The Inner Life

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Dating for Catholics

• (13:39) What is dating like for Catholics in today's society?

(21:42) Break 1

• How a woman can see if the man really loves her.
• (29:22) Chuck - lifelong Catholic.  Dating 50 years ago was difficult for any man going through life.  God is the only one who can fill it...doesn't matter who you date.  God will provide a wife, and you need to have gratitude for that person.
• John - Taught Catholic Engage Encounter.  Love is not an emotion...it's a decision.  Great option for couples to go through.
• (37:02) George - Older and just came back to faith.  When do I start to discern relationships?

(40:27) Break 2

• Mary - How can children hear more about dating so we can start teaching it at an early age?  Any resources for Middle school/high school age?
• (47:19) Email from a listener asking about appropriate flirting for Catholics.

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments

• 11:12 Children of parents who are declared annulled?
• What is marriage in the eyes of the Church?
• 11:19 Eugenia - Wondering if her marriage is valid. How open to children do you have to be? Going through a separation and potential divorce.
• Linda - Parents were married for 27 years. Got a divorce. Had 7 children. Am I a legitimate child?

Break 1

• Pam - Going through declaration of nullity.  Middle of the process.  Would like to say it's a long process and people are going to wonder about it and whether it's worth it or not.
• How long does a declaration of nullity take to process?
• David askes about a situation which may be able to be annulled?
• 11:39 Linda - A Non-Catholic requesting to marry in the church and is married.  Do they need an annulment?

Break 2

• What if a Catholic is not identifying as Catholic can they get married outside of the Catholic Church?
• 11:54 –Jodi - Was married in 2006 in the SSPX church.  Husband left in 2018 and then in 2020 he married another woman civilly.  Wants to know if she should pursue an annulment.
• How should we prepare for Marriage?

Father Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Staying on Mission

• (5:47) how do you discern your mission?
• What is the process of discerning your mission?
• Teresa - Priest recommended she read Introduction to Devout Life.  Read just one page a day.  Book has great value and helps to stay on track.

(19:56) Break 1

• Patrick shares a question from a listener about the need for discovering your mission in your family unit?
• (25:20) Connie - 3 prayers she starts morning with for guidance. Question - am I being called to become a Eucharistic Minister? Trying to discern.  Daughter is looking to meet someone. Is Catholic Match okay?
• Patrick shares an email from Terri about being on a team in the parish. Any advice on this?
• (35:22) How do we deal with distractions in our life?

(38:21) Break 2

• (42:22) Jeanne - 82 year old grandma.  How do I make a discernment at my age since I'm retired? Sometimes it's difficult to find what God wants for me.
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Resources:

• Introduction to the Devout Life
  • https://ascensionpress.com/products/introduction-to-the-devout-life?srsltid=AfmBOop2Mh6_vliL2TQQ9r8K4pn9EgZBv0HMB14YTluVmvQ0Z261wt6_
• The Imitation Of Christ
  • https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-imitation-of-christ-burgundy-320-00?srsltid=AfmBOorirNmxVgpeD92GKAR4N2ZTQf7IekUBwKn4pWqrSGnDCASXfUkL

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Goodness

• (4:04) What is Goodness

(20:52) Break 1

• How does goodness need to be shared?
• (27:42) Why is good Friday called good Friday?

(40:00) Break 2

• How does community help build goodness?
• (46:29) Is all goodness God’s Goodness?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss The Queenship of Mary

• (7:50) Where is the queen ship of Mary mentioned in the scriptures? And is it pagan?
• Carol - Shares birthday with Mary.  Makes a flower crown all year round for other people.  Thinks of it as a gift from God.

(18:27) Break 1

• Mary - Could you explain Jesus as the new Melchiszadek and Jesus's mother as the king mother?  Mother of the king in the old testament was highly regarded.
• Juan - Had the opportunity to defend Mary this week.  We highly venerate her because she's the mother of Christ.
• (22:58) how does Mary being our mother impact our lives?
• Regina - How do you answer protestants who quote the new testament saying all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God - referring to Mary and sin.
• (31:20) Mary Lou - Queenship in her life as a convert has help healed femininity.   Was a feminist. Helped to heal relationship with earthly mother had have tenderness toward her.

(37:41) Break 2

• Maria- Agrees that she is queen but is so much more.  She can get things done!
• Mary - Working on a blessed mother statue that was given to her. Went to Mass this morning, said Rosary, and husband suggested using car wash to remove old paint. Mary has filled many voids and this has been a special project for her.
• Maria - UPS worker noticed her name.  Her name was also Maria. Said you should be proud because you've been named after a queen.  Was very happy to hear that.

Resources:

• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah
  • https://catholic.store/products/jesus-and-the-jewish-roots-of-mary-unveiling-the-mother-of-the-messiah?srsltid=AfmBOopSby9rK18oQRe8wUEdrWP8eK1CifHXx_zpqkeKOJ5qTzPMy6wu

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education

• (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?
• What are advantages to Catholic schools?
• (15:12) How does the family help with education?

(18:33) Break 1

• Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school, but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.
• Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith, but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?
• (29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?
• (35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.

(39:30) Break 2

• Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.
• (43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.
• Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Poverty

• (6:50) Joy in Poverty of the religious life.
• (14:33) how are lay people called to be poor?

(19:59) Break 1

• Joe -What does the church teaches on how to spend money? Can we buy a nice car? Is there a morality on making financial decisions?

(37:43) Break 2

• (42:33) 11:52 Roland - I am very blessed with the means received, and I like sharing my needs with those in need.

Resources:

• Happy are You Poor: The Simple Life and Spiritual Freedom
  • https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Are-You-Poor-Spiritual/dp/0898709210/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mofOo_pYN6V5RyO99cqipC8Rryy99gMie_524MZFt6qWAb3KxdF49BsXkeTKbfADR5nWDKCOZnN7iKkVV_y5CJiVn6s0R0tHP5klRWKVt7c.sqBpvIjhHybJEIsoxp91CgyVE28PiRI6kWZm1oSdtYM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580635180954&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021469&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16573457223631974918&hvtargid=kwd-748194316462&hydadcr=22592_13493326&keywords=happy+are+you+poor+thomas+dubay&qid=1724172097&sr=8-1

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Thankfulness in Prayer

• What is prayer
• (4:41) How can we be receptive in prayer?

(21:36) Break 1

• How is Thankfulness seen in the Mass?
• (29:12) Is the sacrifice on the cross a source of thanksgiving?

(36:36) Break 2

• Thankfulness and Generosity correlation
• (43:59) Don - He writes out 3 things he's thankful for every day.  Has done this for 4 years.
• Rose - Thankful for 85 years in her life and the number of priests that have been put in her life by the grace of God, and thankful for those priests.

Resources:

• Eucharistic Prayers I-IV
  • https://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/RM3-EP1-4.htm

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Assumption of Mary

• (2:59) What is a Dogma?

(27:00) Break 1

• Jo Anne - Thinks the BVM assumption....beautiful takeaway is the sacredness of our bodies.  Being consecrated to God.
• (32:35) Beverly - Where in the Bible does it mention the Assumption?
• Why do we need to attend Mass on holy days of obligation?

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garreston joins Patrick to discuss St. Maximilian

• (4:38) St Maximilian’s Martyrdom Story
• Saint Maximilian’s devotion to Mary
• What is the role of Prayer in our relationship with saints?

(27:00) Break 1

• Joseph - Virgin Mary drew him back to the church. Saw apparition...large image of the Eucharist.  Jesus, Mary and Joseph were in it.
• Why is Saint Maximilian the saint of Drug Addiction
• (32:59) Mary - Wants to share comment regarding something St. Maximillian Kolbe said.  From the book Man from Others. Made impression on her.

Resources:

• St. MK’s Consecration prayer to Mary: 

  • Consecration Prayer to Mary (catholicnewsagency.com)
• St. MK Novena: 
  • Nine Day – St. Maximilian Kolbe Novena (Aug 5-13) - National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe - Libertyville, IL (kolbeshrine.org)

• Marytown:
  • National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe - Libertyville, IL (marytown.com)