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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
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The Two Books on Every Catholic Reading List
Father Michael Hurley, OP gave Patrick two books that should be on every Catholic reading list.
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Summer Spiritual Reading List - April 27, 2023
Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual books. Topics included: how reading shapes us (5:10), Father Hurley's book…
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Doing Small Things With Love
Caller shares a story of Gloria who does her work with quiet love.
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Making My Work Holy - April 26, 2023
Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about the spirituality of work. Topics included: getting to know Sister Agnus Dei…
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The New Atheism - April 25, 2023
Fr. Peter Dugandzic joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about belief in God. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Peter (2:06), caller: why do…
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Ridiculously Generous
Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv. discusses how the Widow from Mark 12 teaches us to be ridiculously generous.
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Gratitude and Generosity - April 24, 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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When God Says No - April 21, 2023
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick for a conversation about Accepting God’s Will When He Says No (2:32) Discernment of God's will (5:32) what does it mean when…
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Battling Persistent Sins - April 20, 2023
Father Craig Vasek joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming frequent sin. Topics included: what sin is (2:55), original sin (5:28), examining…
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You've Got a Friend in Me - April 19, 2023
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about Christian friendship. Topics included: what friendship with the Lord is (2:55), the importance of…
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Discovering God's Presence in Our Lives - April 18, 2023
Father Rob Kroll, SJ discussing the Examen Prayer with Patrick Conley. Topics included: what the examen prayer is (2:58), steps of the examen (6:01), caller…
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Caller Testimony on the Power of Baptism
Rebecca called into The Inner Life to discuss her Baptism 30 years ago!
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Living Out Our Baptism - April 17, 2023
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about Baptism. Topics included: what Baptism is (3:50), why is Baptism done only once (6:55), caller: I…
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Divine Mercy - April 14, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about Divine Mercy! Topics include: history of Divine Mercy (4:58), what mercy is (9:29), caller: what's…
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Dealing with Religious Doubt - April 13, 2023
Fr. Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about how we can deal with doubt. Topics included: what dout is (3:10), faith as a gift (9:39), the 'I…
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The Reality of Miracles - April 12, 2023
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about supernatural healings. Topics include: what miracles are (4:00), miracle in Acts (8:55), why…
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Rideshare Evangelization
Caller Chris from Arizona shared how he evangelizes while driving! Clip taken from IL 4/11/23 with Father Brian O'Brien.
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The Joy of Evangelization - April 11, 2023
Father Brian O'Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about sharing the Good News. Topics included what evangelization is (3:49), today's Gospel (6:35)…
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Living the Resurrection - April 10, 2023
Father Sebastian Walshe, O. Praem joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about living the joy of the Resurrection. Topics included: Getting to know Fr…
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Redemptive Suffering
Father Taillon joins Patrick to discuss the reality of Redemptive suffering.
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The Power of the Holy Week Liturgies
Father Joseph Johnson talks about the unique Triduum liturgies.
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Preparing for Holy Week - March 31, 2023
Fr. Joseph Johnson joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Palm Sunday and the Sacred Triduum. Topics included: Palm Sunday (2:02), the mystery of…
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Anointing of the Sick and Confirmation - March 30, 2023
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about holy oils, chrism mass, and the sacraments. Topics included: the Chrism Mass (2:37), oils at mass…
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Praying with the Passion - March 29, 2023
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about Lectio Divina and praying with Christ's Passion. Topics included getting to know…
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The Beauty of Confession - March 28, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Fr. Ramil's experience as a confessor (2:15), why go to…
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Mercy & Judgement - March 27, 2023
Fr. Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about today's Gospel and practicing judgement and mercy. Topics included: the woman caught in adultery (2:10)…
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Faith & Arts - March 24, 2023
Father JJ Mech joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer, faith, art, and beauty. Topics included: what art is (3:05), what beauty is (6:07), caller: I've…
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Lent as a Season of Joy - March 23, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about how a penitential season can be a joyful one. Topics included: the marks of joy (4:46)…
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Doing God's Will - March 22, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God's will. Topics included what discernment is (2:57), choosing…
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Charity to the Poor - March 21, 2023
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about Charity to the Poor. Topics included: why charity is so important (2:34), encountering the poor…
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Our Call to Holiness - March 20, 2023
Father Craig Vasek joined Patrick for a conversation about the universal call to holiness. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Vasek (1:37), the universal…
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St. Patrick and The Holy Trinity - March 17, 2023
Fr. Mike Hartge joined Patrick for a conversation about God and the patron saint of Ireland. Topics included the life of St. Patrick (3:12), St. Patrick and…
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Deepening Our Prayer Life - March 16, 2023
Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about our life of prayer. Topics included getting to know Sister…
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Cooperating with the Holy Spirit - March 15, 2023
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Third Person of the Trinity. Topic included what the Holy Spirit teaches us (5:03)…
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The Power of Forgiveness - March 14, 2023
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about forgiveness. Topics included forgiveness for Lent (3:40), caller: I prayed for forgiveness (9:35)…
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Obedience - March 13, 2023
Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the blessings and challenges of obedience. Topics included Pope Francis' 10th Anniversary (4:55)…
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Family Prayer - March 10, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about praying as a family. Topics included: Fr. Dave's family prayer (7:41), the importance of family life…
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Detachment - March 9, 2023
Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about detachment. Topics included Lazarus and Moses (5:44), detachment in Lent (13:00), are there good…
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Temptation - March 8, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about resisting temptation. Topics included what temptation is (7:49), the temptation of the Garden (10:59)…
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The Virtue of Chastity - March 7, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson joined Josh for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: the challenge of chastity (5:26), what virtue is (8:42), normalizing sin…
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Distractions in Prayer - March 6, 2023
Father James Kubicki, SJ, joined Josh for a conversation about prayer. Topics included what is prayer (5:39), morning and evening prayer (9:14), the different…
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Catholic Education - March 3, 2023
Fr. Bobby Blood joined Josh for a conversation about parenting, education, and school choice. Topics included who St. Katherine Drexel was (5:13), why parents…
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Spiritual Warfare - March 2, 2023
Father Sam Martin joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual battle and fasting. Topic included: trust and warfare (7:35), relying on Christ (12:46)…
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Dealing with Anger - March 1, 2023
Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with our anger. Topics included: why anger is a capital sin (6:52), Unconscious anger (12:32)…
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Corporal Works of Mercy - February 28, 2023
Father Scott Bailey joined Josh for a conversation about charity, justice, and serving the poor. Topics included what Christian Charity is (5:52), justice…
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Consolations and Desolations in Prayer - February 27, 2023
Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh for a conversation about prayer. Topics included what consolations and desolations are (7:04), beginning to pray (14:35), why…
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Christian Burial - February 24, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson joined Josh for a conversation about Christian burial practices. Topics included why we have body and soul (5:27), early Christian burial…
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Sloth and Acedia - February 23, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual apathy. Topics included what sloth is (6:20), rest vs sloth (9:18), diversions…
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Ash Wednesday - February 22, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about Lent. Topics included Ash Wednesday (10:05), repentance (14:35), fasting (22:21), caller: I'm…
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Declarations of Nullity (Annulments) - February 21, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about marriage and declarations of nullity. Topics included: sacraments and covenants (7:12), caller: will…
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Full, Active Participation at Mass - February 20, 2023
Father Mike Martin, OFM joined Josh for a conversation about the Sacred Liturgy. Topics included Mass as a prayer (7:34), what the liturgy is (11:22), liturgy…
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Loving Our Enemies - February 17, 2023
Father John LoCoco joined Josh for a conversation about praying for those who mistreat us. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (7:06), should I be a…
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Redemptive Suffering - February 16, 2023
Father Rob Kroll, SJ returned to discuss how we make sense of suffering in our lives. Topics included offering suffering up (5:30), what is lacking in Christ's…
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Making Parishes Communities of Faith - February 15, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about Pope Francis' monthly intention. Topics included why a parish exists (6:31), communion at the parish…
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Fertility & Catholic Teaching - February 14, 2023
Father Carter Griffin joined Josh for a conversation about marriage, surrogacy, and IVF. Topics included: Marriage (7:24), surrogacy (14:12), is there…
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The Power of Forgiveness - February 13, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Josh to discuss forgiveness. Topics included The Our Father (6:52), the action of forgiveness (10:00), inviting Jesus into…
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Sacred Heart and Marian Devotion - February 9, 2023
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Lourdes. Topics included: what private devotion is (6:55)…
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Confession - February 8, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about the sacrament of confession. Topics included what a sacrament is (6:58), why go to a priest to…
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Jesus, I Trust in You - February 7, 2023
Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV joined Josh for a conversation about trusting Jesus. Topics included: why trust is so important for Sr. Faustina (5:33), enemies of…
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Helping Your Spouse Get to Heaven - February 6, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about marriage. Topics include: the characteristics of marriage (7:49), how do move forward if spouses are in…