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Stations of the Cross – The Inner Life – March 26, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss the Stations of the Cross

  • (3:29) what is the origin of the stations of the Cross?
  • What is the order of the stations of the Cross?

(17:50) Break 1

  • Email from Bob about the unique way he prays the stations of the Cross.
  • (19:38) Marsha – I was able to go with my parish to the holy land and pray them in January. I think that is the change and memories and the places of Christ’s passion. It was beautiful.
  • Simon of Serene Stations of the Cross.
  • (31:50) what is the benefit of praying the stations communally?
  • (34:41) Greg – It’s very simple. In order we become worthy to share in the resurrection, we need to share in his crucifixion.

(36:33) Break 2

  • Mary – In Madison, for 40 days for life, the conclusion will be at Planned Parenthood. They will have the stations of the cross. It will be on Good Friday.
  • (40:48) Barbara – I belong to the church of Jesus in Milwaukee. The upper church has such beautiful stations. There is so much detail and every one of them is so rich in material and great to meditate upon.
  • Linda – I went on the Camino. While we were there, we walked to where the pilgrims were from. There were stations on the way to the village. It was very enlightening to walk where our Blessed mother appeared to the children.
  • (46:29) Nicole – Before coming back to the church, I felt there was a bit of a patriarchal problem. I found the stations to be so female-centric. It was so profound (Veronica’s veil). It felt very inclusive. I felt there was a patriarchal prayer to many prayers. Broke down when I first prayed them.

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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.