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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
Sacramental Validity - March 20, 2024
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacraments of the Church. Topics included: what is validity? (2:56), caller: my friend doesn't…
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Devotion to St. Joseph - March 18, 2024
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about devotion to St. Joseph. Topics included: the importance of St. Joseph (2:54), caller: St. Joseph…
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Making a Pilgrimage - March 15, 2024
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about visiting holy places. Topics included: Jesus & pilgrimage (3:54), the National Eucharistic Congress…
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Dealing with Persistent Sins - March 14, 2024
Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about battling persistent sins. Topics included: Original Sin (3:18), examining our woundedness (10:38)…
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Making a Holy Hour - March 13, 2024
Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy…
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Trust & Joy During Difficulty - March 12, 2024
Sr. Faustina, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about finding joy and trust during suffering. Topics included: what trust is (3:17), joy and the Stations of…
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Family Dinner - March 11, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the spiritual benefits of eating as a family. Topic included: food in Jesus' time (3:32), Fr. Dave's…
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Co-Operating with the Holy Spirit - March 8, 2024
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Third Person of the Trinity. Topics included: who the Holy Spirit is (3:57), praying to the…
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Dealing with Temptation - March 7, 2024
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about the temptations we face. Topics included: dealing with temptation (3:28), caller: I ask myself 'what…
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Stations of the Cross - March 6, 2024
Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Christ's Passion. Topics included: Origins of the Stations (2:40), Fr. Sam's…
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Forgiveness - March 5, 2024
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about forgiving. Topics included: the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (3:24), is forgiveness just…
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Confession - March 4, 2024
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of Penance. Topics included: the greatness of confession (3:32), caller: confession…
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Sacred Art - March 1, 2024
Father JJ Mech joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred art! Topics included: praying with art (4:18), what is sacred art? (8:55), caller: I used to give…
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How Study Helps Our Faith - February 29, 2024
Father Michael Hurley OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about the value of study. Topics included: the Catholic history of leap year (2:56), the importance…
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Small Groups & Our Faith - February 28, 2024
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about how small groups can help our faith journey. Topics included: we need others (2:59), giving…
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The Most Holy Eucharist - February 27, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Source & Summit of the Christian life. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source & summit…
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Judgement - February 26, 2024
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about Universal and Particular Judgement. Topics included: particular judgement (2:50), examination of…
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Fraternal Correction - February 23, 2024
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about giving correction. Topics included: Biblical correction (3:38), identifying an issue to correction…
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Our Relationship to the Pope, Bishop and Pastor - February 22, 2024
Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about how we relate and support the hierarchy of the Church. Topics included: why St. Peter is…
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Sacred Music - February 21, 2024
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about sacred music. Topics included: what sacred music is (3:14), singing the mass (12:29), types…
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Making a Holy Hour - February 20, 2024
Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick to discuss Eucharistic adoration. Topics included: life of prayer (3:12), what a Holy Hour is (9:55), steps to make a Holy…
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Gratitude - February 19, 2024
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about being grateful. Topics included: why gratitude is so important (3:17), ingratitude (12:34), caller…
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Sacramentals - February 16, 2024
Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about sacramentals. Topics included: what a sacramental is (2:53), caller: I was given a crucifix when…
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Lent 101 - February 15, 2024
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the penitential season. Topics included: the pillars of Lent (2:54), detachment (9:46), caller…
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Doing the Will of God - February 14, 2024
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God's will. Topics included what discernment is (2:54), choosing…
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Christian Burial - February 13, 2024
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about burying the dead. Topic included: Christian understanding of the body (3:35), caller: my uncle…
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Finding Joy During Trials - February 12, 2024
Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss finding joy during trials. (2:58) – How to be Joyful when you are sad. (10:40) - How do you deal with doubt in…
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Becoming Peacemakers - February 8, 2024
Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick to discuss becoming peacemakers. Topics included: Jesus as peacemaker (1:58), restless hearts (13:08), caller: not peace but…
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Trusting God - February 7, 2024
Father Scott Bailey joined Patrick for a conversation about trust. Topics included: why we trust (2:34), what if we don't see the Lord's work? (4:44), caller…
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The Our Father - February 6, 2024
Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about The Lord's Prayer. Topics included: calling God Father (2:08), caller: why do the Protestants end the…
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Marriage - February 5, 2024
Fr. Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of matrimony. Topics included: the importance of marriage (1:58), communication (12:58)…
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The Feast of the Presentation - February 2, 2024
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the Feast of the Presentation. Topics included: hope in the Lord (8:07), Simeon & Anna (12:59)…
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Consolations in Prayer - February 1, 2024
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about consolations and desolations in prayer. Topics included: St. Ignatius & discernment (4:17)…
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Serving the Lord with Joy - January 31, 2024
Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Serving the Lord with Joy. (4:22) – What is Joy (13:41) – What does it mean to serve with joy? (16:11) Martin - if…
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Corporal Works of Mercy - January 30, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about the Corporal Works of Mercy. Topics included: what justice is (3:11), love for the poor (8:53)…
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Healing - January 29, 2024
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. Topics included: today's Gospel and healing (4:48), do…
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Overcoming Sloth - January 26, 2024
Father Craig DeYoung joined Patrick for a conversation about the "noonday Devil." Topics included: what is sloth? (3:23), identifying sloth (10:11), caller: my…
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Why Confession? - January 25, 2024
Father Patrick Broussard joined Patrick for a conversation about confession. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Broussard (2:58), why confession? (5:06)…
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Preaching the Gospel at All Times - January 24, 2024
Father Mike Martin, OFM, CONV. joined Patrick for a conversation about the role of the laity. Topics included: St. Francis de Sales (3:30), the laity (5:33)…
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Sin & the Mercy of God - January 23, 2024
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about sin and God's mercy. Topics included: what is sin? (4:10), original sin (13:15), effects of sin…
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Pro-Life Catholics - January 22, 2024
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about the pro-life movement. Topics included: the gift of life (2:55), today's Mass collect (9:55), the…
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Dealing with Anxiety - January 19, 2024
Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about anxiety and the spiritual life. Topics included: anxiety & its sources (3:20), anxiety yesterday and…
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Processing Hardship - January 18, 2024
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about leaning on faith during difficult times. Topics included: dealing with pain (4:56), caller: I like…
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Uniting Our Prayer & Work - January 17, 2024
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about work. Topics included: work & God's plan (2:56), why do we work? (9:24), St. Anthony of the…
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Prayer & Receiving God's Love - January 16, 2024
Father Bryce Sibley joined Patrick for the first time to discuss prayer as receiving God's love. Topics included: what prayer is (5:35), understanding the…
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All About Fasting - January 15, 2024
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: Jesus' fasting (3:14), temperance & pride (8:54), caller: what if I…
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Discerning the Will of God - January 12, 2024
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about discernment. Topics included: what discernment is (3:39), vocations (11:08), caller: how do I…
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Overcoming Scrupulosity - January 11, 2024
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included: what scrupulosity is (3:29), signs of scrupulosity (11:37)…
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Dealing with Doubt - January 10, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about religious doubt. Topics included: doubt (4:10), the anthesis of faith (10:02), caller: question…
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Supporting Your Parish Priest - January 9, 2024
Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about supporting priests. Topics include: the sacrament of Holy Orders (3:59), Fr. O'Brien's vocation…
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Raising Kids in the Faith - January 8, 2024
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about handing down the faith. Topics included: father's faith growing up (3:16), the family life of Jesus…
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Baptism of the Lord - January 5, 2024
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss Jesus' Baptism. Topics included: the Baptism of the Lord in the Gospels (4:55), Baptism as a foundational moment…
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Examination of Conscience - January 4, 2024
Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about making an examination of conscience. Topics included: what a conscience is (2:57), St. Ignatius of…
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Making Spiritual Resolutions - January 3, 2024
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick to discuss spiritual resolutions. Topics included: prayer for the New Year (5:55), realistic resolutions (10:26), caller…
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Spiritual Reading for the New Year - January 2, 2024
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about good spiritual reading! Topics included: the importance of spiritual reading (3:25), what to…
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The Rosary - January 1, 2024
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick to discuss the beauty and joy of the Rosary. Topics included: what the rosary is (3:09), the rosary and Christian history…
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Sacramentals - December 31, 2023
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about the power of sacramentals. Topics included: what sacramentals are (2:40), how the…
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Dealing with Anger - December 30, 2023
Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming anger. Topics included: how father deals with anger (2:26), anger and trust in God…
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The Eucharist & Scripture w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens - December 29, 2023
Bishop Andrew Cozzens joined Patrick for a conversation about the Bible and the beauty of the Eucharist. Topics included: Eucharistic Congress update (4:02)…
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The Beatitudes: Day Three - December 28, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, joined Patrick for the third of a three-day series on the Beatitudes. Topics included blessed are the clean of heart (3:40), the…