Patrick answers candid questions about suffering, God’s hiddenness, and the interplay between free will and evil, weaving in scripture and Catholic tradition at every turn. Moving from the complexities of Church authority battles to the gentle art of helping friends become curious about faith, Patrick sprinkles practical wisdom on topics like late-in-life marriage, prenuptial agreements, and how anyone can approach the Liturgy of the Hours. 

 

• April - Why doesn't God show His face and talk to us? Why does he allow suffering? (01:18)
• Bob –What is the difference between SSPX and Armenian or Byzantine rites of church? (09:49)
• Molly (email) - My non-religious neighbors’ two sons attended Vacation Bible Camp at our parish, loved it, and now want to learn more about Catholicism—how can I gently support and encourage their interest as a close family friend without overwhelming them with books or too much information? (18:07)
• Alex - My girlfriend seems pathologically jealous. Is there something in the Bible that can help her overcome this? (23:59)
• Yollie - Is there a time when you are too old to get married? Does a prenuptial agreement invalidate a marriage? (34:22)
• Linda - What is the Church’s view on novenas? (37:35)
• Monica (email) – Is there a laymen’s version of the Liturgy of the Hours? (40:45)
• Doloris (email) - Our parish priest mentioned that the verse in Matthew about the yoke being light was something many scholars believe that Jesus quoted from Sirach. If that’s true, wouldn’t that be a strong case toward the legitimacy of Sirach in the Bible?
• Fr. Jim (email) – Lay people can bless their homes
• Mack (email) - When everything in tech is getting smaller and faster these huge Data Centers do not make any sense to me.