The Inner Life

On today’s Inner Life, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss Sharing The Faith With Non-Catholic Family Members. (5:58) Well the Church says this is not really an effective place to begin.   (7:33) Would this person say I love them?   (9:01) Ask questions!   (16:21) Gee - In-laws that are atheist and very pro-abortion. It's starting to infiltrate to my husband as a Catholic convert. We are canceling plans to see them realizing we have work to do in our marriage. I am seeking some direction on what can be done in this situation.   Break 1   (23:46) Fred - My kids have become pro-abortion and I don't know what to do about it. They were raised in the faith.   (32:36) Bella Donna - I have 2 children both grown and I raised them as pagans. Adult conversion to Catholicism and I don't know how to approach that with them.   Break 2   (44:08) Mark - What would be a good answer for an atheist who wants to know why bad things happen. Difficult to answer.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Richard Simon joins to discuss Ephesians 6: The Battle Against Evil   (14:36) A time when exorcists were more secretive. The demonic is real – 11:18   (19:29) Jesus Defeated The Devil By Quoting The Scripture   (19:46) The Rosary as a Sword    Break 1   (27:32) Robert - What is evil?   (44:39) Every time you go to Communion you are renewing your oath of fidelity to God.

(2:01) On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Hurley joins to discuss the Angelica Warfare Confraternity and Angels.   Break 1   (30:56) Nick - Great topic! Every serious Catholic should belong to some kind of fraternity   (33:37) Jonathan - Can I incorporate the 15 Hail Mary's into my daily prayers?   (41:40) Monica - I'm a member of the fraternity you're talking about and I'd like to tell you about some of the amazing fruit, such as purity in actions and purity when you're reading scripture. A lot of the temptations dissipate.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Rob Kroll comes on to reflect on “Blessed Are The Merciful”.   (19:54) How can we practice mercy? 11:23   Break 1   (27:49) Richard - I know that we must forgive when someone repents, but why should we forgive if someone is not sorry? Should we forgive if they don't repent?   (33:42) Human examples of forgiveness

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about All Souls Day (3:49) All Souls Day Plenary Indulgence   Break 1   (27:38) James - How do you pray for the Souls In Purgatory?   (32:03) Kathleen - Could you speak about Gregorian Masses?

On today's Inner Life, Deacon Patrick and Fr. Joseph Johnson bring you Great Stories and Great Saints: St. Jeanne Jugan and St. Vincent DePaul   (3:29) The difference between an axe murderer and a saint.   (4:22) Suffering By Itself Doesn't Produce Good Fruit But It Can Open Our Hearts   (7:08) Merry Beggars Audio: St. Jeanne Jugan   (12:40) We Should Not Be Condescending Towards Poor   (27:57) Josh - The constant theme of meekness and humility. Meekness isn't just something women can exemplify but also men. Underneath Christ's control.   Break 1   (28:34) St. Vincent De Paul inspired Blessed Frederick Ozanam   (35:51) Merry Beggars Audio: St. Vincent DePaul   (38:31) St. Vincent DePaul formed priests   (39:00) Charity Gives Credibility To The Gospel    

On today's Inner Life, Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei joins to discuss Spiritual Mothers Protecting Life. Protecting & Enhancing The Sacredness of Human Life   Norma - Thank the sister who is talking about it. I've been a counselor at a pregnancy center for 14 years and just want to say thanks!   Break 1   (3:09) Mary - I've been a volunteer for 15 years as a stenographer. I applaud sister for what she's doing!   (9:01) Jesus tells us that “perfect love casts out all fear” – 11:38   Break 2   (33:30) Jesus tells us that perfect love casts out fear.   (37:58) Julie - Your story made me think that when we see people react to prolife or anything the church stands for in a negative way we can react with love.   (45:37) Peter - My bumper sticker got ripped off. I pray for the woman who did it and wonder what could have caused her to do that. I just recently put another on my truck. You get comments about it.   Notes: Homepage - Sisters of Life

On today's Inner Life, Fr. John Eckert joins to discuss The Eucharist Is Jesus For Real.   (14:17) Anisha - I was raised Hindu and had a Eucharistic healing while still Hindu. I became Catholic 9 years ago and want to invite all back to our Lord.   Break 1   (20:43) Bob - What do you say to people who are dealing with church closings and say it's not the same if I'm not receiving the Eucharist in my own church? Is there a teaching to this to prove that this is real and Jesus is real and it doesn't matter which building you're in?   (26:32) Margaret - Experience I had in my early 20's. I was ready to graduate from college. My parents stopped going to Mass after my 1st communion. I wanted to find a church to go to and decided to go back to the Catholic church. Such a moving experience when the priest raised the host. I knew I couldn't go anywhere else. I was convicted and knew this was the place to go.   (30:59) Blanca - How do I explain to my son about the Eucharist when he says that God is present everywhere?   (35:31) Nancy - I'm of a much older generation. When I made my 1st communion, we were still fasting after midnight. The Sisters told us we had to spit everything out after brushing teeth in the morning. I think I understood it as much as I could. When older, everything changed and we didn't have to fast. For me, something about the reverence was lost.   Break 2   (45:23) My husband and I have gone to adoration for 35 years. Children used to go with us. Son was fidgeting. We prayed the Rosary and for a different person on every bead. Prayed for every dead baseball player! Taking them (kids) to adoration really helped and they still go now. Also, this led my husband to the diaconate and to be active in the Kairos prison ministry.   (48:56) Kathy - When I receive, it's almost like I have a childlike love and can't help but smile all the way up to the priest. I frequently have tears and can't wait to get up to the front of the line.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Sam Martin joins Deacon Patrick to discuss praying as a family (3:37) Topics: (11:26) What if only one spouse was religious (15:32) Inner healing  (18:27) Checking the box  Break 1 (24:20) Holiday prayer  (29:18) Inviting my son to pray  (37:10) Adoration and Daily Mass Break 2 (42:24) Having young people lead  (47:24) Praying in the car

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Taillon joins Deacon Patrick to discuss making a regular confession.  Topics: (3:06) The mercy of confession  (6:39) The comparison game  (18:25) Barbara - Confession behind the screen Break 1 (23:12) Chip - I want to make my first confession in over 40 years  (27:56) Examination of Conscience  (30:36) - Kim - General absolution  Break 2 (40:49) - Regular Confession  (44:47) - Aidan - Scrupulosity  (47:25) - Kris - bringing my husband back to confession