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Joy in Lent – The Inner Life – April 7, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Joy in Lent

  • (4:17) why do we talk about joy during Lent?
  • What is joy?
  • How important are circumstances in finding joy?
  • (17:18) Danny – I find it’s becoming hard to find joy in lent. In today’s age, you don’t see it. You tell people it’s Lent, and then it’s like…and then what?

(21:36) Break 1

  • Susan – I’ve been going to daily Mass. Hoping to grow faith. I’m proud that I’m hauling myself out of bed every morning. Joy, getting closer to God…no. What more can I do?
  • (31:00) How do you find joy in Lent if it has been a real struggle?

(35:57) Break 2

  • Alfredo – I have found joy in the 7 charisms of the Holy spirit. Try to focus on that every day. Don’t always get to all of them, but try. Enjoying Lent so far.
  • (42:10) Maryann – 84 years old. Having trouble finding Joy in Lent because of my inability to participate because I’m home bound.
  • (44:54) Annie – I had a pastor who made a point that joy and happiness are different. Happiness is fleeting…joy is forever…it’s lasting. Jesus Others Yourself.

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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.