Preparing for a Peaceful Death with St. Joseph
In this month of the Holy Souls, as we pray for the faithful departed, we would be remiss if we did not also consider our own death. We probably all agree that a peaceful death is the ideal situation. Who better to turn to for help than Saint Joseph, the patron of departing souls and...Continue reading→
Observing the Month of the Holy Souls
We kicked off this month with the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, more commonly known as All Souls Day, on November 2. But let’s not forget that the entire month of November is dedicated to remembering the Holy Souls. Who are the Holy Souls? I’m so glad you asked. The Holy Souls are all...Continue reading→
Should We Ask God for Signs to Direct Our Life?
Is it ever okay to ask God for a sign when discerning a serious decision that pertains to God’s will for our life? Cale tackled this question on a recent episode of The Cale Clarke Show and showed why it might not always be the best idea, even though there are scriptural precedents. In Chapter...Continue reading→
Why the saints can do great things
Note: This article was originally written by Archbishop José Gómez. In September, we celebrated two important events in the life of the family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We marked the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. We also offered the closing Mass for the jubilee...Continue reading→
Our Identity as Beloved
Josh Raymond, on a recent episode of The Inner Life, recalled a story from his freshman year of high school when he and his classmates were tasked with giving speeches for their public speaking class. Josh had chosen to speak about the assassination of JFK and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. In preparation, Josh meticulously...Continue reading→
Fighting Sloth and Acedia
By his own admission, Josh Raymond can’t multitask. He finds it extremely difficult to fend off distractions when he’s trying to get work done, especially if those distractions are television or music. Television draws us in with its bright colors and lights, a moving picture that hasn’t ceased to amaze the human eye since its...Continue reading→
Dr. Matthew Levering on the Journey to Theology
Recently on The Cale Clarke Show, Cale hosted famed theologian Dr. Matthew Levering to talk about the intersection of theology and everyday life. Dr. Levering holds the James N. and Mary D. Perry Jr. Chair of Theology at Mundelein Seminary. He has written several books, including Participatory Biblical Exegesis, The Abuse of Conscience, and Proofs...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→
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