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Presentation of the Lord – The Inner Life – February 2, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discussThe Presentation of the Lord

  • What is happening in our Church today?
  • (2:01) Why does Mary get purified if she is perfect?
  • (12:57) Nick – Love the presentation. Love the old testament connection. Amazing how Jesus celebrates major accomplishments through the old. Waiting for something…I wait for so much because there’s so much to overcome. How the law is given to us…how it is written into our hearts.
  • What does the sacrifice mean in the bible?
  • (21:49) Michael – I’m a parishioner of Fr. Matthew’s parish. I’ve been going through a lot of stuff and might not be here without Fr. Matthew.

(23:59) Break 1

  • What is Candlemas, and how are we called to be light?
  • (31:09) What is a world day of consecrated life?
  • (38:29) what does Simeon’s prophecy mean in the Bible?
  • How can we turn over our trails to the Lord?

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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.