Spiritual Exercises - The Inner Life - May 4, 2026
The Inner Life
Father Christ Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola * (3:03) Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola? * What is an Ignatius retreat? (20:14) Justin - I have completed the meditations. Also a member of a lay community of Lay Ignatius Associates. Make 3 promises part of formation and commitment. (23:17) Break 1 * Laura - My parish is offering spiritual exercises. Is it important to have a priest or a person who works with you on these exercise (mentor?) versus someone else? * (29:01) Alex - How do you get over the fear of choosing wrong. I heard the priest talk about choosing the best decision, but in my life, sometime I worry about wasting time. * What is consolation and desolation? * (36:21) Don’t make change in spiritual desolation. (39:34) Break 2 * (41:40) How do we know whether we are listening to God’s voice or our own? * Email – How do you distinguish between desolation and grief? * The Daily Examine.
About Podcast
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.