Best Patrick Conley Podcasts (2025)

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Meditating on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (The Inner Life with Patrick Conley) 15:36

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Image via Stig Alenas / Shutterstock. On The Inner Life with Patrick Conley, spiritual director Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and how they can transform our own trials. Fr. Klimek begins with the Agony in the Garden, where Christ experiences profound abandonment and betrayal. He explains that […]…

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What Does the Catholic Church Teach About the Death Penalty? (Father Simon Says) 5:43

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Fr. Richard Simon offers a thoughtful look at the Catholic Church’s teaching on the death penalty, reminding you that our faith always begins from the truth that God “does not wish the death of a sinner.” While the Church consistently opposes capital punishment, he explains there may be rare and extreme cases where execution could […]…

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Anointing of the Sick - The Inner Life -September 25, 2025 51:12

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Anointing of the Sick What was it like for Father to administer the anointing of the sick during Covid times? (6:39) what is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Bret – Some parishes have sessions of anointing of the sick. Is that allowed? (13:51) Walt - I have a sister in law who is not cathol…

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How to Be Happy (Marriage Unhindered) 14:07

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What if happiness wasn’t about luck, wealth, or perfect circumstances – but about habits you choose every day? That’s exactly what the longest-running scientific study on happiness reveals. On Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer shares insights from Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, who teaches a popular “Happiness” course at Harvard Business School …

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“Every Time You Make a Decision, it Puts a Mark on your Soul.” (Trending with Timmerie) 13:01

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Image via Gilbert Parmonangan / Shutterstock. At Charlie Kirk’s public memorial in Arizona, his widow Erika urged mourners to “mark your soul again and again” through daily choices for Christ, quoting Charlie’s journal about how each decision leaves a mark on the soul. Timmerie guides you through Erika’s faith-filled call to prayer, Scripture, Sund…

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“I Just Want My Husband to Come Home.” (Family Rosary Across America) 1:21

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When Catholics across the country gather nightly for Family Rosary Across America on Relevant Radio, something powerful happens. Hearts are opened, forgiveness is offered, and prayer unites families in ways that human words alone cannot. Join us for the Family Rosary Across America every weeknight at 7p CT on Relevant Radio. You can catch up on […]…

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Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary - The Inner Life - September 24, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (5:20) Why is the Rosary important in our life? Why are the mysteries so pivotal in the rosary? (11:54) what is the agony of the garden and what are the fruits of it? (17:49) Ana - When I was 6, I was touched deeply by the sorrowful mysteries. I cried going through pic…

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Miracles: Padre Pio - The Inner Life - September 23, 2025 51:10

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Miracles: Padre Pio Who was Padre Pio and what miracles did he do? (14:03) Why do some people get miracles and others don’t? (17:19) Juliette - My father was in a bad accident. He is on a ventilator. Tried to remove it. Did not succeed. 84 years old. At what point is it too much. Miracle he survived. I feel…

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Dark Night of the Soul - The Inner Life - September 22, 2025 51:14

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Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss the Dark Night of the Soul (4:40) what happens when someone enters into the Dark night of the Soul? What is the dark night of the senses and dark night of the spirit? (11:04) what is the difference between a dark night of the soul and our spiritual dryness? (20:43) Break 1 (22:07) Elizabeth - I have…

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Chastity - The Inner Life - September 19, 2025 51:11

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(3:23) Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to talk about chastity. (20:06) Relevant Radio's Sacred Music App helped me overcome impure thoughts. (25:20) Break 1 (27:11) How can I explain chastity to teenagers and the beginning to date? (33:46) Start with A to Z when educating our young people on chastity. (36:31) Robert - Marriage and having a healthy sexual lif…

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Catholic Education - The Inner Life - September 18, 2025 51:12

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(2:54) Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (11:33)– Patty - Has the catechesis gotten watered down over the years? How can we bring it back better? (18:42) – Alice - I didn't go to college because i thought i would leave the faith (22:21) Break 1 23:54 - Kay - 12 years of Catholic school and i loved it dearly 31:51 – Frances…

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Purification - The Inner Life - September 17, 2025 51:11

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On today's Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification. (2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification (3:17) The foundations of prayer (19:41) Break 1 (30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton? (30:47) God never does anything to …

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The Essentials Of Going To Confession - The Inner Life - September 16, 2025 51:12

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins to discuss the essentials of Confession and why we go. - 4:15 Melania - what is a General Confession? - 11:52 Confession isn't like a car wash... - 14:46 Break 1 Dawn - How do I overcome avoiding Confession while I am overcoming drug addiction? - 29:30 Break 2 Carina - What if one doesn't really want to change? - 42:21 Shan…

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Addressing Grief - The Inner Life - September 15, 2025 51:11

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Fr. John Eckert joins to discuss grief (3:03) Acknowledging the sadness and recognizing the separation and being in front of our Lord in the Tabernacle and be in Adoration. He knows your heart and He wants you to share those things with Him. (13:17) Break 1 Mandy - God's presence during a hard time in my life with grief. My daughter passed 2 years …

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Sunday Bible Study - The Inner Life - September 12, 2025 51:09

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Fr. Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss this Sunday’s Gospel from John 3:13-17 Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night because he doesn’t understand how it is possible to be born again. Here we have the theme of salvation and eternal life being introduced in the Gospel of John for the first time. Also, the cross is a place of reality and it is a place…

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Faith's Role in Tragedy - The Inner Life - September 11, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Faith's Role in Tragedy Father shares his story and where he was during 9/11 (13:27) what is the community’s role when going through traumatic events? (15:23) Addison - My husband's birthday is today. On his 21st b-day, the planes hit. It was probably the hardest day of his life. His mom also passed from Covi…

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Living in Joy - The Inner Life - September 10, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Living in Joy (4:47) What does it mean to possess Joy in the presence of God? How is joy more than a feeling? (13:21) John - The challenges of living with Joy from people living with trauma and psychiatric conditions. Interested in getting feedback on joy is not a feeling and people can find a sense of pe…

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Dependency on God - The Inner Life - September 9, 2025 51:13

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Dependency on God (3:36) what is the importance of dependency of God? (7:51) How does God make himself Dependent on us? (21:42) Break 1 (23:13) Margaret - When I was becoming Catholic, I had a devotion to a particular Novena. I got was pretty much equivalent to a medical miracle. Next time wasn't a miracle b…

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6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) - The Inner Life - September 5, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:13

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Check out this third instalment of our discussion on prayer from July 30, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith (18:44) Break 1 (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility. (37:47) Break 2 (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification (46:57) Regina …

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6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) - The Inner Life - September 4, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:13

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Check out this second instalment of this series on foundations of prayer June 24, 2025 Msgr. Thomas Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer? (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer? (20:10) Break 1 (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart. (36:40) …

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6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) - The Inner Life - September 3, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:13

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Check out the first of this series on prayer from May 21, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richter joins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer? (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith (20:20) Break 1 David - How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it in the past, but…

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Peace During Change - The Inner Life - September 8, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:13

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Check out this great show from August 26, 2025 Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change (2:59) Change is around us all the time. Why does change shake us in our lives? (13:17) Jessica - I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive during change. (20:08) Break 1 (21:52) Linda…

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Sanctifying Work - The Inner Life - September 2, 2025 51:11

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Sanctifying Work What is the importance of work? (8:41) why is there dignity in work? (21:00) Break 1 (22:12) Nick - I think of Social Teaching and the rights and dignity of workers. In the precepts, we're told to support the church financially. In retirement, give your calendar to the Lord and he'll fill …

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Carrying your Cross - The Inner Life - September 1, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:09

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Check out this classic show from September 13, 2023, where our guest Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the crosses we bare for the love of Christ.By Relevant Radio

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Contemplation - The Inner Life - August 29, 2025 [ENCORE] 51:12

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Check out this great show form August 29, 2023 Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (…

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St. Augustine and Conversion - The Inner Life - August 28, 2025 51:10

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Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss St. Augustine and Conversion (4:46) Father shares the story of Saint Augustine. How is Augustine’s story similar to our story? (16:29) Nick - Love St. Augustine. Reminds me of how merciful the Lord is. Very important to know how easy it is to be forgiven. Need to overcome bad habits. When we look at St. Mon…

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Fallen Away Children - The Inner Life - August 27, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Children: Saint Monica Father gives insights and inspiration on the shooting at the MN Catholic School. (13:32) Who was St Monica? How do our prayers affect the salvation of other people? (20:19) Break 1 (29:11) Lu - Our son passed away last October. He was fallen away. It's been difficult becaus…

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Peace During Change - The Inner Life - August 26, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change (2:59) Change is around us all the time. Why does change shake us in our lives? (13:17) Jessica - I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive during change. (20:08) Break 1 (21:52) Linda - I'm a 77-year-old grandmother. Last Septembe…

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Sunday Bible Study - The Inner Life - August 25, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to have a Bible Study on the Sunday's readings (3:20) What is the background behind this Sunday’s Gospel passage? Father shares the Gospel from this Sunday (12:01) Father shares his thoughts on this Gospel. (22:43) Break 1 Email - What is the difference between humility and sincerity? (31:35) Sue Ley - I have somebody i…

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Queenship of Mary - The Inner Life - August 21, 2025 53:45

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Fr. Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Queenship of Mary Father shares his new book about the Rosary (5:58) Why is Mary a queen? How does Marian devotion help us in our lives? (21:14) What is the importance of the crowning of Mary in the mysteries of the Rosary? (27:00) Break 1 (32:13) How can the Queen ship of help if we unite devotion to …

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Keeping the Faith through Challenges - The Inner Life -August 20, 2025 53:46

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Fr. John Gordon joins Patrick to discuss Keeping the Faith through Challenges (4:02) - What is the purpose of Challenges in life? How does suffering sanctify us? (17:15) Joseph - I'm going through some anxiety and paranoia right now, but I'm a firm believer. I know I have a great faith in God. Right now as I'm going through some health issues, I pr…

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The Hidden Sin - The Inner Life - August 19, 2025 53:46

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss The Hidden Sin (2:54) why are sins in the dark have such power over us? How does isolation make for a vicious cycle? Ted - I'm an older Catholic. I disagree that everything is hidden...everything is out in the open. There's no shame. People are encouraged to do it. (14:52) Carl - When I was younger and in th…

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God's Calling in our Lives - The Inner Life - August 18, 2025 53:45

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss God's Calling in our Lives How do you prepare for the big things in life when discerning your call? (5:14) where do we begin when listening to the voice of God? (16:37) Scott - I've met with Fr. Tom in my late 20's about going into the priesthood. I sat with it for 25 years and finally applied at age 50. If I…

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Assumption of Mary - The Inner Life - August 15, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Assumption of Mary (4:51) what is a Marian Dogma? What does God desire for us? (14:54) Why is the Assumption of Mary so late in being declared? (19:41) Break 1 Lauren - My mother died on that day and right before she died, the whole room was filled with orange blossoms. I knew she came to take my mother. (2…

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Preparing for Death - The Inner Life - August 14, 2025 51:12

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Preparing for Death Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe? (6:09) What happens when we die? (19:17) Jolene - My husband died before I could get the priest to anoint him. Did he still receive the last rites? (24:07) Break 1 What does it mean to have a happy death? (31:22) Robert - My mother told me a story about wh…

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Sin - the Inner Life - August 13, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Sin (3:16) What is Sin? (13:14) what is the difference between a venial and a mortal sin? (18:37) Sal - My wife passed 5 years ago. I'm thinking about sins we committed when we were ignorant of our Catholic Church. How many times should I be confessing that or should I sit 1 on 1 with a priest and get it a…

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Living Sacramentally - The Inner Life - August 12, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Living Sacramentally (3:30) Father shares his testimony of how he became a priest. (10:55) What are sacraments and how are they misunderstood? (22:11) Break 1 What is the importance of proper disposition when receiving the Sacraments? (30:49) Karen - I have been going to confession weekly and also done weekl…

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Living out Poverty: St Clare of Assisi - The Inner Life - August 11, 2025 51:12

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Living out Poverty: St Clare of Assisi (3:30) Who was St Care? When does something turn from a need to a want? (19:51) Break 1 (21:52) what does Luke teach us about poverty? (31:24) Email – How specific do we need to be about only having 1 coat? How can we reconcile the fear of Poverty with the path to Joy…

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Dominican Spirituality - The Inner Life - August 8, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Dominican Spirituality (6:09) Who was Saint Dominic? (21:09) Break 1 Why is today the feast of Saint Dominic if he died on the 6th of August? (30:57) How did Saint Dominic help make the order flourish? (37:40) Break 2 Patrick shares an email from Monica asking about the Dominican way of praying the Rosary…

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Eucharistic Miracles - The Inner Life - August 7, 2025 51:12

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Fr. Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Miracles (3:52) How is the Mass a miracle in and of itself? (11:28) what are some miracles of the Eucharist? Elsa - My mother who has dementia was hospitalized with pneumonia. Priest came to visit and gave the Eucharist. mom is non-verbal. When the priest came to anoint her, she became aware. …

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Transfiguration -The Inner Life - August 6, 2025 51:13

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Beloved Child of God: Transfiguration (4:10) What is the Transfiguration? (13:45) what is the importance of Baptism in today feast? Nick - Prevailing thought Peter makes this revelation of who Christ is. He falls many times. The Lord reveals so much to us. Yet in our pride and stupidity, we have so much to i…

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Lectio Divina - The Inner Life - August 5, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Lectio Divina (4:10) what is Lectio Divina? How can you pray with the daily readings at Mass? (15:53) What are the steps of Lectio Divina? (22:28) Break 2 What is the importance of the setting in Lectio Divina Theresa - I did my meditation on the readings featured on the show. I did a meditation on the nigh…

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Temptation - The Iner Life - August 4, 2025 51:13

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Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Temptation (4:53) why did Jesus have to face temptation? What is the difference between temptation and concupiscence? (22:00) Break 1 How does temptation start? (28:46) How do we know if a strong pull is a temptation or a legitimate call of the Holy Spirit? (37:11) Eli - How I use my imagination to co…

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Patience - The Inner Life - August 1, 2025 51:13

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Patience (3:08) How is Patience a virtue? When does impatience become a sin? (16:31) Haden - I struggle with practicing patience. It's easy to do it during my devotion to God, but the other 22 hours dealing with people that aren't with Christ...at work, on the road, etc. I need to bring it with me 24/7. (…

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Spirituality of St. Ignatius - The Inner Life - July 31, 2025 51:09

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Fr. Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Spirituality of St. Ignatius (3:25) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola? What was his role in the Catholic Country reformation? What are the spiritual exercises? (18:45) Frank - I've been out there 42 years. It's been the biggest help of my life. It has meant so much to me and my life. (21:14) Break 1 W…