Patrick explores how souls recognize each other in the afterlife, fields questions about St. Michael’s Lent, and discusses whether prayers at Mass should be spoken out loud or kept silent. Balancing heartfelt guidance for those struggling with scrupulosity and his commitment to keeping focus on Catholic faith rather than politics, Patrick brings unpredictable insights and a personal touch throughout the episode.

 

• Nancy (email) - Before our bodies are reconnected with our souls, what do our souls look like? Do they have any kind of appearance at all? (00:48)
• Carmen - What is the 40-day Saint Michael's Lent? Is it a requirement? (04:17)
• Jessica - Do you have to say prayers out loud at Mass? (05:34)
• John - What do you think about the Merry Beggars Saint Dominic shows and how the bishops started creating their own Churches. How could bishops get so far off from the Church? (16:09)
• Patrick shares a couple of emails in regard to yesterday’s show (23:56)
• Summer - I struggle with scrupulosity. How do I figure out if it is a venial vs mortal sin? (30:27)
• Jim (email) - At mass, aren't we joining our prayers with those in Heaven? Aren't those in Heaven praying and singing praise to God? (42:55)
• Larry (email) - OK Boomer & Meatless Fridays (46:13)