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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…

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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
48
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Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Walking With Others In Tragedy - The Inner Life - September 11, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss Walking With Those In Tragedy? Why does tragedy exist? What do we do in the midst of real loss? Did God Take A Day Off on 9/11? What People Need In The Hardest Moments Annie - I helped a satellite office that I managed that day, one of my employees was out on the street in panic, I was helping him cope. Break 1 Lynn – 9/11 a collective trauma Break 2 What Is Hope? Colonel Stan - I am a Vietnam Veteran, I am suffering from post-traumatic stress.

  2. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    Difficulties In Mental Prayer - The Inner Life - September 10, 2026 (opens the original)

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    On today’s show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to help us understand praying the Rosary. What is the purpose of repetition? Connie - I want to share my experience with the Rosary. Break 1 Arthur - My life hasn't been the same since I put the"Help America Pray The Rosary" bumper sticker on the back of my truck. Vince - My family tradition and the Rosary. Charles - When praying the rosary, thoughts came to me about the Wedding at Cana. Mary in her heart was telling him that she was ready to let him go t

  3. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Difficulties In Mental Prayer - The Inner Life - September 9, 2026 (opens the original)

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    On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer. What is Mental prayer? Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger when I pray. Why would that be? Ann - Is it selfish to ask for healing for yourself? Break 1 Henry - God seems remote to me. How can God hear me and my prayer? Diane - Prayer is important and I love what you are saying. Break 2 Eddie - It is hard to have a relationship with God. Show Notes: Fr. Eric’s recommendations of books to foster mental pra

  4. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Forgiving Others - The Inner Life - September 8, 2026 (opens the original)

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    On today’s show, Fr. Elliot Zak joins to discuss Forgiving Others Mary is the perfect to disciple to follow when it comes to learning how to forgive. Alex - Forgiving our enemies when they have hurt us: what is the process for that? Brandon - How can I forgive someone who doesn't repent? Break 1 Lawrence - What does it mean to forgive oneself? Teresa - It is so hard to forgive the one who killed my daughter Break 2 Nick - How do we know we have forgiven someone properly?

  5. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    The Joys of Finding God in Nature (Encore) - September 7, 2026 (opens the original)

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    Fr. Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the joys of finding God in nature (2:56). Topics/calls: nature as a tool & care for creation (8:55), God spoke to me through nature (14:13), the beauty of Maui (18:30), living on 14 acres (21:26), the beach (25:54), mountains (29:50), find God in the open water (35:31), the destructive tendencies of nature (40:22), desert life (44:18), and the Redwood forest (47:31).

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