What is the connection to the Psalms and this 

what holds us back from surrendering entirely 

Break 1

How do you answer the question of does God rea

Carol

Break 2

Laurie

If we are to experience suffering why should w

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”
(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?

(19:50) Break 1
(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
Why does God allow suffering?

(36:23) Break 2
(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
Serenity Prayer

IL &ndash; Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;Total Surrender to God&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?</li>
<li>(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?</li>
</ul>
(19:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?</li>
<li>(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.</li>
<li>Why does God allow suffering?</li>
</ul>
(36:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.</li>
<li>(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?</li>
<li>Serenity Prayer</li>
</ul>

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Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

What Is Eucharistic Adoration?

John - Our Lord says aks, seek and knock. And 

Addressing distraction during Adoration

Carlos - I had colon cancer 8 years ago. In ad

Angie - I am an adorer that has a late-night/o

Olivia - I'm a cradle catholic, but new to ado

Fr. Joseph Illo of Star of The Sea Parish in San Francisco joins to talk about Eucharistic Adoration and blessings you can receive from making adoration a frequent part of your life.

 
(5:28) What is Eucharistic Adoration? 

Go to adoration and you will find out wat God wants you to do (11:17)

 
Break 1

 
(19:04) John - Most who go to adoration have something to ask. I'm reminded about the scriptures saying that you have not because you ask not. The reason they don't get it is because they're not asking. 

Prayer is 98% consistency. Every prayer is answered.

 
(31:59) I find that silence is difficult to maintain during adoration, how do I overcome distractions?

 
(35:50) Carlos - I had colon cancer 8 years ago. In adoration and had my conversion. I'm still here!

 
Break 2

 
(42:05) Angie - I am an adorer that has a late-night/overnight adoration shift. I have never felt worried at all.  I wanted to talk about why it's so important in my life.

 
(45:27) Olivia - I'm a cradle catholic, but new to adoration. I haven't experienced anything very emotional when going or 'aha' moment. Am I doing something wrong?

 

 

Fr. Joseph Illo of Star of The Sea Parish in San Francisco joins to talk about Eucharistic Adoration and blessings you can receive from making adoration a frequent part of your life.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(5:28) What is Eucharistic Adoration?&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Go to adoration and you will find out wat God wants you to do (11:17)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(19:04) John - Most who go to adoration have something to ask. I'm reminded about the scriptures saying that you have not because you ask not. The reason they don't get it is because they're not asking.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Prayer is 98% consistency. Every prayer is answered.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(31:59) I find that silence is difficult to maintain during adoration, how do I overcome distractions?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(35:50) Carlos - I had colon cancer 8 years ago. In adoration and had my conversion. I'm still here!</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(42:05) Angie - I am an adorer that has a late-night/overnight adoration shift. I have never felt worried at all. &nbsp;I wanted to talk about why it's so important in my life.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(45:27) Olivia - I'm a cradle catholic, but new to adoration. I haven't experienced anything very emotional when going or 'aha' moment. Am I doing something wrong?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - July 9, 2026

Why is the Church known as the mystical body o

What is Paul talking about when he mentions th

Herb

Jesusâ prayer for unity in the Church.

Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Check out this show from June 9, 2026

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?
(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?
 (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

(25:20) Break 1
(27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.
(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

(43:27) Break 2
(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

Check out this show from June 9, 2026
Father Robert Ryan&nbsp;joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ
<ul>
<li>(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?</li>
<li>(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?</li>
<li>&nbsp;(20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?</li>
</ul>
(25:20) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:51) Jesus&rsquo; prayer for unity in the Church.</li>
<li>(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?</li>
</ul>
(43:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.</li>
</ul>

Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life - July 8, 2026

What is the process of confession?

How do priests feel about people coming to con

Denise

Diane

Patrick

Marie

Father Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Confession
Why is Confession Important.
(6:08) What is the process of confession?
(17:00) How do priests feel about people coming to confession?

(20:14) Break 1
(21:40) Denise - Sometimes hard to confess. I feel the more I go, the easier it gets to confess the sins. Just being vulnerable and saying the sins...just feel better like a weight has been lifted. Really encourage all to go to confession. I don't want to be in mortal sin.
(35:12) Diane - I suffer from scrupulosity. 2 years ago I came back to the church after being away for 30 years. How do you determine difference between temptation and actual sin? Something in the news recently aroused me and I don't know if it was temptation or sin. It wasn't pornography.

(38:50) Break 2
(39:55) Patrick - How does Father feel about receiving communion when you are aware of a minor sin, not a major sin?
Email – What is the relationship between venial sins and confession?
(44:50) Marie - How do I clarify for a friend that confession is about confessing sins and not a counseling appointment? Also, I have some very protestant relatives and couldn't understand the value of confession. How do I answer that question?

Father Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Confession
<ul>
<li>Why is Confession Important.</li>
<li>(6:08) What is the process of confession?</li>
<li>(17:00) How do priests feel about people coming to confession?</li>
</ul>
(20:14) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:40) Denise - Sometimes hard to confess. I feel the more I go, the easier it gets to confess the sins. Just being vulnerable and saying the sins...just feel better like a weight has been lifted. Really encourage all to go to confession. I don't want to be in mortal sin.</li>
<li>(35:12) Diane - I suffer from scrupulosity. 2 years ago I came back to the church after being away for 30 years. How do you determine difference between temptation and actual sin? Something in the news recently aroused me and I don't know if it was temptation or sin. It wasn't pornography.</li>
</ul>
(38:50) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:55) Patrick - How does Father feel about receiving communion when you are aware of a minor sin, not a major sin?</li>
<li>Email &ndash; What is the relationship between venial sins and confession?</li>
<li>(44:50) Marie - How do I clarify for a friend that confession is about confessing sins and not a counseling appointment? Also, I have some very protestant relatives and couldn't understand the value of confession. How do I answer that question?</li>
</ul>

Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

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