The Inner Life

Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military 

• (3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war?
• (8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass?
• Robert - Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.
• (15:17) Paul - If he's on the field with the soldiers, and runs out of wine but has hosts, can he celebrate mass without wine and just the host?
• John - I saw him in Philadelphia. I have children in the Military. shook hands with him. Both active duty. Want to thank him for the chaplaincy.

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• (21:54) John - How do the priests get recruited for military?
• Lisa – How can we involved with the Archdiocese of the Military?
• (25:45) Ralene - Thank you . They're out there in danger and helping men and women grow. Dear friend who was in the army and assisted chaplains at Mass. Friend built portable kneelers. Also have RCIA (OCIA). Armor of God.
• Vicki - He was here for many years as a pro life supporter. Thank him for his protection for all and hello from San Diego.
• (30:55) Noma - How does the chaplain have ranks in the military? I thought they were just a priest.
• History of the Chaplains in the Military.
• (36:36) Shelly - I'm military family and want to share my experience how important it is to have military parishes and life.

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• (42:59) Mike - All the military chaplains are commissioned officers I believe. What is the highest rank of a chaplain?
• Kevin - I'm a military retiree. the value of chaplains specifically to leaders who have to make hard decisions.
• How can we encourage military chaplaincy?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

• (3:53) who is the Holy Spirit?
• What are the fruits of the Spirit?

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• How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh?
• (25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of the spirit?
• How does Nature and grace build upon each in cultivating the fruits of the Spirit?
• How does humility play a role in the fruits of the Spirit?
• (36:59) Jackie - I'm in my mid-70's. in the late 60's we were confirmed. I really believed what they said the holy spirit was with you the whole time and that's what got me through life.

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• What fruit should I develop in order to overcome Obsessiveness or compulsiveness?
• (43:52) what is the difference between the Gifts and he Fruits of the Spirit?
• (45:47) Ann - Tension that exist between fruits of the spirit and family who struggles with dependencies. Can be difficult to maintain the fruits. would like some insight.

Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary

• The inspiration behind the book on Mary
• (8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship?
• How does humility keep devotion to saints focused on God?
• (12:54) Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesus better?
• How does Mary draw us to Jesus?
• Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.

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• Gosia - Miracle with my devotion. My mom lived in Poland. Found out she was in ICU. She had been bleeding and didn't know where from. Went to chapel and begged Mary to save my mom. Next day, found out they didn't know what happened. All tests were normal. Blamed it on lab error. It's increased my devotion to Mary.
• (24:39) Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.
• Email about a good approach to receiving Mary
• (31:47) What is a Consecration?
• Yesenia - I'm a Mexican American catholic. What about the phenomenon of apparitions? She has been a diplomat for the human race and has appeared so many places. Could you talk about that?

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• (41:30) Laurel - Could you explain the Miraculous medal of Mary?
• (45:27) Sophia - Getting past the fear to get to pray the Rosary. I experienced what I prayed for after 54 day novena. I've been trying to developed my devotion again, but it's hard to do it. How do I get to that again?

Resources:

• Vermont Catholic          
  • https://www.vermontcatholic.org/
• The Echo of God eBook
  • https://visitationproject.org/collections/november/products/the-echo-of-god-ebook-1?srsltid=AfmBOooOYljhNHKvqzYBErsRXjASsusLBqymauQPfzAjR9FGjOxQ1Ctr

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation

• (3:42) What is a sacrament?
• what is the matter form and minister of Confirmation?

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• (20:09) What does it mean to be rightly disposed to Confirmation?
• Tim - Our protestant brothers and sisters...I've seen the holy spirit work through them. Wondering how the confirmation would seal and does it cover them?

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• Angie - When choosing a sponsor, what's the criteria families are supposed to use?
• (43:05) Raphael - My son was confirmed a few years ago. Sponsor was not confirmed. Checked with pastor and he said it was ok. Later found that the guy is a 32nd degree mason.
• How does Confirmation help us to evangelize the world?

Father Sammie Maletta joins Patrick to discuss 8 Principles for Successful Parish Life

• Why did Father Write his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples.
• (8:38) What are the 8 Principles of living the Catholic Faith?

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• (27:44) How do you deal with a pastor who doesn’t want to implement change?
• Outrageous hospitality
• (35:29) How do you balance the welcoming elements of a parish without compromising the deep elements of faith?

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• Why do some people not make the jump from lukewarm Catholics to committed disciples?
• (46:24) John – What about having an outside counselor or coach? Is that an important piece for having the parish move from maintenance to mission?

Resources:

• Be Disciples, Make Disciples
  • https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/bedisciplesmakedisciples

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Trusting God

• What is trust and what is trust not?
• (15:03) Elsa - I have experience trusting and completely surrendering. Quit my job in November. Prayed, hoped, and surrendered. Gave myself to God. He's always come through, maybe not in the way I wanted, but he had something amazing for me - a job at a Catholic church.
• How can our trust for God be brought up through other things?
• (21:59) How does God fix things in our life?

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• Jerome - We pray for other people, for ourselves, etc. I know everything is God's will. I feel like when I pray, I try to give it to God, but not having faith if God's not fixing it.
• (39:30) Jo - We're raising a child who is now 15. Had her for 13. Suffered neglect and abuse. Her mom died and father not in picture. She has no trust. What advice can you give me?
• (43:52) How can we trust actively?

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima

• Father shares his story and love of Fatima
• (12:32) Time line of Our Lady of Fatima
• First Saturday Devotions.
• (21:13) Rose - Is Mary the same person...why is it our Lady of Fatima vs some of the others.

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• Maritza - I was in Fatima and my birthday is Oct 13th. Very special for me. Big devotion to the virgin.
• Regina - JPII was canonized right away. Big proponent of Fatima. Wondering what's holding up the beatification of Sister Lucia?
• (45:48) Mary - My mom was an army nurse at pearl harbor. Wanted to go back, but when church was built in the 50's, she wanted to go back, but bought a Fatima statue instead. She named me Mary Lucia.

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Generosity

• (7:30) How do we avoid being selfish with our time?
• What are you doing with the money you have?
• (22:55) The sound of the Widows mite

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• The sound of the Widows mite (continued)
• (31:25) How does generosity fight selfishness?
• (39:59) Kelly - The guilt of not giving enough and also the groups that need money. I get anxiety with how much to give. Also, is time part of generosity.
• Anne - Married 30 years. Practiced it all the time. Raised kids and it has helped them as they got older.
• Importance of being a good receiver when it comes to generosity.

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer

• (2:45) types of prayer.
• Setting aside time for prayer.
• (13:18) John - Struggle and healing story I'd like to share (prayer). Money is tight, wife had colonoscopy. Storms caused damage to home. Cars needed vehicle inspections. Don't have a lot of extra money because we're retired. Went to a buffet for a celebration, and when I came back from bathroom, heard from Jesus, 'John, walk on the water with me.' After 2 weeks, I'm not using a walker anymore. I believe in the power of prayer.

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• (27:42) Aaron - How is it we get the idea when we say the hail holy queen and we say our life, sweetness and hope. How am i supposed to understand that when it's written in John I am the way, the truth and the light and that no man comes to the father but by me.
• Email – how do I help my kids with their morning prayer routine?
• (39:11) Janice - Very prayerful experience with the BVM. She answered my prayers in 12 hours. Had a son graduate from HS. He took 1 semester at a satellite school and stopped. 2nd semester, had no clue. Summer went by and he started talking about the DNR. He became student at UW Stevens Point, enrolled, and back in school. Cried and talked to Mary and my fears. It was a miracle he was enrolled in a university in just a day.
• (43:48) Les - Sometimes the answer is no and that's not always a bad thing (regarding prayer). I've had prayers that haven't been answered and realized that was probably the correct way to go. Ended up being the right thing.

Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood

• (4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today?
• Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture?
• (12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Catholic. Do you think she prayed we would be at peace? What do you think? Could we be receiving those graces now?
• (17:05) Barbara – My mother did so much for me. When I was little she taught me all of my prayers and I learned the Benediction songs. My mom hired a special nurse to be with me when I was in the hospital since she could not be there.

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• (22:46) Katie - Embracing the vocation of motherhood: I am holding my baby now. He is our first. I don't think you can appreciate motherhood until you become a mother. Motherhood is counter cultural.
• (29:18) Motherhood for women who can’t have children
• The importance of a child’s life.

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• Email – Struggling to be close to Mother Mary because of manipulative mother.
• (46:09) don’t let politics get in the way of honoring your mom