You can often tell that somebody is a Christian by the things they wear around their necks, whether that be a brown scapular, a miraculous medal, or a crucifix. To someone outside the Church observing Christians and Catholics, the concept of wearing or hanging up crucifixes might seem strange. Why would we want to commemorate...Continue reading→

We’re told two things in life are certain: death and taxes. While some try to avoid the latter, none can avoid the former; all of us die. The passage out of this life is an object of fear, trembling, pain, and suffering. The Christian lens of death, however, propels us to the hope that our...Continue reading→

Have you ever been to a buffet? Maybe you used to go a lot when you were younger, like Josh Raymond of The Inner Life. If you’ve never been, the concept is as follows: At the restaurant, you pay a flat fee per person for your dining party, and then you can go to the...Continue reading→

If you are in the United States and you are Catholic, you are currently participating in a Eucharistic Revival along with the heads of the Church and your brothers and sisters in Christ. You may be asking yourself, “What can I do? How can I actively be a part of this Revival?” The bishops’ decree...Continue reading→

Recently on a segment of The Inner Life, guest host Patrick Conley welcomed Father Eric Nielsen onto the show to discuss the importance of the examination of conscience and how to make an effective one. Patrick began the conversation by asking Father Eric what exactly a conscience is. The term often conjures up images of...Continue reading→

“Because we’re part of the Body of Christ, we have the best reason of all to be optimistic every single day of our lives, in all circumstances; to truly be able to see the good things that await us, even in the midst of difficulties.” Josh Raymond welcomed Father Bobby Blood back to The Inner...Continue reading→