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The Inner Life – August 28, 2024 – Dating for Catholics

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Dating for Catholics

  • (13:39) What is dating like for Catholics in today’s society?

(21:42) Break 1

  • How a woman can see if the man really loves her.
  • (29:22) Chuck – lifelong Catholic.  Dating 50 years ago was difficult for any man going through life.  God is the only one who can fill it…doesn’t matter who you date.  God will provide a wife, and you need to have gratitude for that person.
  • John – Taught Catholic Engage Encounter.  Love is not an emotion…it’s a decision.  Great option for couples to go through.
  • (37:02) George – Older and just came back to faith.  When do I start to discern relationships?

(40:27) Break 2

  • Mary – How can children hear more about dating so we can start teaching it at an early age?  Any resources for Middle school/high school age?
  • (47:19) Email from a listener asking about appropriate flirting for Catholics.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.