On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. 

Break 1

Jan - had pain in her back, was reminded of im

Mary - when she went through desolation, Eucha

Break 2

Liz - she experiences desolation when homescho

Kim - She is wondering desolation is punishmen

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation
Break 1

 
Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial

 
Mary - When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely not make major decisions when in desolation.

 
Break 2

 
Liz - I experience desolation when homeschooling my kids, especially in the winter. I question whether she should have done this.

 
Kim - Is desolation a punishment? Does it come on because of something we've done?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation
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<li>Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial</li>
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<li>Mary - When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely not make major decisions when in desolation.</li>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>Liz - I experience desolation when homeschooling my kids, especially in the winter. I question whether she should have done this.</li>
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<li>Kim - Is desolation a punishment? Does it come on because of something we've done?</li>
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Understanding Desolation And Consolation - The Inner Life (Encore) - November 13, 2026

Difference between love and charity

Why does St. Paul say charity is greatest

How does charity perfect the Christian life?

Nick - Does Eucharist play a part in charity?

Richard - How do you practice hope?

Jane - Show charity in daily small acts.

Lord of the Rings connection to charity

What if we are afraid?

John - Friend always has a smile as charity

On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood joins us to talk about charity and why it is the greatest virtue.

 
What is the difference between love and charity? 

 
Why does St. Paul call charity greatest of all?

 
How does charity perfect the Christian life?

 
Nick - How does the Eucharist play a part in charity?

 
Richard - How do you practice hope?

 
Jane - I saw my parents show charity in daily small acts.

 
What if we are afraid that God will take away something we love?

 
John - Friend always has a smile. Her way of charity.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Bobby Blood joins us to talk about charity and why it is the greatest virtue.
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<ul>
<li>What is the difference between love and charity?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Why does St. Paul call charity greatest of all?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>How does charity perfect the Christian life?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Nick - How does the Eucharist play a part in charity?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Richard - How do you practice hope?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Jane - I saw my parents show charity in daily small acts.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>What if we are afraid that God will take away something we love?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>John - Friend always has a smile. Her way of charity.</li>
</ul>

Charity is the Greatest - The Inner Life - November 12, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to 

What is the purpose of repetition? 

Connie - Share my experience with the Rosary, 

Arthur - Help America Pray The Rosary 

Vince - The Rosary and Family tradition

Rudy - Great story about how they become Catho

On today’s show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to help us understand praying the Rosary.

 
What is the purpose of repetition? 

 
Connie - I want to share my experience with the Rosary.

 
Break 1

 
Arthur - My life hasn't been the same since I put the "Help America Pray The Rosary" bumper sticker on the back of my truck.

 
Vince - My family tradition and the Rosary.

 
Charles - When praying the rosary, thoughts came to me about the Wedding at Cana. Mary in her heart was telling him that she was ready to let him go to start his ministry.

 
Break 2

 
Rudy - Great story about how they become Catholic, tied to the Rosary

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to help us understand praying the Rosary.
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<ul>
<li>What is the purpose of repetition?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Connie - I want to share my experience with the Rosary.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Arthur - My life hasn't been the same since I put the "Help America Pray The Rosary" bumper sticker on the back of my truck.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Vince - My family tradition and the Rosary.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Charles - When praying the rosary, thoughts came to me about the Wedding at Cana. Mary in her heart was telling him that she was ready to let him go to start his ministry.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Rudy - Great story about how they become Catholic, tied to the Rosary</li>
</ul>

Praying The Rosary - The Inner Life (Encore) - November 11, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to di

What is Mental prayer?

Tim - My desire to sin 

Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for you

Henry - God seems remote

Diane - Prayer is important and I love what yo

Eddie - hard to have a relationship with God 

On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer.

 
What is Mental prayer?

 
Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be?

 
Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself?

 
Break 1

 
Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer?

 
Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying.

 
Break 2

 
Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God.

 

Show Notes:

Fr. Eric’s recommendations of books to foster mental prayer:

The Gospel of Matthew

Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales

The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva

In Conversation with God (7 book series): https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&_sid=be1a2b127&_ss=r

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What is Mental prayer?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God.</li>
</ul>
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Show Notes:
Fr. Eric&rsquo;s recommendations of books to foster mental prayer:
The Gospel of Matthew
Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales
The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva
In Conversation with God (7 book series): <a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&amp;_sid=be1a2b127&amp;_ss=r">https://scepterpublishers.org/products/in-conversation-with-god-7-volume-set?_pos=1&amp;_sid=be1a2b127&amp;_ss=r</a>

Understanding Desolation And Consolation - The Inner Life (Encore) - November 13, 2026

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