Patrick answers questions about changes in Catholic teaching on capital punishment and explains praying to saints with sharp scriptural references. He fields calls about family disputes over cremation and addresses the influence of Jordan Peterson on young Catholics, weaving in biblical perspectives on marriage and tradition. Rapid-fire yet thoughtful, Patrick’s responses bring clarity and conviction to a swirl of faith, culture, and personal struggle.

 

• Michael (email) - We're not living in the 15th century anymore (00:51)
• Lou - How can you pray to the saints when they are already dead? (11:26)
• Justine - The remains of my father were cremated. My sibling wants to split the ashes and disperse the ashes into the ocean. How much effort should I put in to get my dad a proper burial? (23:15)
• Kevin (email) – Question about cremations and spreading ashes (37:00)
• Carmen (email) - How can I advise a young man to begin learning about Catholicism the right way or in hopes of correcting his mindset? (39:50)
• Michael - My mom and dad wanted their ashes to be put together. I did not do it and had them put in a Veteran's cemetery at no cost. (46:16)