On todayâs show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to d

What is a parable?

Nick - I love this parable. Reminds me of my c

Break 1

Carol - I try to evaluate sometimes where I'm 

Break 2

Sean  Sin of coveting. I'm a teacher and wante

On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to discuss The Parable Of The Sower.

 
Nick - I love this parable. It reminds me of my conversion.


Break 1

 
Carol - I try to evaluate myself sometimes where I am with this.

 
Break 2

 
Sean - Talk about the sin of coveting.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to discuss The Parable Of The Sower.
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<li>Nick - I love this parable. It reminds me of my conversion. </li>
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<li>Carol - I try to evaluate myself sometimes where I am with this.</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>Sean - Talk about the sin of coveting.</li>
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The Parable Of The Sower - August 3, 2026

On todayâs show, we begin our 6 Foundations 

Cindy -  My reflection is what can we do as Ca

Moving From Unawakened To Awakened Faith

The Wounded Heart

Healing The Wounded Heart

On today’s show, we begin our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Awakened Faith and The Heart with Msgr. Thomas Richter.

 
Cindy - My reflection is what can we do as Catholics so that more of us truly believe in the real presence?

 
Break 1

 
Moving From An Unawakened to an awakened faith.

 
The Wounded Heart



The Heart has thoughts too. Msgr. Richter dispels erroneous views of the heart and mind.

 
Break 2

 
Healing The Wounded Heart

<ul>
<li>On today&rsquo;s show, we begin our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Awakened Faith and The Heart with Msgr. Thomas Richter.</li>
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<li>Cindy - My reflection is what can we do as Catholics so that more of us truly believe in the real presence?</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>Moving From An Unawakened to an awakened faith.</li>
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<li>The Wounded Heart
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The Heart has thoughts too. Msgr. Richter dispels erroneous views of the heart and mind.
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</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>Healing The Wounded Heart</li>
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The 6 Foundations of Prayer: Awakened Faith & The Heart - August 4, 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>
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<li>What are the Spiritual Exercises?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<li>Camille - I have had a positive experience with the spiritual exercises that I'd like to share.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>More on consolation and desolation. Fr. Phil goes on to explain these terms in light of the conversation with Camile.</li>
</ul>
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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

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

Steve - What is the point of praying?

Stuart - suffering can be a trigger to pray

Patrick - Can I share my agnostic type of pray

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.
<ul>
<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>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<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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<ul>
<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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<ul>
<li>Ed - When I say Rosary, my mind keeps going different places. How do I take care of that?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<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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The Parable Of The Sower - August 3, 2026

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