The Inner Life

Check out today's encore show from November 27, 2024!

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Direction

• (4:13) what is the importance of spiritual direction?
• What is a good indication that we could use a spiritual director?

(20:24) Break 1

• How do you know who would make a good spiritual director?
• (27:02) Daniel - I had a spiritual director during my discernment between the priesthood and marriage. I thought it was very helpful.
• (32:45) Kathy - I recently received spiritual direction and want to share the benefits I received from that.

(39:28) Break 2

• How much should you pay a spiritual director?
• (42:35) Mary Lou - I had a spiritual director, a discalced Carmelite, helped me in mature my life of prayer, moral life and spiritual life. Probably his contemplative Carmelite spirituality, so grateful for him.
• Nick - If we need to advance in our spiritual life, it is important to have spiritual direction, accountability.

Resources

• National Cursillo USA
  • https://www.natl-cursillo.org/

Check out this awesome encore show from January 10, 2025

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss the sacrament of the Eucharist.

·          (2:55) Fr. Hyde shares his experience of consecrating bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.

·         (11:32) Fr. Hyde unpacks the sacramental theology of why Jesus gave us his Body and Blood in forms of bread and wine with the purpose of restoring humanity.

·         (18:07) Walt – The way we receive the Eucharist has diminished. Do you agree?

·         (23:58) Fr. Hyde speaks to what makes us a Eucharistic people and how we can better prepare for and give thanks for receiving the Eucharist.

·         (32:17) Tom – How do we kindle the fire in our hearts to better prepare us to receive the Eucharist?

·         (38:33) Email – Can you help me profound humility of Jesus in the Eucharist?

·         (39:20) Fr. Hyde discusses how keeping the Eucharist at the forefront of our daily lives

·         (45:06) Fr. Hyde gives advice on how we can share our devotion to the Eucharist with those who do not believe in the real presence.

ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html

Enjoy this encore show is from February 13, 2025

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss End of Life Issues

• What is our hope as Catholics as our lives come to a close?
• (6:22) How can we prepare ourselves for death in our lives?
• What are practical ways we can prepare for our death?
• (14:22) Medical intervention for Catholics
• (19:20) Rudy - Power of attorney for mom. Diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. went to confession before it kicked in. She doesn't want us to spend money on her at the end. Where do I draw the line as power of attorney?

(23:44) Break 1

• (24:52) Why is assisted suicide outside of Catholic teaching?
• (35:18) Carrie - For somebody who is elderly and having some ailments but not life-threatening, and expressing an interest in suicide, what resources are there to talk them out of it?

(39:58) Break 2

• Natasha - Can you give recommendations for my 9-year-old who is having difficulty coping with the loss of family members around us?
• (46:03) Joe - I am a minister of care...bring communion to people dealing with these issues. I'm finding a lot of these people are 'prayer factories' and taking time to pray for family, friends, world in general. I have found this astonishing and something to hold up in this society that sees people as disposable.
• What is the impotence of the Funeral Mass?

Resources:

• Catholic Legacy
  • https://catholiclegacy.com/
• USCCB End of Life Resource
  • https://www.usccb.org/prolife/end-life
• Doug’s NEW BOOK!
  • https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

Fr. Richard Hermes joins Patrick to discuss making pilgrimages 

• (5:09) What is a pilgrimage?  
• (8:25) Different types of pilgrimages where to go and who to go with?  
• (11:15) What are the challenges of taking a pilgrimage? 
• (13:57) What's the difference between a pilgrimage and a vacation?   
• (18:48) Tracy-Gong on pilgrimages brought everything into focus in regards to her faith and made it real and powerful. 

(22:59) Break 

• (24:01) Danielle- Important part of a pilgrimage is the mindset
• (28:01)- Jorie-What was the most special pilgrimage that FAther has been on?  (She knows Father very well)
• (32:03)-Suzanne shares her exerience on the Camino 

(38:46) Break 2

• (39:35)-Taking a pilgrimage during the Jubliee year 
• (42:34)-Catherine-Started as a lukewarm Catholic, but 10 years ago, went to Our Lady of Czestochowa, went to the holy land, and now going to Italy in May. Looking forward to it as a good testament to my faith.
• (47:30)-Loretta-I went to the National Eucharistic Congress.  That was the most awe inspiring pilgrimage I have been on.

IL – Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick on preparing for Lent

• (3:49) What exactly is Lent?
• (8:05)-What Fr. Taillon is doing for Lent? 
• (11:40)-Mike- Pray the examine from St. Ignatius each night and almsgiving. Tip more.
• (14:53)-Nick-How his Lenten practices became a regular practice
• Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct?

(20:36) Break 1

• John (22:14) - I heard that choosing something to give up for Lent should be pleasing to God.  Could you expand on that?
• (28:58)-Jennifer emailed about going to Mass more since Lent
•  (31:28)-Dean -The main point for me is to declutter my life. I think it's a good time to examine what's not central to our mission and let that lead us.

(37:20) Break 2

• (38:38) Dana-Suggestions for things we could do during Lent:  Put phones on grayscale during the Lenten season, eating all meals at home...no eating out. Be frugal and be together.
• (45:24) Emailer about offering praise
• (48:49)-Julianna-praying divine office in the car good way to prepare for Lent

IL – Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss any questions about the faith in an Ask Me Anything

• Why do we celebrate the Chair of Saint Peter?
• (6:39) Jim -Regarding Mass - if you come into Mass after the Gospel, can you still receive communion?
• Patricio - Commandments...thou shall not kill. How do we show our devotion to that commandment?
• Nick - Old Testament - angel talking to Moses. It's my understanding that was Jesus Christ. Is that correct?

(21:24) Break 1

• Bob - If there is someone interested in the Catholic Church, but strong in their church, but enjoy going to Catholic Mass, how can I nurse them into the Catholic Church?
• (28:00) Bill - Question concerning Pope Francis's illness. Knowing what is in front of him, I had thoughts that I wish he would pass, but only for his benefit to see the face of God. Is that an evil thought or not? I'm a little embarrassed to ask it.
• Patrick shares an email about not going to a parish which is not near you.

(37:16) Break 2

• Jay - St. Matthias the Apostle. Why isn't he listed with the apostles in the Eucharistic prayers at Mass?
• (43:07) Patrick shares an email about the speed of prayers at Mass. It seems too fast.
• (45:40) Marie - what does it mean to waste pain?
• Guidelines for transferring the Eucharist

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Growth in Weakness

• (4:08) how is our weakness bound up with the Cross?
• What does it mean to choose weakness?
• What is Paul’s Thorn in his flesh?
• (14:41) Pam - I have depression and I don't know how it works with spiritual growth. How do I deal with this?

(21:47) Break 1

• Karen - Thinking of Pam who was just on. When you're in your saddest times...Eucharistic adoration is indispensable. Staring at the Eucharist. Even when my mind is weak, I'm focused and absorbing the rays of grace. Adoration has an incredible power to heal.
• (27:37) Patrick shares an email about the weakness of porn in his marriage. What can he do?
• What does Catholic have to do with

(38:02) Break 2

• (39:40) How do we deal with weakness in our age?

Fr. James Kubicki joins guest host Brooke to discuss Daily Suffering

• Why are there daily sufferings?
• (4:11) what is the importance of interior disposition of suffering?
• How can a morning offering help out with our daily suffering?

(16:52) Break 1

• How can prayer be used to channel emotions like anger
• What is the importance of hope in our lives?
• (28:19) Bernadine - I am 80 with leg injury/shingles - this is speaking right to me today - how can i stop feeling sorry for myself and offer this up?
• Jean - I have MS for 20 years-i try to offer up pain each day for a specific reason which helps.

(40:13) Break 2

• (41:02) John - Jesus only suffered for a day? How can He relate to those of us who suffer daily?
• What can Saint Therese teach us about Daily Suffering?
• Yvonne - redemptive suffering in my life with e many crosses I have carried

Fr. Peter Armenio joins guest host Brooke to discuss the Graces of the Eucharist

• (2:12) What is Grace?
• Father shares his experience with world youth day when St. John Paul II

(16:18) Break 1

• (18:16) Dean - Eucharist and bringing in the blessed sacrament. As a Catholic for 44 years it means so much to be with Jesus.
• Father shares some inspirational stories about the Eucharist.
• (30:42) Phyllis - I try to do adoration. I speak to God all day long. How is that different from Adoration? I believe in the Mass and the presence in the Eucharist. Have trouble just sitting there. Looking for some direction.

(38:29) Break 2

• James - I've been praying for a special intention. I do a lot of prayers in the morning (Rosary, Chaplet, Novena). I stop for adoration. I don't know if I should be doing more prayers at home for more healing or is there a fine line where I should be doing both?
• (48:47) Shirley – Adoration has really impacted my life in amazing ways.

Fr. Peter Pomposello joins Patrick to discuss Vocations

• Father Pomposello’s discernment story to his vocation.
• (6:29) What is Vianney Vocations?
• (12:34) Katarina - last Sunday’s gospel spoke to me - now a CCD teacher
• Christine - thank priests who are military chaplain

(23:20) Break 1

• Scott - discerning priesthood at 50
• (35:57) Chris - father of 10-almost became a priest/brother - vocation story

(38:59) Break 2

• (40:00) David - not sure what my career vocation is - advice on how I should discern which direction as a lawyer I should take?
• What is the difference between a vocation and a Career?

Resources:

• Brave and Blessed Spiritual Field kit – Vianney Vocations
  • https://vianneyvocations.com/product/brave-blessed-spiritual-field-kit/
• A seminary for men in the later years of life
  • https://psjs.edu/