Fr. Allen Hoffa on the spirit of conversion

What Is Conversion?

How Do We Respond to What We Dn't Understand?

Sarah - Back in 1990, I went through the Chris

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The process of conversion is measured and pace

Maria - As a lifelong Catholic and reaching ol

Patrick - I read St. Athanasius recorded that 

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On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to encourage us to maintain a spirit of conversion.

 
(6:01) What Is Conversion?

   People are looking for permanence

(15:31) Sarah - Back in 1990, I went through the Christ Renews His Parish program. Changed my life. It brought me closer to my faith. I wish the church would do it again.

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(23:15) The process of conversion is measured and paced overtime.

(28:29) Maria - As a lifelong Catholic and reaching old age and seeing special moments, how do you address being in tune with knowing this is the latter part of your life and dealing with that?

(34:10) Patrick - I read St. Athanasius recorded that St. Anthony said he had not yet begun to be converted at a very old age. I would like to be deeper in my faith but you cannot control the depth of your conversions; God has to be in control.

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to encourage us to maintain a spirit of conversion.
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<li>(6:01) What Is Conversion?
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<li>&nbsp; &nbsp;People are looking for permanence</li>
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<li>(15:31) Sarah - Back in 1990, I went through the Christ Renews His Parish program. Changed my life. It brought me closer to my faith. I wish the church would do it again.</li>
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<li>(23:15) The process of conversion is measured and paced overtime.</li>
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<li>(28:29) Maria - As a lifelong Catholic and reaching old age and seeing special moments, how do you address being in tune with knowing this is the latter part of your life and dealing with that?</li>
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<li>(34:10) Patrick - I read St. Athanasius recorded that St. Anthony said he had not yet begun to be converted at a very old age. I would like to be deeper in my faith but you cannot control the depth of your conversions; God has to be in control.</li>
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The Spirit Of Conversion - Inner Life - October 15, 2026

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Joseph Pari

Christina - Saints podcast on Relevant Radio

Michael - Michael - I have an aunt who was a C

John - John - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of L

Teresa - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Liseux

Matt - Matt - My wife...her family has a linea

Prayer is an encounter amongst friends

Cathy - Favor she granted us. 

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Joseph Paris OCD joins to share about St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church.

 
(18:42) Christina - Saints podcast on Relevant Radio

 
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(23:40) Michael - I have an aunt who was a Carmelite. Have question about how the Carmelites lived in their cells and their devotions.

 
(26:58) John - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Liseux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?

 
(30:20) Teresa - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Lisieux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?

 
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(38:16) Matt - My wife...her family has a lineage of the father of St. Theresa. She also has an aunt who is a nun. Interesting to have that connection and what you're talking about today.

 
(43:15) Prayer is an encounter amongst friends…Taking time to be with the One who loves you. 

 
(44:35) Cathy - Favor she granted us. We were at the birth of a child, so I prayed to St. Therese if she brought us this child. We got the child and were shocked to find it was the feast of St. Theresa of Avila.

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<li>On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Joseph Paris OCD joins to share about St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church.</li>
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<li>(18:42) Christina - Saints podcast on Relevant Radio</li>
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<li>(23:40) Michael - I have an aunt who was a Carmelite. Have question about how the Carmelites lived in their cells and their devotions.</li>
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<li>(26:58) John - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Liseux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(30:20) Teresa - I'm pretty sure St. Therese of Lisieux was devoted to St. Theresa of Avila. Is that true?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(38:16) Matt - My wife...her family has a lineage of the father of St. Theresa. She also has an aunt who is a nun. Interesting to have that connection and what you're talking about today.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(43:15) Prayer is an encounter amongst friends&hellip;Taking time to be with the One who loves you.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>(44:35) Cathy - Favor she granted us. We were at the birth of a child, so I prayed to St. Therese if she brought us this child. We got the child and were shocked to find it was the feast of St. Theresa of Avila.</li>
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St. Teresa of Avila - Inner Life - October 14, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to dis

Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima

What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition 

Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners

Rosary A Weapon Against The Devil

Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist.

First Saturday Devotion

Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena.

On today’s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You

 
(5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima

 
(13:30) What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition and Instructions?

 
(17:19) Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners...written by Warren Carol. Daughter was in his classes at Christendom in the 90's. Bought all his books. That book was really different than what people would imagine. Talked about world events, prayers of Pope, and what led up to Fatima. Interesting angle.

 
Break 1

 
(25:16) The Rosary: A Weapon Against The Devil

 
(33:21) Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist. Always thought one of the biggest miracles was that nobody went blind (miracle of the sun). 

 
Break 2

 
(39:45) First Saturday Devotion

 
(47:00) Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena. Novena to Our Lady of Fatima. Been doing it since 1947. Wondering what the benefits of having a novena to Our Lady of Fatima?

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church &amp; You
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<li>(5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima</li>
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<li>(13:30) What was the purpose of Our Lady's Apparition and Instructions?</li>
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<li>(17:19) Leslie - The book he mentioned, Red Banners...written by Warren Carol. Daughter was in his classes at Christendom in the 90's. Bought all his books. That book was really different than what people would imagine. Talked about world events, prayers of Pope, and what led up to Fatima. Interesting angle.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(25:16) The Rosary: A Weapon Against The Devil</li>
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<li>(33:21) Jan - I used to work for a retinal specialist. Always thought one of the biggest miracles was that nobody went blind (miracle of the sun).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(39:45) First Saturday Devotion</li>
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<li>(47:00) Rick - In our parish, just completed a novena. Novena to Our Lady of Fatima. Been doing it since 1947. Wondering what the benefits of having a novena to Our Lady of Fatima?</li>
</ul>

Our Lady Of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You - The Inner Life - October 13, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. John Paul Erickson join

Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more

Elias - What are the differences between the C

Jimmy  What are the differences between the Ca

Are Catholics Marginalizing people with their 

We are Pro-flourishing Of Life

Jesus comes to save us because human life is w

Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our

Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being 

Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on “Ask Me Anything”.

 
(11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?

 
(12:23) Elias - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations? 

 
(18:25) Jimmy - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?

 
Break 1

 
(22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?

 
(23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.

 
(24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.

 
(26:11) Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can't take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?

 
(30:07) Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being away a long time. I'm unsure how to approach confession.

 
Break 2

 
(40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

 

 

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on &ldquo;Ask Me Anything&rdquo;.
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<li>(11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?</li>
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<li>(12:23) Elias - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>(18:25) Jimmy - What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?</li>
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<li>(23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.</li>
</ul>
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<li>(26:11) Joseph - Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can't take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(30:07) Chip - I'm returning to the faith after being away a long time. I'm unsure how to approach confession.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
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<li>(40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?</li>
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The Spirit Of Conversion - Inner Life - October 15, 2026

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