How often should we go to confession?

Break 1

Amelina

Break 2

What is penance in the confessional?

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession
Are all confessions created equal?
(7:42) How often should we go to confession?
How to avoid scrupulosity in confession?
John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord.
Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I'm sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins.

(19:38) Break 1
How do you make a good examination of Conscience?
(26:52) Amelina - When we go to confession and confess our sins...how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet?
Mike - What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I'm a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest?
Mary Lou - Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they're able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good 'ancient' example of that. Better psychological state.

(39:03) Break 2
Gemma - After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn't.
(42:47) What is penance in the confessional?
Susie - Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I'm absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that?
Dave - New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I've had in my life and don't want to do it again, but don't feel bad about it. I don't know how to put it out there.

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession
<ul>
<li>Are all confessions created equal?</li>
<li>(7:42) How often should we go to confession?</li>
<li>How to avoid scrupulosity in confession?</li>
<li>John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord.</li>
<li>Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I'm sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins.</li>
</ul>
(19:38) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How do you make a good examination of Conscience?</li>
<li>(26:52) Amelina - When we go to confession and confess our sins...how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet?</li>
<li>Mike - What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I'm a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest?</li>
<li>Mary Lou - Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they're able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good 'ancient' example of that. Better psychological state.</li>
</ul>
(39:03) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Gemma - After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn't.</li>
<li>(42:47) What is penance in the confessional?</li>
<li>Susie - Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I'm absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that?</li>
<li>Dave - New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I've had in my life and don't want to do it again, but don't feel bad about it. I don't know how to put it out there.</li>
</ul>

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The Inner Life - October 8, 2024 - Confession

What is chastity?

What is Abstinence?

Teresa

Rose

Marie

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Chastity and Abstinence
(4:29) What is chastity?
Where did sacrifice go in our culture today?
(10:29) What is Abstinence?
(14:07) Teresa - I've been at it for 32 years (abstinence). I've had a lot of temptations.  Look to St. Francis de Sales.  We avoid temptations.  When I date, I set up my boundaries. I'm widowed 40 years.  Broke it once and never want to go back to it again.

(19:05) Break 1
How can Scripture be a weapon against impurity?
(21:49) Tim - I read years ago that over the centuries it's gone back and forth between celibacy and priests being married.  Wasn't sure if that was true.
Why is Chastity and Abstinence so important for the Catholic Faith?
(28:36) Rose - Married 34 years. I decided to stop intimate relations with husband and turn myself to the Lord. He's been going through pornography.  I've talked to my priest about it. My priest says I should separate from my husband.  He says I should pray for him more.

(36:59) Break 2
What should we do if we fall?
(42:26) Marie - Senior marriage and senior dating.  I'm 70 and boyfriend is same age.  We've been in previous marriages.  Dating beyond the years of childbearing, are the rules different for us?  Are we allowed to do passionate kissing knowing there is a boundary?
Alice - I've been married 24 years.  Husband and I started having oral sex.  I hated it.  I've lost complete interest in him and he repulses me now.  Not sure if it's because of age or what.  I don't know where to go from here.

Resources:
Integrity Restored

https://integrityrestored.com/

Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Chastity and Abstinence
<ul>
<li>(4:29) What is chastity?</li>
<li>Where did sacrifice go in our culture today?</li>
<li>(10:29) What is Abstinence?</li>
<li>(14:07) Teresa - I've been at it for 32 years (abstinence). I've had a lot of temptations.  Look to St. Francis de Sales.  We avoid temptations.  When I date, I set up my boundaries. I'm widowed 40 years.  Broke it once and never want to go back to it again.</li>
</ul>
(19:05) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can Scripture be a weapon against impurity?</li>
<li>(21:49) Tim - I read years ago that over the centuries it's gone back and forth between celibacy and priests being married.  Wasn't sure if that was true.</li>
<li>Why is Chastity and Abstinence so important for the Catholic Faith?</li>
<li>(28:36) Rose - Married 34 years. I decided to stop intimate relations with husband and turn myself to the Lord. He's been going through pornography.  I've talked to my priest about it. My priest says I should separate from my husband.  He says I should pray for him more.</li>
</ul>
(36:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What should we do if we fall?</li>
<li>(42:26) Marie - Senior marriage and senior dating.  I'm 70 and boyfriend is same age.  We've been in previous marriages.  Dating beyond the years of childbearing, are the rules different for us?  Are we allowed to do passionate kissing knowing there is a boundary?</li>
<li>Alice - I've been married 24 years.  Husband and I started having oral sex.  I hated it.  I've lost complete interest in him and he repulses me now.  Not sure if it's because of age or what.  I don't know where to go from here.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Integrity Restored
<ul>
<li><a href="https://integrityrestored.com/">https://integrityrestored.com/</a><a href="https://integrityrestored.com/"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Chastity and Abstinence - The Inner Life - November 12, 2024

why is Saint Joseph the patron of the oblates 

Christine

Irene

Glen

Kathleen

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss Saint Joseph
(3:35) why is Saint Joseph the patron of the oblates of Saint Joseph?
Tom - I love St. Joseph.  He came to me recently.  I am very grateful to him for nearly saving my life.  I want his help everyday.
(16:54) Christine - When I was 5 years old, we had a nativity set that was cardboard.  My father put the old one in the fire and the only thing that didn't burn was St. Joseph.  We had a devotion to him because of what happened to him.

(20:08) Break 1
What is the connection between Saint Joseph of the Old Testament and the New Testament?
(24:55) Irene - Husband would pray to St. Joseph.   When he was dying, I was praying the litany while he was receiving viaticum and passed at St. Joseph.
Philip - A friend was selling his house.  Asked me to pray for sale of home.  He had taken a blessed statue and buried it.  I got on his case about it.  I said, 'Let's dust him off and put him in the house.'  We did and he sold the house.  We need to honor him.
(32:28) Glen - I fell in love with St. Joseph.  He got me thinking and family members got me rekindled to St. Joseph.  Had pornography addiction and prayers to him kept me away from it for years now.

(37:33) Break 2
11:41 Sheryl - When my son was accepted to Notre Dame, we were excited, but unsure if we could afford it.  He ended up getting a merit scholarship.  Notre Dame is in St. Joseph County and the school is on St. Joseph Street.
What can Saint Joseph teach us about masculinity?
(43:45)  Kathleen - He's helped me so much.  I've always called on him.  I'm 72, and in my 20's I prayed for children.  Had 9.  I said a novena for my daughter to find a job and on the 10th day, she got the job.
What can Saint Joseph teach us about the sanctity of work?

Resources
REDEMPTORIS CUSTOS

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html

Father Matthew Spencer joins Patrick to discuss Saint Joseph
<ul>
<li>(3:35) why is Saint Joseph the patron of the oblates of Saint Joseph?</li>
<li>Tom - I love St. Joseph.  He came to me recently.  I am very grateful to him for nearly saving my life.  I want his help everyday.</li>
<li>(16:54) Christine - When I was 5 years old, we had a nativity set that was cardboard.  My father put the old one in the fire and the only thing that didn't burn was St. Joseph.  We had a devotion to him because of what happened to him.</li>
</ul>
(20:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the connection between Saint Joseph of the Old Testament and the New Testament?</li>
<li>(24:55) Irene - Husband would pray to St. Joseph.   When he was dying, I was praying the litany while he was receiving viaticum and passed at St. Joseph.</li>
<li>Philip - A friend was selling his house.  Asked me to pray for sale of home.  He had taken a blessed statue and buried it.  I got on his case about it.  I said, 'Let's dust him off and put him in the house.'  We did and he sold the house.  We need to honor him.</li>
<li>(32:28) Glen - I fell in love with St. Joseph.  He got me thinking and family members got me rekindled to St. Joseph.  Had pornography addiction and prayers to him kept me away from it for years now.</li>
</ul>
(37:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>11:41 Sheryl - When my son was accepted to Notre Dame, we were excited, but unsure if we could afford it.  He ended up getting a merit scholarship.  Notre Dame is in St. Joseph County and the school is on St. Joseph Street.</li>
<li>What can Saint Joseph teach us about masculinity?</li>
<li>(43:45)  Kathleen - He's helped me so much.  I've always called on him.  I'm 72, and in my 20's I prayed for children.  Had 9.  I said a novena for my daughter to find a job and on the 10th day, she got the job.</li>
<li>What can Saint Joseph teach us about the sanctity of work?</li>
</ul>
Resources
<ul>
<li>REDEMPTORIS CUSTOS
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html">https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html</a><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_15081989_redemptoris-custos.html"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Saint Joseph - The Inner Life - November 11, 2024

What should be do who feel like they can’t aff

Donna

Break

what role does prayer have in charitable givin

Maria

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Giving
What is Charitable giving?
4:55 What should be do who feel like they can’t afford to give?
What should motivate us to give to others?
How has some societal ideals made it difficult to give?
(17:26) Donna - Had generosity of 3 sisters.  inherited money from an uncle.  None of us had money at all.  Sisters gave $10k each to me so I could buy a house.  Didn't want it, but they gave it to me.   Happened to be my grandfather's house.  Overwhelmed with their generosity and kindness. I now try to help people and God is good.
How does gratitude feed the spirit of generosity?

(27:00) Break
(29:45) what role does prayer have in charitable giving?
The play of
(41:04) Maria - I'm a recurring gift donor.  I'm from Mexico and will be traveling their next month.  Something put it in my heart to buy our priest a chasuble.  Would it be appropriate for me to buy it and gift it to him?  I noticed his old one was worn and faded.

Father Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Charitable Giving
<ul>
<li>What is Charitable giving?</li>
<li>4:55 What should be do who feel like they can’t afford to give?</li>
<li>What should motivate us to give to others?</li>
<li>How has some societal ideals made it difficult to give?</li>
<li>(17:26) Donna - Had generosity of 3 sisters.  inherited money from an uncle.  None of us had money at all.  Sisters gave $10k each to me so I could buy a house.  Didn't want it, but they gave it to me.   Happened to be my grandfather's house.  Overwhelmed with their generosity and kindness. I now try to help people and God is good.</li>
<li>How does gratitude feed the spirit of generosity?</li>
</ul>
(27:00) Break
<ul>
<li>(29:45) what role does prayer have in charitable giving?</li>
<li>The play of</li>
<li>(41:04) Maria - I'm a recurring gift donor.  I'm from Mexico and will be traveling their next month.  Something put it in my heart to buy our priest a chasuble.  Would it be appropriate for me to buy it and gift it to him?  I noticed his old one was worn and faded.</li>
</ul>

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