Freedom In The Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - June 29, 2026
The Inner Life
* (8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life. * Break 1 * (20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates no restraint whatsoever. I believe that the Soviet Union had people living out this view. * St. Peter and Paul were free because of how they lived their lives in Christ * (28:04) Email – Bonnie – In the spiritual canticle St. John calls wandering thoughts nymphs. Is it a sin to have these thoughts? * Break 2 * (39:38) Justin - Freedom of sin led to me to prison but now I'm following the Lord. I tell students in OCIA that we need to follow rules placed by the Church and our Lord allowing us to travel the road of life safely and freedom is gained through that. * (44:53) Email – Robin – what are the differences between religious freedom and spiritual freedom. Father Hoffa also addresses how does serving others help us become more free.
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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.