The Inner Life

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Courage

• (3:13) What is the virtue of courage?
• What is the role of courage?
• (17:54) Sandra - How do you get courage from losing a loved one or family member?

(26:59) Break 1

• How do you build courage?
• (32:42) Linda - Has had many family discussions recently.  Niece has spoken up recently about abortion and pro-life.  Family doesn't agree with these issues.  Today's topic has given her courage to speak up and support her niece.
• What does it mean to have spiritual courage?

Father Timothy Anastos joins Patrick to discuss Temperance and Gluttony

• (2:37) How does the Church define temperance and gluttony
• How do we know that we are not being temperate?
• (18:03) what is the value of temperance

(27:00) Break 1

• Michael - I struggle with gluttony, fasting has helped me overcome and give that meal to homeless person
• (30:38) how does Gluttony creep into our life?
• Josephine - tips I use for gluttony-offering food or drink to another

Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Protestant Arguments from Paul

• (4:42) How is the Bible a Catholic book?
• How do you study scripture in order to be more familiar with the Bible?

(19:33) Break 1

• Father Tackles the argument of Faith Alone.
• (37:24) James - When Paul talked about works of the law, I thought he was talking about the Jewish expansion of the ten Commandments.  Could you clarify?

(43:01) Break 2

• Where in scripture does it say sola scriptura?
• (44:29) Father helps answer a question about praying to the saints

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Family Prayer

• Patrick opens with a moving story from Father Patrick Peyton
• (6:54) Father shares what prayer was like for him growing up.
• What is the role of family in our life?
• (20:02) Bridget – How do you establish a prayer life as my siblings are moving out?

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• Mary - I've been praying the Rosary w/my husband after Mass, but not seeing enough changes.  How do I keep patient.
• Bonita - Fr. Peyton went to San Francisco, and it influenced the nuns to encourage our families to pray the Rosary.

(37:11) Break 2

• How do you get started with family prayer?
• (41:28) Anna - I took care of my mom w/Alzheimer's; When I first started taking care of her, I felt abandoned, by other siblings.  To exercise her mind, we prayed the rosary.  It brought all our siblings together.   Healing as well.
• Email about how do you share the faith with your kids without making them resent praying? 

Resources:

• Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. - The Rosary Priest
  • https://www.fatherpeyton.org/

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom

• (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean?
• How can we practice martyrdom in our life.
• (14:48) Julie - My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555.  I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don't understand the Queen.  What was the big fuss and the conflict.

(20:26) Break 1

• The blood of the martyrs, why is it important?
• (34:21) Mary - So do we have to suffer to prepare to go to heaven?
• Nick - Those wounds that we share with him are like the jewels in heaven.   That was very powerful that they recognized him by his wounds and good message.   We could also offer up little martyrdoms.

(40:35) Break 2

• Patrick shares an email from Christina who is a college athlete and needs to balance sports and faith with her friends.
• (45:03) Danielle - How we also have to teach our younger children to die to Jesus.   If willing to die for Jesus, heaven will happen.

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence

• How does silence relate to the transfiguration?
• (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise?
• (15:57) Steve - I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th.  It's always such a blessing.

(19:02) Break 1

• What are some practical ways people can grow in silence?
• (26:54) - Paul - The only way you could discern God's will for you is through silence.  Jesus went away to be alone w/God the Father and he discerned the will of God in his life.  And that's so true.
• Silence in discerning the will of God.
• James - Role of Holy Spirit in creating silence.  There's man-made silence, like during the liturgy.  When you go through the cycle of worship like in Psalm 95, then it turns to silence and far more fruitful.

(37:57) Break 2

• Marilyn - Question: I try to have silence, but is my silence is the kind.  I'm thinking silence is not having anything in my mind and having the Lord put something in there.
• (43:17) Joshua - Is it okay to read the Lives of the Saints or Catechism during adoration hour in front of the sacrament?
• Jan writes into the Inner Life asking how to interact with each other in a family environment more.

Resources:

• The Power of Silence
  
  • https://ignatius.com/the-power-of-silence-posp/
• The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass
  • https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass/

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Humility

• (4:52) What is false humility?
• Humility of David in the book of Samuel
• (16:09) Cathy - How do you measure your progress in humility without being proud?

(19:28) Break 1

• What can we do to grow in humility?
• (27:41) Janet - I love the litany of humility. It really sets the bar to see where you are with this virtue.
• Jim - I love the subject of humility. 'My humility makes me proud.' That phrase always brings me back to earth.
• Bob writes in saying Humility isn’t thinking about myself less but thinking of myself less.

(37:41) Break 2

• Mary - When I fail to associate with a detractor, am I being proud?
• (44:38) Patrick shares some emails about asking about the proper way to feel pride?
• What can Saint Joseph teach us about humility.

Resources:

• Litany of Humility
  • https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245

Father John Eckert joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Finding Peace

• Difference between peace of the world and peace that Jesus gives
• (5:36) - How the digital age affects our finding of peace?

(20:41) Break 1

• What can the saints teach us about having peace?
• (26:45) 11:34 How do our feelings affect our peace?
• (30:48) how do you find peace in making a decision?

(36:22) Break 2

• How can the Sacraments and sacramental help us with peace?
• What is the rosary’s role in giving us security and peace?
• (45:47) John - How do you find peace in discerning a career path?

Resources:

• Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
  • https://scepterpublishers.org/products/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace
• Mother Teresa powerful speech on Love, works and peace
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7GZBTDx6k

Sister Faustina Maria Pia joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Immaculate Heart of Mary

• 11:10 What does the word immaculate mean, in reference to the immaculate heart?
• What are the symbols of the immaculate heart of Mary?

Break 1

• How do we unite our heart with Mary’s heart?
• 11:41 - How does the Heart of Mary show us the true nature of the feminine heart?

Break 2

• Michelle - My mass experience: 2 Cor 11:3. St. Paul said that like Eve you've been deceived. I was able to see Eve's heart and Mary's heart.
• 11: 50 Fatima and the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Sanctity of Life

• (5:10) - What Does Sanctity mean?
• How does the woundedness affect how we see others?

 (24:40) Break 1

• (25:56) Mary - Question: I have several family members who are bisexual or are gay. My godchild is also gay. How do we respect those who are LGBT?
• John - I talked to a very saintly bishop (bishop Olmstead) when I was the AZ right to life movement president. All of his advice helped me to lead better.
• Lynn - One is not born again until they have been baptized. Jesus wouldn't have said we're brothers and sisters unless we're baptized.

(43:36) Break 2

• How Is the dignity of life attack in our world today?
• Nancy - Nursing homes: there is one that prides themselves in treating the residents beautifully.