On todayâs show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to di

Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a 

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, differen

Rose - If you go to confession before you pass

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

 
Break 1

 
Will I see my family members in heaven?

 
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

 
What is purgatory?

 
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?

 
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;?
<ul>
<li>Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth?</li>
</ul>
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<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Will I see my family members in heaven?</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die?
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What is purgatory?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>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>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>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? - The Inner Life - July 21, 2026

Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to talk about Reconci

Janet - I currently go to the parish near my h

The seal of the Confessional

Theresa - Going to confession when you have mo

Saskia - I'm new, not a Catholic, but going to

LJ - Do parish priest's recongnize your voice 

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to help us in reconciling with God.
Janet - I currently go to the parish near my house. I have a hard time going to confession there. I find myself going somewhere else because I'm embarrassed and they might judge me since I know the priest.

 
Break 1

 
Theresa - Going to confession when you have mortal sins. Confessing the same things over and over. My experience, it gives you the grace to not do that anymore. Going to confession gives me that grace. Don't wait until it's mortal sin.

 
Saskia - I'm new, not a Catholic, but going to start OCIA soon. I went to confession once and told the priest I didn't know what to do. I almost committed a mortal sin. Would I have to confess that?

 
What about sins that are hard to confess like abortion? How do I get over this fear?

 
LJ - Do parish priests recognize your voice or even a medal hanging on your neck?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to help us in reconciling with God.
<ul>
<li>Janet - I currently go to the parish near my house. I have a hard time going to confession there. I find myself going somewhere else because I'm embarrassed and they might judge me since I know the priest.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Theresa - Going to confession when you have mortal sins. Confessing the same things over and over. My experience, it gives you the grace to not do that anymore. Going to confession gives me that grace. Don't wait until it's mortal sin.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Saskia - I'm new, not a Catholic, but going to start OCIA soon. I went to confession once and told the priest I didn't know what to do. I almost committed a mortal sin. Would I have to confess that?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What about sins that are hard to confess like abortion? How do I get over this fear?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>LJ - Do parish priests recognize your voice or even a medal hanging on your neck?</li>
</ul>

Reconciling With God - The Inner Life - July 27, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Kris Stubna joins to re

There are times when finances are difficult bu

Michelle - used to be bad with money 

Denise - Donations And The Church

We can tithe in may different ways beyond fina

Why Did People Build Beautiful Churches

On today's show Fr. Kris Stubna joins to discuss tithing and a spirit of generosity.

On today's show Fr. Kris Stubna joins to discuss tithing and a spirit of generosity.

Tithing & A Spirit Of Generosity - The Inner Life - July 23, 2026

On todayâs show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joi

What can we do to move our minds to God in thi

Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts 

Ashley - I have family history of dementia. Wh

On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.

 
Break 1

 
Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?

 
Break 2

 
Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.

 
Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s in future?

Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

On today&rsquo;s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards God?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Francis - I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don't know if I will make it to Heaven.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ashley - I have family history of dementia. What are mind exercises to lower risk of getting dementia or Alzheimer&rsquo;s in future?</li>
</ul>
Notes: Prayer - Jesus, I invite you to interrupt my self-defeating, God-dethroning self-talk. Amen.

What Is Heaven? - The Inner Life - July 21, 2026

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