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Finding Joy in a Life with Christ - The Inner Life - April 21, 2026

The Inner Life

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ * (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering. (18:29) Break 1 * Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Did it so peacefully. Loved to talk about the Lord and catechesis. * (24:32) Angelo - Dealing with mother who has dementia. Trying to find joy in this. Looking for some inspiration. It's been difficult. * (33:05) Matt - My dad's side is from Denmark. Grandffather had a tough life. settled in small town. A lot of these people have had difficult lives. When you struggle and suffer with Christ, you find great joy and community and unity. It's a beautiful thing. (37:42) Break 2 * Ann - When I was doing work with husband in the missions, we met a lady who made a pie, so kind and sweet. One day, I went to her house and I noticed how messy her house was. I found out later she suffered from back problems. She was always doing such good things for others. I felt bad for being judgmental. She radiated Christ. * (42:27) Joy lived out in a deep way. * Prayer brings joy. * (47:07) Email from Lisa about her mom with Parkinson’s * Encounters with true Joy in evangelizing.