Patrick brings real-life faith into focus, discussing the responsibilities of godparents, the differences between Catholic and Protestant Bibles, and how the Church responds even after the Pope passes. He addresses questions about indulgences, confession, and spiritual practices, while commenting on the growing impact of driverless trucks and technology on everyday life. Patrick also highlights moments of kindness and authentic conversation, encouraging listeners to live their faith boldly in today’s world.

 

• Patrick gives a few more thoughts on Joseph’s question from the end of the last hour. Joseph asked, “I just got a bible from a Protestant and I was wondering if it is something I should keep?” (00:26)
• Jesse - My son has been asked by a Lutheran couple to be godparents of their child. (06:25)
• Steve - Was Pope Francis embalmed? (09:08)
• Anna - How do you pray for the intentions of the pope when the pope is dead? Are your sins only forgiven when you do your penance? (10:35)
• Driverless trucks are rolling in Texas, ushering in new era (18:39)
• Pirso - Can you talk about the Church of Christ in the Philippines. They say the Catholic Church is not true because the pope died and they created a bible which they are spreading over the world. How can I debate them? (29:51)
• Steve - I am a truck driver and I would like to comment on the automated trucks. They definitely have limitations. They mainly can only do long stretches of highway. (40:07)
• Judy - Have you ever read a book called 'A Canticle of Leibowitz'? (45:46)