Patrick takes questions on Mary’s pregnancy, explores St. Joseph’s actions through scripture and tradition, and sorts out what it means to be “born again.” He brings in thoughts from listeners, reading emails on mercy and justice, and fields live calls about Catholic doctrine, honesty in charity work, and how to view prosperity without succumbing to envy.

 

• Patrick continues his conversation with Laura from the end of the last hour. She’s asking about the timing of Mary’s pregnancy. (00:45)
• Bob - What do you think about the interpretation that St. Joseph violated the law because he didn't have Mary stoned to death? (08:36)
• Tamara (email) - Mercy does not apply to the innocent. Justice applies to the innocent. Joseph was applying justice, not mercy. (18:21)
• Lydia - I have stage 4 cancer and a Christian friend of mine wants me to get born again. Do I need this? After listening to you Patrick, I am not afraid of death. (23:39)
• Mark - How is it that some Catholic folk in nonprofits can be making about half a million dollars? (37:26)
• Mark - My son just became a lawyer, and he is making a lot of money. Took him 10 years of hard work. People don't understand what people went through to get to where they are at. 41:01)
• Noel - I think Joseph may have suspected that Mary was the Mother of the Messiah, based on Isaiah. He did not rashly judge the situation. He was in a state of waiting. (44:51)