Did the Devil Make Me Do It?
A film came out last year called The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The plot of the movie, as all of The Conjuring movies are, was based on a true story of demonic possession. In this particular installation, a man named Arne Johnson is charged with murdering his landlord, but according to him...Continue reading→
The Power of Silence
“The Lord’s life was marked by silence. He was born in the stillness of the night. He rose from the dead in the stillness of the night. But I think His time in the desert just before He began His public ministry is the template for all of us. A fruitful life is one that...Continue reading→
The Three Theological Virtues
Recently on The Inner Life, Father Michael Hurley joined Josh on the show to talk about the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity, how we acquire these gifts, and how they allow us to start living the life of heaven before we get there. “We often think of virtue as simply being the manifestation...Continue reading→
The Demonic Nature of Temptation
“[Temptation is] not as spectacular as possession, but it’s far more dangerous to the soul. To resist temptation is simple. You must avoid the occasions of temptation of course, and you must have a Christian and spiritual life. You must pray. You must try to behave correctly and to love the people you meet every...Continue reading→
Finding Freedom in Obedience
What exactly is obedience? Does it mean submitting ourselves to the will of the world? Does it mean being a pushover? Should we give in to peer pressure? Father Bobby Blood joined guest host Patrick Conley on The Inner Life to discuss the true definition of obedience and how we can embrace it in our...Continue reading→
Should We Fear Death?
Are you afraid to die? It’s a common question, as far as philosophical questions go, because it’s one of the few things common among all human beings. Whether you’re rich or poor, sick or healthy, man or woman, you will die someday. It’s also one of the few things that we can’t control. We can...Continue reading→
Dealing with Obnoxious People
Someone posted something you don’t agree with on social media. Somebody ignored you at your local coffee shop. Your coworker or sibling keeps borrowing your things without asking. Your parents are micromanaging or being overbearing. You can feel your blood pressure rising. How do you deal with these inconvenient and frankly annoying situations? How do...Continue reading→
The Corporal Works of Mercy
Josh Raymond, on a recent episode of The Inner Life, recalled growing up as a Baptist and being encouraged by the youth group at his church to listen to Christian contemporary music. And he remembers discovering Keith Green’s music upon exploring that genre and Green immediately becoming his favorite. Green’s music, though focused on the...Continue reading→
Do the Little Sacrifices Matter?
John Morales welcomed Father Marcel Taillon onto Morning Air to talk about the small sacrifices and mortifications we make throughout our day, and whether the sanctification of those small matters really has a bearing on our personal holiness. John and Father Marcel began by discussing one of the saints best known for her dedication to...Continue reading→
The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is the month of the Holy Rosary, a prayer wholly focused on asking for the intercession of Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mary of Our Lord Jesus Christ. As St. Josemaría said, the home is a spotlight for love: human love between husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, and brothers and sisters; but also divine...Continue reading→
The Saints of September
As September comes to a close, John Morales welcomed author Annabelle Moseley onto Morning Air to discuss the different saints of September and what insights we can take from their lives as we celebrate(d) their feast days. The first saint that Annabelle discussed was St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary who was known for preaching...Continue reading→
Purity of Heart
Recently on The Inner Life, Josh began the hour by discussing his favorite types of dessert. He said of all the options, some of his top choices included pecan pie, cheesecake, and chocolate chip cookies. And, as is common with many bakers, his wife will often experiment with the recipes for these desserts, mixing mint...Continue reading→
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