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

What are the main themes on Catholic Social te

what does the âcommon goodâ mean?

Lillian

Richard

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching
What is Catholic Social Teaching?
(10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?
(17:07) what does the “common good” mean?

(23:45) Break 1
(25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.
What are things that we can do for the poor?

(38:52) Break 2
Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?
(45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.

Resources: 
https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html
 https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching
<ul>
<li>What is Catholic Social Teaching?</li>
<li>(10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching?</li>
<li>(17:07) what does the &ldquo;common good&rdquo; mean?</li>
</ul>
(23:45) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:51) Lillian - When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one world order. The issue for us to be closer to God, but when it comes to this communal thing, we become confused and become more involved with community and not Jesus Christ.</li>
<li>What are things that we can do for the poor?</li>
</ul>
(38:52) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Cynthia - In my work with the homeless, we are trying to make them aware of their dignity. So many people have a negative view of the homeless. We do not have a strong Catholic presence in the streets of Austin. Any advice to help with that?</li>
<li>(45:45) Richard - There's a document from the synod about 9 months ago...Life is Always a Good. It gives parishes a structure to put together a structure for the dignity of the individual as a person. Getting back to basics and having our faith and every person is valued. It's really a blue print to make that concept a reality on the ground.</li>
</ul>
Resources: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/life-is-always-a-good.html</a></li>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf">https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf</a><a href="https://www.laityfamilylife.va/content/dam/laityfamilylife/Lavitasempreunbene/BROCHURE_EN.pdf"></a></li>
</ul>

Catholic Social Teaching - The Inner Life - January 19, 2026

Fr. Sam Martin on praying with Scripture

Pray To The Holy Spirt when reading the Bible

Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have

Vanessa - Scripture changed my outlook on life

Susan- I grew up learning the stories of the B

(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture.
(6:05) Pray to the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible.

 
Break 1

(23:05) Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life.
(30:33) Vanessa - I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked at everything and how Christ is here to heal me.

 
Break 2

(39:22) Susan- I grew up learning the stories of the Bible. In 2023, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and six months later, I got very sick and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was angry with God for the first time in my life. One night, dark and alone, I said the Lord's prayer and it changed my life.

(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture.
<ul>
<li>(6:05) Pray to the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:05) Camille - It's amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life.</li>
<li>(30:33) Vanessa - I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked at everything and how Christ is here to heal me.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:22)&nbsp;Susan -&nbsp;I grew up learning the stories of the Bible. In 2023, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and six months later, I got very sick and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was angry with God for the first time in my life. One night, dark and alone, I said the Lord's prayer and it changed my life.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Praying With The Scripture - The Inner Life - January 16, 2026

Fr. Ryan Brady joins to discuss reliance on Go

God's schedule is different

Car shopping & The Bible.

Patty - Waiting and discovering 

Email - Leanne: relying on God s a young adult

Email: Gloria - I'm afraid of trustting

Patrick - I've overcome addictions.

God's mercy will endure

 

(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God.

 
(11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do.

 
(12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical.

 
(15:40) Patty - I am waiting and discovering God's way to help me with weight loss. 

 
(19:17) Email: Leanne - Relying on God as a young adult, cancer survivor.

 
Break 1

 
(23:58) Email: Gloria – I’m afraid of trusting the Lord.

 
(27:43) Patrick - Relevant Radio brought me back to the church 5 years ago. Also, I've overcome addictions and now am faced with a new challenge of leukemia. It's a new opportunity to evangelize.

 
Break 2

 
(40:23) God’s mercy will endure far longer than our desire to ask for it. Jesus relied on his friends and disciples to support his ministry. He was not alone. In your struggle talk to your priests and other faithful friends. Jesus humbled himself and relied on His Father in heaven and His friends on earth and the world was never the same.

&nbsp;
(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(15:40) Patty - I am waiting and discovering God's way to help me with weight loss.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(19:17) Email: Leanne - Relying on God as a young adult, cancer survivor.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(23:58) Email: Gloria &ndash; I&rsquo;m afraid of trusting the Lord.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(27:43) Patrick - Relevant Radio brought me back to the church 5 years ago. Also, I've overcome addictions and now am faced with a new challenge of leukemia. It's a new opportunity to evangelize.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(40:23) God&rsquo;s mercy will endure far longer than our desire to ask for it. Jesus relied on his friends and disciples to support his ministry. He was not alone. In your struggle talk to your priests and other faithful friends. Jesus humbled himself and relied on His Father in heaven and His friends on earth and the world was never the same.</li>
</ul>

Conquering Pride - The Inner Life - January 13, 2026

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