Witchcraft and the Occult - The Inner Life - October 23, 2025
The Inner Life
Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Witchcraft and the Occult * (3:02) what does the Church teach about the Occult? * (14:10) Dylan - Media and games and how they're a source of entertainment. Dungeons and Dragons...along the lines of entertainment but banned by the church. Where is the boundary line with entertainment? (22:32) Break 1 * How do we test the spirits to know if something is from God or not? * (29:34) Rebecca - Could you speak about reiki? It has exploded in our area. What are the dangers of it? * Dina - My husband and I are Catholic. Just came from a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Champion. I have OCD. I am very phobic about this topic. I've sought help from priests and am very afraid to get near anything that has to deal with witchcraft. What is the best way to deal with this? (37:18) Break 2 * Email - Can witchcraft be caused by a girlfriend?
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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.