Patrick highlights the upcoming papal conclave, explains the meaning behind traditional Spanish capirote costumes, and responds to concerns about New Age practices like crystals and moon water. He answers questions about Sunday obligation and communion services, Divine Mercy Sunday graces, and the journey from Judaism to Catholicism. For anyone looking for insight into current events in the Catholic Church and practical faith topics, this session offers clear answers and encouragement.

 

• The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 (00:42)
• Sophia - I went to a Communion Service. Did that fulfil my Sunday obligation? Is it okay for the Deacon to sit in the priest’s chair during the service? (02:57)
• Kim - My daughter and her husband had their marriage convalidated in the Catholic Church, but they still have some occult practices going on. What can I do? (07:11)
• Kathy - Divine Mercy Sunday and Plenary Indulgences: Where is the Justice in this? Some people have all their punishment erased and others have to be in Purgatory. (14:35)
• Natalie (email) - Catholic Capirote hats look strikingly similar to the KKK hoods and many of the comments are saying that this tradition is satanic (20:31)
• Sofija (email) – I want to convert but I feel my family will look at is as a betrayal (27:36)
• Mark Zuckerberg pulling the plug on The Primary School—their high-profile, tuition-free school for low-income kids (39:13)
• Rick - During Divine Mercy Sunday, during Adoration, the priest wouldn't expose the picture of the Divine Mercy until after the Holy Hour. (41:49)
• Barbara - Thank you for things that you said last week about the Ice House (46:04)