On todayâs show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. jo

Steve - What is the point of praying?

Break 1

Stuart - suffering can be a trigger to pray

Patrick - Can I share my agnostic type of pray

Break 2

Ed - Problems with Praying The Rosary

Sheila

On today’s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss Focusing In On Prayer.
Steve - I've always been raised on God's plan. What is the point of praying of the plan is already in place?

 
Break 1

 
Stuart - suffering can be a trigger to pray, when you hit rock bottom you need to pray to get back up.

 
Patrick - Can I share my journey of prayer from being an agnostic to becoming a Catholic?

 
Break 2

 
Ed - When I say Rosary, my mind keeps going different places. How do I take care of that?

 
Sheila - I am impressed with Carla that she is teaching the children their prayers because it is super important to do this as a community.

 

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss Focusing In On Prayer.
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<li>Steve - I've always been raised on God's plan. What is the point of praying of the plan is already in place?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>Stuart - suffering can be a trigger to pray, when you hit rock bottom you need to pray to get back up.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Patrick - Can I share my journey of prayer from being an agnostic to becoming a Catholic?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>Ed - When I say Rosary, my mind keeps going different places. How do I take care of that?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Sheila - I am impressed with Carla that she is teaching the children their prayers because it is super important to do this as a community.</li>
</ul>
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Focusing In On Prayer - The Inner Life - July 30, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Phil Hurley gets us int

Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?

What are the Spiritual Exercises?

Camille - I have had a positive experience wit

Consolation & Desolation

On today’s show, Fr. Phil Hurley helps us get to know St. Ignatius of Loyola and The Spiritual Exercises

 
Who was St. Ignatius?

 
What are the Spiritual Exercises?

 
Break 1

 
Camille - I have had a positive experience with the spiritual exercises that I'd like to share.

 
Break 2

 
More on consolation and desolation. Fr. Phil goes on to explain these terms in light of the conversation with Camile.

 

Show Notes:

Popes Prayer Network USA (Fr. Phil's Organization)

popesprayerusa.net

"Carry You" by Jesuit Tracks (Full version of Fr. Phil's song we played on the show)

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0PgRoHrUjQMgQVg4tPhIOV?si=1bb517bd04cf405e

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRVToeBhJ6U

 

 

<ul>
<li>On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Phil Hurley helps us get to know St. Ignatius of Loyola and The Spiritual Exercises</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Who was St. Ignatius?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What are the Spiritual Exercises?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Camille - I have had a positive experience with the spiritual exercises that I'd like to share.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>More on consolation and desolation. Fr. Phil goes on to explain these terms in light of the conversation with Camile.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Show Notes:
Popes Prayer Network USA (Fr. Phil's Organization)
<a href="https://links.us1.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=6a6ce69c41021395b07f7aa4&amp;Domain=relevantradio.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=popesprayerusa.net&amp;Base64Url=eNrLKCkpsNLXL8gvSC0uKEqsTC0qLU7Uy0st0QcAh6AKAA%3D%3D">popesprayerusa.net</a>
"Carry You" by Jesuit Tracks (Full version of Fr. Phil's song we played on the show)
On Spotify:&nbsp;<a href="https://links.us1.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=6a6bbcf6020d3476b9418ae1&amp;Domain=relevantradio.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=open.spotify.com&amp;Base64Url=eNoFwskKgCAQANA_cgElCKJrHSIN8p7mVtSIzqW_j_cSYmk9pVD8S1oBzOEjDh6K9XA3ZSpuMNX90kvUJgpUaV7N2PLArZW8sycTLggm_Q_OTRj3">https://open.spotify.com/track/0PgRoHrUjQMgQVg4tPhIOV?si=1bb517bd04cf405e</a>
On YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://links.us1.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=6a6bbcf6020d3476b9418ae1&amp;Domain=relevantradio.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=www.youtube.com&amp;Base64Url=eNrLKCkpKLbS1y8vL9erzC8tKU1K1UvOz9UvTyxJzrAvs80PCgvJT3XK8DILBQBmHA_P">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRVToeBhJ6U</a>
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St. Ignatius & The Spiritual Exercises - July 31, 2026

Fr. Elliot joins to talk about Relationship Wi

When praying we should see some growth in good

How can we encourage others to grow in persona

Theresa - Thersa - I've been widowed for 41 ye

Confidence in Godâs goodness is foundational

Jonathan - Eucharistic adoration and experienc

Email â Thomas: How do I know that I have qu

On today's Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley has Fr. Elliot Zak on to give guidance on having a relationship with God through the lens of Saints Martha, Mary, And Lazarus.
Theresa - I've been widowed 41 years. 

 
Confidence in God’s goodness is foundational

 
Justin - AS in any relationship, we need to learn about Jesus and our faith. There are so many resources such as Relevant Radio. We need to take the initiative to learn more and that has increased my faith.

 
Break 2

 
Jonathan - Eucharistic adoration and experiencing the Lord there. I struggle sometimes with it even though I believe He is present. I find that having a relationship with God is difficult.

 
Email – Thomas: How will I know that I have quote on quote made it with my relationship with God?

On today's Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley has Fr. Elliot Zak on to give guidance on having a relationship with God through the lens of Saints Martha, Mary, And Lazarus.
<ul>
<li>Theresa - I've been widowed 41 years.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Confidence in God&rsquo;s goodness is foundational</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Justin - AS in any relationship, we need to learn about Jesus and our faith. There are so many resources such as Relevant Radio. We need to take the initiative to learn more and that has increased my faith.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jonathan - Eucharistic adoration and experiencing the Lord there. I struggle sometimes with it even though I believe He is present. I find that having a relationship with God is difficult.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; Thomas: How will I know that I have quote on quote made it with my relationship with God?</li>
</ul>

Relationship With God - The Inner Life - July 29, 2026

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to present overcoming at

Can convenience be something we are too attach

Email â Robert â I think comfort is connec

Liz - I've experienced this with AC this summe

Charles - Without a car, it's difficult but I 

Email - Connie â I used to get hangry 

Tina - I lost my son

On today’s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j­oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort.  

 
Can Convenience become something we are too attached too?

 
Greg - When would a person discern? 

 
Break 1

 
Email – Robert – I think comfort is connected with safety.

 
Liz - I've experienced this with AC this summer. We don't have it and have been able to deal with it.

 
Charles -Without a car it's difficult, and I've been without a car for some time. I'm in the best physical shape of my life because I'm walking everywhere! But...I can't help people as much.

 
Break 2

 
Email - Connie – I used to get hangry but since becoming Catholic God has helped me overcome this through prayer and fasting.

 
Tina - I lost my son. I got too attached to him. Now that he's gone, people say, 'Oh, God is with him.' How do you overcome that? I feel like since I lost him, I can't get attached to anything else. I loved him more than anything.

 
Email – Mary: It helps me to imagine Jesus on the Cross and my little inconveniences suddenly become bearable.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j&shy;oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort. &nbsp;
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Can Convenience become something we are too attached too?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Greg - When would a person discern?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; Robert &ndash; I think comfort is connected with safety.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Liz - I've experienced this with AC this summer. We don't have it and have been able to deal with it.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Charles -Without a car it's difficult, and I've been without a car for some time. I'm in the best physical shape of my life because I'm walking everywhere! But...I can't help people as much.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Email - Connie &ndash; I used to get hangry but since becoming Catholic God has helped me overcome this through prayer and fasting.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tina - I lost my son. I got too attached to him. Now that he's gone, people say, 'Oh, God is with him.' How do you overcome that? I feel like since I lost him, I can't get attached to anything else. I loved him more than anything.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Email &ndash; Mary: It helps me to imagine Jesus on the Cross and my little inconveniences suddenly become bearable.</li>
</ul>

Focusing In On Prayer - The Inner Life - July 30, 2026

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