The Inner Life - June 03, 2024 - Spiritual Friendship

Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship.  (4:29) did Jesus navigate friendships? (11:15) Keith - wanted to give my friend Maria a boost - I met her through a priest, and she is such a gem. We are best friends (14:34) Nicky - I have a good Church because of a friend who I helped me a lot. 11:24 Patrick Quantity time leads to quality time (22:09) Break 1 (27:15) Speaking truth to friends even when it is difficult. (30:49) - What types of virtues are nourished from good friendships? John - 17yrs ago I was at my lowest and I met a deacon who became like a father to me. (36:40) Melissa - I have a daughter and she finds it difficult to find friends and they don't seem receptive (40:54) Break 2 (42:48) Nick - I am on the other end of the spectrum - how do we admit that a lifelong friendship has died and properly mourn that even though the person is still living? (45:57) Tom - I have a friend of 62 years and I found someone who brought me back into the church and I want to help someone like he helped me