Patrick answers live listener questions about spiritual risks of secondhand finds, the nuances of holy water, and how demons interact with objects, then pivots to concrete parenting strategies for emergencies, sometimes recalling vivid childhood rituals and the importance of preparing children’s faith as much as their physical safety. He offers reassurance to a mother concerned for her profoundly disabled son’s sacramental journey, pausing over the Church’s compassionate flexibility. Stories of faith abroad, haunted embassy housing, and personal transformation through Catholic radio unexpectedly intertwine, guiding the hour into personal and collective reflection.

 

• Rosa - I buy second hand items and I worry they might be possessed; do I need to get them blessed?  Also, it seems like Holy Water, that everyone is touching, might be dirty. (00:55)
• Chris - How do I prepare my kids for emergencies? (09:49)
• Jose - Do we have to go to funerals or visit the cemetery? (18:19)
• Loretta - Does the devil know the future for us? (23:14)
• Tanya - I wanted to thank you for helping me come back to the Catholic faith.  (28:59)
• Peter (email) - I have fond memories of saying the "Angel of God" prayer every time we got in the car (37:12)
• Carol - I am the mother of a son with special needs. I am concerned that my son may never be able to receive Communion. What can I do? (38:35)
• Christine (email) – I am trying to find the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism #3 for my teen who is getting confirmed (49:51)