Patrick opens the hour by responding to a listener’s struggle with isolation while growing closer to Jesus, drawing parallels to St. Paul’s hardships and the promise of deeper spiritual bonds. He fields questions about Christian relics, considers the spiritual growth possible in suffering through flawed government, addresses the frustrations of Social Security, and gently advises callers on topics like wearing the rosary while on duty as a police officer or breaking the habit of speaking harshly to a parent.

 

• Lauren (email) – Do people choose not to follow Jesus because it can lead to a life of isolation?(00:39)
• Sean - Remind Patrick that Codex Sinaiticus was found at the St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai (06:05)
• Alex - In response to affordable housing, isn’t it sometimes good to undergo suffering? (11:54)
• Jean – What about someone who pays into Social Security but dies before they collect anything (22:06)
• Patty – I’m a patrol sergeant and I wear the rosary around the neck. Is that disrespectful? (25:33)
• Bill - How do we discern between real videos of the pope and something that might be AI? (28:43)
• Beth - Response to an earlier email from Lauren about faith and isolation: the more we get involved in our parish, the more we feel connected. (35:20)
• Elena - Are there sins that God won’t forgive? (38:00)
• Jose - I live with my mom and help her. Is it right for me to leave? (44:58)