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Strengthening the Will - The Inner Life - March 4, 2026

The Inner Life

Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Strengthening the Will * (3:06) what is our will? * What are the effects of original sin on the will? * (10:11) what are good and bad convictions? * (15:05) Mary from MN – How do you fight an affection to a specific sin? (18:54) Break 1 * Suzie - I say I have a crazy or addict brain. I'm much better during Lent. Try really hard all year, but especially during Lent. I also know that I need to be patient. I'm working on my will and God's working on my will. My family and friends have to deal with this, too. * (25:44) Where is the line between holy desires and earthly pleasures? * (33:32) Ann Marie - Not to give into despair when God's working on your sinful nature. I'm working on a situation with jealousy and trying to deal with being angry or vindictive, but choosing to deal with my heart in the matter. (39:19) Break 2 * (40:48) Carol - This show is so spot on. I needed it for my Lenten goal process. Opened up my path to be myself and understanding to what I need to achieve in my Catholicism in becoming a better person and what God wants for me. * How does prayer fasting and alms giving increase our will power?