This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley is a spiritual ride that blends papal reverence, personal conversion stories, and the kind of surprise twists only the Holy Spirit could orchestrate. 🕊️

 

You can check out the whole hour here!

 

 

👤 Special Guest: Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv.

 

Bishop Martin from Charlotte, NC joins Patrick to talk about Pope Leo XIV, and the very human side of ecclesial leadership.

 

🚨 Breaking Bishop News:

 

Bishop Martin shared about the time he met Pope Leo XIV (!!!) back when the Holy Father was still Cardinal Robert Prevost. Picture it: Rome, early April, a cozy office chat filled with laughter, bishop business, and talk of “Baby Bishop School.” 

 

🗣️ Quote of the day from Bishop Martin:


"He was absolutely delightful… we had a great conversation... not just about business, but also about the joys and surprises of the Church."

 

 

The Ripple Effect of Grace: Margie's Testimony

 

Now brace yourself for this:

 

📞 Caller Margie from California delivers an absolute tear-jerker. After years of praying for her mother's conversion, something miraculous happened. Her mom... once cynical and cold toward the faith was profoundly moved by Pope Leo XIV, whom she said reminded her of her own grandfather.

 

💒 From saying “you don’t need to go to Church” to driving hours to attend daily Mass at a Marian shrine, Margie’s mom experienced a radical heart shift that will leave you stunned and rejoicing.

 

💬 Bishop Martin responded with this:

 

"What you're witnessing is the ripple effect of grace… You’ve been tilling the soil of your mom’s life, and now she’s ready."

 

 

Themes to Pray and Ponder

 

The power of spiritual persistence: God always works through your faithfulness, even when you can’t see it yet.

 

The beauty of unexpected conversion: Grace breaks in where and when we least expect it.

 

Love for the Papacy: Pope Leo XIV is already having an emotional and theological impact around the world, especially among those who previously felt far from the Church.

 

 

The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

This episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley is a spiritual ride that blends papal reverence, personal conversion stories, and the kind of surprise twists only the Holy Spirit could orchestrate. 🕊️
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You can check out the whole hour <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2025/05/love-for-the-papacy-the-inner-life-may-22-2025/">here</a>!
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👤&nbsp;Special Guest: Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv.
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Bishop Martin from Charlotte, NC joins Patrick to talk about&nbsp;Pope Leo XIV, and the very human side of ecclesial leadership.
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🚨 Breaking Bishop News:
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Bishop Martin shared about the time he&nbsp;met Pope Leo XIV (!!!) back when the Holy Father was still Cardinal Robert Prevost. Picture it: Rome, early April, a cozy office chat filled with laughter, bishop business, and talk of &ldquo;Baby Bishop School.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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🗣️ Quote of the day from Bishop Martin:
 "He was absolutely delightful&hellip; we had a great conversation... not just about business, but also about the joys and surprises of the Church."
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The Ripple Effect of Grace: Margie's Testimony
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Now brace yourself for this:
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📞 Caller Margie from California delivers an absolute tear-jerker. After years of praying for her mother's conversion, something miraculous happened. Her mom... once cynical and cold toward the faith was profoundly moved by Pope Leo XIV, whom she said reminded her of her own grandfather.
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💒 From saying &ldquo;you don&rsquo;t need to go to Church&rdquo; to driving hours to attend daily Mass at a Marian shrine, Margie&rsquo;s mom experienced a&nbsp;radical heart shift that will leave you stunned and rejoicing.
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💬 Bishop Martin responded with this:
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"What you're witnessing is the ripple effect of grace&hellip; You&rsquo;ve been tilling the soil of your mom&rsquo;s life, and now she&rsquo;s ready."
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Themes to Pray and Ponder
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The power of spiritual persistence: God always works through your faithfulness, even when you can&rsquo;t see it yet.
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The beauty of unexpected conversion: Grace breaks in where and when we least expect it.
&nbsp;
Love for the Papacy: Pope Leo XIV is already having an emotional and theological impact around the world, especially among those who previously felt far from the Church.
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The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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