When you wrap up your day, do you do an Examination of Conscience?

How do you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

One helpful way to review your daily life is to "take the quest."

Father Michael Hurley, OP explains this 5-part process of examining your sins.

(QUEST is broken down into... quiet, unburden, examination, supplication, & thanksgiving.)

Fr. Hurley will go into detail what each step entails in this clip! 

Hear the entire hour! Examination of Conscience - August 16, 2023 - Relevant Radio

When you wrap up your day, do you do an Examination of Conscience?
How do you prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
One helpful way to review your daily life is to "take the quest."
Father Michael Hurley, OP explains this 5-part process of examining your sins.
(QUEST is broken down into... quiet, unburden, examination, supplication, &amp; thanksgiving.)
Fr. Hurley will go into detail what each step entails in this clip! 
Hear the entire hour! <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2023/08/examination-of-conscience-august-16-2023/">Examination of Conscience - August 16, 2023 - Relevant Radio</a>

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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.

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Take the Quest: An Examination of Conscience (Special Podcast Highlight)

what is a vocation?

Break 1

How do you know when you should start discerni

Break 2

Can you miss your vocation?

Check out this great show from 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 is the will important when entering your vocation.

(37:34) Break 2
(39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

Check out this great show from June 8, 2026
Father John Eckert&nbsp;joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation
<ul>
<li>(5:24) what is a vocation?</li>
<li>Going even deeper into your vocation.</li>
<li>Email from Rob &ndash; How do I get over past sins that haunt me?</li>
</ul>
(24:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation?</li>
<li>How is the will important when entering your vocation.</li>
</ul>
(37:34) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:20) Can you miss your vocation?</li>
</ul>

Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 15, 2026

Imagery of the Sacred heart

What is the History of the Sacred Heart?

The 12 promises of Jesus.

Walter

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 and the Sacraments. If we do not also have faith in our Sacraments can't fully understand. Jesus VERY heart of the Sacraments.

Break 2
What is the Catholic perspective about reparations?
Sacramental life and connection to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart
<ul>
<li>The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.</li>
<li>11:09 Imagery of the Sacred heart</li>
<li>11:17 What is the History of the Sacred Heart?</li>
</ul>
Break 1
<ul>
<li>11:29 The 12 promises of Jesus.</li>
<li>11:39 Walter - God has given us intellect and the Sacraments. If we do not also have faith in our Sacraments can't fully understand. Jesus VERY heart of the Sacraments.</li>
</ul>
Break 2
<ul>
<li>What is the Catholic perspective about reparations?</li>
<li>Sacramental life and connection to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.</li>
</ul>

Devotion to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 12, 2026

why is today a significant day?

Karina

Sr. Maria Francesca

Robin

Damon

Nicholas

Sharon

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 now remember?

(23:46) Break 1
(25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the consecration today instead of tomorrow on the Feast of the Sacred Heart?
(32:08) Robin - My brother is one of the bishops going to be at the consecration!! I am very excited.
(34:02) Damon - I returned to the Church 5 years ago. Mass and adoration. Is there a 'starter kit' for doing a novena or consecration.

(40:39) Break 2
(42:43) Nicholas - How can we relate this consecration to the line in the Pledge 'one nation under God'. What is the Churches' interpretation on this line?
(47:21) Sharon - I'd like to talk about my consecration to the Sacred Heart.

Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart
<ul>
<li>(5:30) why is today a significant day?</li>
<li>The Mercy of God through Confession.</li>
<li>(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 now remember?</li>
</ul>
(23:46) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:22) Sr. Maria Francesca - Do we know why the USCCB decided to the consecration today instead of tomorrow on the Feast of the Sacred Heart?</li>
<li>(32:08) Robin - My brother is one of the bishops going to be at the consecration!! I am very excited.</li>
<li>(34:02) Damon - I returned to the Church 5 years ago. Mass and adoration. Is there a 'starter kit' for doing a novena or consecration.</li>
</ul>
(40:39) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:43) Nicholas - How can we relate this consecration to the line in the Pledge 'one nation under God'. What is the Churches' interpretation on this line?</li>
<li>(47:21) Sharon - I'd like to talk about my consecration to the Sacred Heart.</li>
</ul>

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