Why Jesus instituted Confession

Having trobule coming up with sins to onfes

Examinaton of Conscience

Why Confess sins to priest

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Elizabeth shares story of confession after abo

Confession restoring relationship with God

Perfect Cntrition

Penance

Rick not going to confession anymore after bad

Kevin asks about perfect contrition after conf

How to push son to go to confession before mar

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marc Lenneman discusses how confession show's us God's Love .      
Break 1
 Elizabeth-Had a healing after abortion in confession and is now a nationwide speaker for life. 
From Catechism 1468: "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship."
Good Contrition
Penance
Break 2
Rick--decided not to go to confession after bad experience - is that a good idea?
Kevin-If I go to confession without perfect contrition but feel it afterwards at home, does that count?
Sarah-How to compell my son to go to confession before he gets married

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marc Lenneman discusses how confession show's us God's Love .&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Break 1</li>
<li>&nbsp;Elizabeth-Had a healing after abortion in confession and is now a nationwide speaker for life.&nbsp;</li>
<li>From Catechism 1468: "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship."</li>
<li>Good Contrition</li>
<li>Penance</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
<li>Rick--decided not to go to confession after bad experience - is that a good idea?</li>
<li>Kevin-If I go to confession without perfect contrition but feel it afterwards at home, does that count?</li>
<li>Sarah-How to compell my son to go to confession before he gets married</li>
</ul>

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How Confession Shows Us God's Love

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins t

There is a hole in your interior life if you a

Mary - I am a teacher of catechism for many ye

Break 1

15 points From Sacred Scripture

What Are The Senses From Sacred Scripture

Break 2

You know more Scripture than you ink you do as

Craig - There is a Didache Bible. Uses footnot

The Bible is a Library

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about Going Deeper into Sacred Scripture

 
There is a hole in your interior life if you are not deeply understanding Sacred Scripture (6:56) 

 
Mary - I am a teacher of catechism for many years. I taught the book of Psalms to sophomores. It was a beautiful experience with the 12 children. They could not believe God was really speaking to them through the psalms. (13:00)

 
Break 1

 
15 Points From Sacred Scripture (23:24)

 
What Are The Senses of Sacred Scripture? (37:10)

 
Break 2

 
You know more Sacred Scripture than you think you do as a Catholic. (39:12)

 
Craig - The Didache Bible uses footnotes of quotations from catechism throughout. (42:40)

 
The Bible is a Library (48:20)

 

Notes:

15 Bible Passages Fr. Illo mentioned on the show.
Ex 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments
Jeremiah 29:11 A Future Full of Hope
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd
Isaiah 53:5 God’s Suffering Servant
John 1:1, 14 The Word was Made Flesh
John 14:6 I am the Way
John 6:53–55 Whoever eats my Flesh has Eternal Life
John 14:1 Let not your Hearts be Troubled
Matthew 11:28-30 Take my Yoke upon You
Romans 8:28 All Things Work for the Good
Mark 12:29-31 The Two Greatest Commandments
Matthew 25:40 You did it to Me
Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Gate
Romans 8:13-14 The Flesh and the Spirit
Ephesians 6:11 The Armor of God

 

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about Going Deeper into Sacred Scripture
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<ul>
<li>There is a hole in your interior life if you are not deeply understanding Sacred Scripture (6:56)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Mary - I am a teacher of catechism for many years. I taught the book of Psalms to sophomores. It was a beautiful experience with the 12 children. They could not believe God was really speaking to them through the psalms. (13:00)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>15 Points From Sacred Scripture (23:24)</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>What Are The Senses of Sacred Scripture? (37:10)</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>You know more Sacred Scripture than you think you do as a Catholic. (39:12)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Craig - The Didache Bible uses footnotes of quotations from catechism throughout. (42:40)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The Bible is a Library (48:20)</li>
</ul>
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Notes:
15 Bible Passages Fr. Illo mentioned on the show.
<ol>
<li>Ex 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments</li>
<li>Jeremiah 29:11 A Future Full of Hope</li>
<li>Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd</li>
<li>Isaiah 53:5 God&rsquo;s Suffering Servant</li>
<li>John 1:1, 14 The Word was Made Flesh</li>
<li>John 14:6 I am the Way</li>
<li>John 6:53&ndash;55 Whoever eats my Flesh has Eternal Life</li>
<li>John 14:1 Let not your Hearts be Troubled</li>
<li>Matthew 11:28-30 Take my Yoke upon You</li>
<li>Romans 8:28 All Things Work for the Good</li>
<li>Mark 12:29-31 The Two Greatest Commandments</li>
<li>Matthew 25:40 You did it to Me</li>
<li>Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Gate</li>
<li>Romans 8:13-14 The Flesh and the Spirit</li>
<li>Ephesians 6:11 The Armor of God</li>
</ol>
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Loved By The Father - The Inner Life - September 30, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talk abou

Andy - God expresses his love through chastise

God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”.

 
Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up.

 
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How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life?

 
Break 2

 
God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being &ldquo;Loved By The Father&rdquo;.
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<li>Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>God loves us even way when we turn away.</li>
</ul>

Loved By The Father - The Inner Life - September 29, 2026

Fr. John Eckert Joins to help us reflect on Su

What lead up to this Gospel?

Gospel of Matthew

What's Easier raying The Rosary or Wasting Tim

Glen - Let Our Yes Be Yes

Fr. John Eckert joins to help us reflect on Sunday's Bible Readings
What lead up to this Gospel?

 
Gospel of Matthew

 
What's easier saying the Rosary or wasting time On Youtube?

Fr. John Eckert joins to help us reflect on Sunday's Bible Readings
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<li>What lead up to this Gospel?</li>
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<li>Gospel of Matthew</li>
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<li>What's easier saying the Rosary or wasting time On Youtube?</li>
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