Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick to discuss the commemoration of All Souls. Topics included: what All Soul’s Day is (2:38), indulgences (11:37), Dia de los Muertos (19:47), caller: praying for the souls in purgatory (22:27), caller: where in the Bible is purgatory (25:06), visiting a cemetery (30:52), the reality of death (35:45), caller: should we […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Kubicki SJ and Father Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about two great saints. St. Ignatius – topics included: St. Ignatius bio (1:28), the Jesuits (8:56), spiritual exercises (11:57), families & education (16:57), Pope Francis (20:46), the Examen prayer (22:57).   St. Junipero Serra – topics included: St. Junipero Serra bio (28:41), founding missions (30:56), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about redemptive suffering. Topics included: Scripture and suffering (2:55), the presence of others (12:54), caller: my mom died in her 50s (24:13), caller: pain from a car accident (30:58), caller: we put our dog down (36:26), caller: bone cancer (43:01), and caller: my husband’s early onset alzheimers.  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord’s day. Why is the Sabbath important to Jesus (2:27), worship on Sunday (8:54), caller: why Sabbath on Sunday (12:42), preparing for mass (17:23), Sabbath as a gift (23:51), caller: Sunday as a bookend (34:43), caller: I am a catechist (38:02), helping families keep the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: what Jesus teaches us about fasting (1:56), casting out unclean spirits (13:45), caller: son was lost in depression, but fasting helped (18:31), caller: what if fasting and prayer don’t seem to work (23:45), caller: I have trouble giving things up (29:37), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about dealing with anger. Topic included: how to deal with anger (4:46), Jesus’s teaching on anger (7:12), caller: I’m angry at a toxic husband (16:17), caller: how do I deal with my son’s anger? (28:04), caller: I’ve identified the times of day I’m angry (35:07), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about stewarding well our gifts. Topics included: stewardship (3:14), practical steps (8:26), sacrifice (14:55), senior citizens at Church (21:27), helping kids develop their talents (24:13), caller: I help my neighbor in need (26:30), caller: we took in a homeless man one time (29:31), caller: the only thing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about education. Topics included: the Christian vision of the human person (2:25), education and the family (10:50), Catholic school (14:57), caller: our kids still live the faith (17:25), caller: how do I help young boys be interested in the faith (21:24), caller: how do we engage parents? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about silence in the spiritual life. Topics included: why silence is important (2:20), noise (4:55), avoiding silence (9:54), incorporating silence (11:53), caller: I try to put the Lord first (18:58), caller: I designated a silent place at home (26:17), caller: I try to have quiet after lunch […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about obedience. Topics included: why we don’t like obedience (2:57), obedience in Scripture (5:19), the joy of obedience (10:57), obedience in times of difficulty (12:52), caller: obedience when getting pizza (14:50), obedience to the Church (19:16), relationship to our pastor (24:55), secular authority & finding peace (29:33), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Need help discerning something in your life? The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about indulgences. Topics included: what indulgences are (4:29), the conditions of plenary indulgences (15:05), caller: confession & indulgences (21:50), some ideas for indulgences (24:38), caller: divine mercy, rosary, and indulgence (27:22), caller: what is detachment from sin? (29:51), misusing indulgences (32:08), caller: I don’t think giving […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more