Patrick tackles some meaningful topics, starting with the significance of making the sign of the cross during the gospel and its ancient origins. Then, he helps Eileen, who is about to undergo a serious surgery, understand her eligibility for the anointing of the sick before surgery. He also provides a young mom with practical tips on evangelizing her family members who are at different stages of faith.

 

• Patrick responds to emails complaining that he’s putting Fauci in a bad light (00:19)
• LeeAnn - On Al's call yesterday - we can deceive ourselves and think that we are doing the right thing, but through God's grace we can change that. (06:06)
• Karen - I am a respiratory therapist and the Covid mandates were questionable even to us. (12:29)
• Email – Please stick to faith topics and not “political” topics
• Joey - Is the making the sign of the cross with your thumb before the Gospel just supposed to be for priests too? (23:21)
• Eileen - I am getting surgery soon and I'll be under general anesthesia. This weekend, my parish is having anointing of the sick. Am I a good candidate for this? (26:07)
• Christina - I need advice on how to talk to certain family members about the faith (28:42)
• Nicki - We can't separate our faith from politics, so I think it's good that you are talking about politics (41:02)
• Thomas - What is necessary to make a legit confession knowing it’s a habitual sin you’re confessing? (44:40)
• Isabella (10-years-old) - Can the devil lead you to hell in your dreams? (49:24)