The Inner Life

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Church and young adults.

·         (3:07) Fr. Marc shares his faith journey as a young adult and discusses his ministry to young adults, giving his personal experience with FOCUS and the SEEK Conference.

·         (16:26) Jenny - I went to secular school in DC. My parents had recently divorced. Campus ministry helped me figure out what I was going to do with my life. Their joy was very attractive.

·         The Power of joy in attracting young people to the Catholic Church.

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·         (23:48) Nick - I was oldest and sheltered. I rebelled in college, but I am continually repaired by God's grace.

·         The importance of meeting people where they are.

·         (31:24) I need guidance. I want to enter into Campus Ministry. How can I get started?

·         (34:36) John - Mother Theresa said that 'Joy is a net to catch souls' and we are responsible.

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·         (39:47) The importance of forming relationships without an agenda.

·         How to transition into parish life as a young adult.

Check out this awesome encore from November 12, 2024

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Guilt

• (3:57) How does society view guilt today?
• What is guilt from a Catholic perspective?
• (11:02) how can unhealthy guilt taint our perspective of who God is?
• What is the difference between feeling guilty and actually being guilty?

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• What is the difference between St Peter’s guilt and Judas’ guilt?
• (26:30) Rebecca - I've been divorced for 5 years. Had an annulment. Met someone and we want to get married. Contemplating putting it off because I still feel guilty about moving on.
• What is the difference between guilt and shame?
• Arnold - This is what confession is all about. We have a conscience.  Tells us that we're sinners and we try to get out of that. God doesn't want us to be debilitated by our sin.

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• Lisa - How to deal with the feeling of having hurt another or others by your sins and not being able to let that go?
• (45:32) what is the difference between guilt and contrition

Check out this great encore show from November 19, 2024

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Sacrifice

• (6:45) What is a sacrifice?
• (12:34) Ramon - I would like some advice to know if what I'm doing is a sacrifice for someone else or for me.
• Walter - Reading a book by Archbishop Luis Martinez called The Sanctifier.  Whole purpose of the Holy spirit's work is to reproduce Jesus in us. Sacrifice, joy, love.  Most important is sacrifice because that's our job on earth.

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• Nick - When we look at the crucifix, it's a great invitation.  We saw what he went through and we unite our sufferings.  All of those sufferings that bring about death are unavoidable.  He asks us to offer it up. We have to receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity. I'm offering my struggles.
• (26:52) How do we cultivate the spirit of a Martyr?
• How can we cultivate sacrifice in our own lives?
• (34:45) James - There's a phrase in the psalms that talks about sacrifice of praise.  I would like to talk about that.

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• How can families make sacrifices in their lives?
• (45:15) Kelly - If on a Friday, you begin to eat meat and then remember it's Friday, should you eat it or give it up?

Sr. Faustina joins Patrick to discuss Friendship with Padre Pio 

• (3:20) - Sr. Faustina shares how she wouldn’t be alive without Padre Pio.
• Why do we call him “Padre Pio”?

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• Mary - He helped save my son several years ago.
• (28:47) why should we cultivate a relationship with Padre Pio?
• (32:54) Stella - Went to a Padre Pio pilgrimage in 2018.  Went to where he said Mass and heard confessions.  Wrote down things she would want to confess to Padre Pio.  Very special trip.

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• (40:41) Sr. shares what was at the core of his life.
• How can we understand what God is calling us to do?
• (45:55) Maggie - My relationship with my father was awful early on until he died.  I want to heal from that.  How do I begin a relationship with Padre Pio to receive healing?

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Guilt

• (3:57) How does society view guilt today?
• What is guilt from a Catholic perspective?
• (11:02) how can unhealthy guilt taint our perspective of who God is?
• What is the difference between feeling guilty and actually being guilty?

(21:08) Break 1

• What is the difference between St Peter’s guilt and Judas’ guilt?
• (26:30) Rebecca - I've been divorced for 5 years. Had an annulment. Met someone and we want to get married. Contemplating putting it off because I still feel guilty about moving on.
• What is the difference between guilt and shame?
• Arnold - This is what confession is all about. We have a conscience.  Tells us that we're sinners and we try to get out of that. God doesn't want us to be debilitated by our sin.

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• Lisa - How to deal with the feeling of having hurt another or others by your sins and not being able to let that go?
• (45:32) what is the difference between guilt and contrition

Check out this Encore show from September 19, 2024!

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration

• What is Eucharistic Adoration.
• (7:30) what is the history of Eucharistic adoration?
• What is so special about Eucharistic Adoration?
• (17:28) Mary Pat - Sacre Cour in Paris and even through the war, they had 24/7 adoration.  Tabernacle of Paris.  Was at Olympics and they had a sacrilegious thing going on and all lights went there except Sacre Cour.

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• Lori - When you go to adoration, is it ok to put headphones on and pray the rosary or chaplet?  Also, what happens if you fall asleep during adoration?
• (26:02) How to deal with distractions in adoration?
• Patrick shares an email about the helpfulness of virtual adoration
• Barbara - Would never have survived my son's deployment without Eucharistic adoration.  Also has helped with many crises in life. It's essential.
• Marilyn - Raised doing holy hours when she was young and now carries that tradition as an adult.

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• Can you take photos of the Eucharist?
• Sandy - Used to go with friend to Basilica in Baltimore at 4am.  It was dark when we went in and it was light when we came out.  It was so profound!  an hour with Jesus and then there was light!
• Duncan - Encouraging priests to speak about adoration and encourage parishioners to go.  Jesus is really there and it shouldn't be a secondary thing to do.  Has had it at his parish for 20 years.  So many graces and miraculous things including vocations.
• 11:50 Gloria - Goes to a small church near house.  Tabernacle is off to side and they have 4 kneelers by tabernacle.  Is that adoration or do you have to have Jesus in the monstrance?  I do a holy hour in front of the tabernacle.
• (46:52) - Troop shepherd for American Heritage Girls troop.  Teaches Catholic faith awards.  Working on patch for Eucharistic miracles. Going into adoration chapel with them next week for first time. How do I get across to the young people about silence and being in the presence of God?

Check out this encore show from October 8, 2024 

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession

• Are all confessions created equal?
• (7:42) How often should we go to confession?
• How to avoid scrupulosity in confession?
• John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord.
• Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I'm sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins.

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• How do you make a good examination of Conscience?
• (26:52) Amelina - When we go to confession and confess our sins...how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet?
• Mike - What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I'm a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest?
• Mary Lou - Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they're able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good 'ancient' example of that. Better psychological state.

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• Gemma - After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn't.
• (42:47) What is penance in the confessional?
• Susie - Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I'm absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that?
• Dave - New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I've had in my life and don't want to do it again, but don't feel bad about it. I don't know how to put it out there.

Father Rocky joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Christmas

• How does Father Rocky celebrate Christmas?
• (9:15) Why is celebration so important in the Catholic Church?
• Rebecca - We process with baby Jesus and sing Silent Night until we go to bed. My children in the twenties still do it.

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• (23:54) Janice - On Christmas eve, it was the children Christmas pageant. Funny story
• Rocco - We are Italian. We make seven fishes for Our Lord, put baby Jesus in Christmas. Put the nativity in the outside.
• Lupita - In Mexico, we don’t celebrate Santa Claus, the Three Kings bring the gifts. We don't take ornaments until February 2nd. At the center of our table we put a big baby Jesus.

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• (37:54) Victoria - How to properly celebrate Holy Days of Obligation and proper way to celebrate Holy Name of Jesus?
• How do you celebrate Christmas if you are alone for the holidays?

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick Conley to talk about making spiritual resolutions. 

(4:51)-Reflecting and Daily Examen 

(12:18)-Reasonable goal for year to come

(18:45)-Ricardo-Resolve to not have as much hurt 

(25:25)-Exercising our will and obedience to God

(36:54) Marie-God making changes in her life

(38:28) Resolution should be clear

(41:34) Casey-Joining Knights of Columbus

(43:30)-Joseph-Focusing on Christ, not results 

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Corporal Works of Mercy

• (3:10) Where do the works of mercy come from?
• Why do we need to do the corporal works of mercy?

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• How can we feed the hungry?
• (25:06) Dawn - Parents that don't want to take their kids to a homeless shelter, there is a challenge to get people involved.
• Marie - I have a neighbor with multiple sclerosis, I’ve been helping her as much as I can. I’m still her friend... but I was told that she likes to use people. I feel good helping her. What is your opinion?
• Cynthia - I am also a inner city missionary, serving the poor in many different ways. I've been doing this for 10 years.  Problem is getting people, including priests, on board. It is all worth it.

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• (39:10)  What does it mean to visit the sick?
• What does it mean to bury the dead?
• Mary - My mom is 98, ever since I know, she dedicates her life to the corporal works of Mercy. She inspires me to be the be a better Catholic.