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Fruits of the Holy Spirit – The Inner Life – May 21, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit

  • (3:53) who is the Holy Spirit?
  • What are the fruits of the Spirit?

(19:58) Break 1

  • How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh?
  • (25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of the spirit?
  • How does Nature and grace build upon each in cultivating the fruits of the Spirit?
  • How does humility play a role in the fruits of the Spirit?
  • (36:59) Jackie – I’m in my mid-70’s. in the late 60’s we were confirmed. I really believed what they said the holy spirit was with you the whole time and that’s what got me through life.

(39:40) Break 2

  • What fruit should I develop in order to overcome Obsessiveness or compulsiveness?
  • (43:52) what is the difference between the Gifts and he Fruits of the Spirit?
  • (45:47) Ann – Tension that exist between fruits of the spirit and family who struggles with dependencies. Can be difficult to maintain the fruits. would like some insight.

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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.