Self Denial - The Inner Life - March 11, 2026
The Inner Life
Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Self Denial * What is self-denial? * (5:21) How does self-denial lead to freedom? * How does self-denial lead to virtuous living? * (16:27) Nicole - How this lent has been more fruitful for me and helping me lean more into it this way. (20:24) Break 1 * How does time play into self-denial? * (25:09) the community’s role in helping us with self-denial? (34:03) Break 2 * (35:43) Sylvia - Trying to understand when I do something for others, I feel a lot of joy, but when they thank me, I don't know how to respond. I want to understand that part. * How can we discern what would be best for us to give up in our lives? * (42:21) Heather - OCIA and wanted to know if you're allowed to change what you're doing for Lent. I don't know if I'm doing enough?
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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.