The Inner Life

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about the St. John and spiritual desolation. Topics include St. John of the Cross (7:05), what mysticism is (9:08), spiritual desolation (12:39), the purgative way (20:35), the illuminative way (24:11), caller: how do I overcome spiritual desolation (31:09), caller: why wasn't my prayers answered (35:16), the dark night of the soul and senses (44:30). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient Greeks thought of virtue (21:55), how we grow in prudence (24:55), caller: I think of the end goal of life (27:27), justice (30:32), caller: St. Leo on virtue (39:58), temperance (42:17), fortitude (46:09). 

Father Sam Martin was our guest today. Topics included: history of Our Lady of Guadalupe (6:09), how God works through the lowly (12:29), what humility is (20:00), humility is honest (27:57), caller: St. John Paul II on humility (37:32), how do I grow in humility? (39:45). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual freedom. Topics included what spiritual freedom is (5:31), why reason and will are important (11:40), what slavery to sin is (19:39), the need for community (25:48), the role of our of feelings in the spiritual life (32:26), a well-informed conscience (35:44), the power of truth (41:13), St. Paul and freedom (45:07). 

Father Illo joined Josh for a conversation about today's feast and the power of God's free gift. Topics included what the Immaculate Conception is (6:12), what does today's feast mean for me? (12:33), if Catholics worship Mary (16:02), what grace is (21:08), St. Therese's views on grace (27:10), caller: My daughter was healed through Mary's intercession (32:32), full of grace (36:18), Caller: Mary's role in my child's birth (41:36), the witness of Mother Teresa (46:55). 

Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about patience. Topics included Mary as an image of patience (7:03), Simeon and Anna (11:45), what virtue is (18:02), Caller: how do I grow in patience with my children? (26:10), 1 Corinthians (37:17), Caller: baking helped me become patient (39:30), what is fortitude (42:47), slow progress in the spiritual life (44:23). 

Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about St. Nick and how we can be more generous people. Topics included who was St. Nicholas (6:17), giving from our poverty (11:28), the love of money (20:19), greed vs. covetousness (26:36), what if I don't have gratitude (31:09), what if I don't feel generous (36:20), overcoming selfishness (40:07), and generous saints we might consider (46:05). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined IL for a conversation about why it's important to attend Mass! Topics included why people don't go to mass (5:36), the benefits of going to mass (10:38), what happens when we go to mass (13:25), caller: how do I engage young children (17:49), caller: my family doesn't go to mass, but they receive communion (22:32), caller: I go to mass to practice my faith (29:52), caller: sit in the front row (35:56), caller: point out parts of the mass (38:44), caller: my story about going to mass (41:18). 

Father Chris Walsh joined IL for a conversation about conversion and repentance. Topics included: what conversion is (4:44), John the Baptist's call to repentance (7:34), How do we produce good fruit (12:05), caller: conversion takes a lifetime (15:42), repentance in the Acts of the Apostles (18:34), caller: I went to confession after a long time away (26:50), how do we help others repent (30:55), what if we don't want to change (36:59), what is the role of grace in repentance (40:32), and what are some saints who show us an example of conversion (44:58). 

Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (9:28), the virtues of a good spiritual life (13:45), knowing God's will for us (20:33), how do we pray (25:19), Caller: Mary is part of my spiritual life (32:42), how to keep the main thing central (38:35), sacraments (41:21), the importance of the faith community (44:12).