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, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fr. Joseph Illo joins the Inner Life to discuss The Our Father.
May 20, 2022
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 Children – Father 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
January 07, 2020
PODCASTS, 2019
December 11, 2019
November 15, 2019
October 16, 2019
September 30, 2019
July 16, 2019
May 13, 2019
April 3, 2019
March 12, 2019
February 20, 2019
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 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.