Dark Night of the Soul - The Inner Life - September 22, 2025

Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss the Dark Night of the Soul (4:40) what happens when someone enters into the Dark night of the Soul? What is the dark night of the senses and dark night of the spirit? (11:04) what is the difference between a dark night of the soul and our spiritual dryness? (20:43) Break 1 (22:07) Elizabeth - I have not lost my faith in our Lord, I still talk to Him, but feeling kind of hopeless and what's the point. Is this what I'm going through. What is the difference between a dark night and spiritual desolation? (30:24) Sonya Maria - What's the difference between depression and anxiety and the dark night. Can it happen at the same time? What is the difference between the dark night of the senses and the dark night of the spirit? (37:44) Break 2 John - I feel like I've had 3 experiences in my life that have been that experience. Didn't know what to call it. Happened after an accident, after dealing with a son with schizophrenia, and prostate cancer. I think in all three instances, God was asking if I was still there. I've become way less 'black and white.' This is how He's gotten my attention. Resources: The Living Flame of Love: Study Edition https://www.icspublications.org/products/the-living-flame-of-love-study-edition?srsltid=AfmBOooyVB1AEvql0j5AL1Rcx8goElbSBVmNgOYy8HBEbc5xhhdTWM1N