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Power of Scripture – The Inner Life – April 24, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss The Power of Scripture

  • Where are Catholics at with the Bible?
  • How the bible connects with itself.
  • (18:35) Rudy – Book I read by Deacon Burke. went through the whole mass and wrote every part from scripture.

(22:23) Break 1

  • (24:06) Living out Scripture.
  • (31:50) Regina – Father touched on the old testament and continuity. Want to know more about how the new covenant differs.
  • (36:39) Joe – On my way to Rome and two scriptures stuck out to me. He who lives in the spirit must walk in the spirit. Those who partake in fornication, idolatry have no inheritance the kingdom.

(42:19) Break 2

  • (43:53) Lucy – Psalm 46 10 and how it’s impacted my life. Friend gave me a mug with this scripture on it. In confession, the priest gave me that scripture and I accepted it. Be still…

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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.