Patrick steers lively conversations about faith, culture, and Catholic living, opening with reflections on religious freedom and the unique presence of a presidential message honoring the Immaculate Conception. He responds with candor to concerns about unreliable AI-generated information, offers practical guidance on distinguishing authentic homeschooling, and questions variations in liturgical practices, always bringing listeners back to Church tradition. Unexpected questions about friendship, morality, and family struggles challenge Patrick to give direct, compassionate advice with both gravity and warmth.

 

• David - Did you talk about the statement from the President on the Immaculate Conception? I think it is worth talking about regarding our religious freedom as Catholics. (00:39)
• Mary - I think Chat GPT can be wrong sometimes. Chat GPT even got the Pope's name wrong at one point. I am skeptical. (03:51)
• Shannon - I homeschooled for 12 years. We need to distinguish schooling at home with a public-school curriculum vs true homeschooling where parents have control over the curriculum. (06:48)
• Chris - I noticed at a Church I attend, they don't say 'The Mass is ended'. Also, the priest at Confession didn't make me say the Act of Contrition. (11:30)
• Bill (email) - I bow my head when “Jesus Christ” is said during Mass. Is this part of the rubrics or traditional or am I doing something that doesn’t belong? (20:47)
• Cathy - People bowing to the priest. I was taught that you should bow for the cross and not the priest. We also would bow when the priest holds up the Bible. What is your view? (23:43)
• Patrick in Monterey, CA - I thought no graven images were allowed in the Church? Doesn't the Bible prohibit graven images? (27:49)
• Archdiocese of Boston says, ‘ICE was here’ Nativity scene violates norms for sacred imagery (34:01)
• Shelly - My friend is keeping company with a married man. I know the married man's wife. Should I say anything? Is there anything I can do or read? (38:20)
• Kelly - Can I be a godmother for a baby whom the parents don't plan to baptize? How can I convince my brother and his wife to baptize their baby? (43:01)