Fr. Allan Hoffa joins the show

Gary - Why do you believe God will give...

Break 1

Margaret - Are family members in heaven with u

Donna - When we die, do we wait until the end 

When we die, do we wait until the end of time 

Break 2

What Is Purgatory?

Margaret - Based on what's been said,

Rose - If you go to confession before you pass

On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”?
(18:00) Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth?

 
Break 1

 
(26:21) Margaret - Will I see my family members in heaven?

 
(29:08) Donna - When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die?

God doesn’t decide whether we go to heaven or hell. Those who have died have chosen heaven or hell. God has just honored their decision.

 
Break 2

 
(38:28) What is purgatory?

 
(26:21) Margaret - Based on what's been said, different people are going to experience God on a different level on how their life was. Why doesn't purgatory bring everybody up to the same level?

 
(48:14) Rose - If you go to confession before you pass, why do you still go to purgatory?

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss &ldquo;what is heaven&rdquo;?
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<li>(18:00) Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth?</li>
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<li>Break 1</li>
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<li>(26:21) Margaret - Will I see my family members in heaven?</li>
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<li>(29:08) Donna - When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die?
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<li>God doesn&rsquo;t decide whether we go to heaven or hell. Those who have died have chosen heaven or hell. God has just honored their decision.</li>
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</ul>
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<li>Break 2</li>
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<li>(38:28) What is purgatory?</li>
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<li>(26:21) Margaret - Based on what's been said, different people are going to experience God on a different level on how their life was. Why doesn't purgatory bring everybody up to the same level?</li>
</ul>
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<li>(48:14) Rose - If you go to confession before you pass, why do you still go to purgatory?</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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What Is Heaven? - Inner Life (Encore) - October 7, 2026

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to tal

Nick â Love your analogy with Muhammed Ali

Jim - we can't love our neighbor without lovin

David - we need to heal from our own self-este

Transactionalism can affect our lives and abil

Mike - struggles to love people who are cruel 

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati On Charity

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to talk about this Sunday’s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments
(19:01) Nick – I liked how you connected this topic this to Muhmmed Ali.

 
Break 1

 
(23:21) Jim - we can't love our neighbor without loving God first

 
(29:44) David - we need to heal from our own self-esteem issues to learn to truly love ourselves and others

 
(32:36) Transactionalism can affect our lives and ability to love 11: 38

 
(36:22) Mike - I struggle to love people who are cruel. Is it ok to love them from afar rather than being close to them?

 
Break 2

 
(40:33) St. Pier Giorgio Frassati On Charity

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to talk about this Sunday&rsquo;s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments
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<li>(19:01) Nick &ndash; I liked how you connected this topic this to Muhmmed Ali.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(23:21) Jim - we can't love our neighbor without loving God first</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(29:44) David - we need to heal from our own self-esteem issues to learn to truly love ourselves and others</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(32:36) Transactionalism can affect our lives and ability to love 11: 38</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(36:22) Mike - I struggle to love people who are cruel. Is it ok to love them from afar rather than being close to them?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(40:33) St. Pier Giorgio Frassati On Charity</li>
</ul>

Sunday's Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments - Inner Life - October 23, 2026

Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II

Commmunism Anti-Catholic

JPII's Devotion to Mary

Loretta â St. JPII testimony

Anna May -  My sons met St. JPII

Fr. Ray - Inspired my vocation

Jeanette - memories of St. JPII

JPII's example in the Face of abortion, divorc

We Can't Have A Silent Church

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to share about Pope St. John Paul II and the Gospel of Life

(1:28) Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II

(15:55) How JPII dealt with the anti-Catholic ideologies of Communism and Nazism.

Break 1

(23:49) JPII's Devotion to Mary and the Luminous Mysteries

(27:51) Loretta – My St. JPII testimony and what he means to me.

Break 2

(39:54) Anna May - My sons met St. JPII

Fr. Ray - St. JPII influenced my priesthood.

(45:07) Jeanette - memories of St. JPII

(47:51) JPII's example of courage in the Face of abortion, divorce and gender crisis.

(48:34) We Can't Have A Silent Church

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to share about Pope St. John Paul II and the Gospel of Life
(1:28) Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II
(15:55) How JPII dealt with the anti-Catholic ideologies of Communism and Nazism.
Break 1
(23:49) JPII's Devotion to Mary and the Luminous Mysteries
(27:51) Loretta &ndash; My St. JPII testimony and what he means to me.
Break 2
(39:54) Anna May - My sons met St. JPII
Fr. Ray - St. JPII influenced my priesthood.
(45:07) Jeanette - memories of St. JPII
(47:51) JPII's example of courage in the Face of abortion, divorce and gender crisis.
(48:34) We Can't Have A Silent Church

Pope St. John Paul II & The Gospel Of Life - The Inner Life - October 22, 2026

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ramil Fajardo educa

Destination Weddings And Marrying Inside A Chu

Good Marriages Are Living Homilies

The Church Can't Annul A Valid Marriage

Email - Connie: Pauline Privilege & Petine Pri

Tony - I went through the Annulment Process

Annulments Are Not Guaranteed

Helen - I got an annulment and it was extremel

John - Can marriage be considered sacramental 

Ryan - One of my lifelong best friends who was

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ramil Fajardo educates on marriage and annulments, asking “Hmm Is That Valid”?

 
(6:02) Destination Weddings And Marrying Inside A Church 

 
(11:45) Good Marriages Are Living Homilies

 
Break 1

 
(22:10) The Church Can't Annul A Valid Marriage

 
(31:36) Email - Connie: Pauline Privilege & Petrine Privilege

 
(34:33) Tony - I got an annulment. I got married young and didn't know what we were doing. I want to give some hope to those who are trying to get an annulment.

 
(39:06) Annulments are not guaranteed 

 
Break 2

 
(42:17) Helen - I got an annulment and it was extremely healing. I don't think I would have healed as quickly without it. There's a lot of learning that people should not be afraid of.

 
(45:42) John - Can marriage be considered sacramental if one of the persons is not baptized?

 
(48:58) Ryan - One of my lifelong best friends who was married for over 10 years, had a son, and adopted a daughter. When working on adoption, she had an affair with a woman. Can he seek an annulment and be successful?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ramil Fajardo educates on marriage and annulments, asking &ldquo;Hmm Is That Valid&rdquo;?
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(6:02) Destination Weddings And Marrying Inside A Church&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(11:45) Good Marriages Are Living Homilies</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(22:10) The Church Can't Annul A Valid Marriage</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(31:36) Email - Connie: Pauline Privilege &amp; Petrine Privilege</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(34:33) Tony - I got an annulment. I got married young and didn't know what we were doing. I want to give some hope to those who are trying to get an annulment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(39:06) Annulments are not guaranteed&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(42:17) Helen - I got an annulment and it was extremely healing. I don't think I would have healed as quickly without it. There's a lot of learning that people should not be afraid of.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(45:42) John - Can marriage be considered sacramental if one of the persons is not baptized?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(48:58) Ryan - One of my lifelong best friends who was married for over 10 years, had a son, and adopted a daughter. When working on adoption, she had an affair with a woman. Can he seek an annulment and be successful?</li>
</ul>

What Is Heaven? - Inner Life (Encore) - October 7, 2026

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