Patrick offers guidance on Catholic teachings regarding confession, anointing of the sick, and honoring loved ones through burial and cremation, weaving in practical advice and Church doctrine with his signature warmth and empathy. Plus, listeners share personal journeys of faith, seek advice on improving their prayer life, and explore the mysteries of suffering and redemption.

 

• Kathy – The Abortion Pill Rescue Network (01:09)
• Delphi (email) - Just pretend that you HAD to be something other than Catholic. Not counting Episcopalian, which denomination would you choose? (06:41)
• Jesusita - I struggle with forgiving my father. I need help. How can I do this? What resources does the Church offer? (08:28)
• Kyle (email) – Do you have any recommendations on how to improve my personal prayer life? (13:58)
• Marie - My oldest sister passed away two years ago. I recently obtained some of her ashes. Can I bury her ashes? (22:27)
• Mary Jo – What is a victim soul? (24:31)
• Meredith (15-years-old) - I went to my first Confession and felt rushed. Was it valid? (29:46)
• Alex (email) – Is it recommended that Catholics be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (34:59)
• Alan (email) - I have a nephew who was cremated, and they divided up his ashes amongst siblings and parents. I am worried about his soul, but what about St Maximilian Kolbe? Were his ashes buried in a common grave? (37:07)
• Jan - I was not blessed with a child, but I will say this, when I hold my dog and look into those adoring, trusting, beautiful eyes, I think I glimpse exactly what you were talking about when you referred to your youngest grandchild
• Pat - Is Anointing of the Sick for the elderly appropriate? (39:59)
• Linda - Would it be appropriate to be buried with my husband? (44:52)
• Lisa - I am a lifelong Catholic and don't understand why Jesus had to suffer and die as he did. Why couldn't God just correct the bad? (46:36)