The Inner Life

Fr. Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Miracles

• (3:52) How is the Mass a miracle in and of itself?
• (11:28) what are some miracles of the Eucharist?
• Elsa - My mother who has dementia was hospitalized with pneumonia. Priest came to visit and gave the Eucharist. mom is non-verbal. When the priest came to anoint her, she became aware. Priest gave her the Eucharist and she began to cry. She knew Jesus was present. Such a blessing.

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• Patrick – explains the Real Presence Association and how it connects with Eucharistic Miracles.
• (34:29) Sharon - Is there actually a procedure to follow when the Eucharist falls out of the hands of the priest and onto the floor? What is actually supposed to be done?

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• Julie - My brother is a Methodist minister. I have brought to him these miracles and he says Jesus can do anything. Looking for a response to him. How do I respond to this? I only hear about in the Catholic Church.
• Miracle of Lanciano
• (46:54) Rachel - I was baptized Catholic. Spent 20s and 30s going to Mass each week. Dad told me if I stopped practicing, I couldn't take communion. I'm wanting to start going to Mass every week. When should I take the Eucharist?

Resources:

• The Eucharistic Miracles of the World
  • https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html
• Real Presents Association
  • https://realpresence.org/

 Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Beloved Child of God: Transfiguration

• (4:10) What is the Transfiguration?
• (13:45) what is the importance of Baptism in today feast?
• Nick - Prevailing thought Peter makes this revelation of who Christ is. He falls many times. The Lord reveals so much to us. Yet in our pride and stupidity, we have so much to improve. We can never lose sight of how much we need to be transfigured in our lives.

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• How are we affiliated with God through Jesus?
• (31:29) Marsha - When I listen to the Gospel, you're my chosen one...I get so emotional. My family at Mass says I shouldn't be emotional. I just want to know if it's right or wrong.
• (35:30) Laurie - I love how he's bringing out making the transfiguration part of our lives. We'll all fall short, but to keep grasping for that transfiguration in the lives of others.

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• When is it okay to tell God that I can’t handle my cross anymore?

Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Lectio Divina

• (4:10) what is Lectio Divina?
• How can you pray with the daily readings at Mass?
• (15:53) What are the steps of Lectio Divina?

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• What is the importance of the setting in Lectio Divina
• Theresa - I did my meditation on the readings featured on the show. I did a meditation on the night my grandson had an accident. I believe my grandson is chosen by God and I am encouraging him. It's amazing to be connected to God. Crashed the day I started my consecration to the BVM.
• (29:21) Carol – I read about 6 devotional studies per day. One of them is the Daily Word which is kind of new age-y. I like to cross check their impression of the Bible. I will read the whole chapter and get a totally different look after reading. I love the concept of reading the meditation and then the whole chapter to see how it fits with Biblical history.
• (37:07) Marianne - My experience...we were reading in a prayer group...the transfiguration. Very powerful experience.

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• Father shares some analogies in how Lectio Divina

Resources:

• Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures
  • https://www.amazon.com/Lectio-Divina-Renewing-Practice-Scriptures/dp/0824517369
• Praying Scripture for a Change: An Introduction to Lectio Divina
  • https://ascensionpress.com/products/praying-scripture-for-a-change-an-introduction-to-lectio-divina-1?srsltid=AfmBOor4oAoiNjqmdBMV2GR6cjyO19ryuO8yrfReWRQdboeDL8upqIRi

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Temptation

• (4:53) why did Jesus have to face temptation?
• What is the difference between temptation and concupiscence?

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• How does temptation start?
• (28:46) How do we know if a strong pull is a temptation or a legitimate call of the Holy Spirit?
• (37:11) Eli - How I use my imagination to combat my temptations with lust. Whenever I have a thought, I use my imagination to burn that away as if it was catching on fire.

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• Mary - Negative images. One thing that has helped me is having an image of Jesus's eyes. When I have that image, and how they're filling up in tears...that curtails my desire to let that sin go.
• (44:50) Rachel - I have given up a smart phone. Only have a flip phone...no internet. cuts out my battle with impurity online.
• Donna - The very real temptation of overeating...gluttony. How difficult for me it is to fast from food.

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Patience

• (3:08) How is Patience a virtue?
• When does impatience become a sin?
• (16:31) Haden - I struggle with practicing patience. It's easy to do it during my devotion to God, but the other 22 hours dealing with people that aren't with Christ...at work, on the road, etc. I need to bring it with me 24/7.

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• Father answers an email from Mary who practices patience in the car.
• (26:45) Dave - I drive a lot. I'm aggressive. I've been taking that to the confessional. Trick I use...when I start to yell at the driver in front of me, I call him Jesus. I wouldn't call Jesus that, would I? I wouldn't tailgate Jesus, would I? This calms me down. I wouldn't treat Jesus that way.
• (33:12) Nicole - My own experience with patience...for a long time, I was an impatient driver and people in general. Praying the Rosary and realizing God calls us to love one another. Want to treat everyone with love now and be patient with them.

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• Elaina - When I'm in traffic, I always have my duster with me, so I clean my dashboard and pray . That helps me with patience in traffic.
• (43:06) Belle - A friend of mine told me not to pray for patience because God will give you harder challenges to test patience. I don't know how to take that.
• Elisa - I had an interesting series of experiences. God was humbling and testing me. Flying into an airport and changing flights to purchase a home. Plane was delayed. I was getting extremely impatient. Kept hearing a voice saying all will be fine. I knew it was God speaking to me. Had to wait 3 hrs. Ended up meeting up with nephew. It was God's way of affirming to me all was ok. I was in his loving care.
• What is the importance of living in the present?

Fr. Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Spirituality of St. Ignatius

• (3:25) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
• What was his role in the Catholic Country reformation?
• What are the spiritual exercises?
• (18:45) Frank - I've been out there 42 years. It's been the biggest help of my life. It has meant so much to me and my life.

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• Why are retreats helpful for us in our lives?
• (25:23) Elizabeth - I was involved in a program recently. It's Ignition. It's through the Los Altos retreat center.
• What is the missionary spirit of Saint Ignatius?

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• Carlos - I never went on an Ignatian retreat, but went to Formed and had Franciscans for teachers. Jesuits in college. Asked for proof that God exists...proved the existence using Thomas Aquinas.
• What is the importance of education in Ignatian spirituality?
• (41:16) what are the Ignatian Rules for Discernment?
• What are some of the prayers of Saint Ignatius?

Resources:

• The Ignatian Adventure - By: Kevin O'Brien, SJ
  • https://store.loyolapress.com/the-ignatian-adventure

Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)

• (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith

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• (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

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• (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification
• (46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Family and Community on the feast of saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

• (3:57) what do we know about Martha, Mary and Lazarus?
• how does our confidence with Christ help us be vulnerable with other people?
• (16:18) Karen - I grew up and our family had a family business. All the community knew our business. I was known as 'the daughter' of this family business. Dad was charitable. He donated clocks to our church. Always very giving. We grew up very Catholic and very giving. I'm now a caregiver for my brother.

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• Arlene - God gave me a friend for 50 years. From the time of first grade until they died. Important to have a good friend. Gone since 2001. She was always there for me an d I was always there for her.
• (28:24) Sebastian - How do I discern about what to do with difficult family members? We currently live with my sister and brother in law. We live different life styles. As our family grew, they say they just worry about our health and well-being. They seem to run an accounting system to our defects. How do I be Christ-like?

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• Email about caring for family, is it a responsibility or an option?
• (43:06) Elizabeth - in my youth, very outgoing, now as I get older, I find myself not wanting to socialize. Can you offer some insights?
• What are some advantages and pitfalls in communicating in a digital age?

Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Ecumenism

• (3:01) what is ecumenism?
• Why did Patrick Conley become Catholic?
• (19:49) Liz - How do you guide teens that are Catholic with having friend s that are protestant?

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• Donna - I'm protestant.  We don't see big diff b/w protestants and Catholics.  We view all each other as Christian and focus on what we have in common.  I'm Lutheran Missouri Synod.   I grew up Presbyterian, went to a Methodist College, and a Baptist Seminary.
• (33:37) Molly - I recently was invited to a non-denominational group to share about faith.   How would I perceive with that, but would it be a wrong.   Like a faith-sharing group?

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• Chris - It is of forbidden for Catholics to participate in a worship of non-Catholics.   Pope Benedict XV said that.  What do you think about that Father?
• (43:33) Maggie - I HAVE 4 KIDS AND THREE HAVE LEFT THE FAITH.  They go to a Baptist/non-Catholic Church.  My son's in laws are pastors.  They want me to go to Church with them.  What am I supposed to do?

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Pilgrimage 

• (2:21) who was Saint James the greater?
• What is the importance of pilgrimages?
• (18:41) Roland - I host a state pilgrimage program for the NJ Knights of Columbus. Host pilgrimage visits in and around the state of NJ. I have gone on several pilgrimages and will go on the Camino soon.

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• Email from Julie about the Camino de California.
• (29:29) Laura - My husband and I went on pilgrimages. It brought us together as a married couple.
• (37:30) Brent - Surprising turn of events in 2018. Went to our Lady of Good help. I had major reconstructive surgery on spine. Starting to make improvements. Sent prayer request to Fr. Rocky. He carried my request. Got on different meds and the right people and in July of that year, we were there.

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• Mark - Vacation trip became micro pilgrimage. Gave me a new perspective. We were in Italy, and one of the trips we had was a 6000 ft. climb. We didn't realize that's how intense it was. We got to Florence and found St. Ambrose Basilica, went to Mass, received the Eucharist and I felt like was going to pass out. One of the most peaceful experiences of my life.
• (48:31) Carl - Went to Holy Land. Want to share the highlights I saw while there.