Patrick explores the challenges Catholics face living their faith today, moving through topics like subsidiarity, classic Church teaching, and perceptions of God’s mercy and justice across the testaments. He addresses practical issues such as Mass attire, sacraments, Catholic identity in complex family settings, and current Church controversies, all while engaging questions sparked by headlines and pop culture. Listeners encounter both historical perspective and real-life application as Patrick offers clarity and encouragement for Catholics in ordinary moments and extraordinary situations alike.

 

• Patrick continues his conversation with Michael and Mark from the end of the last hour (03:26)
• Paulette - Do you have any thoughts on Protestant author Lee Strobel who wrote “The Case for Christ?” (08:23)
• Candace - I am a Baptist and my husband is Catholic. He supported me going to Baptist Church but doesn't support me anymore because of what my preacher said. Can you help me navigate this? (14:39)
• Gregory - The Archbishop of DC dismissed an exorcist priest. Was this the right thing to do? (20:40)
• Tony - Can I walk my daughter down the aisle? She isn't baptized and she is marrying a Protestant. (26:08)
• Pete - This UFO phenomena is a bunch of ridiculousness. (30:50)
• Don - I dress in a suit at Sunday Mass and wear shorts at daily mass. Should I dress more formally? (36:28)
• Alex - You said you don’t like banners in the mass. What kind of banners are you talking about? Some are liturgical and other people carry down the aisle. (45:32)