What is discerning of the spirits?

3 tips for discerning a matter.

Break 1

How to not get stuck in perpetual discernment 

Break 2

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>

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The Inner Life - June 12, 2024 - Discerning the Spirits

What takes place in the rite of baptism?

David

Michelle

IL – Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrament of Baptism
(7:37) What takes place in the rite of baptism?
Roy - protestant-is there a difference between immersion or sprinkling for Baptism?

(23:33) Break 1
Lorna - niece not baptized baby- should the baby be baptized if they are not planning to raise the child catholic?
(28:03) David - wasn't baptized as a baby but just came into the church this year. my mom said she wanted me to choose for myself. was that good?
Charles - baptized in Montana near the Rockies. it has the largest statue of Mary in the world.

(38:55) Break 2
Jean - my daughter wants her grandkids to choose for themselves-- waited on God and now I think she will finally allow it
Tom - Daughter baptized and now getting married but away from the church - how should I pray for my daughter so I can help her get back
(47:59) Michelle - Church is making my daughter jump through hoops. Should it be hard to get your baby baptized?

IL – Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss The Sacrament of Baptism
<ul>
<li>(7:37) What takes place in the rite of baptism?</li>
<li>Roy - protestant-is there a difference between immersion or sprinkling for Baptism?</li>
</ul>
(23:33) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Lorna - niece not baptized baby- should the baby be baptized if they are not planning to raise the child catholic?</li>
<li>(28:03) David - wasn't baptized as a baby but just came into the church this year. my mom said she wanted me to choose for myself. was that good?</li>
<li>Charles - baptized in Montana near the Rockies. it has the largest statue of Mary in the world.</li>
</ul>
(38:55) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Jean - my daughter wants her grandkids to choose for themselves-- waited on God and now I think she will finally allow it</li>
<li>Tom - Daughter baptized and now getting married but away from the church - how should I pray for my daughter so I can help her get back</li>
<li>(47:59) Michelle - Church is making my daughter jump through hoops. Should it be hard to get your baby baptized?</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - June 24, 2024 - The Sacrament of Baptism

what are challenges for a priest in the summer

How do you stay close to God through Summer Va

Modesty while enjoying summer activities.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Keeping Close to God this Summer
(6:19) what are challenges for a priest in the summer?
Rebecca - When we lived in Montana, one of my great summer memories is having Fr. Mark in our parish early on in his priesthood.
(15:17) How do you stay close to God through Summer Vacation?
Tom - Catholic Family Land near Steubenville, Ohio is a great place to stay close to God while vacationing with the family during the summer.

(22:25) Break 1
Fred Dionysius - Thinking of the summer: I am an Eastern Rite Catholic. We have an expression where the priest says 'Let us lay all earthly things aside.
(34:44) Michelle - Vacation Bible School and praying the Rosary with the family at the beach.

(38:44) Break 2
Good Catholic friendly summer reading material.
(45:34) Modesty while enjoying summer activities.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Keeping Close to God this Summer
<ul>
<li>(6:19) what are challenges for a priest in the summer?</li>
<li>Rebecca - When we lived in Montana, one of my great summer memories is having Fr. Mark in our parish early on in his priesthood.</li>
<li>(15:17) How do you stay close to God through Summer Vacation?</li>
<li>Tom - Catholic Family Land near Steubenville, Ohio is a great place to stay close to God while vacationing with the family during the summer.</li>
</ul>
(22:25) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Fred Dionysius - Thinking of the summer: I am an Eastern Rite Catholic. We have an expression where the priest says 'Let us lay all earthly things aside.</li>
<li>(34:44) Michelle - Vacation Bible School and praying the Rosary with the family at the beach.</li>
</ul>
(38:44) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Good Catholic friendly summer reading material.</li>
<li>(45:34) Modesty while enjoying summer activities.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - June 21, 2024 - Keeping Close to God this Summer

Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from?

Why is adoration good to have in your prayer r

Luba

Bobbi

Nicole

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration
(4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from?
(11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine?

(20:41) Break 1
Dean - Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears.... Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration.
(27:30) Luba - How do I know if it is God talking to me, or is it me saying it to myself?
Linda - I believe in the Real Presence. For Lent I did adoration. It was challenging. I am looking for some ideas.
(36:03) Bobbi - I am frequent Eucharistic adoration faithful. I get easily distracted. It is very hard for me to focus. I don’t know how to sit in silence without the distractions.

(40:38) Break 2
(41:49) Nicole - I've been going to adoration for about a year. I have 3 kids; we took 3 hours a week and I took them all. She challenges people to go to adoration. Beautiful testimony of Eucharistic miracles and the Real Presence.
April - I think it is valuable to children. I hosted a children adoration, and it was really good.
Ramona - The effect of weekly adoration in our marriage.

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration
<ul>
<li>(4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from?</li>
<li>(11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine?</li>
</ul>
(20:41) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Dean - Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears.... Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration.</li>
<li>(27:30) Luba - How do I know if it is God talking to me, or is it me saying it to myself?</li>
<li>Linda - I believe in the Real Presence. For Lent I did adoration. It was challenging. I am looking for some ideas.</li>
<li>(36:03) Bobbi - I am frequent Eucharistic adoration faithful. I get easily distracted. It is very hard for me to focus. I don’t know how to sit in silence without the distractions.</li>
</ul>
(40:38) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:49) Nicole - I've been going to adoration for about a year. I have 3 kids; we took 3 hours a week and I took them all. She challenges people to go to adoration. Beautiful testimony of Eucharistic miracles and the Real Presence.</li>
<li>April - I think it is valuable to children. I hosted a children adoration, and it was really good.</li>
<li>Ramona - The effect of weekly adoration in our marriage.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - June 12, 2024 - Discerning the Spirits

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