Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick 

The mystical body of Christ?

Break 1

Jesus’ prayer for unity

Tom - Role Of The Family

Break 2

Missionary Work

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&nbsp;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>

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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 3, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to dis

Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima

What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition 

Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners

Rosary A Weapon Against The Devil

Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist.

First Saturday Devotion

Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena.

On today’s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You

 
(5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima

 
(13:30) What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition and Instructions?

 
(17:19) Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners...written by Warren Carol. Daughter was in his classes at Christendom in the 90's. Bought all his books. That book was really different than what people would imagine. Talked about world events, prayers of Pope, and what led up to Fatima. Interesting angle.

 
Break 1

 
(25:16) The Rosary: A Weapon Against The Devil

 
(33:21) Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist. Always thought one of the biggest miracles was that nobody went blind (miracle of the sun). 

 
Break 2

 
(39:45) First Saturday Devotion

 
(47:00) Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena. Novena to Our Lady of Fatima. Been doing it since 1947. Wondering what the benefits of having a novena to Our Lady of Fatima?

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church &amp; You
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(13:30) What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition and Instructions?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(17:19) Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners...written by Warren Carol. Daughter was in his classes at Christendom in the 90's. Bought all his books. That book was really different than what people would imagine. Talked about world events, prayers of Pope, and what led up to Fatima. Interesting angle.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(25:16) The Rosary: A Weapon Against The Devil</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(33:21) Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist. Always thought one of the biggest miracles was that nobody went blind (miracle of the sun).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(39:45) First Saturday Devotion</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(47:00) Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena. Novena to Our Lady of Fatima. Been doing it since 1947. Wondering what the benefits of having a novena to Our Lady of Fatima?</li>
</ul>

Our Lady Of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You - The Inner Life - October 13, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. John Paul Erickson join

Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more

Elias - What are the differences between the C

Jimmy  What are the differences between the Ca

Are Catholics Marginalizing people with their 

We are Pro-flourishing Of Life

Jesus comes to save us because human life is w

Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our

Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being 

Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on “Ask Me Anything”.

 
(11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?

 
(12:23) Elias - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations? 

 
(18:25) Jimmy - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?

 
Break 1

 
(22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?

 
(23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.

 
(24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.

 
(26:11) Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can't take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?

 
(30:07) Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being away a long time. I'm unsure how to approach confession.

 
Break 2

 
(40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

 

 

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on &ldquo;Ask Me Anything&rdquo;.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(12:23) Elias - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(18:25) Jimmy - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(26:11) Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can't take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(30:07) Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being away a long time. I'm unsure how to approach confession.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Ask Me Anything - The Inner Life - October 12, 2026

Winning The Battle For Our Minds

Lupe - What can we do to move our minds toward

Francis - Am I Good Enough?

Ashley - Family History of Dementia

On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.

 
Break 1

 
(26:24) Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?

 
Break 2

 
(43:01) Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.

 
(45:53) Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s in future?

Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(26:24) Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(43:01) Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(45:53) Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer&rsquo;s in future?</li>
</ul>
Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 3, 2026

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