what is wonderment?

How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our

Break 1

Colby

Break 2

Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excit

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton
(5:22) what is wonderment?
Who was G.K. Chesterton?
(14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder?

(20:17) Break 1
Can you have wonderment while in suffering?
What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life?
(31:35) Colby - I am currently in OCIA. A great place to start with wonder is with the Church because it brings me a child-like wonder.
How does Paradox play in Chesterton’s life?

(37:58) Break 2
What does St Therese and G.K. Chesterton about being child like?
(46:04) Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excitement of living?

Resources:
The Society of G.K. Chesterton

https://www.chesterton.org/

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton
<ul>
<li>(5:22) what is wonderment?</li>
<li>Who was G.K. Chesterton?</li>
<li>(14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder?</li>
</ul>
(20:17) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Can you have wonderment while in suffering?</li>
<li>What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life?</li>
<li>(31:35) Colby - I am currently in OCIA. A great place to start with wonder is with the Church because it brings me a child-like wonder.</li>
<li>How does Paradox play in Chesterton&rsquo;s life?</li>
</ul>
(37:58) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What does St Therese and G.K. Chesterton about being child like?</li>
<li>(46:04) Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excitement of living?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>The Society of G.K. Chesterton
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.chesterton.org/">https://www.chesterton.org/</a><a href="https://www.chesterton.org/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton - The Inner Life - January 2, 2026

how do we find a happy medium with spiritual w

Elaine

Maria

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare
Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible?
(7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare?
(12:22) Elaine - When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I'd have nightmares. I would go to my parent’s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me.
(17:53) Maria - Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she's the target of it. She's had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare?

(21:48) Break 1
Jacob - Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it.
(27:24) Tom - Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear.
Sarah - I have a sister I'm trying to help . Doesn't go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this?

(38:13) Break 2
Randy - Spiritual warfare and PTSD...overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I've had. I called on Monday.
(45:35) Dee Dee - My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We're now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn't sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this?

Resources:
JP II Healing Center

https://jpiihealingcenter.org/

Check out this Encore show from October 2, 2025
Fr. Patrick Hyde&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare
<ul>
<li>Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible?</li>
<li>(7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare?</li>
<li>(12:22) Elaine - When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I'd have nightmares. I would go to my parent&rsquo;s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me.</li>
<li>(17:53) Maria - Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she's the target of it. She's had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare?</li>
</ul>
(21:48) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Jacob - Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it.</li>
<li>(27:24) Tom - Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear.</li>
<li>Sarah - I have a sister I'm trying to help . Doesn't go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this?</li>
</ul>
(38:13) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Randy - Spiritual warfare and PTSD...overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I've had. I called on Monday.</li>
<li>(45:35) Dee Dee - My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We're now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn't sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>JP II Healing Center
<ul>
<li><a href="https://jpiihealingcenter.org/">https://jpiihealingcenter.org/</a><a href="https://jpiihealingcenter.org/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Spiritual Warfare - The Inner Life - January 1, 2026 [ENCORE]

Father recaps the first four foundations of fa

5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

6th foundation of prayer: Purification

Regina

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Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)
(2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith

(18:44) Break 1
(20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.

(37:47) Break 2
(38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification
(46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?

Check out this Awesome Encore from July 30, 2025
Msgr. Tom Richter&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3)
<ul>
<li>(2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith</li>
</ul>
(18:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility.</li>
</ul>
(37:47) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification</li>
<li>(46:57) Regina - Humility...all the good things God gives people. What if you've been handled lousy things like an abusive family? Where's the goodness of God?</li>
</ul>

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) - The Inner Life - December 31, 2025 [ENCORE]

what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?

Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Hea

Michael

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Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2)
What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer?
(6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?

(20:10) Break 1
(21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart.

(36:40) Break 2
(37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that?
How can I feel God’s love in a time of unrest?

Check out this awesome Encore from June 24, 2025
Msgr. Thomas Richter&nbsp;joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2)
<ul>
<li>What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer?</li>
<li>(6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer?</li>
</ul>
(20:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart.</li>
</ul>
(36:40) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:44) Michael - Question about my struggles with temptation. Struggling with pornography and temptation and feeling unworthy and staying away because of shame. How do I overcome that?</li>
<li>How can I feel God&rsquo;s love in a time of unrest?</li>
</ul>

Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton - The Inner Life - January 2, 2026

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