Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purificatio

The foundations of prayer

Break 1

How do I distinguish between the dark night of

God never does anything to our hearts to make 

Break 2

Tessa â I feel like God is just ignoring me.

God is giving you a chance to experience a dee

On today's Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification.

(2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification
(3:17) The foundations of prayer

 
(19:41) Break 1

(30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton?
(30:47) God never does anything to our hearts to make us “sad” about following Him.

 
(41:29) Break 2

(42:33) Tessa – I feel like God is just ignoring me. I feel the temptation that God has given up on me. Is this from the devil?
(43:26) God is giving you a chance to experience a deeper faith and live by that faith.

 

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<li>On today's Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification.</li>
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<li>(2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification</li>
<li>(3:17) The foundations of prayer</li>
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<li>(19:41) Break 1
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<li>(30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton?</li>
<li>(30:47) God never does anything to our hearts to make us &ldquo;sad&rdquo; about following Him.</li>
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<li>(41:29) Break 2
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<li>(42:33) Tessa &ndash; I feel like God is just ignoring me. I feel the temptation that God has given up on me. Is this from the devil?</li>
<li>(43:26) God is giving you a chance to experience a deeper faith and live by that faith.</li>
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Purification - The Inner Life - September 17, 2025

who was Saint Andre Bessette?

What are Miracles?

Nick

Mary

Email from Mary

Jamie

Nancy

Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Modern Wonder Workers: St Andre Bessette and Simple Faith
(3:28) who was Saint Andre Bessette?
The importance of humility in working wonders.
(9:57) What are Miracles?
(13:25) Nick - St. Andre Bessette. I think it is amazing the simple things that St. Andre embraced. God gives us little opportunities like he gave St Andre and then gives bigger opportunities.
How can we reclaim simple faith in our lives?
(19:04) Mary - I had a physical healing from being prayed for by a man with great faith.

(22:24) Break 1
David - I reverted to the Church after 45 years because of healing I had ingrown toe nails since 10 years old. I prayed that they would be healed and I was
(28:43) Email from Mary – How did Brother Andre Console those who didn’t get a miracle from him?


(32:09) Mia – Miracle of the multiplication of Cabbages
Maria - Cured out of cancer. The doctors were texting me for Leukemia. I am an extraordinary Eucharistic minister. After consuming the Precious Blood I asked for healing and was healed.

(36:50) Break 2
Is simple trust blind trust?
(42:59) Jamie - 3 years ago I had breast cancer and wasn't Catholic.  I prayed the Rosary and was healed and I joined OCIA because of this.
(45:54) Nancy - My friend and I went to the Oratory of St. Joseph. We were so thrilled. She is older and in her 80s. I had prayed to St. Joseph for us to be safe. My friend tripped and fell and hit her head on pavement. Friend recovered without any problems.
Charles - One of my family members knew Blessed Solanus Casey and got my grandfather to see him. Blessed Solanus Casey healed him

Fr. Richard Simon&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Modern Wonder Workers: St Andre Bessette and Simple Faith
<ul>
<li>(3:28) who was Saint Andre Bessette?</li>
<li>The importance of humility in working wonders.</li>
<li>(9:57) What are Miracles?</li>
<li>(13:25) Nick - St. Andre Bessette. I think it is amazing the simple things that St. Andre embraced. God gives us little opportunities like he gave St Andre and then gives bigger opportunities.</li>
<li>How can we reclaim simple faith in our lives?</li>
<li>(19:04) Mary - I had a physical healing from being prayed for by a man with great faith.</li>
</ul>
(22:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>David - I reverted to the Church after 45 years because of healing I had ingrown toe nails since 10 years old. I prayed that they would be healed and I was</li>
<li>(28:43) Email from Mary &ndash; How did Brother Andre Console those who didn&rsquo;t get a miracle from him?</li>
<li>
(32:09) Mia &ndash; Miracle of the multiplication of Cabbages
</li>
<li>Maria - Cured out of cancer. The doctors were texting me for Leukemia. I am an extraordinary Eucharistic minister. After consuming the Precious Blood I asked for healing and was healed.</li>
</ul>
(36:50) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Is simple trust blind trust?</li>
<li>(42:59) Jamie - 3 years ago I had breast cancer and wasn't Catholic.&nbsp; I prayed the Rosary and was healed and I joined OCIA because of this.</li>
<li>(45:54) Nancy - My friend and I went to the Oratory of St. Joseph. We were so thrilled. She is older and in her 80s. I had prayed to St. Joseph for us to be safe. My friend tripped and fell and hit her head on pavement. Friend recovered without any problems.</li>
<li>Charles - One of my family members knew Blessed Solanus Casey and got my grandfather to see him. Blessed Solanus Casey healed him</li>
</ul>

Wonder Workers: St. André Bessette - The Inner Life - January 6, 2026

What is Epiphany?

Who were the Magi?

Christina

Theresa

what is the Epiphany house blessing?

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Meaning of the Magi
(3:36) What is Epiphany?
(9:04) Who were the Magi?
(14:33) Christina - Family tradition we've celebrated...our mother started the nativity story and the gift exchange rather than Christmas.
Marcos - I was born in Cuba and we kept our tradition alive. Every year on Jan 5th, mom would bake cookies and dad would collect hay. Every year a different magi featured. That magi brought the toys.

(23:37) Break 1
What gifts can we bring to Jesus?
How can we honor the Child Jesus in our lives?

(37:11) Break 2
(38:37) Theresa - I'm going to be giving a gift tomorrow. Giving sons and goddaughter a bible. I think this will be a healing gesture.
(40:56) what is the Epiphany house blessing?
How can we receive the gift of God well in our lives?

Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Meaning of the Magi
<ul>
<li>(3:36) What is Epiphany?</li>
<li>(9:04) Who were the Magi?</li>
<li>(14:33) Christina - Family tradition we've celebrated...our mother started the nativity story and the gift exchange rather than Christmas.</li>
<li>Marcos - I was born in Cuba and we kept our tradition alive. Every year on Jan 5th, mom would bake cookies and dad would collect hay. Every year a different magi featured. That magi brought the toys.</li>
</ul>
(23:37) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What gifts can we bring to Jesus?</li>
<li>How can we honor the Child Jesus in our lives?</li>
</ul>
(37:11) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:37) Theresa - I'm going to be giving a gift tomorrow. Giving sons and goddaughter a bible. I think this will be a healing gesture.</li>
<li>(40:56) what is the Epiphany house blessing?</li>
<li>How can we receive the gift of God well in our lives?</li>
</ul>

Meaning of the Magi - The Inner Life - January 5, 2026

what is wonderment?

How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our

Colby

Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excit

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton
(5:22) what is wonderment?
Who was G.K. Chesterton?
(14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder?

(20:17) Break 1
Can you have wonderment while in suffering?
What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life?
(31:35) Colby - I am currently in OCIA. A great place to start with wonder is with the Church because it brings me a child-like wonder.
How does Paradox play in Chesterton’s life?

(37:58) Break 2
What does St Therese and G.K. Chesterton about being child like?
(46:04) Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excitement of living?

Resources:
The Society of G.K. Chesterton

https://www.chesterton.org/

Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton
<ul>
<li>(5:22) what is wonderment?</li>
<li>Who was G.K. Chesterton?</li>
<li>(14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder?</li>
</ul>
(20:17) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Can you have wonderment while in suffering?</li>
<li>What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life?</li>
<li>(31:35) Colby - I am currently in OCIA. A great place to start with wonder is with the Church because it brings me a child-like wonder.</li>
<li>How does Paradox play in Chesterton&rsquo;s life?</li>
</ul>
(37:58) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What does St Therese and G.K. Chesterton about being child like?</li>
<li>(46:04) Email from Gloria, how do I rekindle the excitement of living?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
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<li>The Society of G.K. Chesterton
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<li><a href="https://www.chesterton.org/">https://www.chesterton.org/</a><a href="https://www.chesterton.org/"></a></li>
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Purification - The Inner Life - September 17, 2025

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