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The Inner Life – September 24, 2024 – Nero’s Reign of Terror

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Nero’s Reign of Terror

  • (4:55) who was Emperor Nero
  • Father Sam Shares the surprising story of Saint Genesius

(19:20) Break 1

  • How were the Christians Persecuted?
  • (26:11) How is it that Christians are often targets for other societies.

(37:34) Break 2

  • Abel – Cristero war – how the effect of that war still has effects on current generations.
  • (43:54) Should we seek out Martyrdom?

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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.