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Annunciation – The Inner Life – March 25, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss The Annunciation

  • What is the annunciation?
  • (6:22) Why do we celebrate the Annunciation today?
  • Why did Gabriel appear to Mary to give her the news of the Messiah?

(18:00) Break 1

  • Dean – annunciation is as important as Christmas
  • (23:25) How is today a special day for the unborn?
  • (28:09) Sophia – it’s crucial to give OUR fiat every day to God like Mary

(36:53) Break 2

  • What is the difference between the way Mary answers the angel Gabriel and how Zachariah responded?
  • (42:50) Len – Holy day of Opportunity for today
  • Alex – John 2:5 Mary said ‘Do whatever he tells you’ reflects on what she said to Gabriel
  • Patrick shares an email from Gail about the gentleness and Humility of the Holy Spirit

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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.