The Inner Life

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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, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

  1. 2D AGO

    Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus - The Inner Life - April 17, 2026

    Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to lead a Sunday Bible Study on the Road to Emmaus (10:32) Gospel Luk 24: 13-35 How does this passage reflect the Mass? (26:03) Break 1 (28:04) Deacon Michael - My homily is very simple...point about not recognizing Christ is because we're all walking the road to Emmaus. Christ shows up and we have got to be attentive and see Christ. sometimes it's obvious. (30:25) Robert - Father said reading the scripture with good compendium or commentary. I came across a comment recently and I think a lot of folks don't know what a good commentary would be. Could you provide more about this? Paul - Interesting that he consecrated the bread and it's because perhaps he was present in the bread and had to be there. (37:47) Alex - My church started an Emmaus retreat which is all over now. Been immersed with this reading for years. I continue to learn from it. One part left out is discussing...let's not forget Jesus went farther. They invited him in. What would have happened if they didn't invite him in? What a lost opportunity this would have been. Think of how this relates to our lives. (41:26) Break 2 (42:35) Abby - Road to Emmaus...I was curious on seeing Christ in our moments of joy and blessing as well. Where do we align that with Christ? How we are in the light in Christ even when in darkness Daniel - Inviting Jesus in. In Jeremiah...you will find me when you search for all your heart. You're supposed to go after God with all your heart.

    51 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Silence -The Inner Life - April 16, 2026

    Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick to discuss Silence (4:15) no time for silence and wide is it so important? (12:53) Why is silence difficult for us to enter into sometimes? (16:26) Agnes - What is a suggestion for a teacher or mother with a house full of kids? How does she find silence in the middle of all that noise? (19:26) Break 1 (21:13) Visual Noise (24:36) Sonya - Last week, that quiet voice said come down to the lake (here in Maine). I heard the voice again asking me to come to the lake. Later, the voice said 'now.' I went down to the lake and all quiet around. Sat there for 10 minutes and told God I was there. He told me 'Be still and know that I am God.' Saw the stillness of the winter beauty and lost myself in His presence. I was running from being busy for so long. (29:49) Kathy - I've been to silent retreats before. I brought books and stuff. Went to dinner and it was like all were mad at each other because nobody was talking. I worked in schools and son and friends would come over. Told kids to go outside while I had my coffee. Mom used to get up early. Have to arrange time for it. Email – Mary keeps the radio off while driving. (36:53) Marie - Go to the woods. Find a tree, bush, flower, listen to a bird. Just check out and be in nature...He is there. (39:02) Break 2 (40:29) Michelle - It is so precious. Adoration chapel...people wonder what should they do when they're there. Just present yourself to the Lord. With me, it's hiking in the woods. Get tired enough to sit down and breathe and listen to mother nature. I need nature to bring the sense of awe. (45:15) What is Mental prayer? Matt - The silence that people have is something I strive for. This show has been really helpful to get to that.

    51 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Annulments - The Inner Life - April 15, 2026

    Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments What is marriage? (4:39) What are ways people misunderstand what annulments are? (11:59) What does free, full Faithful and Fruitful mean? (23:44) Adrianne - What happens when the person files for divorce and gets it and takes off and marries another. Or if the divorce was pending and the woman became pregnant? Does that make it easier for the other spouse to get the annulment? (32:07) Break 1 Loretta - My marriage was annulled years ago. Father is so spot on. If there's something inside of you about entering marriage and didn't realize it. I should have been more mature. (35:13) Why are declarations of nullity more readily available now days? Jamie - I have a spouse that was previously married. trying to understand if we can get our marriage in the Catholic church because he wasn't married in the Catholic church originally. What is the difference between a blessing and a convalidation? (40:58) Break 2 Email – if you are in a relationship and waiting for an annulment what does that mean? (44:12) Mercedes - Once a person starts to do the process and the three witnesses, is the ex-wife made aware of the documentation of the other replies of the three witnesses? Email – Do I need to pursue a declaration of nullity if I don’t plan on getting married again? Healing process of declarations of nullity.

    51 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Mental and Spiritual Health - The Inner Life - April 14, 2026

    Check out this great show from May 28, 2025 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 have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds. (24:51) Break 1 How can we be aware of our mental state? (30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness. (36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen. (41:16) Break 2 How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally? (45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health. Resources: Catholic Therapist. https://catholictherapists.com/ Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486 The Catholic Guide to Depression https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+*Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=18868498708&hsa_grp=142003438246&hsa_ad=634071324946&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18868498708&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275 The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14

    51 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - April 13, 2026

    Check out this show from June 23, 2025 Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to Discuss Eucharistic Adoration What is Eucharistic adoration? (4:11) Why is adoration different from just praying to God in the quiet? (11:23) Pat - I go to adoration every Friday and 3rd or 5th Thursday. Went last Friday and came to the conclusion that we see the creator of everything we have. I think that's an amazing thing. How to deal with distractions during Adoration? (18:07) Patrick - Praying the Rosary. What's your opinion on that? (21:28) Break 1 Dave - Adoration...doing it for 10-12 years. Game changer. Turned my life around and made tough decisions because of it. (27:10) Linda - Question about adoration in our chapel. We have a chapel that is open to our main church. Tabernacle is easily accessible. We pray weekly in a group (group of mothers). Theresa - I was first introduced in 1976 when I was in a youth mission program. I didn't fully embrace it at that point. I was 16. in 2018...I became a regular adorer. One night it wasn't my night to be there, awoke abruptly and went to the adoration chapel to pray for someone who was dying. Next day, I found out it was a friend whose husband was dying. Appreciate the relationship with Christ. (37:02) Break 2 What is a “holy hour”? (42:57) Carol - I'm learning to do more in Adoration. Love this subject and learning so much from it. Now I really know what to do. It's helping to save lives. Grateful for RR. (46:19) Marie - I go to adoration. After Mass, we have prayer group. We cannot go to the chapel because people don't like the audible prayer. Is it equal to pray in front of the tabernacle in the church? Armando – What is the proper dress code for adoration?

    51 min

  6. APR 10

    Doubting Thomas - The Inner Life - April 10, 2026

    Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick for a Sunday bible study to discuss Doubting Thomas and Divine Mercy (4:39) what is the background of this passage? (10:37) Father Proclaims the Gospel for Sunday. (16:18) Regina - Father referenced 'by His wounds we are healed.' What does this mean? How does this work? (24:08) Break 1 Were the Apostles cowards? (34:51) why is he doubting Thomas? (43:00) Break 2 (44:53) Julie - Belief and unbelief. The apostles were the 1st evangelists. What do you do when someone stubbornly refuses to believe? Divine Mercy Sunday

    51 min

  7. APR 9

    Eucharist in the Early Church - The inner Life - April 9, 2026

    Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss the Eucharist in the Early Church What is the Eucharist? (4:46) How does the Eucharist set the Catholic Church apart? (10:54) What was meant by breaking of the bread? Rad to Emmaus explained. (17:21) Robert -Thing that brought me back with the Eucharist...Jesus himself with the teaching of 5000...unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood... you will have no life... God is saying I am telling you to eat my flesh and drink my blood...very eye opening. (21:51) Break 1 What does Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 11:29? (28:07) How Paul turns us to Christ (39:12) Break 2 (40:33) Steve - Eucharist and how it's received today. Why there might be a lot of skepticism to the true presence is because of diminished reverence by the way it's received. Doing away with communion rails, extraordinary ministers, receiving in hand, etc. (43:47) Email from Miguel about taking the Eucharist if you don’t fully understand that it’s Jesus? Resources: Eucharistic Miracles – St. Carlo Acutis https://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/liste/list.html

    51 min

  8. APR 8

    Leisure and the Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - April 8, 2026

    Check out this great show from June 5, 2025 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 we remember our dignity as men and women? (38:38) Break 2 (42:51) Tim - can you speak about the restlessness we feel on Sunday night before we start work on Monday? (46:35) Karen - America as a culture seems addicted to work. how do we get out of that?

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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, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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    Relevant Radio
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
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