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On today's Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to talk about this Sunday’s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments (19:01) Nick – I liked how you connected this topic this to Muhmmed Ali.   Break 1   (23:21) Jim - we can't love our neighbor without loving God first   (29:44) David - we need to heal from our own self-esteem issues to learn to truly love ourselves and others   (32:36) Transactionalism can affect our lives and ability to love 11: 38   (36:22) Mike - I struggle to love people who are cruel. Is it ok to love them from afar rather than being close to them?   Break 2   (40:33) St. Pier Giorgio Frassati On Charity

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to share about Pope St. John Paul II and the Gospel of Life (1:28) Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II (15:55) How JPII dealt with the anti-Catholic ideologies of Communism and Nazism. Break 1 (23:49) JPII's Devotion to Mary and the Luminous Mysteries (27:51) Loretta – My St. JPII testimony and what he means to me. Break 2 (39:54) Anna May - My sons met St. JPII Fr. Ray - St. JPII influenced my priesthood. (45:07) Jeanette - memories of St. JPII (47:51) JPII's example of courage in the Face of abortion, divorce and gender crisis. (48:34) We Can't Have A Silent Church

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ramil Fajardo educates on marriage and annulments, asking “Hmm Is That Valid”?   (6:02) Destination Weddings And Marrying Inside A Church    (11:45) Good Marriages Are Living Homilies   Break 1   (22:10) The Church Can't Annul A Valid Marriage   (31:36) Email - Connie: Pauline Privilege & Petrine Privilege   (34:33) Tony - I got an annulment. I got married young and didn't know what we were doing. I want to give some hope to those who are trying to get an annulment.   (39:06) Annulments are not guaranteed    Break 2   (42:17) Helen - I got an annulment and it was extremely healing. I don't think I would have healed as quickly without it. There's a lot of learning that people should not be afraid of.   (45:42) John - Can marriage be considered sacramental if one of the persons is not baptized?   (48:58) Ryan - One of my lifelong best friends who was married for over 10 years, had a son, and adopted a daughter. When working on adoption, she had an affair with a woman. Can he seek an annulment and be successful?

On today’s show, Fr. Kris Stubna talks about Confession: It’s here to help you.   Break 1   Susan - I was at Confession recently and it was face to face. I confessed, but Father was looking at his phone and scrolling the entire time. I was a little distracted by that and didn't know how to handle it. Could you comment on how to handle that?   Nancy - I am a senior citizen. Recently I've grown in faith and went to confession. It was a visiting priest. He was so gracious and loving. I was expecting the worst, but I truly felt healed.   Miles - Concern I had from a prisoner is that the priest didn't have enough time to hear confessions. Can the bishop give him permission to have a shortened version of the mass and still have time for confessions?   Patrick - I love confession.   Break 2   Joanne - I had an experience on Easter Sunday and someone asked if there were confessions. I asked Father and he immediately went in and heard the man's confession before Mass. It was such a beautiful thing.   Tony - It's changed my life over the years. I used to take it for granted.   Carrie - I learned that the grace received in the sacrament has been such a help in avoiding sin in the future. It's almost like a little Christmas.

On today’s show, Fr. Elliot Zak joins to discuss Forgiving Others   Mary is the perfect to disciple to follow when it comes to learning how to forgive.   Alex - Forgiving our enemies when they have hurt us: what is the process for that?   Brandon - How can I forgive someone who doesn't repent?   Break 1   Lawrence - What does it mean to forgive oneself?   Teresa - It is so hard to forgive the one who killed my daughter   Break 2   Nick - How do we know we have forgiven someone properly?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to discuss Baptism.   Monica - A person who has decided to be an atheist and denounce their baptism. I don't believe you can turn your baptism away once you're baptized. I believe it's forever. Is that possible for a person who decides to be an atheist to do that?   Break 1   Adele - My brother is a priest. When he was in his first assignment. On the feast of the baptism of the Lord, he started asking kids' birthdays and then asked their baptism dates.    David - As a young adult and going through life in the spirit seminar, I wanted to be baptized again.    Break 2   Thui - Renounced baptism. I publicly renounced my baptism and God in general. I renounced God and everything that came with Him. I didn't want to have anything to do with being Catholic. God is always faithful and will never leave us. I'm back in the church now and I love it.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to encourage us to maintain a spirit of conversion.   (6:01) What Is Conversion?    People are looking for permanence (15:31) Sarah - Back in 1990, I went through the Christ Renews His Parish program. Changed my life. It brought me closer to my faith. I wish the church would do it again. Break 1 (23:15) The process of conversion is measured and paced overtime. (28:29) Maria - As a lifelong Catholic and reaching old age and seeing special moments, how do you address being in tune with knowing this is the latter part of your life and dealing with that? (34:10) Patrick - I read St. Athanasius recorded that St. Anthony said he had not yet begun to be converted at a very old age. I would like to be deeper in my faith but you cannot control the depth of your conversions; God has to be in control.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Joseph Paris OCD joins to share about St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church.   (18:42) Christina - Saints podcast on Relevant Radio   Break 1   (23:40) Michael - I have an aunt who was a Carmelite. Have question about how the Carmelites lived in their cells and their devotions.   (26:58) John - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Liseux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?   (30:20) Teresa - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Lisieux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?   Break 2   (38:16) Matt - My wife...her family has a lineage of the father of St. Theresa. She also has an aunt who is a nun. Interesting to have that connection and what you're talking about today.   (43:15) Prayer is an encounter amongst friends…Taking time to be with the One who loves you.    (44:35) Cathy - Favor she granted us. We were at the birth of a child, so I prayed to St. Therese if she brought us this child. We got the child and were shocked to find it was the feast of St. Theresa of Avila.

On today’s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You   (5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima   (13:30) What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition and Instructions?   (17:19) Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners...written by Warren Carol. Daughter was in his classes at Christendom in the 90's. Bought all his books. That book was really different than what people would imagine. Talked about world events, prayers of Pope, and what led up to Fatima. Interesting angle.   Break 1   (25:16) The Rosary: A Weapon Against The Devil   (33:21) Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist. Always thought one of the biggest miracles was that nobody went blind (miracle of the sun).    Break 2   (39:45) First Saturday Devotion   (47:00) Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena. Novena to Our Lady of Fatima. Been doing it since 1947. Wondering what the benefits of having a novena to Our Lady of Fatima?

On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on “Ask Me Anything”.   (11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?   (12:23) Elias - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?    (18:25) Jimmy - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?   Break 1   (22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?   (23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.   (24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.   (26:11) Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can't take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?   (30:07) Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being away a long time. I'm unsure how to approach confession.   Break 2   (40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.   Break 1   (26:24) Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?   Break 2   (43:01) Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.   (45:53) Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s in future? Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt conversation about discerning God’s will, focusing on the journey of discovering one's vocation. Father Patrick Hyde shares his personal experience of being drawn to priesthood, while listeners offer moving testimonies of faith renewal, prayer, and the significant role of community and relationships in finding purpose. The episode encourages those who feel distant from their faith, lifting up their stories of struggle, trust, and the daily path toward holiness. (00:00:00) Deacon Patrick Reflects on God's Will (00:02:17) Introduction to Discerning Vocation (00:03:14) Father Hyde Shares His Vocation Story (00:08:18) Universal Call to Holiness (00:12:46) Foundations: Conscience and Church Teaching (00:15:35) Role of Family and Community (00:18:46) Testimony: A Marriage Ministry’s Call (00:23:01) Where to Begin Vocation Discernment (00:28:12) Friendships and Community in Discernment (00:29:50) Testimonies: Calls to Priesthood (00:33:11) Testimony: Discerning Marriage Over Religious Life (00:38:35) Facing Fears and Desires in Discernment (00:45:06) Married Life and Priesthood Q&A (00:51:00) Final Blessing and Closing Remarks

On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”? (18:00) Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth?   Break 1   (26:21) Margaret - Will I see my family members in heaven?   (29:08) Donna - When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die? God doesn’t decide whether we go to heaven or hell. Those who have died have chosen heaven or hell. God has just honored their decision.   Break 2   (38:28) What is purgatory?   (26:21) Margaret - Based on what's been said, different people are going to experience God on a different level on how their life was. Why doesn't purgatory bring everybody up to the same level?   (48:14) Rose - If you go to confession before you pass, why do you still go to purgatory?

On today's Inner Life, Msgr. Robert Dempsey has conversation with Deacon Patrick about End of Life Issues and the 4 Last Things. (11:01) Miles - When we go to a Catholic cemetery we are seeing Death, Judgement, Heaven and hell.    (13:33) Joey - Do attacks at the end of life become more intense? If you have sins that you forgot but you didn't confess, will God give us the grace to be able to forgive us at the end of our life   (16:30) Apostolic Pardon/Blessing   (18:12) Dawn - Will we feel sad if we make it to heaven if there are people we love who did not make it there   Break 1   (21:20) Jean - My mom passed away 10 years ago. It was like she waited for all of her kids to be there till she passed   (32:18) Ed - I'll be cremated. I know I need the ground blessed. Will my body come back when Jesus comes back?   (34:11) Ban on Cremation lifted in 1962    (36:19) Donna - Where should I be buried? I had two husbands and I have two saved graved sites and I don't know what to do.   Break 2   (43:54) Have an advanced directive and someone who has power of attorney wo shares your values.

On today’s show, Fr. Dave Heney invites you to “Ask Me Anything”. Pauline - Souls in Purgatory. I understand they can't pray for themselves, but can they pray for us? (7:35)   Andy - Medical ethics: When I was 20, I was involved in an accident and had a brain injury. Is it ethical to suspend artificial nutrition if I was to go into another vegetative state? (14:01)   Break 1   Emilia - Purgatory: My mom passed away 2 years ago. I'm wondering and praying for her. How do you know when they're out or do you just perpetually pray for them? (22:58)   Richard - Are all the fruits of the mystery of the Rosary focused on Jesus? (29:19)   Lori - When did the Luminous Mysteries come into existence and is it necessary to say them on a particular day of the week or can I stay with the regular 3 mysteries? (33:07)   Break 2   Julio - I have a problem with addiction. I've recently gone back to the Catholic Church. I've spoken to some people in the church about therapy in general. I heard some say it's not necessary and others say that it is necessary. Is it ok to go to therapy or not? (40:39) Notes: Fr. Dave Heney's article on Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence - Fr. Dave Heney Overcoming Pornography Addiction Integrity Restored – Our mission at Integrity Restored is to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction.