what is a vocation?

Break 1

How do you know when you should start discerni

Break 2

Can you miss your vocation?

Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation
(5:24) what is a vocation?
Going even deeper into your vocation.
Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me?

(24:50) Break 1
(26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation?
How is the will important when entering your vocation.

(37:34) Break 2
(39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation
<ul>
<li>(5:24) what is a vocation?</li>
<li>Going even deeper into your vocation.</li>
<li>Email from Rob &ndash; How do I get over past sins that haunt me?</li>
</ul>
(24:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation?</li>
<li>How is the will important when entering your vocation.</li>
</ul>
(37:34) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:20) Can you miss your vocation?</li>
</ul>

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Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 8, 2026

Why is the Church known as the mystical body o

What is Paul talking about when he mentions th

Herb

Jesusâ prayer for unity in the Church.

Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?
(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?
 (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

(25:20) Break 1
(27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.
(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

(43:27) Break 2
(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
<ul>
<li>(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?</li>
<li>(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?</li>
<li>&nbsp;(20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?</li>
</ul>
(25:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:51) Jesus&rsquo; prayer for unity in the Church.</li>
<li>(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?</li>
</ul>
(43:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.</li>
</ul>

Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life - June 9, 2026

Joy the midst of suffering.

Angelo

Matt

Joy lived out in a deep way.

Email from Lisa

Check out this great show from April 21, 2026

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ
(8:06) Joy the midst of suffering.

(18:29) Break 1
Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis.
(24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mother who has dementia. Trying to find joy in this. Looking for some inspiration. It's been difficult.
(33:05) Matt - My dad's side is from Denmark. Grandffather had a tough life. settled in small town. A lot of these people have had difficult lives. When you struggle and suffer with Christ, you find great joy and community and unity. It's a beautiful thing.

(37:42) Break 2
Ann - When I was doing work with husband in the missions, we met a lady who made a pie, so kind and sweet. One day, I went to her house and I noticed how messy her house was. I found out later she suffered from back problems. She was always doing such good things for others. I felt bad for being judgmental. She radiated Christ.
(42:27) Joy lived out in a deep way.
Prayer brings joy.
(47:07) Email from Lisa about her mom with Parkinson’s
Encounters with true Joy in evangelizing.

Check out this great show from April 21, 2026
Father Peter Armenio&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ
<ul>
<li>(8:06) Joy the midst of suffering.</li>
</ul>
(18:29) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis.</li>
<li>(24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mother who has dementia. Trying to find joy in this. Looking for some inspiration. It's been difficult.</li>
<li>(33:05) Matt - My dad's side is from Denmark. Grandffather had a tough life. settled in small town. A lot of these people have had difficult lives. When you struggle and suffer with Christ, you find great joy and community and unity. It's a beautiful thing.</li>
</ul>
(37:42) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Ann - When I was doing work with husband in the missions, we met a lady who made a pie, so kind and sweet. One day, I went to her house and I noticed how messy her house was. I found out later she suffered from back problems. She was always doing such good things for others. I felt bad for being judgmental. She radiated Christ.</li>
<li>(42:27) Joy lived out in a deep way.</li>
<li>Prayer brings joy.</li>
<li>(47:07) Email from Lisa about her mom with Parkinson&rsquo;s</li>
<li>Encounters with true Joy in evangelizing.</li>
</ul>

Finding Joy in a Life with Christ - The Inner Life - June 5, 2026

How should a young man discern his vocation st

Sacrament of Holy Orders

What do the Clergy need to do in order to serv

Indelible character of Holy Orders

Dennis

Thomas

Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordainin

Annette

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders
Bishop Hying shares his vocational story.
(5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?
(9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders
Nature of service in Holy Orders

(19:18) Break 1
(21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well?
(25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders
Form and Matter of Holy Orders
(32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans?

(37:11) Break 2
What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today?
(44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon.
(46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests.
(47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.

Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders
<ul>
<li>Bishop Hying shares his vocational story.</li>
<li>(5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?</li>
<li>(9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders</li>
<li>Nature of service in Holy Orders</li>
</ul>
(19:18) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well?</li>
<li>(25:54) Indelible character of Holy Orders</li>
<li>Form and Matter of Holy Orders</li>
<li>(32:48) Dennis - Does the bishop think the restriction on marriage would be relaxed like for Anglicans?</li>
</ul>
(37:11) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What are some of the Challenges the clergy face today?</li>
<li>(44:13) Thomas - Just saw my son ordained to the transitional diaconate. Thought you might like some perspective from the parent of a newly ordained deacon.</li>
<li>(46:45) Bishop Hying shares his experience of ordaining Deacons and Priests.</li>
<li>(47:53) Annette - comment: Thanks to the bishop and Patrick for their service and sacrifice for the church.</li>
</ul>

Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 8, 2026

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