The Inner Life

Mary Mother of the Church – The Inner Life – June 9, 2025

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Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Mary Mother of the Church When did the Church Give Mary the title Mother of the Church? (9:44) what is Mary’s role as Mother of the Church? (16:40) Nora – When I was taking care of my mom in hospice. I grew up protestant and wasn’t introduced to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/27c68072-27fb-4ab5-aa28-b2f7011baf6c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Pentecost – The Inner Life – June 6, 2025

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Pentecost (5:19) What is Pentecost? What is the difference in our connection with God through Pentecost? (10:50) What is the incentive required on our end to receive the Holy Spirit? (18:20) Break 1 What is the importance of waiting on the Lord in Pentecost? (32:02) how were the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/0f0fb245-16b8-4595-a1a4-b2f40123c5de/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Leisure and the Spiritual Life – The Inner Life – June 5, 2025

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IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life What makes it difficult to find leisure? (8:40) What are things that drive us to fill up our brokenness? (18:17) Break 1 (24:39) Leonard do retreats count for leisure? How does leisure help us identify where restlessness lies? How do […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/9f035e43-b112-4562-924c-b2f3011a5ee9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Gifts of the Holy Spirit – The Inner Life – June 4, 2025

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Gifts of the Holy Spirit (2:31) What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? (8:19) How does cooperation work with us receiving the gifts of the Spirit? How does Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel and Knowledge work together? (21:07) Break 1 (22:45) Theresa – My brother said mean things to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/a1427d0c-8e9a-4f6e-a964-b2f20125d13a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Friendship – The Inner Life – June 3, 2025

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Sr. Amelia Hueller joins Patrick to discuss Friendship (4:27) Why are friendships important? What are different types of friendships? (13:14) Pamela – I have a conflict with a friend. I let her borrow a jacket and she then gave the jacket away. Should I accept that as Gods will? How do we respond to when […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/f7fd2c48-2e5c-4589-9f7f-b2f1011b2108/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Eucharistic Preachers – The Inner Life – June 2, 2025

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(1:59) Fr. Patrick Hyde joins us to talk about his role as a Eucharistic Preacher. Break 1 (34:29) John – Doesn’t feel like he’s going to heaven. what do you recommend he reads to get closer to Jesus. Break 2 (40:26) Rosie – Are our souls tied to those we’ve married? (43:06) – Jenny – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/bb8117a8-1a5e-4fd4-ab53-b2f001466e53/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Visitation of Mary – The Inner Life – May 30, 2025

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Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Visitation of Mary (3:59) what is the visitation of Mary? How did Elizabeth recognize Mary and her role? (21:14) Break 1 Julie – I’ve had a visit from the blessed Mother. I had it confirmed from a priest. It makes me cry, but it’s a beautiful thing. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/753f7440-af00-4dd8-b40c-b2ed011b1152/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Ascension – The Inner Life – May 29, 2025

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss The Ascension (2:47) how is Ascension an Aloha moment? Why is the Ascension celebrated on Sunday in some place and Thursday on others? Why did Jesus leave us in the Ascension? (20:39) Break 1 How is the ascension wrapped up in our own destiny? (27:38) Ronny – I […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/f6be53d0-3850-4dfc-b594-b2ec011aa7c0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Mental and Spiritual Health – The Inner Life – May 28, 2025

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health (7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health? How does the prayer help with metal health? (19:12) Mary Ellen – I’ve struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I’ve always been faithful Catholic. I love God and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/9e5e3d10-8d3d-4c58-9283-b2eb011b8646/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fallen Away Family Members – The Inner Life – May 27, 2025

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Family Members How is Faith a gift from God? What is the role of the community in staying in the faith? (19:11) Vicki – My siblings…most away from faith. I have a cousin who might want to come back. She goes to Mass, receives communion, and […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/f041122f-814c-4c0c-8761-b2ea011b3973/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Sunday Bible Study – The Inner Life – May 23, 2025

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Fr. Richard Simon joins Patrick for a Sunday Bible Study Father shares the Gospel reading for today. (18:18) Deacon Michael – I have a suggestion for homily number 5 – let your heart not be troubled. (21:18) Break 1 How can we Rely on the Holy Spirit in our world today? (30:38) Nick – The […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/37f462e0-0832-4897-a191-b2e6011fc552/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more
Bishop Michael Martin: A Holy Surprise and the Ripple Effect of Grace

Bishop Michael Martin: A Holy Surprise and the Ripple Effect of Grace

Articles, Faith and Spirituality, The Inner Life
In this stirring segment of The Inner Life, host Patrick Conley welcomed Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., of Charlotte, NC, for a conversation that blended joy, surprise, and the subtle work of the Holy Spirit—culminating in an emotional, moving listener testimony. Bishop Martin shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his encounter with the future Pope Leo […]
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