"How Can I Find Peace When My Kids Are Away from the Catholic Church?" (The Inner Life with Patrick Conley - 7/9/25)

Hey friend 👋 If you're a Catholic mom or dad who's ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am worrying about your kids' souls 😬... this episode of The Inner Life with Patrick Conley and spiritual director Fr. Timothy Gallagher is going to speak right to your heart ❤️‍🔥. You can listen to the entire episode about finding peace here.  Carol from Wisconsin called in with a heartbreakingly familiar situation: -She’s got four kids, and three have drifted away from the Church. Carol is losing sleep over their salvation... and whether they’ll come back. Fr. Gallagher responds with deep wisdom + gentle hope. Here's his 3-part peace plan for parents: God Is Already Working... All the Time  -Even if your kids don’t show it, God is in hot pursuit. -St. Ignatius calls it God's “loving assault” (what a phrase, right?!): that restless nudge in the heart when things aren’t right. -It’s that deep-down spiritual itch that no Instagram scroll can quite scratch.  -God hasn’t forgotten about your kids... not even close. What Can YOU Do? Three Big Things ❤️ Father keeps it simple but powerful: -Always be a loving parent. Even if they're far away spiritually, let home be a place of unconditional love. Let them know they’re always welcome. -Live your faith joyfully. Let them see the difference Jesus makes in your life. Allow them to see your peace in storms. That quiet strength? That’s a sermon they can’t un-hear. -Never stop praying. Like, ever. Think St. Monica levels of relentless. Jesus promised: "Ask and you shall receive." And He meant it. So, if your heart aches every time you think about a child who’s wandered... you're not alone. But you’re not powerless either. Love them. Pray without ceasing. 🙏✨ God’s got this. He loves your kids more than you ever could (even though you love them a lot 😭). Jesus, we trust in You. The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.