Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual books. Topics included: how reading shapes us (5:10), Father Hurley’s book recommendation (22:14), and Father’s fiction recommendation (35:27).  Book List:  St. Augustine’s Confessions Loving Jesus with the Heart of Mary by Mother Teresa Jesus in Space by Cecilia Cicone Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis Life […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Caller shares a story of Gloria who does her work with quiet love.  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about the spirituality of work. Topics included: getting to know Sister Agnus Dei (1:33), a sacramental vision of the world (3:31), the dignity of work (6:09), how does faith influence work (12:59), caller: listening to lives of the saints help me during […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fr. Peter Dugandzic joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about belief in God. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Peter (2:06), caller: why do atheists care about belief in God (33:17), family members who don’t believe in God (33:17), email: my husband doesn’t understand violence in the OT (38:27), caller: my teens […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv. discusses how the Widow from Mark 12 teaches us to be ridiculously generous.  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about giving thanks and giving of ourselves. Topics included: how to cultivate gratitude (2:46), growing in humility (10:28), caller: my students read Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place and learn gratitude (14:18), caller: I ask my kids what they’re grateful for at dinner time (18:39), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick for a conversation about Accepting God’s Will When He Says No (2:32)  Discernment of God’s will (5:32) what does it mean when God says no (11:46) When it seems like God doesn’t care (15:23) How long should we wait for God to answer a prayer? (19:54) Listeners Call into the show Jennifer – Story […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Craig Vasek joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming frequent sin. Topics included: what sin is (2:55), original sin (5:28), examining persistent sins (9:02), caller: I’ve struggled with a particular sin (18:41), caller: I’m struggling with procrastination (23:44), caller: I struggled with lust in the past (29:55), caller: taking the Lord’s name in vain […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about Christian friendship. Topics included: what friendship with the Lord is (2:55), the importance of friendship (19:59), loneliness (24:43), male friendships (28:55), caller: how do I interact with an old friend who isn’t practicing the faith (32:46), caller: how do I resolve a dispute with a friend […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Rob Kroll, SJ discussing the Examen Prayer with Patrick Conley. Topics included: what the examen prayer is (2:58), steps of the examen (6:01), caller: the examen is helpful to me (16:22), family examen (20:34), dealing with dryness (23:15), fruits of the examen prayer (26:20), caller: why the examen (33:46), caller: My wife and I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Rebecca called into The Inner Life to discuss her Baptism 30 years ago!  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about Baptism. Topics included: what Baptism is (3:50), why is Baptism done only once (6:55), caller: I was Baptized 30 years ago (11:24), caller: Can a mother baptize her child (14:54), caller: are my grandkids’ baptisms valid (18:04), priest, prophet & king (20:11), caller: I was baptized […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more