what is addiction?

Break 1

Can you be addicted to romance novels?

Cynthia 

Break 2

Sharice

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Battling Addiction
(3:32) what is addiction?
11:17 Chris - I've struggled with Sexual addiction. I'm in recovery now. Wreckage it's left behind is terrible. Trying to figure out how to repair that. Making amends is something that just doesn't happen.

(21:07) Break 1
Chris- 2 programs for sexual addiction. Which one is conformity with Catholic teaching?
(27:22) Can you be addicted to romance novels?
(29:50) Cynthia - Just got off the phone with somebody in rehab with a crack issue. God has opened that door to help them. Going to rehab Saturday. Those of us that have had issues need to speak out and share our story and testimony. So often it's a secret because of shame.
How can we help others who are struggling with addiction?

(37:43) Break 2
Can you use anointing of the sick for addiction?
(41:02) Sharice - How does God feel about pushing child away? Son has been addict for 11 years. He gets physical and abuse towards us. Husband is afraid he's going to go on the street and die.
How can you be aware of and stop addictions before they begin?

Resources:
Hope’s Garden

https://hopesgarden.com/
Integrity Restored

https://integrityrestored.com/
Catholic Therapist

https://catholictherapists.com/

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Battling Addiction
<ul>
<li>(3:32) what is addiction?</li>
<li>11:17 Chris - I've struggled with Sexual addiction. I'm in recovery now. Wreckage it's left behind is terrible. Trying to figure out how to repair that. Making amends is something that just doesn't happen.</li>
</ul>
(21:07) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Chris- 2 programs for sexual addiction. Which one is conformity with Catholic teaching?</li>
<li>(27:22) Can you be addicted to romance novels?</li>
<li>(29:50) Cynthia - Just got off the phone with somebody in rehab with a crack issue. God has opened that door to help them. Going to rehab Saturday. Those of us that have had issues need to speak out and share our story and testimony. So often it's a secret because of shame.</li>
<li>How can we help others who are struggling with addiction?</li>
</ul>
(37:43) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Can you use anointing of the sick for addiction?</li>
<li>(41:02) Sharice - How does God feel about pushing child away? Son has been addict for 11 years. He gets physical and abuse towards us. Husband is afraid he's going to go on the street and die.</li>
<li>How can you be aware of and stop addictions before they begin?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Hope&rsquo;s Garden
<ul>
<li><a href="https://hopesgarden.com/">https://hopesgarden.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Integrity Restored
<ul>
<li><a href="https://integrityrestored.com/">https://integrityrestored.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Catholic Therapist
<ul>
<li><a href="https://catholictherapists.com/">https://catholictherapists.com/</a><a href="https://catholictherapists.com/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Battling Addiction - The Inner Life - May 19, 2025

What is the deeper meaning of this message.

Robert

Timothy

The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is 

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick for the sixth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “It is Finished”
What would have the people heard from these words of Jesus who where there?
(9:43) What is the deeper meaning of this message.
(12:56) Robert - I don't understand the debate. it was about his mission on earth. I don't understand the bewilderment. That is what the father had him do.

(18:20) Break 1
Susan - The Latin being consumatem est...more literally translated to it is consummated. As in he's married to his church.
(24:06) Timothy -You mentioned Came to save sinners...don't know what that exactly means.
How does this connect with the Old Testament and the fourth cup?

(38:33) Break 2
(41:43) The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is finished.
Jesus Shouts, it is Finished!

Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick for the sixth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;It is Finished&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>What would have the people heard from these words of Jesus who where there?</li>
<li>(9:43) What is the deeper meaning of this message.</li>
<li>(12:56) Robert - I don't understand the debate. it was about his mission on earth. I don't understand the bewilderment. That is what the father had him do.</li>
</ul>
(18:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Susan - The Latin being consumatem est...more literally translated to it is consummated. As in he's married to his church.</li>
<li>(24:06) Timothy -You mentioned Came to save sinners...don't know what that exactly means.</li>
<li>How does this connect with the Old Testament and the fourth cup?</li>
</ul>
(38:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:43) The enduring wounds of Jesus even after it is finished.</li>
<li>Jesus Shouts, it is Finished!</li>
</ul>

It is Finished: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 6) – The Inner Life – March 20, 2026

What is the Churchâs teaching on Fatherhood?

What does God being referred to as Father tell

Charles

Lily

What is the highest virtue of Saint Joseph?

Richard

What if you donât feel worthy of being a fat

Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick on the Solemnity of St. Joseph to discuss St. Joseph and Fatherhood
Bishop Coffey shares a bit about himself and his ministry of the Archdiocese of the Military.
(7:11) What is the Church’s teaching on Fatherhood?
How was Saint Joseph the Father of Jesus even though they were not biologically connected?
(11:41) What does God being referred to as Father tell us about Fatherhood?
(15:55) Charles - I am a 93 year old veteran of the Korean war. How much difference in age was Joseph compared to Mary?
What are some virtues of Saint Joseph?

(21:44) Break 1
(22:40) Lily - Thank you Bishop for your guidance to our military men and woman. My son is in the Marines (ERIC).
(26:30) What is the highest virtue of Saint Joseph?
(30:39) Richard - St. Joseph devotion: he is the foster father of Jesus. I am also the foster Father of a little boy. I had to lean on St. Joseph when we were discerning what to do.

(36:31) Break 2
(42:13) What if you don’t feel worthy of being a father?
How can men and women strengthen Fatherhood in our society?

Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick on the Solemnity of St. Joseph to discuss St. Joseph and Fatherhood
<ul>
<li>Bishop Coffey shares a bit about himself and his ministry of the Archdiocese of the Military.</li>
<li>(7:11) What is the Church&rsquo;s teaching on Fatherhood?</li>
<li>How was Saint Joseph the Father of Jesus even though they were not biologically connected?</li>
<li>(11:41) What does God being referred to as Father tell us about Fatherhood?</li>
<li>(15:55) Charles - I am a 93 year old veteran of the Korean war. How much difference in age was Joseph compared to Mary?</li>
<li>What are some virtues of Saint Joseph?</li>
</ul>
(21:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:40) Lily - Thank you Bishop for your guidance to our military men and woman. My son is in the Marines (ERIC).</li>
<li>(26:30) What is the highest virtue of Saint Joseph?</li>
<li>(30:39) Richard - St. Joseph devotion: he is the foster father of Jesus. I am also the foster Father of a little boy. I had to lean on St. Joseph when we were discerning what to do.</li>
</ul>
(36:31) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:13) What if you don&rsquo;t feel worthy of being a father?</li>
<li>How can men and women strengthen Fatherhood in our society?</li>
</ul>

St. Joseph and Fatherhood - The Inner Life - March 19, 2026

what are the dangers of movies the spiritual l

Sean

Nels

Matt

Jean

Check out this encore show from March 26, 2025

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies
(4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life
Father shares a movie which he really enjoys
(13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6.
Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession.
Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock.

(22:47) Break 1
John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story.
Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues.
(29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film.  Emphasis on Judas in that movie.
Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's.  Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie.

(35:43) Break 2
Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story.  Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs
(39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal.  Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene.  The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written.
Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in.
Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis.  Very good.
(43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful.
Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see.

Resources - Spiritual Movies:
Babette’s Feast (1987)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Nefarious (2023)
Calvary (Irish film) (2014)
Of Gods and Men (2010)
The Mission (1986)
Arrival (2016)
The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993)
The Shack (2017)
The Last Supper (2025)
The Chosen (series) (2017 – present)
Seventh Heaven (1937)
A Hidden Life (2019)
A Man for All Seasons (1966)
All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016)
Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) (
Nativity Story (Christmas)
Silence (2023)
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Ben Hur (1959)
The Robe (1953)
Becket (1964)
The Cardinal (1963)
Gattaca (1997)
The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021)
The King of Kings (1927)
The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
The Sound of Metal (2019)
Life is Beautiful (1997)
The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
The Lord of the Rings (2001-03)
Groundhog Day (1993)
A River Runs Through It (1992)

Check out this encore show from March 26, 2025
Father John Paul Erickson&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies
<ul>
<li>(4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life</li>
<li>Father shares a movie which he really enjoys</li>
<li>(13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6.</li>
<li>Greg &ndash; Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession.</li>
<li>Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock.</li>
</ul>
(22:47) Break 1
<ul>
<li>John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story.</li>
<li>Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues.</li>
<li>(29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film.&nbsp; Emphasis on Judas in that movie.</li>
<li>Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's.&nbsp; Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie.</li>
</ul>
(35:43) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story.&nbsp; Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs</li>
<li>(39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal.&nbsp; Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene.&nbsp; The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written.</li>
<li>Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in.</li>
<li>Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis.&nbsp; Very good.</li>
<li>(43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful.</li>
<li>Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see.</li>
</ul>
Resources - Spiritual Movies:
<ul>
<li>Babette&rsquo;s Feast (1987)</li>
<li>The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)</li>
<li>Nefarious (2023)</li>
<li>Calvary (Irish film) (2014)</li>
<li>Of Gods and Men (2010)</li>
<li>The Mission (1986)</li>
<li>Arrival (2016)</li>
<li>The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993)</li>
<li>The Shack (2017)</li>
<li>The Last Supper (2025)</li>
<li>The Chosen (series) (2017 &ndash; present)</li>
<li>Seventh Heaven (1937)</li>
<li>A Hidden Life (2019)</li>
<li>A Man for All Seasons (1966)</li>
<li>All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016)</li>
<li>Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) (</li>
<li>Nativity Story (Christmas)</li>
<li>Silence (2023)</li>
<li>Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)</li>
<li>The Ten Commandments (1956)</li>
<li>Ben Hur (1959)</li>
<li>The Robe (1953)</li>
<li>Becket (1964)</li>
<li>The Cardinal (1963)</li>
<li>Gattaca (1997)</li>
<li>The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021)</li>
<li>The King of Kings (1927)</li>
<li>The Scarlet and the Black (1983)</li>
<li>The Sound of Metal (2019)</li>
<li>Life is Beautiful (1997)</li>
<li>The Bells of St. Mary&rsquo;s (1945)</li>
<li>The Lord of the Rings (2001-03)</li>
<li>Groundhog Day (1993)</li>
<li>A River Runs Through It (1992)</li>
</ul>

Battling Addiction - The Inner Life - May 19, 2025

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