St. Catherine of Siena - The Inner Life - April 29, 2025
The Inner Life
Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss St. Catherine of Siena * Why do we even celebrate feast days? * (8:04) Early life and highlights of St Catherine of Siena. (19:50) Break 1 * Cathy - My friend gave me a book about her written by a priest who knew her. Wasn't catholic at the time, but made me mad I didn't hear about her earlier after reading her story and then becoming a Catholic. I joined the church about 30 years ago. * (27:44) How did Saint Catherine help reform the Church and the Pope? * St. Catherine of Siena’s espousal to Christ. (37:17) Break 2 * What are some of her aesthetical practices and how can we relate with that? * Catherine of Siena as a Doctor of the Church * (45:06) How can we set the world on fire with our own lives? Resources: * Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset * https://ignatius.com/catherine-of-siena-casip/
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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.