Patrick welcomes listeners to a hour packed with unexpected turns, heartfelt advice, and real human challenges as he answers questions about faith, the struggle of unanswered prayers, and the pain of homelessness voiced by callers like Rose. Compassion comes through as he connects people with tangible support, tackles fears of returning to confession, and genuinely wrestles with what trust in God looks like in the everyday mess.

 

• Florence (email) - How do we know, when we don’t receive, it’s because of a lack of faith or it’s not God’s will? (01:07)
• Rose - There are many homeless people who are decent people who are on the streets in NJ because of tenant/landlord problems in certain areas. (07:41)
• Melody - My best friend didn't want to go to Communion because she was afraid as she has just returned to the faith. Should I encourage her to go? (14:31)
• Annabelle - We pray the Memorare to end abortion. Why don't we pray for adoption and foster care more? Is it right to pray for this person who died? (21:45)
• Theresa (email) - Doesn't the person who is handling the host and the monstrance have to have consecrated hands and to be a man? Can you clarify for me how and if this is acceptable to the Church's teaching, doctrine or tradition? (34:44)
• Ozzie - We have a mutual friend who is Pentecostal and said she would go to our service if we went to hers. Is this ok? (40:30)
• Jim – Confession: Those of us who go regularly, know who the good confessors are. They can make an appointment with the right priest for someone who needs it. (44:25)