why is it important to develop foundations of 

First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

Break 1

What is the second foundation of faith: Gettin

Break 2

Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)
(4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?
(11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith

(20:20) Break 1
David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?
(26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.

(40:32) Break 2
Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?
(41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross

Check out this great encore show from May 21, 2025
Msgr. Tom Richter&nbsp;joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1)
<ul>
<li>(4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer?</li>
<li>(11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith</li>
</ul>
(20:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but it has fallen away? How to reinvigorate the awaken faith and bringing it back?</li>
<li>(26:07) What is the second foundation of faith: Getting God Right.</li>
</ul>
(40:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Patrick shares an email about offering daily activities in getting God right?</li>
<li>(41:46) Third foundation of prayer: The Cross</li>
</ul>

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6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) - The Inner Life - June 19, 2025 [ENCORE]

What makes the Mass so important?

do we get more grace the more prayerful we are

What are the different parts of the Mass?

Aldrina

Anna

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrifice of the Mass
(3:10) What makes the Mass so important?
(12:56) do we get more grace the more prayerful we are?

(21:24) Break 1
Michelle - When I came back to the church. I would go to whatever Mass worked into my schedule. Church had a 1pm Latin Mass. I didn't understand, but knew what was going on. Beautiful feeling of all these people worshiping God together and it was such a great joy.
(26:57) What are the different parts of the Mass?
(35:19) Aldrina - About 5 years ago, during the consecration when Fr. was raising the host, I felt a sense that the entire church especially the altar was filled with heavenly beings. I was in tears when this happened

(38:09) Break 2
Father talks about the liturgy of the Eucharist.
(47:15) Anna - When the priest says through Christ, in Christ and with Christ, can he say that instead of through him with him in him, can he say that instead?
How can we prepare ourselves before going to Mass?

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrifice of the Mass
<ul>
<li>(3:10) What makes the Mass so important?</li>
<li>(12:56) do we get more grace the more prayerful we are?</li>
</ul>
(21:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Michelle - When I came back to the church. I would go to whatever Mass worked into my schedule. Church had a 1pm Latin Mass. I didn't understand, but knew what was going on. Beautiful feeling of all these people worshiping God together and it was such a great joy.</li>
<li>(26:57) What are the different parts of the Mass?</li>
<li>(35:19) Aldrina - About 5 years ago, during the consecration when Fr. was raising the host, I felt a sense that the entire church especially the altar was filled with heavenly beings. I was in tears when this happened</li>
</ul>
(38:09) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the liturgy of the Eucharist.</li>
<li>(47:15) Anna - When the priest says through Christ, in Christ and with Christ, can he say that instead of through him with him in him, can he say that instead?</li>
<li>How can we prepare ourselves before going to Mass?</li>
</ul>

The Sacrifice of the Mass - The Inner Life - July 15, 2025

What is the bible a challenging book for peopl

What do we do when we come across a difficult 

Susan

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to Discuss Difficult Bible Passages
(2:43) What is the bible a challenging book for people to read and understand?
How does the magisterium help us stay in the bounds of scripture?
(12:50) What do we do when we come across a difficult bible passage?

(20:40) Break 1
Father talks about the different senses in scripture
(25:49) Susan email – about a passage which causes doubt in God’s love
Why is turning the other check not contrary with being a door Matt?

(38:16) Break 2
(39:46)  Dan - Why was it ok for Jacob to steal his father's blessing from his brother?
Patrick shares an Email about Lk 5: 36-39.
Michael - 2 Corinthians verse chapter 5- verse 8. I think there has to be a different way to interpret this.

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to Discuss Difficult Bible Passages
<ul>
<li>(2:43) What is the bible a challenging book for people to read and understand?</li>
<li>How does the magisterium help us stay in the bounds of scripture?</li>
<li>(12:50) What do we do when we come across a difficult bible passage?</li>
</ul>
(20:40) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the different senses in scripture</li>
<li>(25:49) Susan email &ndash; about a passage which causes doubt in God&rsquo;s love</li>
<li>Why is turning the other check not contrary with being a door Matt?</li>
</ul>
(38:16) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:46) &nbsp;Dan - Why was it ok for Jacob to steal his father's blessing from his brother?</li>
<li>Patrick shares an Email about Lk 5: 36-39.</li>
<li>Michael - 2 Corinthians verse chapter 5- verse 8. I think there has to be a different way to interpret this.</li>
</ul>

Difficult Bible Passages - The Inner Life - July 14, 2025

If you think your leader is going in the wrong

Nicole

Crystal

Vittorio

What is servant leadership?

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick in studio to Discuss How to Navigate Relationships: Leading and Following
You are always leading or following in a relationship.
(8:49) If you think your leader is going in the wrong direction what should you do?
How can insubordination become sinful a relationship?
(19:13) Nicole - Following. The wife is the neck. How do deal with a leader that is avoiding difficult conversations?

(23:13) Break 1
(25:33) Crystal - I am a follower. I just experienced this with my husband. I felt more uncomfortable and it caused my anxiety. But your conversation is really helping.
(29:51) Vittorio 14-years-old - I am likely going to become a chief of my group but some boys that I am leading do not show respect to me as leader of this group. How can I lead and still tolerate them?
What do we do if there is a difference it values between leaders and followers?

(37:09) Break 2
What is needed for a good leader?
(40:05) Jen - My spouse and I have a topsy-turvy dynamic where I am the leader. I want my spouse to be a leader.
(46:38) What is servant leadership?

Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick in studio to Discuss How to Navigate Relationships: Leading and Following
<ul>
<li>You are always leading or following in a relationship.</li>
<li>(8:49) If you think your leader is going in the wrong direction what should you do?</li>
<li>How can insubordination become sinful a relationship?</li>
<li>(19:13) Nicole - Following. The wife is the neck. How do deal with a leader that is avoiding difficult conversations?</li>
</ul>
(23:13) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:33) Crystal - I am a follower. I just experienced this with my husband. I felt more uncomfortable and it caused my anxiety. But your conversation is really helping.</li>
<li>(29:51) Vittorio 14-years-old - I am likely going to become a chief of my group but some boys that I am leading do not show respect to me as leader of this group. How can I lead and still tolerate them?</li>
<li>What do we do if there is a difference it values between leaders and followers?</li>
</ul>
(37:09) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What is needed for a good leader?</li>
<li>(40:05) Jen - My spouse and I have a topsy-turvy dynamic where I am the leader. I want my spouse to be a leader.</li>
<li>(46:38) What is servant leadership?</li>
</ul>

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) - The Inner Life - June 19, 2025 [ENCORE]

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