The Power of Silence
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
When is the last time that you got away from everything? When is the last time that you turned off your phone, your TV, your computer, your car, left your ... Read more
Learning Chastity and Self-Mastery
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
NOTE: This article features some sensitive topics that may not be suitable for younger readers. Please use discretion. The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as the following: “Addiction ... Read more
Dealing with Spiritual Doubt
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
We’ve seen the concept of doubt many times in scripture. When Abraham and Sarah are told that their descendants would number greater than the stars, they laughed, for both of ... Read more
Battling Consumerism this Christmas
Articles, News and Culture, The Inner Life
As we furiously drive around town trying to finish our Christmas shopping this year, it would behoove us to keep our habits of consumption in mind. It’s easy to get ... Read more
The Fundamentals of Spiritual Freedom
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
In his 1941 State of the Union Address, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed to the United States and to the whole world his belief that all people had a fundamental ... Read more
Advent Resolutions
Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
How do you feel about spoilers? Do they ruin a book or movie for you? Or does it not bother you at all? For some, they get more out of ... Read more
il 11-16-22 Podcast
Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Paul Hoesing joined Josh for a conversation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Topics included getting to know Fr. Hoesing (7:09), who the Holy Spirit is ... Read more
The Inner Life – Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – What is Spiritual Direction?
Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. joined Josh for a conversation about what spiritual direction is. Topics included what spiritual direction is (7:26), the difference between spiritual direction and counseling (12:41), preparing for ... Read more
The Inner Life – Monday, November 14, 2022 – Servant Leadership
Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about being a holy leader. Topics included the difficulty of leadership (8:09), Jesus washes the apostle’s feet (10:11), Father Matthew’s leadership challenges ... Read more
Returning to Reconciliation
Articles, Catechesis, The Inner Life
How long has it been since you’ve cleaned your windows? Are they crystal clear and easy to see through because they’ve just recently been wiped down? Are they caked in ... Read more
The Inner Life – Thursday, November 10, 2022 – Taking Up Your Cross
Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joins Josh to discuss taking up your cross (6:43), the cross and humility (18:36), caller: how do I take up my cross (27:59), foolishness of the Cross ... Read more
The Inner Life – Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – Sacramentals
Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father James Kubicki, SJ joins Josh for conversation about holy objects that assist us in the faith. Topics include what sacramentals are (6:34), what grace is (8:32), avoiding superstition (16:51), ... Read more