Hey friend 👋 If you're a Catholic mom or dad who's ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am worrying about your kids' souls 😬... this episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and spiritual director Fr. Timothy Gallagher is going to speak right to your heart ❤️‍🔥. You can listen to the entire episode about finding peace here. 

Carol from Wisconsin called in with a heartbreakingly familiar situation:

-She’s got four kids, and three have drifted away from the Church. Carol is losing sleep over their salvation... and whether they’ll come back.

Fr. Gallagher responds with deep wisdom + gentle hope. Here's his 3-part peace plan for parents:

God Is Already Working... All the Time 

-Even if your kids don’t show it, God is in hot pursuit.

-St. Ignatius calls it God's “loving assault” (what a phrase, right?!): that restless nudge in the heart when things aren’t right.

-It’s that deep-down spiritual itch that no Instagram scroll can quite scratch. 

-God hasn’t forgotten about your kids... not even close.

What Can YOU Do? Three Big Things ❤️

Father keeps it simple but powerful:

-Always be a loving parent.

Even if they're far away spiritually, let home be a place of unconditional love. Let them know they’re always welcome.

-Live your faith joyfully.

Let them see the difference Jesus makes in your life. Allow them to see your peace in storms. That quiet strength? That’s a sermon they can’t un-hear.

-Never stop praying.

Like, ever. Think St. Monica levels of relentless. Jesus promised: "Ask and you shall receive." And He meant it.

So, if your heart aches every time you think about a child who’s wandered... you're not alone. But you’re not powerless either. Love them. Pray without ceasing. 🙏✨

God’s got this. He loves your kids more than you ever could (even though you love them a lot 😭).

Jesus, we trust in You.

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Hey friend 👋&nbsp;If you're a Catholic mom or dad who's ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am worrying about your kids' souls 😬...&nbsp;this episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and spiritual director Fr. Timothy Gallagher is going to speak right to your heart ❤️&zwj;🔥. You can listen to the entire episode about finding peace <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2025/07/finding-peace-the-inner-life-july-8-2025/">here</a>.&nbsp;
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Carol from Wisconsin called in with a heartbreakingly familiar situation:
-She&rsquo;s got&nbsp;four kids, and three have drifted away from the Church. Carol is&nbsp;losing sleep over their salvation... and whether they&rsquo;ll come back.
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Fr. Gallagher responds with deep wisdom + gentle hope. Here's his 3-part peace plan for parents:
God Is Already Working... All the Time&nbsp;
-Even if your kids don&rsquo;t show it,&nbsp;God is in hot pursuit.
-St. Ignatius calls it God's &ldquo;loving assault&rdquo; (what a phrase, right?!): that restless nudge in the heart when things aren&rsquo;t right.
-It&rsquo;s that deep-down spiritual itch that no Instagram scroll can quite scratch.&nbsp;
-God hasn&rsquo;t forgotten about your kids... not even close.
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What Can YOU Do? Three Big Things ❤️
Father keeps it simple but powerful:
-Always be a loving parent.
Even if they're far away spiritually,&nbsp;let home be a place of unconditional love. Let them know they&rsquo;re always welcome.
-Live your faith joyfully.
Let them&nbsp;see the difference Jesus makes in your life. Allow them to see your peace in storms. That quiet strength? That&rsquo;s a sermon they can&rsquo;t un-hear.
-Never stop praying.
Like, ever. Think St. Monica levels of relentless. Jesus promised: "Ask and you shall receive." And He meant it.
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So, if your heart aches every time you think about a child who&rsquo;s wandered... you're not alone. But you&rsquo;re not powerless either. Love them. Pray without ceasing. 🙏✨
God&rsquo;s got this. He loves your kids more than you ever could (even though you love them a lot 😭).
Jesus, we trust in You.
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