Why is pride at the root of all sin?

Valerie

Break 1

Email â how does gratitude fight pride?

Break 2

Nick

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride
(3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?
The subtlety of pride
(14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.

(21:09) Break 1
Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?
What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?
(27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.
Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?
(34:16) Email – how does gratitude fight pride?

(36:36) Break 2
How does trust help us to grow in humility?
(41:56)  Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.
Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride
<ul>
<li>(3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?</li>
<li>The subtlety of pride</li>
<li>(14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.</li>
</ul>
(21:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?</li>
<li>What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?</li>
<li>(27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.</li>
<li>Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?</li>
<li>(34:16) Email &ndash; how does gratitude fight pride?</li>
</ul>
(36:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How does trust help us to grow in humility?</li>
<li>(41:56) &nbsp;Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.</li>
<li>Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.</li>
</ul>

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Conquering Pride - The Inner Life - January 13, 2026

Pamela

Richard

Joanna

Jeanne

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits
What is discernment of Spirits?
(15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.
Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.

(23:24) Break 1
Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?
(28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.
(35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.

(40:19) Break 2
Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?
(45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?

Resources:
Called and Gifted

https://siena.org/

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits
<ul>
<li>What is discernment of Spirits?</li>
<li>(15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.</li>
<li>Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.</li>
</ul>
(23:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?</li>
<li>(28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.</li>
<li>(35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.</li>
</ul>
(40:19) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?</li>
<li>(45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Called and Gifted
<ul>
<li><a href="https://siena.org/">https://siena.org/</a><a href="https://siena.org/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Discerning the Spirits - The Inner Life - January 12, 2026

why did Jesus need to get Baptized?

Christina

email about getting baptized again.

Rosina

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism
(2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized?
How does Jesus’ baptism connect with our own baptism?

(21:50) Break 1
(23:40) Christina - What about our baptismal promises? Are these the same in all Christian Churches that have valid baptism?
What is the role of Faith in baptism?
(31:54) email about getting baptized again.

(37:35) Break 2
(38:56) Rosina - Baptism. When you speak with Protestants, they say that children don’t need to be baptized. Why is that?
How do we live out our baptism?

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism
<ul>
<li>(2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized?</li>
<li>How does Jesus&rsquo; baptism connect with our own baptism?</li>
</ul>
(21:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:40) Christina - What about our baptismal promises? Are these the same in all Christian Churches that have valid baptism?</li>
<li>What is the role of Faith in baptism?</li>
<li>(31:54) email about getting baptized again.</li>
</ul>
(37:35) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:56) Rosina - Baptism. When you speak with Protestants, they say that children don&rsquo;t need to be baptized. Why is that?</li>
<li>How do we live out our baptism?</li>
</ul>

Baptism - The Inner Life - January 9, 2026

how do you distinguish between different types

Why does fear lead us into sin?

Ashley

John

Emily

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 24, 2025

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear
(3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?
(11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?

(20:55) Break 1
Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover
(25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me
(33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?
Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear

(38:39) Break 2
Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?
(42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth
(44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 24, 2025
Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear
<ul>
<li>(3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?</li>
<li>(11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?</li>
</ul>
(20:55) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover</li>
<li>(25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me</li>
<li>(33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?</li>
<li>Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear</li>
</ul>
(38:39) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?</li>
<li>(42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth</li>
<li>(44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer</li>
</ul>

Conquering Pride - The Inner Life - January 13, 2026

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