The Inner Life

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred music. Topics included: what sacred music is (3:14), singing the mass (12:29), types of sacred music (18:25), caller: why does my parish sing during the offertory? (24:33), caller: history of my Church's historical music (27:28), caller: thoughts on Sister Act? (32:53), the Bishop Wichita's pastoral letter on Sacred Music (38:23), caller: instruments at Mass (41:39). 

Fr. Spencer's App - https://squarenote.co/

Bishop Kemme's pastoral letter -  https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/let-us-sing-with-the-lord-bishop-kemme-urges-in-pastoral-letter/

Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy Hour (17:54), caller: I was encouraged by a friend to sign up for a Holy Hour (22:53), caller: I show up to daily mass 10 minutes early to pray (26:14), what if I find a Holy Hour boring? (29:57), Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive, praying in front of the Real Presence (38:41), caller: I feel closer to God after adoration (42:01), and caller: I am grateful for adoration at my Newman Center (45:37). 

Fr. Tim's book Jesus Make Me Fully Alive

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about being grateful. Topics included: why gratitude is so important (3:17), ingratitude (12:34), caller: I'm grateful for great priests (16:54), caller: grateful for indoor bathrooms (21:19), gratitude & generosity (23:12), caller: I'm grateful for my children! (29:16), caller: I'm blessed to receive the Eucharist (35:17), caller: I'm grateful for life! (40:23), and caller: I'm grateful every day (42:22). 

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about sacramentals. Topics included: what a sacramental is (2:53), caller: I was given a crucifix when I got lung cancer (15:55), caller: I am a convert who now loves to pray the rosary (19:54), blessings (23:05), caller: it seems that sacramentals are a stumbling block for Protestants (26:51), caller: should I feel guilty if I don't pray the rosary every day? (33:24), caller: what should I do with relics? (41:21) 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller: can I fast in a different way (12:54), caller: I am going to give more time to God this Lent (20:41), prayer routines (23:22), caller: Lent is about finishing strong! (26:40), email: are there different fasting rules for those with special needs? (34:05), caller: I tried to make the beginning of Lent special needs for my family and friends (35:31), caller: I ate one small meal and came to mass yesterday (39:23), and caller: God knows your heart during Lent (45:45). 

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God's will. Topics included what discernment is (2:54), choosing between two good things (13:07), how family and friends help us on our journeys (17:26), how God works through our desires (20:45), caller: I learned to remove pride and despair (23:23), saying yes to God (26:51), caller: Chronic illness and God's will (31:03), caller: God's will in choosing a parish ministry (37:34), caller: God's will through health scare (42:55). 

Original Air Date: Mach 22, 2023

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about burying the dead. Topic included: Christian understanding of the body (3:35), caller: my uncle wanted to be cremated (11:13), caller: Can I have a funeral mass like my wife? (16:05), making funeral directives (21:57), caller: I have some of my mom's ashes (26:35), caller: should I cremate my buried husband? (31:11), caller: How are bodies sacred? (38:18), email: can I scatter the ashes? (42:24), navigating miscarriage? (45:30), and caller: can one be buried at sea? 

 Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss finding joy during trials.

• (2:58) – How to be Joyful when you are sad.
• (10:40) - How do you deal with doubt in difficult times?
• (16:34) – Sal - Finding Joy when you have problems: Ever since my wife passed 4 years ago, I've had a hard time.   I go to mass and I love Jesus, but it's still hard. How do you get over grief?
• (23:18) Break 1
• (31:32) Cecilia - I have two adult daughters. One estranges herself from everyone and stays in her room all day. The other daughter has anger management issues. I'm so depressed that I some days I don't want to leave my bed.
• (39:33) Break 2
• (11:53) – Grieving mother

Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick to discuss becoming peacemakers. Topics included: Jesus as peacemaker (1:58), restless hearts (13:08), caller: not peace but the sword (14:51), caller: I share peace at the hospital (19:47), making peace at home and work (27:06), how our lives bring peace (31:47), caller: prayers for peace (40:36), and saints (46:17). 

Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about trust. Topics included: why we trust (2:34), what if we don't see the Lord's work? (4:44), caller: my struggle to trust (13:20), caller: ask and you shall receive (16:03), trust and anxiety (21:19), caller: we trusted God when my son was lost (27:33), caller: trust God like he's family (31:37), caller: my sister got sick over the holidays (38:46), and caller: trust God will heal my family (41:37).