Father Illo’s Guest Appearances on Relevant Radio

 

Our Pastor, Fr. Joseph Illo, frequently “appears” on Relevant Radio’s Inner Life program. The radio hour, hosted by Chuck Neff, offers spiritual guidance to those who call in from around the country. Here are some of the programs he has spoken on, each with its own theme:

PODCASTS, 2023

October 2, 2023

St. Therese of Lisieux & The Little Way

Father Illo & Patrick celebrate the life of St.Thérèse (feast day October 1). Topics included: who St. Thérèse was (3:16), caller: I’ve done the St. Thérèse novena 4 or 5 times! (13:27), St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus; what does that mean? (16:04), caller: St. Thérèse and our child (20:16), deepening our trust in God (28:50), caller: St. Thérèse during my mom’s illness (31:54), caller: my sister got 100 red roses (33:52), caller: St. Thérèse World Youth Day (41:11), patron of missionaries (43:34), and caller: I was named after St. Thérèse.

August 30, 2023

Spiritual Plan of Life 

Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about how we can order our day for the Lord. Topics included: Mother Teresa’s day (3:07), what a plan of life is (4:36), penance & discipline (10:24), caller: Proverbs that help me (17:52), caller: I listen to RR a lot! (21:09), how to begin a plan of life? (24:34), how do I find time to make a plan of life? (28:21), caller: can I make a Holy Hour at home? (35:41), caller: RR is wonderful (38:4), weekly and annual plans of life (42:47). 

July 13, 2023

The Reality of Hell – July 13, 2023

Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about the Church’s teaching on hell. Topics included: Scripture and hell (2:51), Our Lady of Fatima (5:50), why people don’t believe in hell (14:30), caller: young people’s view on hell (20:37), caller: hell and a merciful God (25:19), caller: what does it mean that ‘heaven is everything?’ (34:50), caller: what does God expect of us in order to go to heaven? (40:05), how to help our families avoid hell (45:10). 

June 5, 2023

The Trinity

Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick for a conversation about The Trinity

  • (2:46)  – What is the Trinity and what is not the Trinity?
  • (8:59) – Where do we find the Trinity in the bible?
  • Fr. Bill – Analogy on the mystery of the trinity, being like fire.
  • Tom – Elohim – name for God is plural- what are your thoughts on this?
  • Carter – When Jesus says’ father is greater’ or ‘only the father knows’ what does that say about trinity? is one more powerful than others
  • Tom – Did you talk about source of the name trinity? Tertullian is credited with it
  • Ann – Athanasius description about trinity is amazing
  • (37:57) – How does the Mass correlate with holy Trinity?
  • (45:45) – Should we pray to individual members of the Trinity?

May 15, 2023

True Christian Charity

Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about charity to the poor. Topics included: God’s poverty (2:54), spiritual poverty (10:49), caller: I’ve been poor most of my life (16:05), serving the poor for a good feeling (22:27), caller: I have a rare disease (27:57), corporal and spiritual works of mercy (33:24), caller: how can I be more charitable (38:23), caller: I received generosity of others (40:53), caller: how do I serve the poor with my new job (45:35). 

February 3, 2023

Dealing with Anger

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about Dealing with Anger.

January 13, 2023

Healing and Miracles 

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about Healing and Miracles 

PODCASTS, 2022

December 8, 2022

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 

Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about Grace and the Immaculate Conception.

November 1, 2022

Bl. Miguel Pro & St. Mother Teresa

Father Tom Wilson & Fr. Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about these great saints. 

October 26, 2022

The Reality of Evil

Father Joseph Illo joins Josh for a conversation about the reality of evil. Topics include: what should Halloween be about? (6:14), what our role is as Church Militant (9:06), The Screwtape Letters (12:02), how we respond to those who say evil doesn’t exist (18:30), God and the devil aren’t equals (24:06), How the St. Michael prayer protects us (28:34), caller: what did Satan do before the fall? (29:58), Caller: is astrology bad? (33:34), finding spiritual healing (38:48), why is fasting so important (42:15), caller: are angels better than saints to ask for intercession (45:21), what sacramentals are helpful (47:12). 

October 3, 2022

Detachment

Father Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss detachment. Topics include what detachment in (6:05), dealing with our desires (9:49), what good attachment is (23:19), the Rich Young Man (31:38), detachment and trust (40:46), stewardship (42:50), and a caller question about unhealthy friendships (46:27). 

September 12, 2022

Baptism and Confirmation 

Father Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss Baptism and Confirmation. Topics included what a sacrament is (7:35), what grace is (9:25), parenting and the sacraments (12:30), Confirmation (16:25), what matter and form is (22:17), our mission as the Baptized (30:18), what happens at confirmation (40:32), should my dad get confirmed? (42:54). 

August 8, 2022

The Power of Silence

Fr. Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss silence in the spiritual life. The topics included why silence is important (7:19), Jesus and silence (8:38), adapting silence to our lives (13:18), distractions (20:25), isolation (26:17), remote work (29:49), smartphones (32:56), how we can fight distractions (39:37), prayer (44:25), and silent retreats (47:21). 

July 6, 2022

St. Maria Goretti

Father Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss St. Maria Goretti’s life (6:38), how we can foster forgiveness (14:48), how we forgive someone multiple times (21:59), how we find forgiveness in marriage (25:17), forgiving ourselves (31:21), distancing ourselves from those who hurt us (34:23), forgiving but not forgetting (41:22), and healing from abuse (44:38). 

June 16, 2022

The Lords Prayer

Fr. Joseph Illo joins the Inner Life to discuss The Our Father.

May 20, 2022

Devotion to the Holy Spirit

Father Joseph Ilo joins the Inner Life to discuss Devotion to the Holy Spirit, who the Holy Spirit is, and why the Holy Spirit matters to our lives.

April 26, 2022
How Do We Deal With Doubt?

Fr. Illo returns to the Inner Life discuss doubt and faith

March 7, 2022  

Detachment–Father Joseph Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss embracing detachment. 

February 15, 2022

Understanding the Mass– Fr. Joseph Illo joins the Inner Life to to discuss returning to and understanding the Mass.

January 3, 2022

Spiritual Reading. Fr. Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss great books for spiritual reading. Find out which books make Father’s list!

PODCASTS, 2021

November 23, 2021

Praying with the Scriptures– Fr. Joseph Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss the spiritual benefits of praying with the Bible. 

October 20, 2021

Respect Life Month – Father Joseph Illo discusses the importance of Respect Life Month for our spiritual lives.

September 28, 2021

Friendship with the Saints – Father Joseph Illo discusses the impact the saints have on our spiritual lives.

August 31, 2021

Embracing Silence – Fr. Joseph Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss incorporating prayerful silence into our daily lives.

August 3, 2021

Marriage and Family Life – Father Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to discuss the beauty and challenges of family life.

Charity and Outreach to the Poor – Father Joseph Illo joined The Inner Life to discuss outreach to the poor and marginalized and its significance for our spiritual lives.

July 20, 2021

Charity and Outreach to the Poor – Father Joseph Illo joined The Inner Life to discuss outreach to the poor and marginalized and its significance for our spiritual lives.

June 30, 2021

Passing on the faith to your ChildrenFather Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to discuss practical ways parents can pass on the Catholic faith to their children.

May 21, 2021

“Peter, Do you love me” – Father Joseph Illo joins the Inner Life to discuss the gospel of St. John 21-15-25 when Jesus asks “Peter, Do you love me?”

April 1, 2021

Building Community in the Parish. How are you involved in your parish? Maybe you are looking to get involved in your parish. Where do we start to get involved? Are we required to be involved in our parish? Father Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to discuss how we can be involved in and build community in our parishes.

March 3, 2021

Prayer, Fasting, and Alms Giving, as a Family  Prayer, fasting, and alms giving are things we should be doing during lent, but they can be difficult to do as a family, especially if you have young kids in the house. How do you incorporate prayer, fasting and alms giving into your families daily Lenten routine? Father Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to give you some tips on how to make this possible.

January 27, 2021

Spiritual Reading. What do you read that is spiritual in your life? How has spiritual reading grown your faith? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss the importance of spiritual reading.

 

PODCASTS, 2020

October 30, 2020

The Beatitudes. This Sunday, we hear Jesus explaining the beatitudes. What are they and why are they important? How are we called to live out each of them? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss this coming Sunday’s gospel.

 

September, 25, 2020

Following Christ. Following Christ is key to entering the Kingdom of heaven, but it is easier said than done. How do you follow Jesus in your daily life? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss this coming Sunday’s gospel reading.

August 19, 2020

Praying the Mass. How do we pray the Mass? How do we know the Mass is a prayer? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss how we pray the Mass.

July 21, 2010

Prayer of Repentance. What is repentance? Is there a specific prayer for repentance? Why is repentance important? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss a prayer of repentance.   

June 10, 2020

The Holy Eucharist. How important is the Eucharist in our faith lives? How can we make sure we are not taking it for granted? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss The Holy Eucharist.   Caller Story – Shares how her parish read a book that better helped all of them

May 20, 2020

The Ascension of the Lord. What meaning should this event in Christ’s life have for our spiritual life? Why is this event in Christ’s life so important? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss The Ascension of the Lord.   

April 8, 2020

Fasting. What is fasting? Are we supposed to fast outside of Lent? How does fasting help us grow closer to the Lord? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to discuss how fasting helps us grow in faith.  

March, 13, 2020

The Samaritan Woman. How did you come to believe in Jesus? Who imprinted that belief on you?

February 12, 2020

Daily Scripture. How does scripture help us grow in our faith lives? Where should we start when reading the scripture?

January 07, 2020

Daily Scripture. How does scripture help us grow in our faith lives? Where should we start when reading the scripture? Father Joseph Illo discusses the importance of daily scripture.  

 

PODCASTS, 2019

December 11, 2019

Adoration. As we get closer to the birth of Jesus, it is important to remember to adore him during this Advent season. When was the last time you went to adoration? Father Joseph Illo discusses the importance of adoration.

November 15, 2019

Persecution. We know that Jesus said we would be hated because of Him, but what does it look like to be persecuted? And how should we handle persecution? Father Joseph Illo discusses this Sunday’s Gospel and persecution.

 

October 16, 2019

Family Prayer. What does family prayer look like? How do you pray with your family? How do you get your family to pray together?

 

September 30, 2019

Pilgrimages. What is a pilgrimage and how can they help us with our faith lives? Whay should we attempt to make a yearly pilgrimage somewhere?

 

July 16, 2019

Prayer and the Holy Spirit. How is your prayer life? And how is your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Father Joseph Illo joins the show today to discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit in our prayer lives.

 

May 13, 2019

Divine Mercy. What is Divine Mercy? Are Divine Mercy and the Divine Mercy Chaplet the same thing? Father Joseph Illo joins Chuck Neff to help you understand.

 

April 3, 2019

What does prayer in a parish look like? How can you foster great prayer in your own parish? Chuck and Father Illo discuss what prayer in a parish looks like and Father Illo shares how prayer transformed his parish.

 

March 12, 2019 

Praying Lent. Why Lent is a great time to increase our prayer lives, and how we can work towards a life of prayer and fasting.

 

February 20, 2019

The benefits of teaching your children Classical Christian Curriculum, and how it will help them with their faith lives.

PODCASTS – 2018

October 24, 2018:  Reaching outside our Parish to become a truly evangelizing parish. 

September 26, 2018:  Discussion need for fraternity among diocesan priests. They also discuss the existing fraternities available for diocesan priests & how the laity can support our priests.

August 8, 2018:  Discussions about the encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Bl. Paul VI, and the effects the rejection of it has caused on our culture.

April 27, 2018:  Sunday’s Gospel (John 15:1-8) Fr. Illo talks gives us a preview of Sunday’s Gospel- the parable of the vine and the branches.

April 3, 2018:  Easter Joy!

February 27, 2018:  In the hustle and bustle of daily life, sometimes we just want to slow down. We long to stop rushing through life, to connect with the Lord, and grow in our capacity to love. But we can find the peace and simplicity we crave – even in traffic!

February 26, 2018:  Self-Denial. Fr. Illo and Chuck talk about what self-denial is, and why we should practice it, especially during Lent.

January 12, 2018:  Sunday Gospel (John 1:35-42) Jesus asks “What are you looking for”? He is willing to meet us where we are.