Fr. Tom Wilson joins to discuss Gaudete Sunday

The color the vestments the priests wear is...

How Do We Rejoice When Circumstances Don't

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Olivia - I have a son who is going through

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Phillip -One of the best things to do

Rudy - I had a friend whose husband passed 

(2:44) On today's Inner Life, Fr. Tom Wilson joins to elaborate on Gaudete Sunday and joy.

(7:05) The color the vestments the priests wear is Rose
(9:00) How Do We Rejoice When Circumstances Don't foster good feelings?

 
(19:43) Break 1

(26:44) Olivia - I have a son who is going through some hard times. 

 
(38:52) Break 2

(40:18) One of the best things a person can do for joy 
(42:54) Rudy - I had a friend whose husband passed away around 

 

 

 

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<li>(2:44) On today's Inner Life, Fr. Tom Wilson joins to elaborate on Gaudete Sunday and joy.
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<li>(7:05) The color the vestments the priests wear is Rose</li>
<li>(9:00) How Do We Rejoice When Circumstances Don't foster good feelings?</li>
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<li>(38:52) Break 2
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<li>(40:18) One of the best things a person can do for joy&nbsp;</li>
<li>(42:54) Rudy - I had a friend whose husband passed away around&nbsp;</li>
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Gaudete Sunday & Joy - The Inner Life - December 15, 2025

how does putting things off relate with a lack

Melanie

Rosa

What is the connection between forgiveness and

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Finding Peace
What is peace in our current world?
(12:01) how does putting things off relate with a lack of peace?
(14:54) Melanie - My friend can't do Christmas because their father died on Christmas. How can I help them find peace?

(18:55) Break 1
(19:56) Rosa - My granddaughter has been cutting herself. Her mom is hard on her and I don't have the nerve to say anything. Father how can I help my granddaughter find peace?
Cidalia - I have gone through what line 1 has with granddaughter. I hope she could go out with her for coffee or church and see if that helps. I prayed with my granddaughter and prayed on FRAA with Fr. Rocky.

(34:23) Break 2
Email from a listener who is struggling to find peace with her family during Christmas who doesn’t celebrate Jesus during Christmas?
(41:54) What is the connection between forgiveness and peace?

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Finding Peace
<ul>
<li>What is peace in our current world?</li>
<li>(12:01) how does putting things off relate with a lack of peace?</li>
<li>(14:54) Melanie - My friend can't do Christmas because their father died on Christmas. How can I help them find peace?</li>
</ul>
(18:55) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(19:56) Rosa - My granddaughter has been cutting herself. Her mom is hard on her and I don't have the nerve to say anything. Father how can I help my granddaughter find peace?</li>
<li>Cidalia - I have gone through what line 1 has with granddaughter. I hope she could go out with her for coffee or church and see if that helps. I prayed with my granddaughter and prayed on FRAA with Fr. Rocky.</li>
</ul>
(34:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Email from a listener who is struggling to find peace with her family during Christmas who doesn&rsquo;t celebrate Jesus during Christmas?</li>
<li>(41:54) What is the connection between forgiveness and peace?</li>
</ul>

Finding Peace - The Inner Life - December 16, 2025

Our Lady of Guadalupeâs Maternity

Richard

Steve

Check out this encore from December 9, 2025

Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Feast of Juan Diego.
What is the Story of our Lady of Guadalupe?
(9:30) Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Maternity

(19:30) Break 1
(20:34) Richard - What has the scientific investigation of the tilma revealed? The number of the Aztecs that converted equaled the number of people the Church in Europe.
Sal - I was drawn to an addiction and I asked Our Lady to stop that and she did. I also share a birthday with her. What is the difference between Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Virgin Mary?
(28:11) Leo - My wife and I went to the Guadalupe shrine in Mexico City. Mother Mary gave us a chance to get close to the image.
Tessie - I was in the hospital for 4 months and I lost gall bladder. I was on the verge of death. I saw Our Lady Of Guadalupe's image and I was miraculous healed.

(35:25) Break 2
Catherine - I saw the tilma in Mexico City when I was a tourist. I was not a practicing Catholic. Today I help with out with Rosaries.
(41:06) Steve - I saw the US Constitution the same year I saw the tilma. Isn't it amazing that you can barely read Constitution but the tilma is in great condition. This strengthened my faith

Check out this encore from December 9, 2025
Fr. John LoCoco&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Feast of Juan Diego.
<ul>
<li>What is the Story of our Lady of Guadalupe?</li>
<li>(9:30) Our Lady of Guadalupe&rsquo;s Maternity</li>
</ul>
(19:30) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:34) Richard - What has the scientific investigation of the tilma revealed? The number of the Aztecs that converted equaled the number of people the Church in Europe.</li>
<li>Sal - I was drawn to an addiction and I asked Our Lady to stop that and she did. I also share a birthday with her. What is the difference between Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Virgin Mary?</li>
<li>(28:11) Leo - My wife and I went to the Guadalupe shrine in Mexico City. Mother Mary gave us a chance to get close to the image.</li>
<li>Tessie - I was in the hospital for 4 months and I lost gall bladder. I was on the verge of death. I saw Our Lady Of Guadalupe's image and I was miraculous healed.</li>
</ul>
(35:25) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Catherine - I saw the tilma in Mexico City when I was a tourist. I was not a practicing Catholic. Today I help with out with Rosaries.</li>
<li>(41:06) Steve - I saw the US Constitution the same year I saw the tilma. Isn't it amazing that you can barely read Constitution but the tilma is in great condition. This strengthened my faith</li>
</ul>

Lady of Guadalupe - The Inner Life - December 12, 2025 [ENCORE]

how God is faithful in times that are tough

Julie

How is Godâs faithfulness seen through the l

John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss God’s Faithfulness
How is the faithfulness of God shown in the Bible
(13:17) how God is faithful in times that are tough

(19:06) Break 1
How are the sacraments a sign of God’s faithfulness to us?
(20:30)  How gentle Gods in his interactions with us.

(36:23) Break 2
(37:51) Julie - I don't feel God's presence in my life. From the beginning to the present. What's a good place that I can come to understand the process that my life is in?
(44:41) How is God’s faithfulness seen through the liturgical seasons especially in Advent?

John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss God&rsquo;s Faithfulness
<ul>
<li>How is the faithfulness of God shown in the Bible</li>
<li>(13:17) how God is faithful in times that are tough</li>
</ul>
(19:06) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How are the sacraments a sign of God&rsquo;s faithfulness to us?</li>
<li>(20:30) &nbsp;How gentle Gods in his interactions with us.</li>
</ul>
(36:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:51) Julie - I don't feel God's presence in my life. From the beginning to the present. What's a good place that I can come to understand the process that my life is in?</li>
<li>(44:41) How is God&rsquo;s faithfulness seen through the liturgical seasons especially in Advent?</li>
</ul>

Gaudete Sunday & Joy - The Inner Life - December 15, 2025

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