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An Obscure Feast of Mary? – The Inner Life – November 21, 2024

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss The Presentation of Mary

  • (2:48) what is the feast of the Presentation of Mary?
  • What is the protoevangelium of James?

(19:27) Break 1

  • How does consecration affect us even if we are not in religious life?
  • (26:46) Carol – I am a consecrated woman.  Not well known vocation.  Neither living in religious community or married.

(36:49) Break 2

  • Elizabeth – I’m a widow.  Can I still be consecrated to God?
  • (41:32) Diane – I’m consecrated.  Celebrated 21st anniversary.  Caritas Christi.  When they talked about discernment over a long period, that’s what ours is.  Might lead them to a vocation.
  • How can we prepare our hearts better for Christmas this advent with the 4 Cardinal Virtues?

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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.