Fr. Alan Hoffa joins to discuss freedom in the

Freedom â are you in control 

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Tom - In Russian, word for freedom connotates 

Email â Bonnie â In the spiritual canticle

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Justin - Freedom of sin led to me to prison bu

Email â Robin â what are the differences b

(8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life.

 
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(20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates no restraint whatsoever. I believe that the Soviet Union had people living out this view. 

 
St. Peter and Paul were free because of how they lived their lives in Christ

 
(28:04) Email – Bonnie – In the spiritual canticle St. John calls wandering thoughts nymphs. Is it a sin to have these thoughts?

 
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(39:38) Justin - Freedom of sin led to me to prison but now I'm following the Lord. I tell students in OCIA that we need to follow rules placed by the Church and our Lord allowing us to travel the road of life safely and freedom is gained through that.

 
(44:53) Email – Robin – what are the differences between religious freedom and spiritual freedom. Father Hoffa also addresses how does serving others help us become more free.

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<li>(8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life.</li>
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<li>(20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates no restraint whatsoever. I believe that the Soviet Union had people living out this view.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>St. Peter and Paul were free because of how they lived their lives in Christ</li>
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<li>(28:04) Email &ndash; Bonnie &ndash; In the spiritual canticle St. John calls wandering thoughts nymphs. Is it a sin to have these thoughts?</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(39:38) Justin - Freedom of sin led to me to prison but now I'm following the Lord. I tell students in OCIA that we need to follow rules placed by the Church and our Lord allowing us to travel the road of life safely and freedom is gained through that.</li>
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<li>(44:53) Email &ndash; Robin &ndash; what are the differences between religious freedom and spiritual freedom. Father Hoffa also addresses how does serving others help us become more free.</li>
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Freedom In The Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - June 29, 2026

Fr. Michael discusses the particulars of Pilgr

Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa Scala. Jes

Terri - I went through the Holy Land, amazing.

Email - Mary - my first place was to see Padre

Pauline - What about someone who cannot travel

Elia - I went on a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spa

(1:48) Father Michael Hurley joins to discuss the particulars of going on a pilgrimage and all that it entails.  

 
(10:09) Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa Scala. 

 
Break 1

 
(28:38) Terri - I went through the Holy Land, and it was an amazing trip. I first thought since I received Jesus, that I didn't need to go there.

 
(35:16) Email – Mary went on a pilgrimage to visit St. Padre Pio’s relics and received a healing.

 
(38:09) Pauline - What about someone who cannot travel like the infirm or elderly? How do we do retreats or pilgrimages?

 
Break 2

 
(43:23) Elia - I went on a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France recently. How wonderful they were.

 

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<li>(1:48) Father Michael Hurley joins to discuss the particulars of going on a pilgrimage and all that it entails.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>(10:09) Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa Scala.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(28:38) Terri - I went through the Holy Land, and it was an amazing trip. I first thought since I received Jesus, that I didn't need to go there.</li>
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<li>(35:16) Email &ndash; Mary went on a pilgrimage to visit St. Padre Pio&rsquo;s relics and received a healing.</li>
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<li>(38:09) Pauline - What about someone who cannot travel like the infirm or elderly? How do we do retreats or pilgrimages?</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(43:23) Elia - I went on a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France recently. How wonderful they were.</li>
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The Particulars of Going On Pilgrimage - The Inner Life - July, 01 2026

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on

How do I get started with Lectio Divina and wh

Lucy - Reading the psalms

Dale -Todays Magnificat has a meditation from 

Rob - My men's group and their scripture study

Rob- I'm part of a group that meets weekly to 

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina.
(6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting or place to practice it?

 
Break 1

 
(32:22) Lucy - Reading the Psalms has helped me.

 
(37:10) Dale - Today's Magnificat has a meditation from a saint in the 400's. He goes through analysis of Lectio Divina in today's gospel.

 
(38:32) Rob - I'm part of a group that meets weekly to review the Sunday Gospel as Lectio Divina. We have been doing this for 20 years.

 
(42:05) Rick - I am a deacon and the practice you are talking about is wonderful. I do it myself. I teach homiletics. Also, I tend to be a more visual person. Contemplating great artwork is a good thing to do as well.

 
Father Chris Walsh recommends In Conversation with God by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal, The Catechism of The Catholic Church, the writings of the Saints and even Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict 16 for Lectio Divina. 

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina.
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<li>(6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting or place to practice it?</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(32:22) Lucy - Reading the Psalms has helped me.</li>
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<li>(37:10) Dale - Today's Magnificat has a meditation from a saint in the 400's. He goes through analysis of Lectio Divina in today's gospel.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(38:32) Rob - I'm part of a group that meets weekly to review the Sunday Gospel as Lectio Divina. We have been doing this for 20 years.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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<li>(42:05) Rick - I am a deacon and the practice you are talking about is wonderful. I do it myself. I teach homiletics. Also, I tend to be a more visual person. Contemplating great artwork is a good thing to do as well.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Father Chris Walsh recommends In Conversation with God by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal, The Catechism of The Catholic Church, the writings of the Saints and even Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict 16 for Lectio Divina.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Lectio Divina & Scripture Study - The Inner Life - June 30, 2026

Fr.  Eric Nielsen joins

The Life of St. Josemaria

Morgan - Evangelization through my parish men'

Anne - How can I answer my friend's questions 

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses how to share the Gospel in a hidden way and shares about the life of St. Josemaria Escriva.

 
Fr. Eric Nielsen joins the show.

 
The life of St. Josemaria

 
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Morgan calls to discuss Evangelization through the parish men's group that he and his brother started.

 
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Anne wants to know how she can evangelize and answer the questions of her non-Catholic friend.

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<li>On today's Inner Life, Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses how to share the Gospel in a hidden way and shares about the life of St. Josemaria Escriva.</li>
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<li>Fr. Eric Nielsen joins the show.</li>
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<li>The life of St. Josemaria</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>Morgan calls to discuss Evangelization through the parish men's group that he and his brother started.</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>Anne wants to know how she can evangelize and answer the questions of her non-Catholic friend.</li>
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Freedom In The Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - June 29, 2026

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