inner Life to discuss the Love of the God Father and the importance of knowing that He loves us.   Caller Story – His dad died when he was 23.  He was a model figure and his love and support led me to the Catholic Church Caller Story – I grew up without a fath...

The Bread of Life and the Real Presence – Father Joseph Johnson joins the Inner Life to discuss the Bread of Life discourse in the gospel of St. John, and how it points to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.   Caller Story – The Eucharist is such an important part of her life. We need to pray for priests because they bring us the Eucharist. Caller Story – Is the Eucharist a cov...

Praying the Rosary –   What is the Rosary? Where does it come from and why do we pray it? Father Ed Broom joins the Inner Life to discuss the power of the Holy Rosary in our daily prayer life.   Caller – I was a monk in Syria for 8 years and was kidnapped by Muslim soldiers.  I was praying the rosary.  I was inspired to sing and they let me go. Caller – I’m blind and o...

Miracles – What is a miracle? How do miracles happen? Do we have to pray for them? Father Marcel Taillon joins the Inner Life to discuss the reality of miracles in the life of the Church.   Caller Story – Her Uncle was healed after she called in to pray for him during the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on Relevant radio. She experienced inner healing as well. Caller Story – His son was healed...

Prayer and the Morning Offering – How does starting the day with prayer help set the tone for the rest of the day? What is the morning offering? Is it something we offer to God? What is it we offer during the morning offering? How do we keep prayer and the morning offering with us throughout the day? Father James Kubicki joins the Inner Life to talk about the power of the morning offering and the...

– With all the hustle and bustle in today’s world, and all of the technology, patience isn’t something we really appreciate anymore. What impact does the digital age have on patience? How has the business world created more mental health issues? How can we better care for our mental health and keep up with the world around us.  Father Rob Kroll S.J. joins the Inner Life to share how having patienc...