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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 Beatitudes: Day Two - December 27, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the second of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: who the meek are (4:02), how do we inherit…
- The Inner Life
The Beatitudes: Day One - December 26, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the first of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (2:07), what is real…
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Christmas Carols & Movies - December 22, 2023
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about carols, hymns, & movies. Topics included: O Come O Come Emmanuel (4:31), silent night (9:13)…
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Celebrating Christmas as a Catholic - December 21, 2023
Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. joined Patrick for a conversation about Christmas traditions. Topics included: Celebrating Christmas as a Catholic (4:55)…
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Grief & Loss - December 20, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about grief and loss during the holidays. Topics included: grief during the holidays (3:55)…
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The Power of Humility - December 19, 2023
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about humility. Topics included: what humility is (2:56), living humility (7:34), caller: Isn't it…
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Embracing Silence - December 18, 2023
Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about silence. Topics included: why silence is important for our relationship with the Lord (4:50), how…
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Gaudete Sunday and Joy – December 15, 2023
Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Gaudete Sunday and Joy. (2:50) – What is Gaudete Sunday and what does it mean? (6:36) – What does it mean to…
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The Second Coming of Christ - December 14, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about Jesus' Second Coming. Topics included: the Second Coming of Christ (2:41), Gratitude & the Second…
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Spiritual Dryness - December 13, 2023
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual dryness. Topics included: what spiritual dryness is (2:44), honesty with God (8:36)…
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Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Patroness of the Americas. Topics included: the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe (2:33), the…
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Rule of Life – December 11, 2023
IL – Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss rule of life. (3:06) What is the rule of life? (8:25) – how to start a rule of life? (16:33) – Nick - The Lord…
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Mary, Woman of the Eucharist w/ Sr. Alicia Torres, FE - December 8, 2023
Sr. Alicia Torres, FE joined Patrick for the first time to discuss how Our Lady is the Woman of the Eucharist. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Alicia…
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Patience - December 7, 2023
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in patience. Topics include: God wants us to be patient (2:31), why is patience hard?…
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Overcoming Sexual Temptation - December 6, 2023
Father Eric Nilsen joined Patrick for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: temptation vs. sin (2:35), the Christian vision of sexuality (7:00)…
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Mixed-Faith Marriages - December 5, 2023
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about mixed-faith marriage. Topics included: mixed-faith marriages (3:14), St. Paul's encouragement (9:29)…
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Living Advent - December 4, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about Advent. Topics included: what Advent is (2:11), the Old Testament & Advent (6:40), how Advent…
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UnScrooge for Advent - December 1, 2023
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about greed. Topics included: what greed is (3:14), the most anti-Scrooge person Fr. Taillon ever met…
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Doing the Will of God - November 30, 2023
Fr. Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about doing God's will. Topics included: God has a desire for my life (3:17), discernment (8:28), caller…
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Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit - November 29, 2023
Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Topics include: the Holy Spirit (3:35), fruits of the…
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Resisting Temptation - November 28, 2023
Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about temptation. Topics included: the original temptation (2:56), caller: I put on the armor of God every…
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Anointing of the Sick - November 27, 2023
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus as healer (2:56), anointing of the sick…
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Trusting in God - November 24, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about trusting God. Topics included: how God reveals his trustworthiness (5:55), what happens…
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Gratitude & Generosity - November 23, 2023
Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about giving thanks and giving of ourselves. Topics included: how to cultivate gratitude…
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Gratitude & Justice - November 22, 2023
Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about gratitude & the virtue of justice. Topics included: giving thanks (3:55), justice (10:19), St. Paul…
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The Eucharist & Scripture w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens - November 21, 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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Confessional Catholicism - November 20, 2023
Father Anthony Wieck, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about admitting our faults & the Sacrament of Confession. Topics included: getting to know Fr…
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The Four Last Things - November 17, 2023
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about death, judgement, heaven, and hell. Topics included: the four last things in Scripture (7:35)…
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Peace & the Holidays - November 16, 2023
Father Mike Martin, OFM. Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about finding peace during the holidays. Topics included: how Father Mike celebrates…
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Healing from Divorce - November 15, 2023
Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick for a conversation about healing after marriages end in divorce. Topics included: Jesus' teaching on healing and divorce…
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Dealing with Doubt - November 14, 2023
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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Teaching Young People to Pray - November 13, 2023
Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Tim (2:26), the rich young man (5:32), sharing faith…
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The Virtue of Faith
Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about faith. Topics included: defining faith (2:26), how faith comes to us (15:06), vices that…
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Prayer 101 - November 8, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer. Topics included: prayer for beginners (2:18), Jesus and prayer (5:58), caller: my prayer has…
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Joyful Evangelization - November 7, 20223
Father Rocky joined Patrick for a conversation about joyful evangelization. Topics included: joyful evangelization, caller: how do I talk to my husband about…
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Growing in Humility - November 6, 2023
Father Rob Kroll joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in humility. Topics included: pride & original sin (2:22), how humility helps us live in the…
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Welcoming the Stranger - November 3, 2023
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about welcoming the stranger in our midst. Topics included: why welcome the stranger? (4:07), caller: I…
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All Soul's Day - November 2, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick to discuss the commemoration of All Souls. Topics included: what All Soul's Day is (2:38), indulgences (11:37), Dia de los…
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St. Ignatius of Loyola & St. Junípero Serra - November 1, 2023
Father Kubicki SJ and Father Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about two great saints. St. Ignatius - topics included: St. Ignatius bio (1:28), the…
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Redemptive Suffering - October 31, 2023
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about redemptive suffering. Topics included: Scripture and suffering (2:55), the presence of others…
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The Gift of the Sabbath - October 30, 2023
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord's day. Why is the Sabbath important to Jesus (2:27), worship on Sunday (8:54), caller…
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The Power of Fasting - October 27, 2023
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: what Jesus teaches us about fasting (1:56), casting out unclean spirits…
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Dealing with Anger - October 26, 2023
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about dealing with anger. Topic included: how to deal with anger (4:46), Jesus's teaching on anger…
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Stewarding Our Gifts - October 25, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about stewarding well our gifts. Topics included: stewardship (3:14), practical steps (8:26), sacrifice…
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The Christian Vision of Education - October 24, 2023
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about education. Topics included: the Christian vision of the human person (2:25), education and the…
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The Sound of Silence - October 23, 2023
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about silence in the spiritual life. Topics included: why silence is important (2:20), noise (4:55)…
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The Joy of Obedience - October 20, 2023
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about obedience. Topics included: why we don't like obedience (2:57), obedience in Scripture (5:19)…
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The Inner Life with Patrick Conley
Need help discerning something in your life? The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest…
- The Inner Life
Indulgences 101 - October 19, 2023
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about indulgences. Topics included: what indulgences are (4:29), the conditions of plenary…
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Healing & the Eucharist - October 18, 2023
Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about finding healing and encountering Jesus in the Eucharist. Topics…
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Navigating Conflict in Marriage - October 17, 2023
Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation on what makes a great marriage, and how to navigate conflict. Topic include: ingredients of a good…
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How to Become a Peacemaker - October 16, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about becoming peacemakers. Topics included: how to be a peacemaker (2:25), justice and working for peace…
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The Life of Grace - October 13, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about God's life in our souls. Topics included: what is grace? (4:13), clearing the way for grace…
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The Good News of the Gospels - October 12, 2023
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about the role the Gospels play in our spiritual life. Topics included: what Scripture is…
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The Our Father - October 11, 2023
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord's Prayer. Topics included: the Our Father in the Gospels (2:19), Living out the Our Father…
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Praying the Rosary - October 10, 2023
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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Confronting Loneliness - October 6, 2023
Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming loneliness. Topics included: loneliness (3:25), social media (11:01), Jesus & being alone…
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Building Family Faith That Lasts - October 5, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick about faith and family life. Topics included: family & the Trinity (3:43), prayer at home (9:24), virtues in family life…
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Practicing Detachment - October 4, 2023
Father Joe Laramie, SJ, joined Patrick for a conversation about our relationship to created goods. Topics included: Father Joe's ministry, The Pope's Prayer…
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Understanding Annulments - October 3, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declaration of nullity, marriage, and Church teaching. Topics included: what are annulments…