The Inner Life
The Inner Life
The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.Social links:
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Devotion to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 12, 2026
Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 11:09 Imagery of the Sacred heart 11:17 What is the History of the Sacred Heart? Break 1 11:29 The 12 promises of Jesus. 11:39 Walter - God has given us intellect a…
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Consecration to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 11, 2026
Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart (5:30) why is today a significant day? The Mercy of God through Confession. (15:10) Karina - I'm a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and…
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Holiness through Service - The Inner Life - June 10, 2026
Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we put love where there is none? (19:48) Elizabeth - Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility fro…
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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life - June 9, 2026
Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ? (20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he ta…
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Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 8, 2026
Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How …
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Finding Joy in a Life with Christ - The Inner Life - June 5, 2026
Check out this great show from April 21, 2026 Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering. (18:29) Break 1 Janet - Person who I find joy from...Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn't help with. Di…
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Holy Orders - The Inner Life - June 4, 2026
Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story? (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders Nature of service in Holy Orders (19:18) Break 1 (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the …
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Journeys of Faith - The Inner Life - June 3, 2026
Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith Father shares his faith journey. (11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings. (17:31) Nancy - Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think th…
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Holiness in the Ordinary - The Inner Life - June 2, 2026
Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary (3:15) Is ordinary mundane? What is holiness? How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring? (11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained (15:31) Jeff - Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do. Nancy - St Therese of…
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New Ways to Evangelize - The Inner Life - June 1, 2026
Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize Importance of Evangelization (14:49) what is the New Evangelization? (19:10) Break 1 (20:54) Arlene - My way of evangelizing is I'm a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Ca…
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