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Holiness in the Ordinary – The Inner Life – June 2, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary

  • (3:15) Is ordinary mundane?
  • What is holiness?
  • How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring?
  • (11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained
  • (15:31) Jeff – Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do.
  • Nancy – St Therese of the Little Flower. Try to be holy that way. Listening to Christian music. Not listening to inappropriate music.

(20:09) Break 1

  • (21:54) Eli – My artwork and how it has transformed in a way. God’s calling me to create works for him.
  • Email from Jenna – Sign of the cross whenever you hear a siren.
  • Email from Lori – Morning Coffee and morning offering are great!
  • (29:55) How do small things help us grow in what we are suppose to do in life?
  • How do you get in touch with God’s love for you?
  • Offering up EVERYTHING for the glory of God.

(36:59) Break 2

  • How does community help with us growing in holiness?
  • (41:29) Adrian – My Catholic faith. Convert of 12 years. I take part in Bible studies, Sunday Mass. I’m the only Catholic in my family. I don’t push it. Give sound advice in helping raise my daughter with my ex.
  • (45:46) Lynn – As a homeschooling family and the way we try to live out our vocations and vacations. With children, we go places including daily Mass and put it as a priority even on vacation.

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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.