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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Veterans and the Military - The Inner Life - May 22, 2026
Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military (3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war? (8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass? Robert - Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.…
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit - The Inner Life - May 21, 2026
Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit (3:53) who is the Holy Spirit? What are the fruits of the Spirit? (19:58) Break 1 How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh? (25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of th…
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Devotion to Mary - The Inner Life - May 20, 2026
Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary The inspiration behind the book on Mary (8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship? How does humility keep devotion to saints focused on God? (12:54) Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesus better? How does Mary draw us to Je…
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Confirmation - The Inner Life - May 19, 2026
Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation (3:42) What is a sacrament? what is the matter form and minister of Confirmation? (18:54) Break 1 (20:09) What does it mean to be rightly disposed to Confirmation? Tim - Our protestant brothers and sisters...I've seen the holy spirit work thr…
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8 Principles for Successful Parish Life - The Innr Life - May 18, 2026
Father Sammie Maletta joins Patrick to discuss 8 Principles for Successful Parish Life Why did Father Write his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples. (8:38) What are the 8 Principles of living the Catholic Faith? (22:59) Break 1 (27:44) How do you deal with a pastor who doesn’t want to implement cha…
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Trusting God - The Inner Life - May 14, 2026
Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Trusting God What is trust and what is trust not? (15:03) Elsa - I have experience trusting and completely surrendering. Quit my job in November. Prayed, hoped, and surrendered. Gave myself to God. He's always come through, maybe not in the way I wante…
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Our Lady of Fatima - The Inner Life - May 13, 2026
Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima Father shares his story and love of Fatima (12:32) Time line of Our Lady of Fatima First Saturday Devotions. (21:13) Rose - Is Mary the same person...why is it our Lady of Fatima vs some of the others. (26:59) Break 1 Maritza - I was i…
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Generosity - The Inner Life - May 12, 2026
Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Generosity (7:30) How do we avoid being selfish with our time? What are you doing with the money you have? (22:55) The sound of the Widows mite (27:00) Break The sound of the Widows mite (continued) (31:25) How does generosity fight selfishness? (39:59) K…
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Prayer - The Inner Life - May 11, 2026
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer (2:45) types of prayer. Setting aside time for prayer. (13:18) John - Struggle and healing story I'd like to share (prayer). Money is tight, wife had colonoscopy. Storms caused damage to home. Cars needed vehicle inspections. Don't have a lot of ex…
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Celebrating Motherhood - The Inner Life - May 8, 2026
Father Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Celebrating Motherhood (4:31) What is the role of Mothers in the family today? Where do we see sacrificial element of Motherhood in the scripture? (12:14) Rose - My mom was the best. When my mom passed recently, we didn't cry but she was a very devout Cath…
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