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The Visitation of Mary – The Inner Life – May 30, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Visitation of Mary

  • (3:59) what is the visitation of Mary?
  • How did Elizabeth recognize Mary and her role?

(21:14) Break 1

  • Julie – I’ve had a visit from the blessed Mother. I had it confirmed from a priest. It makes me cry, but it’s a beautiful thing. Miracle. You want to share it, but you know people won’t believe you.
  • (28:48) what can we learn form the visitation in how to interact with Mary?
  • (33:28) What can we learn from the Magnificat?

(38:58) Break 2

  • Rita – I’m wondering if one of the reasons for the visitation was to prepare Mary for what was coming. She was a complete virgin and didn’t know about childbirth. She was close to Elizabeth and that might have given her some reassurance about what was happening to her.
  • (42:13) Bob – How has Mary come into our life in a special way…through the many religious sisters and nuns. They have a special relationship with Jesus. I know many who have given their life to the Lord. Always filled with joy.
  • Ericka – I believe the blessed mother appears to us in dreams and wants to protect us and let us know we need to pray.

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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.