Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024!

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education
(5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?
What are advantages to Catholic schools?
(15:12) How does the family help with education?

(18:33) Break 1
Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.
Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?
(29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?
(35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.

(39:30) Break 2
Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.
(43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.
Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.

Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024!
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education
<ul>
<li>(5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life?</li>
<li>What are advantages to Catholic schools?</li>
<li>(15:12) How does the family help with education?</li>
</ul>
(18:33) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacraments in the church.  Now that they're adults, they reflect on what they've learned.  Have faith to guide them.</li>
<li>Angela - Daughter felt called to teach.  Considering majoring in education.  Loves her faith but is considering teaching in secular education.  Is there a different route she should choose rather than secular education?</li>
<li>(29:47) how do you handle high tuition at Catholic Schools?</li>
<li>(35:31) Julie - Kids in Catholic school.  Used to teach in one.  God is in everyday life and learning.</li>
</ul>
(39:30) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Janice - Teacher for 25 years. Wants to speak to Angela's comment about not being able to afford Catholic University.</li>
<li>(43:25) Koko - Would like Fr. to comment on the new Regina Coeli Academy.  Hybrid homeschool approach.</li>
<li>Elizabeth - Went to all-girls school when she was a junior in HS.  Was a wonderful experience and had a wonderful nun.</li>
</ul>

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The Inner Life - September 06, 2024 - Catholic Education [ENCORE]

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024!

Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation
(4:03) What is Prayer?
How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other.
(20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged.

(25:41) Break 1
How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind.
(32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today.
Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all.

(39:13) Break 2
Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God.
(46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world?

Resources:
Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer
CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666
Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within
Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​
https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/
Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God
https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&variant=42370443542705
Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners
Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love
https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/

Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024!
Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation
<ul>
<li>(4:03) What is Prayer?</li>
<li>How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other.</li>
<li>(20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged.</li>
</ul>
(25:41) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can you rest in the Lords presence by blanking your mind.</li>
<li>(32:02) Carlos - First time practicing contemplation this morning.  Amazed at what he received from the Lord.  Glad you're talking about this today.</li>
<li>Terri - When I try contemplative prayer, I almost feel like it's offensive to God like not giving it all.</li>
</ul>
(39:13) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Monica - Has 8 kids.  Homeschooled.  Very busy and really longing to grow in prayer.  It started with sleeping, washing dishes, being with children and coming into union with God.</li>
<li>(46:52)  Anna - Prayer also begins with what we do before or after prayer.  How much time to we spend being stimulated by the world?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Fr. Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351723.Contemplative_Prayer</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>CS Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666">https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Malcolm-Chiefly-C-S-Lewis/dp/0156027666</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Prayer Primer
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within">https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-primer-igniting-a-fire-within</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M., Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel—on Prayer​
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/">https://ignatius.com/fire-within-fwp/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Jacques Philippe, Time for God
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&amp;variant=42370443542705">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/copy-of-time-for-god?srsltid=AfmBOopzvCN9XxB6XBd3ZwdGmgZznUzCbOAdZHvTO-f_wu2_Duyi9qLe&amp;variant=42370443542705</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Peter Kreeft, Prayer for Beginners
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners">https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/prayer-for-beginners</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks, Personal prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love
<ul>
<li><a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/">https://stpaulcenter.com/product/personal-prayer-a-guide-for-receiving-the-fathers-love/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - September 05, 2024 - Contemplation [ENCORE]

Kyle

Aida

Break 1

Break 2

How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they 

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session.
Why is knowledge important to our faith life?
(8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith.
(12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites?
Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome
Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not?

(24:44) Break 1
How can you debate bible alone?
(28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier?
Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand?

(37:02) Break 2
Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess?
(40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic?
Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic
(49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?

Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session.
<ul>
<li>Why is knowledge important to our faith life?</li>
<li>(8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith.</li>
<li>(12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to have confession before they get their last rites?</li>
<li>Email about how suggestions for a trip to Rome</li>
<li>Wendy - I was never given the option to take a Saints name when I converted. Why not?</li>
</ul>
(24:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How can you debate bible alone?</li>
<li>(28:59) Gil - Are we really forgiven and we start fresh, or are we judged for everything even the things we were forgiven earlier?</li>
<li>Val - Communion: What are the best practices? Should I kneel? Receive in the hand?</li>
</ul>
(37:02) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Ray - Confession: 3 times the Father was busy and couldn't stay to finish the confessions. Can I still take the Eucharist if I didn't get to confess?</li>
<li>(40:38) Teresa - I know very little about our religion. I don't understand the body and blood of Christ. Isn't it symbolic?</li>
<li>Lisa - Is it sinful not to wear a cross to work if you're in an environment that is anti-Catholic</li>
<li>(49:05) How can someone’s sins be forgiven after they are dead?</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - September 04, 2024 - Ask Me Anything

Why do we need to go to confession?

James

Barbara

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Confession
(4:31) – Why do we need to go to confession?
Teresa - I went to confession when I was 21, I have been dating my husband to be. The second time he said I recognize your voice and couldn't forgive you again. And we break away from the Catholic Church. I commend that priest for sending me straight. More priests should be like him.

(25:16) Break 1
Maria - Do you have to be a baptized Catholic to receive the sacrament of confession? Or can you be any baptized Christian?
(29:30) James - Why don't we do everything in the rubric that the sacrament requires nowadays? Readings psalms and other prep work which we forgo. If we did it would take like 15 min to do each person.

(37:07) Break 2
Cindy - My mother is in late stages of dementia. What happens if she does have sins but doesn't remember?
(40:38) Barbara - My son went to confession after 14 years, felt like a new person
Mercedes - I usually go to confession every month or every two weeks; I like to write my sins and bring them with me, so I don’t forget.
Rick - Does the contrition prayer in the evening counts for confession?
Clair - Turning 30 next year, I really woke up to everything for how I have been living for so long. I was baptized Catholic; I was not confirmed. I haven’t been to church in a long time. I am not sure how to get back to church on my own.

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Confession
<ul>
<li>(4:31) – Why do we need to go to confession?</li>
<li>Teresa - I went to confession when I was 21, I have been dating my husband to be. The second time he said I recognize your voice and couldn't forgive you again. And we break away from the Catholic Church. I commend that priest for sending me straight. More priests should be like him.</li>
</ul>
(25:16) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Maria - Do you have to be a baptized Catholic to receive the sacrament of confession? Or can you be any baptized Christian?</li>
<li>(29:30) James - Why don't we do everything in the rubric that the sacrament requires nowadays? Readings psalms and other prep work which we forgo. If we did it would take like 15 min to do each person.</li>
</ul>
(37:07) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Cindy - My mother is in late stages of dementia. What happens if she does have sins but doesn't remember?</li>
<li>(40:38) Barbara - My son went to confession after 14 years, felt like a new person</li>
<li>Mercedes - I usually go to confession every month or every two weeks; I like to write my sins and bring them with me, so I don’t forget.</li>
<li>Rick - Does the contrition prayer in the evening counts for confession?</li>
<li>Clair - Turning 30 next year, I really woke up to everything for how I have been living for so long. I was baptized Catholic; I was not confirmed. I haven’t been to church in a long time. I am not sure how to get back to church on my own.</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life - September 06, 2024 - Catholic Education [ENCORE]

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