The Inner Life

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study

• (8:23) Father Shares the Gospel for this Sunday?
• (15:51) how do things distract us from the end game of being with God?
• (19:08) Mark - I think 100% of the media is fearmongering. I remember that a lack of oil, and Aids was going to kill people.

(22:48) Break 1

• (31:17) Steve - I don't think kids in Confirmation Class ever get talked about what you mentioned enough. Do you have any advice on how I can evangelize my kids? I am a catechist.

(37:20) Break 2

• Sharon - How do I not spend time in fear of drug addiction and alcoholism continuing in my family?
• (47:07)  Ann - I wanted to comment on Steve. how to talk about the subject of death. I think he should refer to Carlo Acutis

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• (4:11) what is marriage in the Catholic Church?
• (11:01) what is a declaration of nullity?
• (19:29) Patricia - A lot of young couples getting married by someone on the internet who has the capability to marry them. When this is considered out of the church, can they get it blessed in the church and is it a validated marriage?

(28:11) Break 1

• (30:40) Lisa - A couple of people I know left marriage after 22 years due to abuse. She left for 3 years and he never got counseling. 3 priests told her to stay in that marriage, but there was a lot of abuse. Is that God's call to go back to a marriage that's abusive?

(38:06) Break 2

• George - Regarding defender of the bond. Does not contact the defendant regarding a response to a petitioner. The comments/scenario given by the petitioner is not accurate with these particular problems in it. Defendant should be given the opportunity to respond to the petitioner. It will not be done according to canon law.
• (42:51) Vince - My fiancé and I are trying to get married. Her husband passed. My wife I married 30 years ago is still alive. She became catholic through RCIA. We're told we can't because my divorce has to be annulled. What do we do?

Fr. Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss A Happy Death

• Father Spencer gives an update on the dramatic event that happened in his life?
• (12:47) how are the sacraments  instrumental in a happy death?
• (19:55) Paul - My father had a happy death. He had a great life, and died well. He gave everything to God all the way to the end which was remarkable. You can say a lot during life and live a lot, but if you're faith is there, and still strong, it represents a good and happy death.

(25:22) Break 1

• What do you do about the fear of pain of death?
• (33:18) Sal - How we live a good life and have the thought of purgatory. It's kind of confusing. You lead a good life and do the right things and then there's that possibility. Can you explain?
• (37:24) Lisa - Anointing of the sick and apostolic pardon. Mother is 93 and in memory care. We did both of those earlier this year. How often can you have that done before death?

(42:52) Break 2

• Steven - Father and his death. Not close growing up. When he died, he never seemed to have peace. I went into see him. He had a peace on his face. After the funeral, I found out dad was one of 12 kids and his dad was an alcoholic who took abuse from his father. God gives you peace in death and he had it.
• (49:09) what are some prayers from Saint Joseph for a Happy Death?

Resources:

• Prayer for a Happy Death
  • https://osjusa.org/prayers/for-a-happy-death/

Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Hope in Despair

• (3:28) what is hope as Theological virtue?
• What is the Despair?
• (16:53) Jasmin - I struggle with a few things...mainly faith. My son and my marriage also. Really having a hard time to move forward with faith. Confirmed Catholic and went to Catholic School. Always passionate about it, but not always the best Catholic. Find myself falling into the same temptation. How can I be a Peter and not a Judas?

(24:41) Break 1

• Andi - I'm on my way to spiritual direction with my priest because I've suffered the same thing the previous caller has been through. I'm going to do what I need to do and seek spiritual direction for scrupulosity.
• (31:42) Joan - Can I be forgiven for not raising my own children because I was homeless and had 3 abortions. I have been to confession, but I don't feel forgiven.

(38:12) Break 2

• (39:00) Email from Mary – How do you have hope in infertility?
• Theresa - I went to a lifetime confession. Listed all the sins I ever did and got absolution for everything. That life me so far up. Everyone says God forgets your sins, but what bothers me is talk about the end times and everyone is going to know everyone's sins. If the sins are forgiven, why do they talk about that?

• Fr. Patrick Hyde joins on the Inner life to talk about the virtue of study.

• The Dominican Order handed on the study of spirituality.

• Why did God make you?

• Going too far and too deep.

• Break 1

• Steve - I am someone who goes into faith too deeply in the area of academics.

• Break 2

• Maritza - St. Augustine's book the Confessions is great plus The Beautiful Eucharist by Matthew Kelly is good too.

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Purgatory

• (3:05) What is Purgatory?
• (12:24) Andrea - Our priest preached about purgatory -- for so long I heard purgatory was a place of punishment. He said it was a place of happy people
• (18:49) Wayne - How do we understand purgatory as being outside of time?

(26:59) Break 1

• How does temporal punishment work in Purgatory?
• (30:26) Diana - Should we want to purify our sins here instead of in purgatory?
• Can souls in purgatory pray for one another?
• (46:00) Mike - I have committed a grave sin 13 years ago (I cheated on my GF before we got married). I know if I tell her it would ruin my family. Will I go to hell if I don't tell her? I have not gone to confession about this. The talk of purgatory just brought this up.

Resources:

• The Forgotten Church
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQzol-XqIpw

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Daily Conversion

• How is the word conversion used for the Catholic?
• (6:44) what does St Paul teach us about conversion?

(27:00) Break 1

• (27:54) Rose - I was converted from Baptist to Catholic at St. Paul Cathedral almost 60 years ago. I live in California now.
• The importance of the Sacraments in growing in the Faith.
• The importance of the community in conversion.

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Generosity

• What is generosity?
• (3:54) being generous with your food.
• (14:42) Pat - We're retired, limited income, and to try and get spouse on the same page. Do you have any suggestions for that?
• (19:47) Lynda - I was taught by someone I work with who worked with homeless in NYC during the start of the AIDS epidemic. She said don't give money, give them food. Look them straight in the eye. i give them apples, energy bars, etc. and they are so grateful.

(27:00) Break 1

• How is receiving a gate way to generosity?  
• (31:13) Susan - I give a lot of $ and I seem to still have excess. Want to know what to do.
•  (41:05) Marie - The way I like to give is monetarily, but I usually give by giving a nice compliment or God bless. I give blessings to God everyday to everyone I meet.
• What is stewardship?
• Theresa - About 25 years ago, son had a breakthrough in drug addiction. Began giving out Divine Mercy pictures. I am low income. From there, it went from 2-3 to 6000 in English and 6000 in Spanish. That's nothing compared to the gift they are. It's the time in handing them out. People love them. It's so rewarding and I pray for all who receive them.

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss The Holy family

• Why did the Lord decide to be born into a family?
• (14:30) How do you offer up your dysfunctional family to the Lord?

(27:00) Break 1

• What are ways we can grow as a family?
• (31:47) email from a listener who is dealing with a care taker to his daughter while being a good husband to his wife?
• (40:20) How do you work towards marriage if you are not currently in the vocation of Marriage?
• (45:46) Spiritual Father and Motherhood.

IL – Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Saints Josemaría Escrivá

And John Henry Newman

• Who was Saint Josemaría Escrivá
• (15:50) Thomas - Opus Dei...had a friend in college that unexpectedly decided to join. Never really thought of it before.
• (20:02) Wesley - He's been pivotal to my life and holiness and how I see my vocation (St. Josemaría).

(26:59) Break 1

• Who was Saint John Henry Newman
• what is the importance of the Church
• Patrick shares how he became Catholic through St. John Henry Newman.
• (39:54) Patrick - Protestantism towards subjectivism. What is the Catholic argument against that?
• (43:04) Kathy - I first learned about St. John Henry in 1960-61. In Catholic High School. Read a book about him. He's been in my life.
• What makes a saint well a saint?
• (48:44) Roland - I teach faith formation. I didn't have a topic last Sunday. Pulled up Carlo Acutis from the Saints podcast!
• Dorothy - I have a collection of John Henry Newman. 2 Chapters on Mass and communion. Touched me deeply and I go back to them frequently.

Resources:

• The Way by St. Josemaría Escrivá
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/the-way-mini-edition?srsltid=AfmBOopnrxaephfWkv4WlOFrP5WvjnBJ7Kz-oeIs0DFABeRBcYhqrxIf&variant=16862306177