Dealing with Distractions During Prayer
Have you ever been watching a movie or TV show and begin thinking about what other productions the actors on screen have been in or what their name is? Josh Raymond of The Inner Life recalled a recent evening when he had sat down to watch the acclaimed Ben-Hur, featuring Charlton Heston and Jack Dawkins.... Continue reading→
Worshipping Idols or Venerating the Saints?
“You shall not make for yourself an idol or a likeness of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down before them or serve them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous God, inflicting punishment for their ancestors’ wickedness... Continue reading→
Can I be ‘Spiritual’ but not ‘Religious’?
Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, a young woman named Emily wrote into the show to ask what Patrick’s opinion was on the difference between Christian prayer and her practice of yoga, spirituality, and secular prayer. She wrote: I’m a young woman in her late twenties who considers herself spiritual but not religious. I still... Continue reading→
Dignity of Work
When we consider the beginning chapters of Genesis, most of us think of the creation stories, the fall, and banishment from the Garden, but how many of us consider a call to work? Yet, in the second chapter of Genesis, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to... Continue reading→
Identifying and Eliminating Greed
Most of us would like to think that we’re pretty generous people when it comes to sharing our possessions. If we were asked to explain our generosity, maybe we would say we spend time at a shelter or a nursing home. Or maybe if we’re unable to give time, we offer financial support to others... Continue reading→
How do I stop gossiping?
Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, listener Jasmine wrote into the show to ask Patrick about gossip and how to stop doing it: Hi Patrick, I have a major question to ask you. I have a problem with gossiping too much and I don’t have self-control. I know it’s a major sin and I don’t... Continue reading→
Praying for Your Enemies
Imagine you’re driving home from work. It was a long day. You’re tired, hot, and just focused on getting home as quickly as possible. Suddenly, a reckless driver comes flying out of nowhere and sideswipes you as they weave in and out of your lane at high speeds. You angrily pull over to assess the... Continue reading→
The Liturgy Reveals the Trinity
As humans – with a spiritual soul and a physical body – we can only relate to others through a physical body. We express all our thoughts, desires, intentions, and love through matter, whether by physical touch, physical sounds in speech, writing with ink and paper, or by electronic communication. Even our knowledge and communication...
Exploring Christ’s Power to Perform Miracles
“He was driving out a demon [that was] mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute person spoke and the crowds were amazed. Some of them said, ‘By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons.’ Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. But he... Continue reading→
The Deceiving Road to Hell
Recently on The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shared a passage from one of St. John Bosco’s documented dreams called The Road to Hell. In it, St. John describes in detail the journey from a state of grace and purity ultimately to a state of damnation and entrance into hell. In his dream, St. John describes... Continue reading→
St. Ignatius & Mastering Detachment
Josh Raymond began a segment on The Inner Life by recalling a game he used to play at recess with his friends in elementary school: marbles. If you aren’t familiar with the game, it essentially boils down to each player using their marbles to hit their opponent’s marbles out of a chalk circle or into... Continue reading→
Accompanying Others in Life’s Journey
Have you ever accompanied somebody on a trip somewhere where you weren’t expressly required or recommended, just to provide a positive presence? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side where a loved one has joined you on a mission to do something that they can’t help with, but you were just thankful that they... Continue reading→
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