Patrick engages with fascinating questions about the proper handling of ashes according to Catholic teachings, understanding the appropriate times for receiving communion and going to confession, and exploring historical details about Jan Hus.

 

• Soledad - If ashes are split, does the body rest. Do they rest in peace? Are they able to go over into eternity? (00:49)
• George - 1st Saturday Confessions. I don’t think we should be as flexible as you’re saying. (06:52)
• Valerie – What is the healing of memories? What is the process involved and is this valid? (08:52)
• Hank - At your first Confession, after being Baptized as new Catholic, what do you confess? Do I confess every sin I have ever committed? (12:15)
• Maria - If you attend Mass that is not Holy Day of obligation can you just go in and receive Holy Communion without attending Mass? (17:05)
• Andre - What did Jan Hus do that got him executed? (20:00)
• Lauren – Is it wrong to receive Communion in a Catholic Church if you are not member? (26:29)
• Diane (email) - Many thanks for your explanation today of mortal sins and how to respond to "how many times". This is a question I have looked for guidance in many spiritual books but the explanations never seemed to apply. You have opened my eyes that by avoiding to confess a mortal sin (out of shame) and then receiving communion I compounded my mortal sins. I'm going to confession today! (35:14)
• Sean – Our daughter is dating a Hindu. A priest told her boyfriend he didn’t have to become Catholic to get married. The priest told him to be the best Hindu he can be. They did get married in the Church. (36:32)
• Tina - Why can't anyone go to Confession, even if they are not Catholic? (46:26)