Patrick responds to listener questions with candor, exploring why the Church discourages naming guardian angels, what makes Eastern rites distinct from the Roman tradition, and how sacramental customs like infant communion developed. He fields practical concerns about lost baptismal records, offers comfort to those struggling with fear and spiritual discouragement, and handles lighter topics such as generational misunderstandings and amusing moments from his past. Even the fate of souls at the world’s end and whether our prayers reach loved ones across eternity come up, causing thoughtful reflection and moments of genuine warmth.

 

• Ellen (email) - Is it wrong to name our Guardian Angel? (00:52)
• Maria - What is the Byzantine Catholic Rite and how come they have married priests? (07:02)
• Joy (email) – What happens to those in purgatory if no one prays for them? (17:38)
• Stephen (email) – How can we talk to our deceased loved ones? How can we know that they hear us? (22:44)
• Nita - I received my Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion at the same time in the 1950s. (25:27)
• Therese - My friends have some kids born in Mexico and some born in the states. Their kids born in Mexico have been having problems getting sacraments because they can't find their baptismal records in Mexico. Do you have any advice? (34:05)
• Joseph (email) – I’m very aware of my personal fears and this seems an obstacle to my spiritual growth (38:49)
• Tom (email) - How do we bring and encourage 18 to 25-year-olds back to Mass? (45:41)
• Rhonda - My grandkids were wondering if they would be bored in heaven. How should I respond?