Patrick answers raw, heartfelt questions about Catholic living, how to respond when a son comes out as gay, whether revealing someone’s secret crosses into serious sin, choosing hope or despair for loved ones lost suddenly, and protecting dignity at life’s end. He offers clear guidance on prayer for the dead, the value of confession, and the spiritual dangers of gossip, threading real-life wisdom with Church teaching. One moment finds gentle encouragement, another a stern warning, and then unexpected comfort follows.

 

• Bree (email) - Is this detraction? (01:04)
• Kathy - I love what you are talking about. Reminds me of John 16:12. Jesus says, 'I have much more to tell you.' (08:04)
• Harold – Do people in hell pray for us? (09:48)
• Bertha - My grandson's best friend died in a car accident. The Deacon told the sister that he was in hell because he didn't go to Church. I said he was in purgatory. Did I say the right thing? (20:00)
• Bolek - My son told me he is gay. What should I do? Is there a chance to help him? (29:40)
• Heidi - Can Bolek look into Courage and Encourage for his son? (39:44)
• Anna (email) - I come from a family that gossips a lot (42:16)