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Christ the King – The Inner Life – November 21, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christ the King

  • Why do we celebrate Christ the King?
  • (8:10) why is Christ the king of the universe?
  • (18:33) Sue – Father Eric, I found it interesting how you were talking about Jesus as King of the World. I am watching the Chosen and apostles address Christ as King of the World. I never prayed that way before.
  • Mark – I know a lot of Jewish prayers address God as King of the Universe. Is this also a Messianic title from our Jewish heritage?

(24:25) Break 1

  • How do other things get in the way of God being King in our Lives?
  • (30:54) Elizabeth – Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam helps me recognize that my repetitive tasks a homemaker can be used for the greater glory of God. This is how I give glory to the King of the Universe.
  • (38:02) Claire – I remember my teachers taught me that in Rome you only knelt to a King. Christ the King is my favorite Feast Day of the whole year.

(40:25) Break 2

  • How is Christ both Friend and King?
  • What can we do to prepare for Mass this Sunday on the feast of Christ the King

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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.