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Living Sacramentally - The Inner Life - August 12, 2025

The Inner Life

Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Living Sacramentally * (3:30) Father shares his testimony of how he became a priest. * (10:55) What are sacraments and how are they misunderstood? (22:11) Break 1 * What is the importance of proper disposition when receiving the Sacraments? * (30:49) Karen - I have been going to confession weekly and also done weekly bible and catechism over a year. Cradle Catholic. Made an enormous difference in my faith life. * What is the state of Grace and how does it deal with the Sacraments? * Pat - in 1973, I was away from the church 10 years. I had broken every commandment. I thought I was going to hell. I had a profound encounter with Jesus in after being invited to a baptism. Stopped drinking, stopped sexual activities. I had an abortion. Attended project Rachel. I thank Jesus for what he did for me. I'm active in Rachel's Vineyard. (40:05) Break 2 * Why can only Catholics receive the Eucharist? * Email – should we ever tire of going to confession? * (46:52) Theresa - I have reached out to my parish priest. I'm home bound and not able to go to confession. What do I do?