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Repentance: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 2) – The Inner Life – February 20, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance

  • Who was St. Dismas?
  • (7:53) where does the word repentance come from?
  • (17:31) Deacon Shawn – I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a book . Repentance is a big part of it. Self reliance on God vs. Surrender. Deeper conversion helps navigate.

(20:58) Break 1

  • (22:12) Gene – I was in a car accident 15 years ago. Someone was killed in the accident. I was convicted of vehicular homicide. Incarcerated for it. I felt and rationalized that if they weren’t in the middle of the highway, this wouldn’t have happened. Last 5 years, I’ve been in repentance in the dark night of the soul. Mourning and not rationalizing now.
  • What is the meaning of the word “today” you will be with me in paradise?

(36:22) Break 2

  • Bonnie – Repentance and conviction of the Holy Spirit. Adult children have cut me off. I’m focusing on my part. I can’t fix it or fix anybody. The goodness of the holy spirit and that can bring us repentance and help us to surrender to the will of God. Accepting the consequences.
  • (42:09) John – My problem was I felt I couldn’t be forgiven for the sins I committed. When I repented, it was very difficult. I still struggle.
  • Nicole – Question – speaking about what I’ve been pondering. I told my friend I don’t hold on to any past sins, and I know it’s a sin to not accept God’s mercy. In my dream last night, I feel something was being revealed from a past sin. Had desire to go to confession. How do I go to priest about it? Wondering if I confessed it.

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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.