Patrick explores the real-life decisions Catholics face, such as switching from the Latin Rite to the Byzantine Rite, and the complexities of hidden weddings, family pressures, and honesty, while seamlessly shifting to lighter banter about Johnny Carson and the subtle dangers of cultural influences like song lyrics. A candid exchange on free will in heaven caps off an hour brimming with hard truths, compassion, and unexpected moments.

 

• Seth (email) - Is there any benefit to changing your rite from the Latin to the Byzantine? (01:02)
• Lori - I loved how Johnnie Carson didn’t get involved in politics. You remind me of him. (05:41)
• Jesse - How can I decline gracefully to not be in a sibling’s wedding? (07:30)
• Mike – Is it okay to listen to Sympathy for the Devil? Will we have free will in Heaven? (18:38)
• Dave - I disagree with your comment on being married in a Church and having a ceremony outside of the Church. I am not sure you understand how complicated these situations are. (29:24)
• Terri - In Mexico, they have the Church ceremony first and civil ceremony after. (42:16)
• Richard - I'd like to raise a point from Dead Man Walking movie. The character in the movie repents. If he got life in prison he may not have ever repented. (49:05)

Originally aired on 07/09/25