Patrick fields questions from callers about the Eucharist, addressing concerns about receiving Communion and clarifying Church teaching with scripture, and history. He answers with candor on marriage, chastity, and what truly makes a marriage valid, weaving in references to St. Paul and Pope John Paul II to respond to real dilemmas. Family dynamics and practical etiquette pop up too, as Patrick responds to everything from who should serve as a godparent to whether sending early baby shower thank-yous is ever too soon.

 

• Maria - In the bible, it says we are supposed to eat and drink the body and blood. Do we have to eat and drink at Mass? (00:47)
• San (email) - You know how if you misbehave aboard an aircraft, you will get banned from flying for life? You and Cyrus need to ban Dan from Las Vegas from calling into the show for life. (10:18)
• Daniel (email) - You mentioned those who receive communion, receive Jesus fully, whether they receive the body or the blood of Christ. Not that I would, but I assume it would be greatly frowned upon if a communicant “skipped” the body and opted for the blood only. (13:47)
• Ruben - Can you explain how the Catholic Church deals with the differences in theologies supported by different Popes? (18:16)
• Tom - Younger members of my family got married in front of justice of the peace. How do I convince my relative that marriage as a sacrament is more important than the celebration? (25:52)
• Mark - What is happening in the instance of Transubstantiation and when we receive the Eucharist? (34:41)
• Shannon - I am pregnant and having a baby shower. I got a text from a coworker who chewed me out for writing a thank you note. (43:31)