The Inner Life – October 14, 2024 – Fatima

Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Fatima

  • (3:57) What is the story of Fatima?

(21:42) Break 1

  • Maria – Did our lady of Fatima show up the 13th of the month from may to October or was it the first Friday? Is there a special devotion on the 13th?
  • (24:26) Paulina – Went on a pilgrimage there.  Had friend who was sick with cancer and had a longer than expected life expectancy.
  • Linda – As a child, I had a dream of the virgin Mary of Fatima. I’m in my 70’s now and it’s kept my faith so strong. She has helped me continue that faith.
  • (37:50) Al – I’ve prayed to Mary and have had some miracles.  Did the people actually see the miracle of the sun or just the children?  I’ve heard both and believe it was everyone there.

(42:54) Break 2

  • How can we use devotion in our life?

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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.