Why is silence so important 

Jesus and Silence

Adapting Silence in our Lives 

Distractions 

Alone without isolation

Remote work and silence

Smartphones

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How can I fight distractions? 

What should I do in prayer? 

Silent Retreats

Fr. Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss silence in the spiritual life. The topics included why silence is important (7:19), Jesus and silence (8:38), adapting silence to our lives (13:18), distractions (20:25), isolation (26:17), remote work (29:49), smartphones (32:56), how we can fight distractions (39:37), prayer (44:25), and silent retreats (47:21). 

Fr. Joseph Illo joins IL to discuss silence in the spiritual life. The topics included why silence is important (7:19), Jesus and silence (8:38), adapting silence to our lives (13:18), distractions (20:25), isolation (26:17), remote work (29:49), smartphones (32:56), how we can fight distractions (39:37), prayer (44:25), and silent retreats (47:21).

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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 Inner Life - August 8, 2022 - The Power of Silence

Catholic view of Marriage

Declarations of Nullity 

Caller: Child before marriage

Caller: I had an annulment

The role of God in the process

Caller: Annulments for sanctity

Caller: My ex isn't Catholic anymore

Caller: Dating during annulment

Caller: Do you need divorce before annulment? 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), caller: my ex isn't Catholic anymore, is that make the marriage invalid? (35:15), caller: should my friend dating while she is pursuing an annulment? (38:55), caller: do you need divorce before an annulment? (45:04), and caller: I'm not going to get remarried, do I need an annulment? (49:00). 

Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of nullity (8:53), caller: we had a child before marriage; is that grounds for an annulment? (17:22), caller: I had an annulment (23:49), the role of God in the process (29:24), caller: I am getting an annulment so I can get to heaven (30:58), caller: my ex isn't Catholic anymore, is that make the marriage invalid? (35:15), caller: should my friend dating while she is pursuing an annulment? (38:55), caller: do you need divorce before an annulment? (45:04), and caller: I'm not going to get remarried, do I need an annulment? (49:00).

Understanding Annulments - May 3, 2024

Marian Devotion 

Pope Francis 

May as month of Mary

Caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism

Caller: Hail Mary is a powerful prayer

Caller: Seven Sorrows Rosary

Caller: My mom prayed the rosary for me

Caller: Mary was there before I was even Catho

Mary and the Eucharist

Caller: Mary saved me from porn

Caller: Mary helped my daughter

Caller: Co-Redemptrix? 

Caller: Mary helped me consecrate myself to Go

Caller: Marian statue looked at me

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm prayed the Rosary for me (24:59), caller: Mary was there before I was even Catholic (26:22), Mary and the Eucharist (27:30), caller: Mary saved me from pornography (30:31), caller: Mary helped me daughter when she was in the hospital (32:49), caller: Mary helped me consecrate myself to my work (39:19), caller: a statue of Mary looked at me (43:14). 

Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm prayed the Rosary for me (24:59), caller: Mary was there before I was even Catholic (26:22), Mary and the Eucharist (27:30), caller: Mary saved me from pornography (30:31), caller: Mary helped me daughter when she was in the hospital (32:49), caller: Mary helped me consecrate myself to my work (39:19), caller: a statue of Mary looked at me (43:14).

Marian Devotion  - May 2, 2024

The 8th Commandment

The power of the tongue

Is it always wrong to lie? 

Caller: My husband said I gossip

Caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio

Caller: Telling someone they're gossiping

Caller: Refraining from Gossip

What is Gossip?

Caller: Setting boundraies 

Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they're gossiping? (26:20), caller: refraining from Gossip (34:42), what is Gossip? (39:52), and caller: sometimes it's important to set boundaries with people (44:57). 

Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil's Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they're gossiping? (26:20), caller: refraining from Gossip (34:42), what is Gossip? (39:52), and caller: sometimes it's important to set boundaries with people (44:57).

Lying & Gossip - May 1, 2024

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