Father Eric Nilsen joined Patrick for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: temptation vs. sin (2:35), the Christian vision of sexuality (7:00), pornography (11:38), what chastity is (14:31), caller: confession has helped me (22:20), caller: I recommend Reclaim Sexual Health (26:07), chastity in marriage (28:32), Caller: I pray three Hail Mary’s and the Rosary each […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about mixed-faith marriage. Topics included: mixed-faith marriages (3:14), St. Paul’s encouragement (9:29), caller: my wife converted to Catholicism (16:47), what if one spouse is more religious than the other? (22:06), caller: my son is in a mixed-faith marriage (29:02), caller: when I met my wife she wasn’t […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about Advent. Topics included: what Advent is (2:11), the Old Testament & Advent (6:40), how Advent shakes us out of complacency (11:47), Shadow & Light book (18:45), how to keep Advent, Advent (20:09), loneliness (25:18), Caller: how I use the Jesse tree (28:04), the O Antiphons (29:01), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about greed. Topics included: what greed is (3:14), the most anti-Scrooge person Fr. Taillon ever met (7:20), control (9:50), greedy for time (20:35), stewardship (33:22), caller: we build a manger for Jesus (40:02), and caller: if I win the lottery can I give that money to the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about doing God’s will. Topics included: God has a desire for my life (3:17), discernment (8:28), caller: God called me to adoration (19:02), desires and God’s will (22:22), two wills of Christ (25:04), two wills of Christ (25:04), community (27:20), caller: I obeyed my spiritual director (35:56), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Topics include: the Holy Spirit (3:35), fruits of the Spirit (5:48), gifts of the Spirit (5:48), prayer and the Holy Spirit (23:52), caller: gifts in Isaiah and NT (29:07), public and private gifts (32:45), devotion to Our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about temptation. Topics included: the original temptation (2:56), caller: I put on the armor of God every day (13:10), falling into temptation (15:45), caller: I ask my angel for help with temptation (17:44), temptation vs. sin (20:51), dealing with daily temptations (26:05), caller: confession helps me overcome […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus as healer (2:56), anointing of the sick (7:02), caller: My friend was healed after a fall (13:40), when do I call a priest? (18:48), email: does a healing mass anointing count? (22:25), caller: I’d like my sister to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about trusting God. Topics included: how God reveals his trustworthiness (5:55), what happens when it seems God doesn’t open a door (9:24), caller: I was diagnosed with a disease and I’m waiting for God (22:02), caller: I’m struggling with postpartum depression (28:20), email: I prayed the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Do you have a worldview that is shaped by the Eucharist? In a recent episode of “The Inner Life,” host Patrick Conley, alongside Bishop Andrew Cozzens, delves into a profound exploration of the Eucharist and Scriptures. This episode is nothing short of a spiritual feast, my friends! The Eucharistic Revival: Bishop Cozzens, the dynamic leader […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about gratitude & the virtue of justice. Topics included: giving thanks (3:55), justice (10:19), St. Paul on thanksgiving and peace (13:54), gratitude & humility (20:07), steps of gratitude (27:00), advent and gratitude (36:33), Black Friday (42:36).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about giving thanks and giving of ourselves. Topics included: how to cultivate gratitude (2:46), growing in humility (10:28), caller: my students read Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place and learn gratitude (14:18), caller: I ask my kids what they’re grateful for at dinner time (18:39), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more