Patrick answers tough questions on the sacraments, marriage, Marian apparitions, and confessional guidance, clarifying complex Catholic teachings with warmth and candor.

 

• Annette - At the Easter Vigil, must Confirmation be omitted if there are no Baptisms? (02:32)
• David (email) - You were defending the Catholic tradition that upholds the doctrine that Mary was sinless. This is the problem with the Catholic Church. (14:13)
• Audio: Florida couple sues fertility clinic after embryo mix-up leads to birth of child who is not biologically theirs - https://x.com/unlimited_ls/status/2017049649849262322?s=20 (28:49)
• Kris - If someone who is a Catholic gets a certification to perform marriages, can they marry non-Catholics? (30:43)
• Lynne - Is Our Lady of Champion the only apparition in the United States that is approved? (36:18)
• Ozzie - A friend of mine said it was not a sin to miss mass on Sunday and says that God understands human nature (44:23)