what does the Church teach about the Occult?

Dylan

Break 1

Rebecca

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult
(3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult?
(14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment?

(22:32) Break 1
How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not?
(29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it?
Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this?

(37:18) Break 2
Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult
<ul>
<li>(3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult?</li>
<li>(14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment?</li>
</ul>
(22:32) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not?</li>
<li>(29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it?</li>
<li>Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this?</li>
</ul>
(37:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?</li>
</ul>

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Witchcraft and the Occult - The Inner Life - October 23, 2025

who was Saint Patrick?

Sylvia

Natalia

Patricia

Break 2

Dr. Gerard

Cassidy

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Patrick's Day
(3:33) who was Saint Patrick?
(13:26) Sylvia - I heard St. Patrick raised people from the dead. Is that true?

(18:53) Break 1
(20:29) Natalia - Origins...I wondered if father is familiar with How the Irish Saved Civilization. There's a discrepancy as to where St. Patrick was born. I think he was Roman and living in North Africa...I believe in Carthage when he was captured by the Irish and taken to Ireland.
(26:38) Patricia - Could Patricia be synonymous with St. Patrick because there is no St. Patricia. I look at Catholic names...most of my kids have Catholic names.
Carmen - My grandfather was Irish and American Indian. One tradition we had was about getting the family together and my mom would make a pot of Irish stew and dad would make corned beef and cabbage. I haven't heard anybody mention that. We have an Irish population in Hawaii. On St. Patrick's Day, they go all out with festivities.
Drinking problems in Ireland, especially around St. Patrick’s Day.

(37:18) Break 2
(39:11) Dr. Gerard - Thanks to my priest who gave me sacraments and communion. They came from Ireland to India. I'm now a cardiologist for the last 35 years. in US. Very thankful for St. Patrick.
John - Could you comment on St. Patrick's prayer. Christ before me, behind me, etc. How could he survive in that environment? He had Christ present with him and it made him so powerful. This is what made people take heed of it. So many Irish hear...after the famine. People had to pay 7 pounds to live there or pay 4 pounds to come to America.
(45:30) Cassidy - He's my patron saint and confirmation saint. How can I incorporate the life of St. Patrick during the feast with my family and share that with them?

Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss St. Patrick's Day 
<ul>
<li>(3:33) who was Saint Patrick?</li>
<li>(13:26) Sylvia - I heard St. Patrick raised people from the dead. Is that true?</li>
</ul>
(18:53) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:29) Natalia - Origins...I wondered if father is familiar with How the Irish Saved Civilization. There's a discrepancy as to where St. Patrick was born. I think he was Roman and living in North Africa...I believe in Carthage when he was captured by the Irish and taken to Ireland.</li>
<li>(26:38) Patricia - Could Patricia be synonymous with St. Patrick because there is no St. Patricia. I look at Catholic names...most of my kids have Catholic names.</li>
<li>Carmen - My grandfather was Irish and American Indian. One tradition we had was about getting the family together and my mom would make a pot of Irish stew and dad would make corned beef and cabbage. I haven't heard anybody mention that. We have an Irish population in Hawaii. On St. Patrick's Day, they go all out with festivities.</li>
<li>Drinking problems in Ireland, especially around St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day.</li>
</ul>
(37:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:11) Dr. Gerard - Thanks to my priest who gave me sacraments and communion. They came from Ireland to India. I'm now a cardiologist for the last 35 years. in US. Very thankful for St. Patrick.</li>
<li>John - Could you comment on St. Patrick's prayer. Christ before me, behind me, etc. How could he survive in that environment? He had Christ present with him and it made him so powerful. This is what made people take heed of it. So many Irish hear...after the famine. People had to pay 7 pounds to live there or pay 4 pounds to come to America.</li>
<li>(45:30) Cassidy - He's my patron saint and confirmation saint. How can I incorporate the life of St. Patrick during the feast with my family and share that with them?</li>
</ul>

St. Patrick - The Inner Life - March 17, 2026

why do we talk about joy during Lent?

Danny

How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a r

Maryann

Annie

Check out this great show from April 7, 2025

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent
(4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?
What is joy?
How important are circumstances in finding joy?
(17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what?

(21:36) Break 1
Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do?
(31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?

(35:57) Break 2
Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.
(42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound.
(44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.

Resources:
5 Loaves and 2 Fish

https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html
Five Loaves & Two Fish

https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766
He Leadeth Me

https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706

Check out this great show from April 7, 2025
Father Patrick Hyde&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent
<ul>
<li>(4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?</li>
<li>What is joy?</li>
<li>How important are circumstances in finding joy?</li>
<li>(17:18) Danny - I find it's becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today's age, you don't see it. You tell people it's Lent, and then it's like...and then what?</li>
</ul>
(21:36) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Susan - I've been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I'm proud that I'm hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God...no. What more can I do?</li>
<li>(31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?</li>
</ul>
(35:57) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Alfredo - I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don't always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.</li>
<li>(42:10) Maryann - 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I'm home bound.</li>
<li>(44:54) Annie - I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting...joy is forever...it's lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>5 Loaves and 2 Fish
<ul>
<li><a href="https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html">https://paulinestore.com/5-loaves-2-fishes-43739-115997.html</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Five Loaves &amp; Two Fish
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766">https://www.amazon.com/Loaves-Francis-Xavier-Nguyen-Thuan/dp/0819826766</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He Leadeth Me
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706">https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706</a><a href="https://ignatius.com/he-leadeth-me-hlm2p/?searchid=2061706"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Joy in Lent - The Inner Life - March 16, 2026

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how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

Madeline

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst”
How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?
(12:02) Biblical meaning of water.
What is the significance of the Passover cup?

(20:10) Break 1
What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus’ words of “I Thirst”
(26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?

(36:32) Break 2
Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness
(43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.
Richard – Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;I Thirst&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?</li>
<li>(12:02) Biblical meaning of water.</li>
<li>What is the significance of the Passover cup?</li>
</ul>
(20:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>What is the importance of the Woman at the Well with Jesus&rsquo; words of &ldquo;I Thirst&rdquo;</li>
<li>(26:07) how can we satisfied Jesus thirst for us?</li>
</ul>
(36:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Beatitudes I thirst and drink for riotousness</li>
<li>(43:34) Madeline - I love this discussion. Years ago I read the 4th Cup. The new covenant is complete. This really has changed how I look at the Triduum.</li>
<li>Richard &ndash; Did Jesus say Carry your cross before or after he died on the cross?</li>
</ul>

Witchcraft and the Occult - The Inner Life - October 23, 2025

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