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The Inner Life

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Venerable Patrick Peyton

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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Latest Episodes

Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness

• What was he scene of the Crucifixion?

• How is trust in God the Father shown in this word?

• (16:20) Jason - I gre... more

• (2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today's podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare... more

Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

• (2:57) - Biblical foundations of Lenten practices

• (14:15) - Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devotion

(22:07) Break 1

• (23:0... more

Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Adoration

• (3:07) what is Eucharistic Adoration?

• What makes Eucharistic Adoration different from other forms of prayer?

• (15:52) Linda - I've been doing adoration over 15 years. I started when God hit ... more

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Recent Guests

Father Michael Joseph Paris
Disc House Carmelite friar and Director of Postulance at the Monasterian Shrine of Holy Hill
Monasterian Shrine of Holy Hill
Episode: Silent Prayer - The Inner Life - December 4, 2025
Father Peter Armenio
A priest of Opus Dei and widely sought speaker in preaching, retreats and days of recollection.
Opus Dei
Episode: Evangelizing Through the Media: 25 years of Relevant Radio - The Inner Life - December2, 2025
Father Robert Ryan
Spiritual Director and pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Chicago
St. Benedict Parish
Episode: Vatican II - The Inner Life - November 18, 2025 [ENCORE]
Mary Lou
Caregiver who reflected on the suffering of losing her husband and found peace through her relationship with Mary and Christ
Episode: Grace In Suffering - The Inner Life - November 19, 2025
Father Eric Nielsen
Pastor of St. Augustine University Parish at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Episode: Great Saints - The Inner Life - October 31, 2025
Father Michael Hartge
Vicar General and moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Columbus
Diocese of Columbus
Episode: Baptism - The Inner Life - October 20, 2025
Father Patrick Hyde
Dominican priest and pastor of the St. Paul Catholic Center at Indiana University
Episode: Spiritual Warfare - The Inner Life - October 2, 2025
Father Ryan Brady
Pastor of St. Christina Parish and Citywide Chaplain to the Chicago Fire Department
Chicago Fire Department
Episode: Faith's Role in Tragedy - The Inner Life - September 11, 2025
Father Sam Martin
Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin
Diocese of La Crosse
Episode: Peace During Change - The Inner Life - September 8, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Patrick Conley
Host of a program focusing on spiritual direction and Catholic teachings, actively engaging with listeners to provide insights and guidance on faith-related matters.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Great Support for the Spiritual Journey

    Very supportive and encouraging show that helps us to understand God’s message of love in the world and how we can grow closer to him. My favorite moments are when a caller shares something from the heart, sometimes a very difficult situation, and without fail, Chuck and the priest will help the caller to understand that they are not alone and point them in the right direction on their journey in the spiritual life. By extension, we listeners learn more and find out that we are not alone and nee... more

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    G, MD
    United States6 years ago
  • Interesting

    Love be to listen and always learn something new

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    umca001
    United States8 years ago

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Beauty of the Liturgy - The Inner Life - February 11, 2026 [ENCORE]
Q: What should parishioners consider when questioning the Mass practices?
Parishioners should approach their pastor respectfully, asking why certain practices are or are not being followed during the Mass.
Beauty of the Liturgy - The Inner Life - February 11, 2026 [ENCORE]
Q: What does liturgy mean?
Liturgy refers to the church's public community worship, wherein the baptized share in the priesthood of Jesus Christ, joining together to offer perfect worship to God.
Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - February 13, 2026
Q: How can someone start a holy hour of adoration?
People are encouraged to break their hour into manageable segments and engage in prayer methods they find comfortable, such as reading scriptures or spiritual readings.
Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - February 13, 2026
Q: What makes Eucharistic Adoration different from other forms of prayer?
Eucharistic Adoration provides a unique intimacy with Jesus, as he is present in a sacramental form, creating a quiet and deep heart-to-heart encounter with the Lord.
Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - February 13, 2026
Q: What is Eucharistic Adoration?
Eucharistic Adoration is the practice of putting oneself in the presence of the Lord in his Eucharistic form to pray before him.

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1. Father Michael Joseph Paris
2. Father Peter Armenio
3. Father Robert Ryan
4. Mary Lou
5. Father Eric Nielsen
6. Father Michael Hartge
7. Father Patrick Hyde
8. Father Ryan Brady

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