Msgr. Thomas J. Richter

Humility

God's Blessings

Holy Desire

The Little Way

Purification

Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation

Rich Young Man

Giving the Lord Permission

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 (42:29)
And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59)

On today&rsquo;s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter.
<ul>
<li>Humility (2:04)</li>
<li>God's Blessings (3:52)</li>
<li>Holy Desire (8:20)</li>
<li>The Little Way (15:40)</li>
<li>Break 1</li>
<li>Purification (25:08)</li>
<li>Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20)</li>
<li>Break 2</li>
<li>Rich Young Man (42:29)</li>
<li>And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59)</li>
</ul>

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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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The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification - August 6, 2026

Msgr. Robert Dempsey on St. Joseph

Break 1

Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every

Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter I am pra

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 believe that he interceded for my son.

 
Break 1

 
Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter. I pray always that my son will be a St. Joseph and that my daughter will be sent to St. Joseph.

On today&rsquo;s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph
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<li>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 believe that he interceded for my son.</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>Elizabeth - I have a son and daughter. I pray always that my son will be a St. Joseph and that my daughter will be sent to St. Joseph.</li>
</ul>

St. Joseph - August 19, 2026

Fr. Peter Armenio comes on to discuss Poverty 

Wade - What does poor in spirit mean?

Detachment from wealth and possessions

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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<li>On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit.</li>
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<li>Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in faith?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Fr. Peter discusses detachment from wealth and possessions.</li>
</ul>

What Are Sacramentals? - August 18, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to di

What Is the difference between sacraments and 

Nick - How important it is to have a crucifix.

Pat - Sacramentals...wedding rings are sacrame

What is the Miraculous Medal?

Janice - A few things I would consider a sacra

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: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental. 

 

On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are.
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Nick - How important is it to carry a Crucifix?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Pat - Wedding rings are sacramentals too!</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>What is the Miraculous Medal?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Pat - Janice: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification - August 6, 2026

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