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The Inner Life
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.
Episodes
- The Inner Life
The Inner Life - June 14, 2024 - Overcoming Doubt
IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt (3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context? (22:10) Amy - recently baptized. intensity of…
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The Inner Life - June 13, 2024 - Ask Me Anything
Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners (10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion…
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The Inner Life - June 12, 2024 - Discerning the Spirits
Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits (3:12) What is discerning of the spirits? (16:02) 3 tips for discerning a matter. (19:58)…
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The Inner Life - June 11, 2024 - Building a Family
Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Building a Family. (3:09) What is the importance of having a family? (12:35) What are the benefits of having a…
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The Inner Life - June 10, 2024 - Confession
IL – Father Jim Goins joins Patrick to discuss Confession. (5:41) - What is confession and what is it important? (11:47) – What is the difference between…
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The Inner Life - June 07, 2024 - Gratitude
Father Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins guest host Brooke to discuss Gratitude (4:41) What is gratitude? Javier - wondering why he feels sadness with gratitude. (18:29)…
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The Inner Life - June 06, 2024 - Intercessory Prayer
Father Brain Gross joins Patrick to discuss Intercessory Prayer. (4:23) How to start praying for others? (14:09) What is Intercessory prayer? (18:16) Break 1…
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The Inner Life - June 05, 2024 - Sacred Heart Devotion
Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Sacred Heart Devotion. (8:53) When was the birthday of the Church and how does the sacred heart relate? (14:53)…
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The Inner Life - June 04, 2024 - Caring for your Parish Priest
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders and Caring for your Parish Priest. (3:54) – Father shares his story of his path to his vocation. (14:16)…
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The Inner Life - June 03, 2024 - Spiritual Friendship
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship. (4:29) did Jesus navigate friendships? (11:15) Keith - wanted to give my friend Maria a boost…
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The Inner Life - May 31, 2024 - Finding God in Creation
Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Finding God in Creation. (8:34) – Why is creation “good” (13:14) – What does it mean for creation to give glory…
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Angels & Our Spiritual Life - May 30, 2024
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about angels. Topics included: what is an angel? (4:06), angel hierarchy (11:46), caller: Relevant…
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Growing in Humility - May 29, 2024
Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in humility. Topics included: what humility is (2:52), caller: how to be humble when people…
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Christian Burial - May 28, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about Christian burial practices. Topics included: Christian theology of death (3:05), Catholic funerals…
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The Mystery of the Trinity - May 24, 2024
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Trinity. Topics included: being spiritual but not religious (3:53), Scripture (14:53)…
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Spiritual & Religious - May 23, 2024
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about being spiritual & religious. Topics included: the virtue of religion (2:52), organized…
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Uniting our Personal Prayer to the Mass - May 22, 2024
Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass (4:00) – Why are we tempted to not…
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Discerning the Will of God - May 21, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us & Mary (3:50), understanding signs…
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Our Judgement - April 22, 2024
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God’s judgement (2:30), particular judgement…
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Our Identity in Christ - May 17, 2024
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about who we are in the eyes of Christ. Topics included: our identity (3:33), Jesus' Baptism (9:29), the…
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Finding Patience - May 16, 2024
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the virtue of patience. Topics included: what patience is (3:51), patience as a fruit of the…
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Spiritual Warfare - May 15, 2024
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual warfare. Topics included: warfare in Ephesians (3:05), reality of the spiritual…
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Charity to the Poor - Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about charity. Topics included: charity in Scripture (2:56), poverty at the heart of the Church (12:45)…
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Euthanasia and Christian Death - May 13, 2024
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church’s teach on death: (3:05), what euthanasia is…
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The Inner Life – May 09, 2024 - Living out the Ascension
Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Living out the Ascension. (2:31) Why did Christ have to ascend into heaven? (18:03) Mary - What is the difference…
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True Joy - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about joy. Topics included: what joy is (2:26), signs of joy (14:37), caller: How can I be present?…
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Generosity - May 7, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about generosity. Topics included: what generosity is (2:06), evangelization (15:22), receiving generosity…
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Virtue of Prudence - May 6, 2024
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the Queen of Virtues. Topics included: what prudence is (2:14), prudence as a habit (6:34)…
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Understanding Annulments - May 3, 2024
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declarations of nullity. Topics included: the Catholic view of marriage (3:50), declarations of…
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Marian Devotion - May 2, 2024
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…
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Lying & Gossip - May 1, 2024
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…
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Purgatory 101 - April 30, 2024
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick to discuss the gift of Purgatory. Topics included: purgatory in The Bible (4:00), Purgatory as a gift (12:53), the…
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Finding Peace - April 29, 2024
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about peace. Topics included: Jesus's words 'Peace be with you' (2:40), rest and trust (6:52), St. Paul &…
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The Fruits of the Holy Spirit -April 26, 2024 –
Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss the fruits of the Holy Spirit. (2:53) Holy Spirit the Sanctifier (6:20) Difference between the fruits of the…
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Understanding the Mass w/ Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. - April 25, 2024
Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic…
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Overcoming Addiction - April 24, 2024
Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about addiction. Topics included: what is addiction (3:51), emotions (13:35), spiritual aspects of…
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Confronting Jealousy - April 23, 2024
Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about jealousy. Topics included: jealousy and envy (2:42), 1 Corinthians (5:51), caller: I am jealous of women…
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Our Judgement - April 22, 2024
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God's judgement (2:30), particular judgement…
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Prayer 101 - April 19, 2024
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus…
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Dealing with Anger - April 18, 2024
Father Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about anger. Topics included: anger and Jesus' teaching (3:01), emotions and turning the other…
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Fallen Away Loved Ones - April 17, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the…
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Remaining Faithful in Difficult Times - April 16, 2024
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss remaining faithful to the faith. Topics included: the struggle of faith (2:52), friendship with God (15:32)…
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Fear and Trust - April 15, 2024
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about fear and trust. Topics included: common fears (3:08), caller: does fear mean weak faith? (13:38)…
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Anointing of the Sick - April 12, 2024
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus the healer (2:53), what if a physical healing…
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Greed with Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv. - April 11, 2024
Bishop-Elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a special episode discussing the recent exciting appointment and dealing with greed. Topics included…
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How to Deal with Change - April 10, 2024
Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about change. Topics included: dealing with change (3:23), caller: change in my spiritual life has been…
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Spirituality of Work - April 9, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: why work is good for us (3:27), the dignity of work (11:54), work as an act…
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Navigating Conflict in Marriage - April 8, 2024
Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about conflict in marriage. Topics included: ingredients for a great marriage (3:20), navigating conflict…
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Divine Mercy - April 5, 2024
Fr. John Eckert joined Patrick to discuss God's Divine Mercy. Topics included: history of Divine Mercy devotion (3:37), what the mercy of God is (8:57), mercy…
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Unanswered Prayers - April 4, 2024
Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for a conversation about unanswered prayers. Topics included prayers of petition (4:58), how does God answer prayer?…
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When Loved Ones Leave the Faith - April 3, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the…
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Faith, Hope, and Love - April 2, 2024
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Theological Virtues. Topics included: faith as gift and choice (3:27), faith & assent…
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Living the Resurrection - April 1, 2024
Father Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of the Resurrection in our lives. Topics included: what the Resurrection means (3:13), the…
The Inner LifeHoly Week Mission - Friday
Part V: Good Friday – Jesus is Crucified Fr. Rocky meditates on the Seven Last Words of Christ and the spirit of forgiveness that permeated the life of Christ…
The Inner LifeHoly Week Mission - Thursday
Part IV: Holy Thursday – The Holy Eucharist & the Agony in the Garden Fr. Rocky offers a powerful reflection on Our Lord’s institution of the Holy Eucharist…
The Inner LifeHoly Week Mission - Wednesday
Part III: Wednesday of Holy Week – The Trial of Jesus Fr. Rocky reflects on the importance of prayer, a well-formed conscience, and not being afraid to share…
The Inner LifeHoly Week Mission - Tuesday
Part II: Tuesday of Holy Week – The Betrayal of Jesus Fidelity is forged in the little things, says Fr. Rocky. Do I let pride lead me astray? Do I take matters…
The Inner LifeHoly Week Mission - Monday
Part I: Monday of Holy Week – Anointing at Bethany Join Fr. Rocky as he reflects on the power of Holy Week and asks the question: who will be close to Jesus to…
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The Drama and Beauty of Holy Week - March 22, 2024
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about the beauty of Holy Week. Topics included: Palm Sunday (3:16), and having a renewed focus (11:54)…
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It's Not Too Late for a Great Lent! - March 21, 2024
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about having a great Lent. Topics included: why we have Lent (4:14), we don't earn God's love…