The Inner Life

Father Michael Hurley, OP joins IL for an ‘ask me anything’ show. Questions included: What question does Fr. Hurley most often (8:30), did Jesus have a brother (14:08), how Jesus was born (20:41), if we can add blessed salt to non-blessed salt (23:59), what sacramentals are (25:44), Catholic Church and birth control (28:13), why God reveals himself gradually (35:09), if there are more souls in heaven than hell (37:29), if we should raise our hands during the Our Father (41:57), prescribing the morning after pill (46:16).  

Father Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss detachment. Topics include what detachment in (6:05), dealing with our desires (9:49), what good attachment is (23:19), the Rich Young Man (31:38), detachment and trust (40:46), stewardship (42:50), and a caller question about unhealthy friendships (46:27). 

Father Dave Heney joins IL to discuss St. Jerome and Scripture. We covered the significance of St. Jerome (6:41), how Scripture and Tradition are related (10:36), the unity of Scripture (19:02), how we read Scripture (25:14), navigation various denominations in a women's Bible Study (29:32), Miss Joy's return to Scripture after the death of her son (40:23), how Scripture helps us fight temptation (43:09), how we begin to read Scripture (45:27), and resources to start reading Scripture (47:47). 

Father Rocky joins IL to discuss the feast of the Archangels. Topics include who the archangels are (4:29), St. Gabriel (8:56), why the angels are important (19:07), if I need to pray out loud for the angels to hear me (28:52), Hadrian's tomb (33:31), the guardian angels (37:22), and if Jesus had a guardian angel (44:29)

Father Adam Keiter joined IL to discuss praying without ceasing. Topics included: Fr. Adam's story (8:22), what prayer is (11:57), how God thirsts for us (16:20), the Holy Spirit and prayer (18:49), asking for God's grace (25:28), praying without ceasing (30:09), the power of silence (42:48), the Holy Name of Jesus (46:24), and The Way of the Pilgrim (47:57). 

Father Ethan Southard joins IL to discuss the corporal works of mercy. Topics included: life of St. Vincent (8:06), conversion of heart (13:22), corporal works of mercy (15:46), the call to serve (17:57), seeing Jesus in the poor (23:33), caller brings homeless man back to faith (28:55), difficulty helping those in need (31:35), hospital ministry (37:12), receiving help from others (45:18), and care for our common home (48:28). 

Father Eric Nielsen joins IL to discuss loss and suffering. The topics included Job and Lazarus (6:20), the Rich Man from Luke's Gospel (10:18), the mystery of suffering (12:15), the good effects from suffering (17:23), if we can ask God why we suffer (19:31), Man born blind from John 9 (24:55), Ann Marie's story of her father's death and her cancer diagnosis (29:23), Maria story of how good was brought out of her suffering (39:36), if we should seek suffering (44:01), redemptive suffering (45:05), and if spiritual warfare and redemptive suffering are the same (47:54). 

Father Carter Griffin joins IL to discuss repentance. The topics include Padre Pio (7:30), the call to repentance (9:48), what repentance is (13:04), the seriousness of sin (15:51), what sin is (20:51), how sin affects our relationship with God (25:03), freedom from pornography (32:43), freedom from alcohol (41:43), and openness to the Holy Spirit (48:11). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins IL to discuss the death penalty. Topics included Catholic Social Teaching (4:33), the dignity of the human person (6:36), the Pope's prayer intention (13:10), Church teaching (19:36), if someone can forfeit their dignity (26:31), caller question on the Catechism (29:55), vengeance (36:10, and a former prosecutor's experience in the justice system (42:45)

 Father Jim Goins joins IL to discuss stewardship. Topics include: St. Matthew (6:01), Zacchaeus (8:12), what stewardship is (11:56), the Widow's Mite (16:35), Elijah and the Widow (21:37), our response to God's gifts (26:16), 10% of our income (29:54), tithing and taxes (35:57), The power of tithing (39:01), if my time counts as a tithe (42:34), Laudato Si (45:39).