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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St. Joseph - August 19, 2026
On today’s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident where our son had pneumonia when he was 16 and had to take him to the hospital. I found my "Memorare to St Joseph" card and prayed it. I truly…
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 18, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit. Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in faith? Fr. Peter discusses detachment from wealth and possessions.
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 17, 2026
On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are. What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals? Nick - How important is it to carry a Crucifix? Pat - Wedding rings are sacramentals too! Break 1 What is the Miraculous Medal? Pat - Janice…
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St. Maximillian Kolbe A Martyr Of Charity - August 14, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn't know a lot about the complete history, but being in Auschwitz where that took place moved us so much. When you come out, you're in tears. Touche…
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The Assumption of Mary and Remembering Our Death - August 13, 2026
Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Assumption of Mary and our own death (3:21). Topics/Calls: how the Assumption is an invitation for us (20:56), dogma and Catholic teaching (24:54), my daughter's passing & Mary's presence (31:50), preparing for our own death (40:03), and wh…
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Meek Not Weak - August 12, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood shows us how to be meek not weak Jesus flips tables in our lives but he does it gently. Break 1 Training yourself to be more “other” focused Theresa – This is what I'm struggling with trying to be meek and mild. I have a living situation that calls for a lo…
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Understanding The Eucharist - August 11, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to discuss understanding the Eucharist Break 1 Robert: A question about receiving Communion in the state of Mortal sin. Break 2 James - How do you raise level of Eucharistic devotion and devotion outside of Mass to increase the graces receiv…
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Breaking The Habit Of Sin - August 10, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss breaking the habit of sin. Act Of Contrition resolutions Break 1 How is culpability diminished or not? Richard - The sin of gluttony Break 2 Why did God allow sin To exist?
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Beatitudes: Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life
Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56) Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55) Blessed are YOU (39:24) Clinging to Christ (44:24) and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24)
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The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification - August 6, 2026
On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Humility (2:04) God's Blessings (3:52) Holy Desire (8:20) The Little Way (15:40) Break 1 Purification (25:08) Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20) Break 2 Rich Young Man (4…
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