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Beauty of the Liturgy – The Inner Life – January 20, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe Beauty of the Liturgy

  • (4:58) What does liturgy mean?
  • How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
  • What is worship?
  • (13:55) Alex – People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1

  • Natalia – How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn’t changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
  • (27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
  • (31:11) Patrick – New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
  • Henry – Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn’t allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2

  • Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
  • (45:15) Jim – The liturgy and how it’s celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

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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.