Virtue of Religion

Organized Religion

Caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to Church

Caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religi

Religious, but not spiritual

Caller: Spiriutal at McDonalds

Caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? 

Caller: Substance vs. Form

Caller: Jesus condemmed religiousity? 

What if religion is boring? 

Caller: How to evangelize Buddhists? 

Caller: Importance of the Eucharist

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual & religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized religion (9:29), caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to church (13:34), caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religious; now I have reverted (17:22), being religious, but not spiritual (21:31), caller: giving alms at McDonalds (23:52), caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? (27:51), caller: substance vs. form (33:11), caller: Jesus condemned religiosity (35:07), what if religion is boring? (41:23), caller: how do we evangelize Buddhists? (45:21) and caller: the importance of the Eucharist (48:20). 

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual &amp; religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized religion (9:29), caller: I am spiritual, but I do go to church (13:34), caller: I used to be spiritual, but not religious; now I have reverted (17:22), being religious, but not spiritual (21:31), caller: giving alms at McDonalds (23:52), caller: what does it mean to be spiritual? (27:51), caller: substance vs. form (33:11), caller: Jesus condemned religiosity (35:07), what if religion is boring? (41:23), caller: how do we evangelize Buddhists? (45:21) and caller: the importance of the Eucharist (48:20).

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Spiritual & Religious - May 23, 2024

What is doubt in a religious context?

Break 1

John

Break 2

Tricia

IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt 
(3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context?
(22:10) Amy - recently baptized.  intensity of prayer and spiritual attacks.

(25:09) Break 1
What is the connection between Doubt and Despair?
(29:44) John - struggling a lot with a lot of doubt since divorce. Trying not to, but doubts keep popping in.  What's the best thing to do?

(40:39) Break 2
John - When kids get older, and had such great faith growing up, what is a parent to do when doubt creeps in?
Mary - comment - Jesus prayer, come holy spirit, and adoration are the best way to deal with doubt.
(46:02) Tricia - Goes to daily Mass, but doesn't feel His presence.  Doesn't know how to foster that.

IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt 
<ul>
<li>(3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context?</li>
<li>(22:10) Amy - recently baptized.  intensity of prayer and spiritual attacks.</li>
</ul>
(25:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the connection between Doubt and Despair?</li>
<li>(29:44) John - struggling a lot with a lot of doubt since divorce. Trying not to, but doubts keep popping in.  What's the best thing to do?</li>
</ul>
(40:39) Break 2
<ul>
<li>John - When kids get older, and had such great faith growing up, what is a parent to do when doubt creeps in?</li>
<li>Mary - comment - Jesus prayer, come holy spirit, and adoration are the best way to deal with doubt.</li>
<li>(46:02) Tricia - Goes to daily Mass, but doesn't feel His presence.  Doesn't know how to foster that.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - June 14, 2024 - Overcoming Doubt

Betsy

Andrew

Dominic

Kristen

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners 
(10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn't wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic?
John - How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope?
Email asking how long do you need to be detached from sin in order to get a plenary indulgence?
(20:08) Andrew - My daughter is getting married to a fellow Catholic; she wants to get married outdoors. Why can't she?

(23:15) Break 1
Zoraida - Confirmation: do you have to be confirmed before marriage?
Teresa - The Mass: when people raise their hands when they say, 'and with your spirit?' Should we be doing that?
(28:30) Dominic - Body Building: I do body building Is it Morally okay to use steroids recreationally?
Ellen - Why do Catholic Churches have a saint at the front of the altar?
(36:48) Kristen - I have two small kids and I am interested in coming back to the church, but I don't know what the first move is.

(39:33) Break 2
Alex - comment to last caller contemplating getting married outside of the church. Our solution to that was having an intimate service in the church and a large outdoor celebration with everyone
Question - What can I do to feel like I made a full confession
Bob -If you receive the sacrament of confirmation while in mortal sin, does it count, or do you need to do it again?
Ivette - What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell?

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners 
<ul>
<li>(10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn't wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic?</li>
<li>John - How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope?</li>
<li>Email asking how long do you need to be detached from sin in order to get a plenary indulgence?</li>
<li>(20:08) Andrew - My daughter is getting married to a fellow Catholic; she wants to get married outdoors. Why can't she?</li>
</ul>
(23:15) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Zoraida - Confirmation: do you have to be confirmed before marriage?</li>
<li>Teresa - The Mass: when people raise their hands when they say, 'and with your spirit?' Should we be doing that?</li>
<li>(28:30) Dominic - Body Building: I do body building Is it Morally okay to use steroids recreationally?</li>
<li>Ellen - Why do Catholic Churches have a saint at the front of the altar?</li>
<li>(36:48) Kristen - I have two small kids and I am interested in coming back to the church, but I don't know what the first move is.</li>
</ul>
(39:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Alex - comment to last caller contemplating getting married outside of the church. Our solution to that was having an intimate service in the church and a large outdoor celebration with everyone</li>
<li>Question - What can I do to feel like I made a full confession</li>
<li>Bob -If you receive the sacrament of confirmation while in mortal sin, does it count, or do you need to do it again?</li>
<li>Ivette - What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell?</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - June 13, 2024 - Ask Me Anything

What is discerning of the spirits?

3 tips for discerning a matter.

How to not get stuck in perpetual discernment 

How to tell if the devil is masquerading as an

Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits 
(3:12) What is discerning of the spirits?
(16:02) 3 tips for discerning a matter.

(19:58) Break 1
Sophia - Can never discern the spirits right. Even when I see signs, I still doubt.  How do I learn to discern better?
(24:24) How to not get stuck in perpetual discernment on a matter?
Neil - Currently receiving disability. Not sure if I should leave job.
Tessa - story - teaches OCIA.  taught with a co teacher and co teacher was leaving. she decided to leave too.  talked to pastor and pastor wanted her to stay. Glad she decided to stay, turned out for the best.  sometimes have to be obedient even when you don't want to be.

(37:22) Break 2
(38:11) – How to tell if the devil is masquerading as an “angel of light.”
Patrick Shares an email from Melissa about her and her husband trying to discern what to do in life.
Joseph - when you put a condition on discernment...is that wise or not?  If that sign gets answered, how do you discern that?

Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits 
<ul>
<li>(3:12) What is discerning of the spirits?</li>
<li>(16:02) 3 tips for discerning a matter.</li>
</ul>
(19:58) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Sophia - Can never discern the spirits right. Even when I see signs, I still doubt.  How do I learn to discern better?</li>
<li>(24:24) How to not get stuck in perpetual discernment on a matter?</li>
<li>Neil - Currently receiving disability. Not sure if I should leave job.</li>
<li>Tessa - story - teaches OCIA.  taught with a co teacher and co teacher was leaving. she decided to leave too.  talked to pastor and pastor wanted her to stay. Glad she decided to stay, turned out for the best.  sometimes have to be obedient even when you don't want to be.</li>
</ul>
(37:22) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:11) – How to tell if the devil is masquerading as an “angel of light.”</li>
<li>Patrick Shares an email from Melissa about her and her husband trying to discern what to do in life.</li>
<li>Joseph - when you put a condition on discernment...is that wise or not?  If that sign gets answered, how do you discern that?</li>
</ul>

Spiritual & Religious - May 23, 2024

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