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Spirituality of St. Ignatius – The Inner Life – July 31, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. Christopher Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the Spirituality of St. Ignatius

  • (3:25) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola?
  • What was his role in the Catholic Country reformation?
  • What are the spiritual exercises?
  • (18:45) Frank – I’ve been out there 42 years. It’s been the biggest help of my life. It has meant so much to me and my life.

(21:14) Break 1

  • Why are retreats helpful for us in our lives?
  • (25:23) Elizabeth – I was involved in a program recently. It’s Ignition. It’s through the Los Altos retreat center.
  • What is the missionary spirit of Saint Ignatius?

(34:46) Break 2

  • Carlos – I never went on an Ignatian retreat, but went to Formed and had Franciscans for teachers. Jesuits in college. Asked for proof that God exists…proved the existence using Thomas Aquinas.
  • What is the importance of education in Ignatian spirituality?
  • (41:16) what are the Ignatian Rules for Discernment?
  • What are some of the prayers of Saint Ignatius?

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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.