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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Office of Bishop - The Inner Life - May 14, 2025
Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Office of Bishop Who was Saint Mathias how does he relate with the office of bishop? (12:51) Father offers his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV How does a bishop become elected? (18:05) Bob - were any of the original apostles alive when peter died. If so, why w…
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Our Lady of Fatima - The Inner Life - May 13, 2025
Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima (2:30) Pope Leo’s connection with Mary. What is a Marian apparition and what are the big 3 Marian apparitions? (15:58) Father explains the story of Fatima, and the secrets of Fatima (27:00) Break 1 Nick - I have a devotion. Introduced …
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Obedience - The Inner Life - May 12, 2025
Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Obedience (1:50) more about the new pope. (3:58) what is obedience? Who can help us with obedience? (27:00) Break 1 Is it ever okay to disobey earthly authorities? (40:22) how do we foster obedience in our lives? How can we help family members grow in…
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Motherhood - The Inner Life - May 9, 2025
Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Motherhood (2:47) Father shares his thoughts on the new Pope Leo The importance of Mary our mother (17:58) Anne - She wasn't a saint, but she gave her 4 children the gift of knowing God. She made sure we went to Catholic school. Up until she died, she pr…
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WHITE SMOKE! NEW POPE!!! - The Inner Life - May 8, 2025
The Inner Life was pleasantly interrupted by the announcement that we have a new pope! (5:53) Check out this Live and in the moment commentary on the election of the new pope! Pope Leo XIV
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Confirmation - The Inner Life - May 7, 2025 [ENCORE]
Check out this encore show from April 30, 2025 Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation What is a Sacrament? (5:12) What is Confirmation? What are some misconceptions about confirmation? (13:19) Laura - I'm 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Luth…
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Forgiveness - The Inner Life - May 6, 2025
Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness (4:01) What is forgiveness? (15:08) Patsy - Married 47 years. Difficult marriage. I find myself touched by the holy spirit. Devoted myself to believing. However, my husband has continued on his path the way he has lived his life. Difficult t…
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Spiritual Hunger and the Eucharist - The Inner Life - May 05, 2025
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Hunger and the Eucharist What is Spiritual hunger? (7:18) What should we be looking for when it comes to spiritual hunger? Why is it a blessing to be hungry? (20:07) Break 1 (22:02) What happens when people say they are not being fed? (27:49) Se…
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Immaculate Heart of Mary - The Inner Life - May 2, 2025
Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Immaculate Heart of Mary (4:00) What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Images of the Immaculate heart. How can we emulate the Immaculate heart of Mary? (19:24) Break 1 Monica - When you go to Friday Mass, what do you do to honor her? do you say certa…
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St Joseph the Worker - The Inner Life - May 1, 2025
Father Michael Maher joins Patrick to discuss the Feast of St Joseph the Worker (3:05) What is the devotion to Saint Joseph like? Why is Marxist communism so evil? what is the importance of the family in society? (16:22) Roland - Devotions to him for years. Was unemployed and prayed for his interce…
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