The Inner Life

On today's show, Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss the St. Francis. Who was St. Francis? About preaching the Gospel always.  (1:16)   How does choosing less mirror the spirit of Jesus Himself  (9:02)   Decision Fatigue (14:17)   We don't just want to be a cog in a wheel (17:42)   Fr. Charles Warren - What is the saint's connection to creation and interceding? (20:58)   Break 1   Cindy: St. Francis inspires me to find god in creation (23:20)   The saints meet us in places we are familiar (25:56)   Break 2   San Damiano Cross and the call from Christ to St. Francis to rebuild my Church. (41:25)   There is no perfect program, Christ needs you! (44:12)

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about Going Deeper into Sacred Scripture   There is a hole in your interior life if you are not deeply understanding Sacred Scripture (6:56)    Mary - I am a teacher of catechism for many years. I taught the book of Psalms to sophomores. It was a beautiful experience with the 12 children. They could not believe God was really speaking to them through the psalms. (13:00)   Break 1   15 Points From Sacred Scripture (23:24)   What Are The Senses of Sacred Scripture? (37:10)   Break 2   You know more Sacred Scripture than you think you do as a Catholic. (39:12)   Craig - The Didache Bible uses footnotes of quotations from catechism throughout. (42:40)   The Bible is a Library (48:20)   Notes: 15 Bible Passages Fr. Illo mentioned on the show. Ex 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments Jeremiah 29:11 A Future Full of Hope Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd Isaiah 53:5 God’s Suffering Servant John 1:1, 14 The Word was Made Flesh John 14:6 I am the Way John 6:53–55 Whoever eats my Flesh has Eternal Life John 14:1 Let not your Hearts be Troubled Matthew 11:28-30 Take my Yoke upon You Romans 8:28 All Things Work for the Good Mark 12:29-31 The Two Greatest Commandments Matthew 25:40 You did it to Me Matthew 7:13-14 The Narrow Gate Romans 8:13-14 The Flesh and the Spirit Ephesians 6:11 The Armor of God  

On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”.   Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up.   Break 1   How can we be sure of God's love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life?   Break 2   God loves us even way when we turn away.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marc Lenneman discusses how confession show's us God's Love .       Break 1  Elizabeth-Had a healing after abortion in confession and is now a nationwide speaker for life.  From Catechism 1468: "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship." Good Contrition Penance Break 2 Rick--decided not to go to confession after bad experience - is that a good idea? Kevin-If I go to confession without perfect contrition but feel it afterwards at home, does that count? Sarah-How to compell my son to go to confession before he gets married

Fr. John Eckert joins to help us reflect on Sunday's Bible Readings What lead up to this Gospel?   Gospel of Matthew   What's easier saying the Rosary or wasting time On Youtube?