Father Taillon joins Patrick to discuss the reality of Redemptive suffering. 

Father Taillon joins Patrick to discuss the reality of Redemptive suffering.

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Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025

Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to Friendship with Christ
How can we have friendship with God?
(12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ?
(18:25) Bob - I once went to confession and told the priest I was having trouble getting angry with God over disappointments. Angry about it and yelling at God. Fr. told me you probably think I'll get down on you for getting angry with God, but you know God and trust him enough that you can get angry with Him and you can handle that. I was really moved by that. Relationship with God is everything.

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Marsha - I'm a cradle Catholic. I've had a relationship with Jesus. The Baptists brought me into that relationship. They gave me a deeper dive into the intimacy with Christ. I hope they saw the beauty of the Catholic church.
How does interior life help us from our relationship with Jesus?
(40:40) Deedee - My relationship is one of a father and daughter. Trying to be friends with God is sacrilegious. Wouldn't there be a spiritual boundary of some sort? What does friendly speech sound like instead of prayer?

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(44:49) What can Mary Magdalene teach us about friendship with Christ?

Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025
Fr. Peter Armenio&nbsp;joins Patrick to Friendship with Christ
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<li>How can we have friendship with God?</li>
<li>(12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ?</li>
<li>(18:25) Bob - I once went to confession and told the priest I was having trouble getting angry with God over disappointments. Angry about it and yelling at God. Fr. told me you probably think I'll get down on you for getting angry with God, but you know God and trust him enough that you can get angry with Him and you can handle that. I was really moved by that. Relationship with God is everything.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Marsha - I'm a cradle Catholic. I've had a relationship with Jesus. The Baptists brought me into that relationship. They gave me a deeper dive into the intimacy with Christ. I hope they saw the beauty of the Catholic church.</li>
<li>How does interior life help us from our relationship with Jesus?</li>
<li>(40:40) Deedee - My relationship is one of a father and daughter. Trying to be friends with God is sacrilegious. Wouldn't there be a spiritual boundary of some sort? What does friendly speech sound like instead of prayer?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(44:49) What can Mary Magdalene teach us about friendship with Christ?</li>
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Friendship with Christ - The Inner Life - January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

Why is pride at the root of all sin?

Valerie

Email â how does gratitude fight pride?

Nick

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride
(3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?
The subtlety of pride
(14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.

(21:09) Break 1
Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?
What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?
(27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.
Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?
(34:16) Email – how does gratitude fight pride?

(36:36) Break 2
How does trust help us to grow in humility?
(41:56)  Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.
Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.

Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride
<ul>
<li>(3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin?</li>
<li>The subtlety of pride</li>
<li>(14:16) Valerie - At OCIA...one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you're humble, you're void of pride.</li>
</ul>
(21:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Email from Jared - How do we know when pride becomes a mortal sin?</li>
<li>What are some tips for recognizing pride in our life?</li>
<li>(27:45) Tom - I have a nephew who is a Jesuit. He is such an example of gentleness and a quiet example of humility. It speaks louder than any preaching others do.</li>
<li>Noah - I make decent money and I'm looking forward to moving to my previous job where I was happy. I think I was just a little too prideful on being a high earner instead of being humble. Looking for some guidance with this on what to do. Should I stay where I'm at or go where I'm happy?</li>
<li>(34:16) Email &ndash; how does gratitude fight pride?</li>
</ul>
(36:36) Break 2
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<li>How does trust help us to grow in humility?</li>
<li>(41:56) &nbsp;Nick - I've learned that life is a battle...no winning/no losing. I know I have a fight. Even though I think I'm a good Catholic, it's still a fight. I still have to fight to fight.</li>
<li>Greg - When I read the bible, things that have a message to be shared, but never get a chance to do that. Not that I have pride, but it's something to be talked about.</li>
</ul>

Conquering Pride - The Inner Life - January 13, 2026

Pamela

Richard

Joanna

Jeanne

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits
What is discernment of Spirits?
(15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.
Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.

(23:24) Break 1
Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?
(28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.
(35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.

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Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?
(45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?

Resources:
Called and Gifted

https://siena.org/

Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits
<ul>
<li>What is discernment of Spirits?</li>
<li>(15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital.</li>
<li>Patrick - I'm writing a novel. I feel inspired by God and I've been discerning it for years. I sometimes wonder if it's a waste of time or not.</li>
</ul>
(23:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Called and Gifted and how knowing your gifts can help you discern your gifts?</li>
<li>(28:50) Richard - False pretenses. My experience of following Buddhism and dealing with depression, anxiety, etc. I feel like I'm turning my back on being a Catholic.</li>
<li>(35:52) Joanna - Holy spirit leading my life at work. Want some advice as a nurse with 3 kids. Don't really like the environment there and it's hard being around co-workers. Feel I'm being called as a teacher in a Christian school. Finances would be a huge cut though.</li>
</ul>
(40:19) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Why does the enemy often attack when a person is growing closer to God?</li>
<li>(45:06) Jeanne - My father is estranged from our family due to choices in the past. He's back in town for a funeral. Molested me as a child. I keep hearing the holy spirit to reach out to him while he's in town. Will this harm the family or not?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
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<li>Called and Gifted
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<li><a href="https://siena.org/">https://siena.org/</a><a href="https://siena.org/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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