The Inner Life (Relevant Radio)

Father Sam Martin joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual battle and fasting. Topic included: trust and warfare (7:35), relying on Christ (12:46), planning for warfare (18:37), avoiding evil (25:06), caller: is my house haunted? (29:06), caller: is there a link between spiritual warfare and anxiety? (32:04), Satan is the father of lies (37:06), the importance of the sacraments (42:00), fasting (46:46). 

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick for a Sunday's Bible Study

• (1:55) what is the context of Sunday’s Gospel?
• What should we listen for in today’s readings?
• What attitude should we have when we read the words of God?
• Father reads Sunday’s Gospel according to Luke.

(20:55) Break 1

• Maureen - It struck me that in there it says Jesus was there for 40 days and it said he was hungry. Thought it was because he was away from God and was hungry for God and not just for bread.
• (26:24) Dan - How did the devil give all the power. They're saying I can give you all of this. How did he get so powerful?

(38:16) Break 2

• Mira - Why do we say lead us not into temptation when we say the prayer?  You were talking about temptation and we use that in our prayer.
• (42:39) Beth - Where does the evil one get his power...my thought was can we not blame ourselves for giving power to the devil?
• (45:16) What is the connection with Jesus’ temptations in the desert and Israel’s wondering in the desert?

IL – Baptism and Confirmation – Father Ethan Southard returns to The Inner Life to discuss why Baptism and Confirmation are foundational to our spiritual lives

 Father Eric Nielsen joins IL to discuss the virtue of chastity

Father Richard Hermes, S.J. joined Patrick for a conversation about developing friendship with the saints. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Hermes (2:53), what is sainthood? (6:06), what does veneration entail (10:02), why do we pray to the saints (14:41), caller: Padre Pio was close to me during cancer (20:04), caller: I love St. Anthony (24:33), the communion of saints (26:10), caller: is canonization dogmatic? (28:50), caller: I love St. Raphael the Archangel (30:45), developing a friendship with the saints (33:59), caller: my husband had a devotion to ST. Joseph (38:48), the role of relics (42:46), and saint resources (46:36). 

Father Tom Wilson joins the Inner Life to discuss overcoming scrupulosity. Father Wilson and Josh Raymond discuss the dangers of scrupulosity and concrete ways to avoid and overcome it.

Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do I know where doubt comes from? (14:28), if doubting is sinful (18:16), the consequences of doubt (23:31), caller: I know a young woman who is doubting becoming Catholic (30:32), caller: what the place for free will and doubt (35:39), who we seek out during times of doubt (42:05), caller: how do I move past fear and doubt (44:28). Original Air Date: January 6, 2023

Father Carter Griffin joined Josh for a conversation about heaven, hell, and purgatory. Topics included what these places are (5:27), being a 'good person' (7:50), judgement (11:48), what hell is (15:29), gehenna (18:59), why everyone doesn't go to heaven (24:32), God's mercy (30:16), how many are saved (34:29), caller: when I'm heaven will I be sad if I see family members in hell? (37:45), what is purgatory (42:30), Caller: I'm worried about a loved one who had a near death experience (47:18). 

Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about marriage. Topics include: the characteristics of marriage (7:49), how do move forward if spouses are in different places (18:41), spouses of different faiths (28:33), and recovering trust in marriage (42:09). 

IL – Father Michael Hurley, OP joins IL to discuss summer spiritual reading  [ENCORE]

Father Eric Nielsen joins IL to discuss friendship with the saints. Topics included (7:58), how we're united with the saints (16:50), the danger of mediums (22:45), what is a patron saint (28:44), saints on earth and in heaven (31:20), story about a caller's spiritual director (33:55), how we grow in friendship with saints (40:26), diversity of saints in the Church (42:08), which saints should we have devotion to (47:42). 

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about correcting others and receiving correction. Topics included: Jesus' teaching on correction (2:37), marriage and trust (10:37), preparing for correction (13:56), caller: should I correct my husband (19:29), what if we're in the wrong? (22:11), caller: It's important to look in the mirror before correction (28:10), correcting authority (35:40), correcting in vs correcting things that bother us (44:22). 

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about finding meaning in our difficulties. Topics included: why we suffer (7:01), how can we have a positive attitude during suffering (12:48), caller: my daughter is transitioning (19:10), caller: my suffering has a purpose (27:37), is there ever an end to redemptive suffering (33:29), caller: how do I stay humble (36:04), caller: there's a lot of suffering in my marriage (41:32), caller: RR has helped me! (46:41). 

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in patience. Topics include: God wants us to be patient (2:31), why is patience hard? (6:35), love is patient (9:55), grace builds on nature (13:55), patient penances (20:07), caller: I struggle to be patience when I'm on the phone with companies (24:53), caller: my strategy for patience in traffic (28:07), caller: I was patient as a child and it paid off (29:52), email: I learned I don't have control (36:58), caller: finding patience in retirement (39:04), and caller: I think nutrition impacts mood (43:42). 

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship

• What is Friendship?
• (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life?
• (15:20) Susanne - Greeting people daily.  Having been retired taking care of people. I've found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store.

(19:06) Break 1

• Maria - How can I attain a spiritual director so I can have a spiritual friendship?
• (22:59) Nora - I have a couple of nieces who are adults. They appreciate my friendship, but I don't hear back from them.  How should I deal with this?
• How do we know what friendships are good to have and which ones are not healthy?
• What is the role of forgiveness in friendship?
• Jessica - I was just recently at confession and my priest told me that I need to seek friends in the church. Why is that so important? I feel that I am old now and have a hard time understanding the why.

(40:44) Break 2

• How do you navigate friendships between men and women?
• Francesca - I'm a convert. 10 years ago. Old friends who are certainly non-Catholic. There's been tension. Any ideas if I should pursue this friendship or how to approach.

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord's day. Why is the Sabbath important to Jesus (2:27), worship on Sunday (8:54), caller: why Sabbath on Sunday (12:42), preparing for mass (17:23), Sabbath as a gift (23:51), caller: Sunday as a bookend (34:43), caller: I am a catechist (38:02), helping families keep the Sabbath (39:57). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacraments of the Church. Topics included: what is validity? (2:56), caller: my friend doesn't believe in the sacraments (10:16), sacraments in Scripture (18:46), caller: what if someone wasn't probably baptized? (22:54), email: I baptized my grandchildren; are they baptized? (26:25), becoming validity police (30:15), caller: we don't receive the Precious Blood at my parish; why? (34:14), caller: If someone has a certificate of baptism but it was invalid and they don't know it what happens?, and caller: what does baptizing 'in the name of' mean? 

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about dealing with anger. Topic included: how to deal with anger (4:46), Jesus's teaching on anger (7:12), caller: I'm angry at a toxic husband (16:17), caller: how do I deal with my son's anger? (28:04), caller: I've identified the times of day I'm angry (35:07), caller: I have anger in marriage (42:10), caller: I'm angry at my co-workers (45:16). 

• Father Richard Simon joins IL to discuss the meaning of Pentecost

Father John LoCoco joined Josh for a conversation about praying for those who mistreat us. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (7:06), should I be a doormat (10:05), how do I forgive? (16:31), caller: I'm having difficulty with my brother (16:46), how news divides us (26:31), caller: I'm had issues with my in-laws (28:38), learning to love our enemies (39:15), caller: I went through a divorce (41:55), caller: I pray the chaplet for my neighbors (44:27). 

Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about faith. Topics included: what virtue is (6:04), today's Gospel (9:44), difficulty of faith and trust (22:33), caller: I have cancer and my faith is tested (27:26), caller: my marriage is in trouble (30:19), humility (37:27), doubt (41:56), caller: I was healed (46:23). 

Fr. Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss great books for spiritual reading. Find out which books make Father's list! 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about devotion to St. Joseph. Topics included: the importance of St. Joseph (2:54), caller: St. Joseph helps us be pro-life (19:56), St. Joseph the worker (22:27), Purity (26:29), Silence (30:54), funny story about St. Joseph (36:22), caller: St. Joseph, Terror of Demons (37:37), caller: my Father stuck out a difficult marriage (39:23), and caller: novena to the Holy Cloak of St. Joseph (44:39). 

Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren’t moved when I talk about the faith (32:55), caller: praying for those who left the faith (40:00), caller: I left the Church and came back in my 40s (42:02), and caller: my daughter left the faith, what should I do? (45:21).

Original Air Date: 4/3/24

Father Marcel Taillon joins IL for a conversation about integrating humility into our spiritual lives. Topics included what pride is (2:02), how pride creeps into our lives (8:08), the role of gratitude and petition (11:37), the Pharisee and tax collector (19:19), Father Taillon's story of humility (24:13), caller: is it prideful to sit in the front of church? (32:47), caller: a retreat helped me face pride (35:01), caller: losing my job humbled me (37:36), caller: when is pride a mortal sin (41:26), caller: I have more sympathy for the homeless because I used to be homeless (45:14). 

Check out this awesome presentation from September 16, 2024

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for a three-day series to discuss The Creed.

• (4:11) What is a Creed?
• What does it mean to believe?

(19:38) Break 1

• How did the Jewish creed allow them to stay faithful to the Lord?
• (24:58) Why did the Church change from “we” to “I” believe?

(41:41) Break 2

• Neon – What is the right Creed?
• (44:58) Karen - We say I believe in one God.  Why are priests able to say God instead of one God now when we profess one God in the Creed?

Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Christ's Passion. Topics included: Origins of the Stations (2:40), Fr. Sam's experience with Stations (12:45), caller: can you explain Veronica's Veil? (19:23), caller: I was born in the Holy Land and have prayed the Stations there (27:27), caller: I recommend Lenten Journey with Mother Mary (29:18), caller: I'd like to offer a couple of interpretations of Simon of Cyrene (38:18), and caller: the meaning of the name Veronica (42:06). 

Fr. Looney's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/a-lenten-journey-with-mother-mary/

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Sacramentals

• (4:31) what are sacramentals?
• How do sacramentals help draw us closer to God?
• (20:38) What do you say to people who don’t think they need sacramentals?

(26:59) Break

• Rita - There are other sacramentals that are very powerful...  Brown Scapular.  It's invested in you.
• (30:21) Samantha - Was a protestant.  Husband is Catholic.  Mother gave us Rosary beads.  Called church and asked about them, and RCIA lady came to my house.  Before I knew it...I became Catholic all because of the Rosary.
• Joe - Was a protestant.  Husband is Catholic.  Mother gave us Rosary beads.  Called church and asked about them, and RCIA lady came to my house.  Before I knew it...I became Catholic all because of the Rosary.

Father Joseph Johnson joins IL to discuss making leisure holy. He and Josh discussed what true leisure is (7:42), how to find leisure without sloth (12:40) what sloth is (17:05), how we structure our week (23:15), structuring our week will take time (30:17), and two practical leisure activities (49:21). Callers share how they help their families with leisure (35:06) and ask how to find rest if you work in health care (43:00).

Father Illo joined Josh for a conversation about today's feast and the power of God's free gift. Topics included what the Immaculate Conception is (6:12), what does today's feast mean for me? (12:33), if Catholics worship Mary (16:02), what grace is (21:08), St. Therese's views on grace (27:10), caller: My daughter was healed through Mary's intercession (32:32), full of grace (36:18), Caller: Mary's role in my child's birth (41:36), the witness of Mother Teresa (46:55). 

IL – The 10 Commandments: Day 1– Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins The Inner Life for the first of a three day series on the 10 Commandments.  

Father Tom Wilson joined IL to discuss making work holy. We discussed the life of St. Benedict (7:03), how community helps us life a holier life (12:04), how we can live ora et labora (16:17), how prayer helps us keep our priorities straight (26:37), what if  we don't like our jobs (41:22), and what if our work is hostile to Christianity (47:03). A deputy sheriff reflects on his work (34:57), and a hair dresser asks Father about evangelizing at work. 

Father Scott Bailey joined IL to discuss how to deal with distractions during prayer

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation of bearing the sufferings in our life. Topics included: what Jesus means by carrying his cross (2:57), how Jews of Jesus' time heard his teaching (9:21), caller: My husband left our family (15:09), balance bearing cross well with hoping it will be taken (21:30), caller: God won't give us what we can't handle (24:39), offering it up (27:45), caller: my sister died of cancer (29:26), email: grandmother feels hurt that she doesn't have grandkids (31:31), role of the community (36:22), caller: I just had a big operation (40:01), saints (43:44), praying while suffering (48:26). 

St. Francis de Sales:

Here is a meditation from St. Francis de Sales on Carrying our Cross:
“The everlasting God has in his wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost Heart. This cross He now sends you He has considered with His all-knowing eyes, understood with His divine mind, tested with His wise justice, warmed with loving arms and weighed with His own hands to see that it be not one inch too large and not one ounce too heavy for you. He has blessed it with His Holy Name, anointed it with His consolation, taken one last glance at you and your courage, and then sent it to you from heaven, a special greeting from God to you, an alms of the All-Merciful Love of God.”

Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Topics included: the importance of today's feast (5:30), is Mary present in our sorrows? (10:15), the first sorrow of Mary (12:53), caller: a license plate alerted me to the Seven Sorrows; I'm not even Catholic (26:44), caller: I had a dream after my son died (30:48), fourth sorrow (34:31), fifth sorrow (39:27), caller: my son was killed and I prayed the seven sorrows (47:45). 

St. Bernard on Our Lady of Sorrows: https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/lady-sorrows-bernard-clairvaux/

IL –Forgiveness - Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joins the Inner Life to discuss the healing power of forgiveness.

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer Routine

• (5:50) how can people start a prayer routine?
• (13:35) John - Used to get up early in the morning and not remember what I prayed.  Now I get up move around and get into one of the readings of the Mass.  Always start with gratitude for the day.
• Mary Lou - My prayer routine, over the years it has grown and matured.  Pray the Rosary and do other things during my prayer and contemplative prayer.  It has matured to where I feel more comfortable in contemplative, quiet prayer rather than vocal prayer.

(22:16) Break 1

• When do you know when to persist and when to pivot in prayer?
• (29:19) What to do in dryness of prayer?
• (33:31) Mary - My routine is to pray slower, meditate on everything I'm saying.

(37:53) Break 2

• What re external effects on prayers?
• (43:00) Bridget - I have a prayer habit every day.  I pray my rosary on porch.  Going to have surgery for lung cancer.  Everyone tells me to have faith, but you still worry.  How do you combat that?
• Teresa - I always thank God for breath and life every morning.  When I say the Memorare, I say 'holy family.'  It gives me comfort throughout the day.

IL – Dryness in Prayer – Fr. Dave Heney joins the Inner Life to discuss difficulty and dryness in prayer.

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church’s teach on death: (3:05), what euthanasia is (8:18), caller: is using hospice for comfort OK? (18:25), unintended consequences of euthanasia (23:40), caller: I had three family members with hospice (27:41), caller: are organ transplants OK (31:16), extraordinary vs. ordinary means of care (33:27), caller: suffering is also unresolved grief: (37:48), and what to do during end of life situations (45:27)

Resources: 

• National Catholic Bioethics Center
• Directives for Catholic Health Care Services 

Original Air Date: May 22, 2023

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick to discuss how to educate children. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Eric (1:56), choosing a school (5:12), the goal of education (10:56), caller: I'm not Catholic, but I'd like to send my kids to Catholic school (15:10), caller: I used the reading list of the schools to help me choose (22:45), caller: I sent my kids to Catholic school (29:12), caller: we homeschool our kids (32:40), single gender schools (40:48), caller: I used to work at public schools (42:14), caller: the texts of the schools matter (46:25). 

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 Catholic (33:45), caller: Mixed-faith marriages can be tough! (39:37), and caller: my daughter's boyfriend is an atheist (44:20). 

When standing for life, have you ever gotten pushback?

Has the pro-abortion crowd ever ridiculed you for your beliefs?

Mary went to pray in front of an abortion clinic and met a group of pro-choice people there. She was prepared to go into full defensive mode, but the Holy Spirit invited her to respond with love and compassion.

Find out what happened after that. 

Hear the whole conversation about forgiveness and "turning the other cheek" with Fr. Rob Groll, SJ here - Turn the Other Cheek - June 19, 2023 - Relevant Radio

Father Joseph Johnson joins IL to discuss making leisure holy. He and Josh discussed what true leisure is (7:42), how to find leisure without sloth (12:40) what sloth is (17:05), how we structure our week (23:15), structuring our week will take time (30:17), and two practical leisure activities (49:21). Callers share how they help their families with leisure (35:06) and ask how to find rest if you work in health care (43:00).

Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about the sin of greed. Topics included: what greed is (1:57), how greed is destructive (6:53), caller: how can I approach a sibling who is becoming greedy (15:04), caller: I don't want to fall into greediness (20:39), caller: is it sinful to own luxury items (25:57), caller: making money a god (28:57), caller: how do I navigate the inheritance? (34:54), caller: can I keep this sum of money? (40:0), caller: I have bitterness towards my ex-husband's greed (43:18).

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about the sacrament of confession. Topics included what a sacrament is (6:58), why go to a priest to confession (16:16), the seal of confession (22:22), preparing for confession (28:39), caller: can I lose a state of grace? (33:12), caller: I do an examination of conscience (42:00), and what if I don't feel forgiven (45:54). 

Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024!

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education

• (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?
• What are advantages to Catholic schools?
• (15:12) How does the family help with education?

(18:33) Break 1

• Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.
• Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?
• (29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?
• (35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.

(39:30) Break 2

• Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.
• (43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.
• Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Fr. Peter Pomposello joins Patrick to discuss Vocations

• Father Pomposello’s discernment story to his vocation.
• (6:29) What is Vianney Vocations?
• (12:34) Katarina - last Sunday’s gospel spoke to me - now a CCD teacher
• Christine - thank priests who are military chaplain

(23:20) Break 1

• Scott - discerning priesthood at 50
• (35:57) Chris - father of 10-almost became a priest/brother - vocation story

(38:59) Break 2

• (40:00) David - not sure what my career vocation is - advice on how I should discern which direction as a lawyer I should take?
• What is the difference between a vocation and a Career?

Resources:

• Brave and Blessed Spiritual Field kit – Vianney Vocations
  • https://vianneyvocations.com/product/brave-blessed-spiritual-field-kit/
• A seminary for men in the later years of life
  • https://psjs.edu/

Father Bobby Blood joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual freedom. Topics included what spiritual freedom is (5:31), why reason and will are important (11:40), what slavery to sin is (19:39), the need for community (25:48), the role of our of feelings in the spiritual life (32:26), a well-informed conscience (35:44), the power of truth (41:13), St. Paul and freedom (45:07). 

Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick for a conversation about healing after marriages end in divorce. Topics included: Jesus' teaching on healing and divorce (1:59), the importance of marriage (9:00), what causes marriages to end? (16:02), difference between divorce and annulment (20:47), caller: rosary helped me heal (23:18), caller: marriage encounter helped me heal (27:36), caller: being close to the Church helped me (34:21), caller: I pushed for divorce; how can I help those I hurt heal? (38:21), effects of divorce on children (42:20), caller: my kids helped bring my ex-husband back to the faith (45:08). 

Original Air Date: 7/28/23

IL–Judgement –Father Sam Kachuba returned to The Inner Life to discuss Jesus’ teaching on judgement [ENCORE]

We hope you enjoy this amazing encore show from June 20, 2024, about Eucharistic Adoration!

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration

• (4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from?
• (11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine?

(20:41) Break 1

• Dean - Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears.... Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration.
• (27:30) Luba - How do I know if it is God talking to me, or is it me saying it to myself?
• Linda - I believe in the Real Presence. For Lent I did adoration. It was challenging. I am looking for some ideas.
• (36:03) Bobbi - I am frequent Eucharistic adoration faithful. I get easily distracted. It is very hard for me to focus. I don’t know how to sit in silence without the distractions.

(40:38) Break 2

• (41:49) Nicole - I've been going to adoration for about a year. I have 3 kids; we took 3 hours a week and I took them all. She challenges people to go to adoration. Beautiful testimony of Eucharistic miracles and the Real Presence.
• April - I think it is valuable to children. I hosted a children adoration, and it was really good.
• Ramona - The effect of weekly adoration in our marriage.

IL – Father Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss the Our Father

Father Tom Wilson joined IL for a conversation about the saintly pope and the birth of the Lord. Topics included the life of JPII (5:54), the writings of JPII (12:15), caller: Theology of the Body helped me (18:51), becoming instruments of mercy (21:34), caller: my son saw JPII in Rome (25:07), the gift of self (30:48), heaven is our ultimate destiny (36:27), speaking the truth in love (40:53). 

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Chastity and Abstinence

• (4:29) What is chastity?
• Where did sacrifice go in our culture today?
• (10:29) What is Abstinence?
• (14:07) Teresa - I've been at it for 32 years (abstinence). I've had a lot of temptations.  Look to St. Francis de Sales.  We avoid temptations.  When I date, I set up my boundaries. I'm widowed 40 years.  Broke it once and never want to go back to it again.

(19:05) Break 1

• How can Scripture be a weapon against impurity?
• (21:49) Tim - I read years ago that over the centuries it's gone back and forth between celibacy and priests being married.  Wasn't sure if that was true.
• Why is Chastity and Abstinence so important for the Catholic Faith?
• (28:36) Rose - Married 34 years. I decided to stop intimate relations with husband and turn myself to the Lord. He's been going through pornography.  I've talked to my priest about it. My priest says I should separate from my husband.  He says I should pray for him more.

(36:59) Break 2

• What should we do if we fall?
• (42:26) Marie - Senior marriage and senior dating.  I'm 70 and boyfriend is same age.  We've been in previous marriages.  Dating beyond the years of childbearing, are the rules different for us?  Are we allowed to do passionate kissing knowing there is a boundary?
• Alice - I've been married 24 years.  Husband and I started having oral sex.  I hated it.  I've lost complete interest in him and he repulses me now.  Not sure if it's because of age or what.  I don't know where to go from here.

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
  • https://integrityrestored.com/

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Humor and the Spiritual Life

• (3:04) What is the purpose of laughter in scripture?
• John - Joke: Kind of fruit they took on Noah's Ark
• (12:43) Benito - Joke:  Atheist who can do whatever he wants

(20:51) Break 1

• Father Tom – shares some jokes. You decide whether they are good or bad.
• (28:34) Dean - Humor is critical especially when life is difficult. Also, joke to share.
• Patrick - Morality of humor.  My experience at a nursing facility and how humor can be helpful there. Crucifixion, resurrection...in what sense can that be viewed as a joke on the devil?  Death turned into victory and glory.
• (34:35) Mary - St Bernard said no humor ever came from the devil

(37:23) Break 2

• Marty – shares a joke about a deacon
• Nancy – shares a joke about lighting candles.
• (45:23) Kathy - Close to retirement. My grandmother told me a valuable lesson about humor...that it always be kind.
• Bob – Bob shares a joke about cheese
• Jake – shares a joke which his dad would share

Father Rob Kroll, SJ for a conversation about forming and examining our consciences. Topics included: what conscience is (6:54), how do I know I'm hearing God (10:52), having right beliefs (15:08), St. Paul on conscience (25:11), how parents form consciences (31:26), examination of conscience (37:17), preparing for an examination (42:04), daily examen prayer (44:23), finding good resources (48:46). 

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics

(3:45) What does the word Apologetics Mean?

(8:36) We could even appreciate arguments against the faith by learning apologetics and being respectful of our opponents

(13:15) You don't need to be a world-class apologist to be an effective apologist

(21:26) -What are some of the common apologetics questions people ask? 

(25:09)  Nick-The power of apologetics in my life and how I'm implementing it in my life

(29:19)-How to avoid getting bullied in the faith

(31:14)  Marty-Sometimes it seems like the Catholic Faith is too overwhelming for me. 

(37:41)-What makes for a good and bad argument?

(40:47)-Bill-Trying to do apologetics to get people into the Church or for them to have a stronger relationship with Jesus

(49:10)-How someone could grow in their apologetics? 

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and miracles (12:39), what miracles are (21:31), our unbelief (25:57), how we close God off (31:20), call: My family's experience at Lourdes (34:21), why God picks certain places to work miracles (40:25), caller: I returned to the faith (45:03). 

Father Michael Nixon joins IL for the first time to discuss evangelization. Topics included getting to know Fr. Michael (7:12), what evangelization is (9:45), the importance of knowing Jesus (14:38), renewing our encounter with Jesus (18:46), obstacles to evangelization (24:04), hostility to Christianity (29:18), evangelization in the medical word (37:20), the importance of Scripture in evangelization (42:37), and a book recommendation (46:46). 

Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick Conley to talk about making spiritual resolutions. 

(4:51)-Reflecting and Daily Examen 

(12:18)-Reasonable goal for year to come

(18:45)-Ricardo-Resolve to not have as much hurt 

(25:25)-Exercising our will and obedience to God

(36:54) Marie-God making changes in her life

(38:28) Resolution should be clear

(41:34) Casey-Joining Knights of Columbus

(43:30)-Joseph-Focusing on Christ, not results 

Father Carter Griffin explains what Euthanasia is and what the Catholic Church teaches about it. 

Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Dealing with Anger

• When is anger good and when is anger bad?
• (7:23) Patty - I found something that was appalling.  I walked away. I don't know if that was the right thing. It angered me later because I should have done or said something.  When do you step out and say something when you've seen something awful?
• Nick - I blow my top at the stupidest things.  Still dealing with a foul mouth. Some things I refer to is some of the most potent scripture that combats it. If we can think of the heavenly virtues that combat that in the moment of anger.
• (20:00) Bridget - In my late 60's. Always have had a problem with anger. I've learned how not to get angry anymore and it's a game changer. It has made my life and everyone else's much better.
• (26:59) Break 1
• How do we find our triggers of anger?
• (40:18) Kathy - I'm a convert married to a man who is very angry. Always complaining, yelling, etc. How can I deal with that?

IL – Anger- Fr. Chris Walsh joins the Inner Life to discuss dealing with anger.

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session.

• Why is knowledge important to our faith life?
• (8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith.
• (12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites?
• Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome
• Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not?

(24:44) Break 1

• How can you debate bible alone?
• (28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier?
• Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand?

(37:02) Break 2

• Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess?
• (40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic?
• Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic
• (49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual dryness. Topics included: what spiritual dryness is (2:44), honesty with God (8:36), gratitude during dryness (12:18), St. John of the Cross (15:40), Christ on the Cross (22:00), Caller: better to have dry crust with peace (28:56), Caller: I feel dryness in my prayer, should I continue praying the rosary? (30:48), consolation & desolation (38:44), and dryness vs. depression (45:36). 

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 sins (32:08), resisting temptation (36:44), caller: speeding is a temptation for me (40:51), caller: closeness to Mary has helped me with chastity (44:47), and caller: my story of being tempted to pick flowers I was asked not to pick (47:22). 

Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about supernatural healings. Topics include: what miracles are (4:00), miracle in Acts (8:55), why does Jesus perform miracles (10:35), are the sacraments miracles (14:14), St. Claude's miracle (20:35), caller: I was healed from brain trauma (25:41), caller: my daughter's lung was healed (29:58), what if a miracle doesn't happen (32:43), caller: we're praying for a girl dying of cancer (36:41), caller: I was healed (41:10), caller: my fiancé is in hospice (45:32). 

Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about the spirituality of work. Topics included: getting to know Sister Agnus Dei (1:33), a sacramental vision of the world (3:31), the dignity of work (6:09), how does faith influence work (12:59), caller: listening to lives of the saints help me during work (19:32), caller: I know someone who quietly cleans windows in the Church (24:07), difference between job and vocation (25:44), caller: I like to ask for St. Joseph's intercession (29:24), email: how I evangelize at work (38:18), caller: I ask God to help me during the day (40:33), email: I pray the rosary during downtime at work (42:14), sister's experience with work (44:03). 

Original Air Date: April 26, 2023

IL - Father Michael Martin, O.F.M. Conv. joins IL for the first time to discuss encountering Jesus in the Resurrection narratives.

Check out this awesome show from October 3, 2024, on the hidden sin of pornography.

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Exposing the Harmful Sin of Pornography

• What is Integrity Restored and what has Father been doing to fight the battle against Pornography?
• (10:23) What is Pornography according to the Church?
• What do you say to people who think Pornography is a private sin?
• (17:17) Why is Porn known as the Drug of Choice?

(20:2) Break 1

• How does AI affect Pornography?
• Is Human trafficking tied to Pornography?
• (27:02) Mary Lou - Has had a personal experience. was engaged to a physician. He was addicted to porn, and I had to end the whole thing.  I've never married because the three men in her life had issues with pornography.

(38:59) Break 2

• We got an email from a woman who was addicted to porn.
• (40:31) What can we do to fight Pornography?
• Ann - Exposed to porn as a child. Thoughts still come up. Is there a prayer out there or something I can do to block these thoughts?
• (47:31) George - At what point if you deal with an addiction can you begin dating again?

Resources:

• Integrity Restored
  • https://integrityrestored.com/
• Three Pillars to Purity
  • https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/
• The Porn Disaster
  • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_NHctyX-UTJDdwG5c_YT8-mzX7vTUXZJ
• Hope’s Garden
  • https://hopesgarden.com/

Fr. Sam Kabucha joins the Inner Life to talk about the life of St. John Mary Vianney, the Patron Saint of Parish Priests and the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Rebuild My Church - Fr. Rick Martignetti, OFM returns to the Inner Life to discuss the hallmarks of Franciscan spirituality: conversion, prayer, and joy.

Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about conflict in marriage. Topics included: ingredients for a great marriage (3:20), navigating conflict (10:51), caller: how do I help my daughter who is struggling in her marriage (19:20), caller: my 27-year old gives me the silent treatment (27:57), caller: my husband is passive aggressive when he does chores (35:54), caller: I pray over my husband when he's asleep (46:40). 

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Sanctity of Life

• (8:45) how do the readings tie into today’s prayer for legal protection for the unborn?
• (12:10) Larry - Why does the Catholic Church take more of a mission covering abortion, but what about homicide...the taking of life of another. Is it okay for the state to take the life of another human being in retribution?
• Where in the bible does it talk about the importance of life?

(20:46) Break 1

• (24:13) Walt - Fr Paul Marx...founder of human life international...any country that accepts contraception is sure to have abortion. He traveled the world over trying to stop abortion from being legalized. A lot of clergy and Catholics afraid to talk about it. We need to talk about it.
• Casey - Every night we pray the rosary for the end to abortion. What are you praying for?  A politician to change his mind or the holy trinity to straighten the world out to get people on the right track?  I pray the blessed Virgin shows up to straighten the world out.
• Matthew - Founder of Oakland Co., California Walk for Life...If we can't get out of the womb, how can we solve the problems outside the womb. I believe this has a lot of wisdom to hit...not just for African Americans, but for all people. This is why we see a lot of violence and other issues.  All linked to abortion.

(38:05) Break 2

• What does it mean that human life has dignity?
• (43:16)  Cindy - about 50 years ago, i was expecting a baby through criminal sexual assault.  I heard a voice say this baby is good...this daughter is sacred and will do good.  She's at the march for life right now!  Everyone is sacred and destined to do good.
• Can we lose our dignity if we sin?
• What can we do to help fight for life in our world today?

Resource:

• Humane Vitae
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about what makes sacraments valid. Special attention was paid to the sacrament of marriage. Topics included: what sacraments are & what validity is (2:33), caller: I know of a priest that was invalidity baptized, what happens to his sacraments (16:47), caller: my marriage was annulled b/c of lack of maturity. I disagree (21:18). caller: I got married to get away from my family (24:46), caller: was 'for you and for all' valid? (29:37), caller: we made our own vows (34:16), caller: my heart wasn't in my sacraments (38:47), caller: my marriage was annulled do to an unplanned pregnancy (43:49), caller: is it OK to add 'amen' to the end of the Baptismal formula (46:58). 

Father Rob Kroll, SJ returned to discuss how we make sense of suffering in our lives. Topics included offering suffering up (5:30), what is lacking in Christ's suffering (8:22), how suffering gives meaning (12:19), 'I rejoice in my suffering' (16:38), caller: what's the role of mortification? (23:59), suffering can help others (30:29), maintaining trust (36:15), caller: should I ask people to pray for me when I suffer (41:34), caller: can I offer my past to God? (42:49), caller: can I offer up my suffering for the deceased? (47:01). 

Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of Penance. Topics included: the greatness of confession (3:32), caller: confession changed my life and I was free from a particular sin (8:47), why some are reluctant to go to confession (13:55), caller: I hadn't gone in 30 years, but I went when my son had his first confession (22:06), frequency of confession (22:06), caller: I finally went after 30 years (24:33), sacramental validity (29:03), caller: was my confession valid? I wasn't given a penance (31:08), the Scriptural basis for confession (35:52), caller: why do we have the Confiteor (37:40), caller: the priest doesn't let me say the Act of Contrition; is my confession valid? (41:06), caller: why do we have penance in confession? (44:23). 

Fr. Dave Heney, joins Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation

• (7:35) Jesus’ Baptism
• (13:29) What is a sacrament?
• (19:00) What happens to us at Baptism? 11:20 What happens spiritually when you are baptized?
• (33:37) Larry - Is there a Church teaching about if Jesus was conscience of the Beatific vision during his baptism?
• (35:57) why do we Cross ourselves with holy water?
• (39:12) difference between Baptism and Confirmation
• (47:21) Ray -Just went to a non-Catholic baptism and the pastor made a point of saying it wasn't needed for salvation
• (11:55 ) Ashley - Looking at confirmation from a fallen away Catholic's point of view, many of us just went through the motions and now we have this great responsibility. Is it better to never have received confirmation then to fall away from the faith?

IL – Father Sam Martin joins IL to discuss St. Anthony of Padua and devotion to the saints

IL – The 10 Commandments: Day 3– Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins The Inner Life for the final day the three-day series on the 10 Commandments. 

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence

• How does silence relate to the transfiguration?
• (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise?
• (15:57) Steve - I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th.  It's always such a blessing.

(19:02) Break 1

• What are some practical ways people can grow in silence?
• (26:54) - Paul - The only way you could discern God's will for you is through silence.  Jesus went away to be alone w/God the Father and he discerned the will of God in his life.  And that's so true.
• Silence in discerning the will of God.
• James - Role of Holy Spirit in creating silence.  There's man-made silence, like during the liturgy.  When you go through the cycle of worship like in Psalm 95, then it turns to silence and far more fruitful.

(37:57) Break 2

• Marilyn - Question: I try to have silence, but is my silence is the kind.  I'm thinking silence is not having anything in my mind and having the Lord put something in there.
• (43:17) Joshua - Is it okay to read the Lives of the Saints or Catechism during adoration hour in front of the sacrament?
• Jan writes into the Inner Life asking how to interact with each other in a family environment more.

Resources:

• The Power of Silence
  
  • https://ignatius.com/the-power-of-silence-posp/
• The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass
  • https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass/

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the myths of confession. Topics included: the sacrament of confession (3:01), what happens during confession (10:20), caller: I have sins from 62 years, how can I confess those (17:00), caller: I decided to go to confession every week one Lent and it changed my life (24:09), caller: what does God think about those that doesn't confess to a priest (30:29), caller: my priest helped me understand the sacrament (33:39), what if I forget to confession mortal sin? (38:42), caller: what if I confession the same sin over and over (42:51), steps to return to confession (48:46). 

Father Joseph Johnson talks to Patrick about the value of silence in our lives. Topics included: why is silence is so important (5:16), why silence is so hard for us (16:56), caller: I try to find silence at mass (21:09), caller: is too much silence a bad thing? (26:13), caller: I wake up before the day starts to pray (33:23), the loneliness of silence (38:28), caller: we have to prioritize silence (44:04), caller: morning prayer time is important (48:10). 

IL – Father James Kubicki, SJ joins the IL to discuss the importance of Marian devotion.

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about redemptive suffering. Topics included: Scripture and suffering (2:55), the presence of others (12:54), caller: my mom died in her 50s (24:13), caller: pain from a car accident (30:58), caller: we put our dog down (36:26), caller: bone cancer (43:01), and caller: my husband's early onset alzheimers. 

Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Josh for a helpful discussion about Scripture, anxiety, and the spiritual life. 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick to discuss the commemoration of All Souls. Topics included: what All Soul's Day is (2:38), indulgences (11:37), Dia de los Muertos (19:47), caller: praying for the souls in purgatory (22:27), caller: where in the Bible is purgatory (25:06), visiting a cemetery (30:52), the reality of death (35:45), caller: should we pray for those who died by suicide? (43:44). 

Father Matthew Widder joins IL to discuss Christian friendship. The topics included friendship and Genesis (8:10), cutting ourselves off from friendship (10:06), the feast of Martha, Mary and Lazarus (15:12), Jesus' emotions (17:00), how Jesus loved his friends (18:46), how we develop friendship with Jesus (23:56), a young mom shares her story of finding friendship at Church (30:11), Jean shares her story of family and friendship (35:23), a caller share her story of dealing with her friend's illness (41:45), and spouses of different faiths (48:24). 

Father Joseph Johnson joined Josh for a conversation about Christian burial practices. Topics included why we have body and soul (5:27), early Christian burial practices (11:42), why we use sacred ground (19:40), what if we didn't have a Christian burial (21:59), caller: should I ask for mother-in-law's ashes back? (26:16), caller: I don't understand relics (30:25), what if will's burial requests are problematic (33:04), human composting (36:52), caller: cremation question (38:39), caller: my mom died during COVID (43:00).   

Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss A Historical Journey with the Eucharist

• (3:12) - How does the Eucharist show up in the old testament?
• Eucharist in the New Testament
• (17:29) Nick - I didn't believe in the real presence but had a mentor who helped me think about it differently and had an experience in front of the sacrament.   And proposed to wife at adoration chapel.

(20:49) Break 1

• Eucharist in the post apostolic age.
• Development of Eucharistic Adoration.
• (37:14) Nancy - I had an experience in front of Eucharist adoration.  The Lord spoke to me as a lady was crying behind me.  The Lord said, 'I love you' and had this incredible need to hug her.   I threw my arms around her.

(41:07) Break 2

• Email from Thomas asking about how can we understand the Eucharist as a
• (44:40) Dustin - When I received a calling to become a priest while in adoration.  It was like this thought came to my mind, that didn't feel like my own thought, 'feed my sheep'.  I'm in RCIA right now.

Resources:

• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper
  • https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Jewish-Roots-Eucharist-Unlocking/dp/0385531869/ref=asc_df_0385531869?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745439392569&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345029298760&psc=1

When you wrap up your day, do you do an Examination of Conscience?

How do you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

One helpful way to review your daily life is to "take the quest."

Father Michael Hurley, OP explains this 5-part process of examining your sins.

(QUEST is broken down into... quiet, unburden, examination, supplication, & thanksgiving.)

Fr. Hurley will go into detail what each step entails in this clip! 

Hear the entire hour! Examination of Conscience - August 16, 2023 - Relevant Radio

Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about Lent. Topics included Ash Wednesday (10:05), repentance (14:35), fasting (22:21), caller: I'm giving up social media for lent (26:22), fasting rules (32:57), caller: how I'm praying this Lent (38:43), caller: For how long do I have to do my penance (40:30). 

Father Rocky joins IL to discuss the feast of the Archangels. Topics include who the archangels are (4:29), St. Gabriel (8:56), why the angels are important (19:07), if I need to pray out loud for the angels to hear me (28:52), Hadrian's tomb (33:31), the guardian angels (37:22), and if Jesus had a guardian angel (44:29)

Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Orders & supporting parish priests. Topics included Father Fallon's vocation story (2:00), holy orders (4:17), difficulties and misconceptions of the priesthood (7:54), caller: priest helped me when my brother died (14:56), caller: Fr. Manuel touched my life (16:58), caller: Fr. Dan Looney was a great priest to our family (19:57), how a priest is another Christ (22:17), encouraging vocations (26:52), caller: Fr. William Young is a great priest (33:00), supporting parish priests (41:04), caller: I pray for priests with the Seven Sisters Apostolate (42:17), caller: Fr. Bob White is a great priest (47:41). 

Show Notes: 

Seven Sisters Apostolate: https://sevensistersapostolate.org/

Serra Club: https://serraus.org/

Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson, O.P. joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about how to enjoy leisure amidst the busyness of life. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Maximilian Marie (1:48), what leisure is (8:38), caller: what's the difference between leisure and free time (16:12), reading recommendations (22:41), leisure and vacation (25:20), caller: how I have leisure with my young sons (36:21), and email: I find leisure during my walks (43:56). 

Reading Recommendations: 

Getting Work Right: Labor and Leisure in a Fragmented World (Living Faith) - Kindle edition by Naughton, Michael , Turkson, Peter K.A. Cardinal. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Leisure: The Basis of Culture: Josef Pieper, James V. Schall: 8601400751022: Amazon.com: Books

The Difference Between Leisure and Amusement

IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt 

• (3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context?
• (22:10) Amy - recently baptized.  intensity of prayer and spiritual attacks.

(25:09) Break 1

• What is the connection between Doubt and Despair?
• (29:44) John - struggling a lot with a lot of doubt since divorce. Trying not to, but doubts keep popping in.  What's the best thing to do?

(40:39) Break 2

• John - When kids get older, and had such great faith growing up, what is a parent to do when doubt creeps in?
• Mary - comment - Jesus prayer, come holy spirit, and adoration are the best way to deal with doubt.
• (46:02) Tricia - Goes to daily Mass, but doesn't feel His presence.  Doesn't know how to foster that.

IL – Loneliness and Grief – Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joins the Inner Life to discuss dealing with loneliness and grief during the holidays.    

Father Mike Martin, OFM, joined Josh for a conversation about identifying and using our gifts. Topics included the parable of the talents (7:46), Jesus' return and final judgement (12:29), what a talent is (19:01), how to identify our gifts (25:53), dealing with discouragement and worry (29:06), using talents later in life (29:23), caller: should I stay home with my kids? (42:24), and caller: I share Relevant Radio with my parish (48:25). 

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Identity as a Child of God

• (6:56) How was Jesus affirmed as a child of God.
• (14:12) How do the sacraments connect with our identity?

(21:20) Break 1

• Cody - Testimony of being children of God: holding up the promises in the bible and delivering, all the blessings I have received during my life.
• (37:50) Marybeth - I love hearing that we are children of God. When seeing someone in the street, I think what is unique about his person that God loves him so much. I wake up at 3 am without an alarm.

(42:03) Break 2

• Mariana - Wants to support the idea of telling our children how much God loves them. Has a testimony of her own experience growing up.
• (46:22) Sandra - How to talk to my older child 19 years old about being children of God... She is very angry with God and has many physical and mental issues.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Sanctity of Life

• (5:10) - What Does Sanctity mean?
• How does the woundedness affect how we see others?

 (24:40) Break 1

• (25:56) Mary - Question: I have several family members who are bisexual or are gay. My godchild is also gay. How do we respect those who are LGBT?
• John - I talked to a very saintly bishop (bishop Olmstead) when I was the AZ right to life movement president. All of his advice helped me to lead better.
• Lynn - One is not born again until they have been baptized. Jesus wouldn't have said we're brothers and sisters unless we're baptized.

(43:36) Break 2

• How Is the dignity of life attack in our world today?
• Nancy - Nursing homes: there is one that prides themselves in treating the residents beautifully.