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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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Are We Live? is a Podcast hosted by me, Patrick Conley. This show is about anything and everything where I sit down with a guest to discuss it from anywhere I may be. The project was born out of inspiration to become self sufficient and broadcast interesting conversations to the world. So sit back, don't relax, and engage your mind!!! Are We Live? Show less Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/are-we-live/support
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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to Vatican II (3:33) who started the Second Vatican Council When did Vatican II begin? What was the need for Vatican II (21:09) Break 1 Michelle - Born in 56. 7 or 8 when things changed. Came out with new catechism. Sisters were so excited about it. Got there (school) the next year and was appalled. Took out commu…
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Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Guilt (3:57) How does society view guilt today? What is guilt from a Catholic perspective? (11:02) how can unhealthy guilt taint our perspective of who God is? What is the difference between feeling guilty and actually being guilty? (21:08) Break 1 What is the difference between St Peter’s guilt and Judas’ …
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Check out this Insightful Encore from October 4, 2024! Father Brian O'Brien joins Patrick to discuss How to Navigate Election Season as a Catholic (4:23) what is the purpose of politics? Have we lost sight of what politics is for? (18:04) Break 1 What does the separation of Church and state mean? (22:58) Paul - People labeling a lot of things as po…
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Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession Are all confessions created equal? (7:42) How often should we go to confession? How to avoid scrupulosity in confession? John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord. Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lor…
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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss the Origins of Our Lady of the Rosary Why is it important to remember history? (9:49) How did Europe know the Ottoman empire would attack? Who was the commander of the Holy League? (18:20) Break 1 Why was the pope in Charge of an army in the 16th century? (24:25) How was the battle won by the Holy League …
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Father Brian O'Brien joins Patrick to discuss How to Navigate Election Season as a Catholic (4:23) what is the purpose of politics? Have we lost sight of what politics is for? (18:04) Break 1 What does the separation of Church and state mean? (22:58) Paul - People labeling a lot of things as political. Using it as an excuse to support things that a…
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Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Exposing the Harmful Sin of Pornography What is Integrity Restored and what has Father been doing to fight the battle against Pornography? (10:23) What is Pornography according to the Church? What do you say to people who think Pornography is a private sin? (17:17) Why is Porn known as the Drug of Choice?…
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Father Nicholas Federspiel joins Patrick to discuss the Diary of Saint Faustina How did Father’s devotion to Devine Mercy get kindled (6:44) Who was Saint Faustina? (16:37) Why do we need divine mercy today? (20:00) Break 1 Joe - Knows Father from way back. Prays chaplet daily and thanks to Father, it's now part of my day. (22:58) Karen - Praying t…
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Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss the Impact of the Rosary What is the Rosary (13:44) Elizabeth - Is a rosary in complete if we don't do any closing prayers? (17:27) Break 1 What is the importance of the mysteries of the Rosary? (23:50) Connie - Praying the rosary daily has brought peace into my life. Amy - praying the Rosary everyday ha…
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Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss Saint Jerome (3:11) Who was Saint Jerome? What is a Doctor of the Church? (10:39) Mary - Taught women's bible study for years. Often started with Fr.'s quote from St. Jerome...ignorance of scripture. Just want to comment on how that played into bible study. (17:17) Break 1 What role do scriptures play i…
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Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Angels (4:52) How can reason show that angels exist? Who are the three archangels? If angels are pure spirit how can some people see them? (17:02) Nicole - One time I was saved in a car accident and when I was a child, I had a vision of an angel that tied into a miscarriage I had later in life. (22:18)…
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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Bringing Your Family to Jesus (4:56) how do you talk with people who think they failed in raising their children in the Faith? Nick - if you can find common ground you can lead them to the church and what makes a big difference is just listening and not comparing. and sometimes timing is everything. What …
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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Preparing to Meet your Spouse (4:36) – what is the vocation of Marriage? What is the importance of Chastity in a relationship? (21:44) Break 1 (22:51) How much of meeting a spouse is on us and how much is on God? Patty - what about dating for seniors? (36:54) Break 2 (37:57) Tim - my friend said to talk…
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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Nero's Reign of Terror (4:55) who was Emperor Nero Father Sam Shares the surprising story of Saint Genesius (19:20) Break 1 How were the Christians Persecuted? (26:11) How is it that Christians are often targets for other societies. (37:34) Break 2 Abel - Cristero war - how the effect of that war still has…
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Sr. Faustina joins Patrick to discuss Friendship with Padre Pio (3:20) - Sr. Faustina shares how she wouldn’t be alive without Padre Pio. Why do we call him “Padre Pio”? (23:23) Break 1 Mary - He helped save my son several years ago. (28:47) why should we cultivate a relationship with Padre Pio? (32:54) Stella - Went to a Padre Pio pilgrimage in 20…
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Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Desolation in Discernment (3:37) Where do Saint Ignatius rules of discernment come from? How to discern between natural and spiritual life that we live. (16:25) what is the secret of Rule 5 in the Spiritual Exercises? (25:20) Break 1 Bob - How does Ignatius' rules for discernment and specifically de…
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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration What is Eucharistic Adoration. (7:30) what is the history of Eucharistic adoration? What is so special about Eucharistic Adoration? (17:28) Mary Pat - Sacre Cour in Paris and even through the war, they had 24/7 adoration. Tabernacle of Paris. Was at Olympics and they had a sacrilegio…
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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the third of a three-day series to discuss The Creed Who is the Holy Spirit? (7:45) What is the Filioque in the creed? What does it mean that the spirit has spoken through the prophets? (21:14) Break 1 Larel - don't understand how God is spirit. So why is the holy spirit the third person of the trinity. S…
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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the second of a three-day series to discuss The Creed (3:02) History of the Nicene Creed What does "begotten" mean in the creed? (24:24) Break 1 (25:53) Bob - they say it was the 2nd person of the trinity that took on humanity. How can one person of the trinity take on a human nature without the other one…
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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for a three-day series to discuss The Creed. (4:11) What is a Creed? What does it mean to believe? (19:38) Break 1 How did the Jewish creed allow them to stay faithful to the Lord? (24:58) Why did the Church change from “we” to “I” believe? (41:41) Break 2 Neon – What is the right Creed? (44:58) Karen - We sa…
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Check out this amazing encore show from July 31, 2024! Father Marc Lenneman joins Patrick to discuss the Sanctity of Life (5:10) - What Does Sanctity mean? How does the woundedness affect how we see others? (24:40) Break 1 (25:56) Mary - Question: I have several family members who are bisexual or are gay. My godchild is also gay. How do we respect …
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Check out this awesome encore show from August 07, 2024 Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean? How can we practice martyrdom in our life. (14:48) Julie - My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555. I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don't un…
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Check out this powerful Encore show from July 30, 2024! Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Morality of Recreational Drugs 11:07 relationship between laws and morality 11:17 Joe - What are Father's thoughts on the use of Native American psychedelic drugs? How do we respond to someone who says that drugs make them more creative? Dawn - I …
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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Breaking Free of Addiction. (4:50) what is addiction? Are there Benign Addictions? (13:56) How addiction affects the culpability of sin. (19:38) Break 1 What are the effects of addiction on family of an addict? (23:55) Tom - Has a family member dealing with addiction to marijuana. What would Fr. suggest ab…
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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Praying with Scripture. (7:21) What is the difference between reading scripture and praying with scripture? How can you enter into a prayerful disposition when reading scriptures? (20:39) Break 1 Jack - Mentor said, 'Lord reveal your word to me,' and that changed my life. (24:26) – What is Lectio Divina? …
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Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024! Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school but went through all sacr…
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Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024! Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get disc…
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Father Dave Heney joins Patrick for an Ask Me Anything session. Why is knowledge important to our faith life? (8:46) Kyle - I teach confirmation and one of the students is a High functioning artist atheist. How can I best help him without pushing him away from the faith. (12:44) Aida - When children die at a young age, why are they not required to …
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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Confession (4:31) – Why do we need to go to confession? Teresa - I went to confession when I was 21, I have been dating my husband to be. The second time he said I recognize your voice and couldn't forgive you again. And we break away from the Catholic Church. I commend that priest for sending me straigh…
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Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Living Eucharistic Revival How did the Eucharistic Congress come about? (11:50) What is the evidence for a Eucharistic revival happening? Would kneeling for communion help restore revival? (18:47) Break 1 How can we get a deeper love for the Eucharist? (29:47) Mary - I was at the NEC, …
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Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary - My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my day and get discouraged. (25:41) Break 1 How can you rest in the Lords pr…
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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Dating for Catholics (13:39) What is dating like for Catholics in today's society? (21:42) Break 1 How a woman can see if the man really loves her. (29:22) Chuck - lifelong Catholic. Dating 50 years ago was difficult for any man going through life. God is the only one who can fill it...doesn't matter wh…
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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Annulments 11:12 Children of parents who are declared annulled? What is marriage in the eyes of the Church? 11:19 Eugenia - Wondering if her marriage is valid. How open to children do you have to be? Going through a separation and potential divorce. Linda - Parents were married for 27 years. Got a divor…
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Father Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Staying on Mission (5:47) how do you discern your mission? What is the process of discerning your mission? Teresa - Priest recommended she read Introduction to Devout Life. Read just one page a day. Book has great value and helps to stay on track. (19:56) Break 1 Patrick shares a question from a listen…
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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss The Queenship of Mary (7:50) Where is the queen ship of Mary mentioned in the scriptures? And is it pagan? Carol - Shares birthday with Mary. Makes a flower crown all year round for other people. Thinks of it as a gift from God. (18:27) Break 1 Mary - Could you explain Jesus as the new Melchiszadek…
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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary - Children did not attend Catholic school, but went through all sacraments in the church. Now that they're adults, they re…
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Father Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Poverty (6:50) Joy in Poverty of the religious life. (14:33) how are lay people called to be poor? (19:59) Break 1 Joe -What does the church teaches on how to spend money? Can we buy a nice car? Is there a morality on making financial decisions? (37:43) Break 2 (42:33) 11:52 Roland - I am very blessed …
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Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Thankfulness in Prayer What is prayer (4:41) How can we be receptive in prayer? (21:36) Break 1 How is Thankfulness seen in the Mass? (29:12) Is the sacrifice on the cross a source of thanksgiving? (36:36) Break 2 Thankfulness and Generosity correlation (43:59) Don - He writes out 3 things he's thankfu…
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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss The Assumption of Mary (2:59) What is a Dogma? (27:00) Break 1 Jo Anne - Thinks the BVM assumption....beautiful takeaway is the sacredness of our bodies. Being consecrated to God. (32:35) Beverly - Where in the Bible does it mention the Assumption? Why do we need to attend Mass on holy days of obligation?…
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Sr. Maximilian Marie Garreston joins Patrick to discuss St. Maximilian (4:38) St Maximilian’s Martyrdom Story Saint Maximilian’s devotion to Mary What is the role of Prayer in our relationship with saints? (27:00) Break 1 Joseph - Virgin Mary drew him back to the church. Saw apparition...large image of the Eucharist. Jesus, Mary and Joseph were in …
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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Courage (3:13) What is the virtue of courage? What is the role of courage? (17:54) Sandra - How do you get courage from losing a loved one or family member? (26:59) Break 1 How do you build courage? (32:42) Linda - Has had many family discussions recently. Niece has spoken up recently about abortion and pr…
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Father Timothy Anastos joins Patrick to discuss Temperance and Gluttony (2:37) How does the Church define temperance and gluttony How do we know that we are not being temperate? (18:03) what is the value of temperance (27:00) Break 1 Michael - I struggle with gluttony, fasting has helped me overcome and give that meal to homeless person (30:38) how…
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Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss Protestant Arguments from Paul (4:42) How is the Bible a Catholic book? How do you study scripture in order to be more familiar with the Bible? (19:33) Break 1 Father Tackles the argument of Faith Alone. (37:24) James - When Paul talked about works of the law, I thought he was talking about the Jewish …
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Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Family Prayer Patrick opens with a moving story from Father Patrick Peyton (6:54) Father shares what prayer was like for him growing up. What is the role of family in our life? (20:02) Bridget – How do you establish a prayer life as my siblings are moving out? (27:22) Break 1 Mary - I've been praying the R…
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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Martyrdom (4:30) What does Martyrdom mean? How can we practice martyrdom in our life. (14:48) Julie - My great grandfather was John Rogers, burnt at the stake in 1555. I find it interesting b/c the protestants were doing the persecution and don't understand the Queen. What was the big fuss and the confli…
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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence How does silence relate to the transfiguration? (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise? (15:57) Steve - I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th. It's always such a blessing. (19:02) Break 1 What are some practical ways people can grow in silence? (26:54) - Paul - The only way you could…
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Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Humility (4:52) What is false humility? Humility of David in the book of Samuel (16:09) Cathy - How do you measure your progress in humility without being proud? (19:28) Break 1 What can we do to grow in humility? (27:41) Janet - I love the litany of humility. It really sets the bar to see where you are w…
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Father John Eckert joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Finding Peace Difference between peace of the world and peace that Jesus gives (5:36) - How the digital age affects our finding of peace? (20:41) Break 1 What can the saints teach us about having peace? (26:45) 11:34 How do our feelings affect our peace? (30:48) how do you find pe…
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Sister Faustina Maria Pia joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss The Immaculate Heart of Mary 11:10 What does the word immaculate mean, in reference to the immaculate heart? What are the symbols of the immaculate heart of Mary? Break 1 How do we unite our heart with Mary’s heart? 11:41 - How does the Heart of Mary show us the true nature…
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