Patrick explores the tradition of the Easter greeting “Christ is risen—He is risen indeed,” and explains why Sunday Mass obligation does not apply when someone must care for a loved one in crisis. Patrick discusses the meaning behind the 153 fish in John’s Gospel and explains that Catholics can fulfill their Sunday obligation at any rite in communion with Rome. He addresses why cardinals over 80 do not vote in the Conclave, shares concerns and opportunities around the rapid rise of AI, and suggests how to find wholesome movies using new technology. Patrick encourages listeners to keep learning, stay curious, and live out their faith with confidence.

 

• Jen (email) - Give us a little lesson on the “Christ is risen” and the response “He is risen indeed.” (00:38)
• Andrea – I couldn’t make mass yesterday. Do I need to go to Confession? (03:41)
• Judy (email) – My reaction to the meme of DJT as Pope was a chuckle followed by, to quote Winni the Pooh, “oh bother”. (06:09)
• Mary - Can Cardinals above the age to vote still attend Conclave? (08:41)
• David - What does the 153 fish in yesterday's Gospel represent? (11:13)
• JuanLuis (email) - I know there are several Catholic churches in communion with Rome, and I would like to know if I can attend Sunday services in another Catholic church, such as a Byzantine Catholic church. Would I be fulfilling my Sunday mass obligation? (15:00)
• John (10-years-old) - Can religious people marry non-religious people? (18:06)
• Audio: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says the world is not prepared for what's coming (22:55)
• Klinsmayer (email) - I found out this weekend on Life Site news that the Governor (Catholic) of Washington signed a bill that demands that priests break the seal of confession under circumstances involving a crime. (29:34)
• Joel (email) - Yes the Trump as Pope meme was dumb. What was not dumb was the National Prayer Service Day last week that President Trump hosted at the White House and It was really nice to see Bishop Barron offering his prayers live at this event. (32:41)
• Daniel (email) - Rumor has it “Smoke Watch” changed their band name to Deep Purple and later paid homage to the original name with the hit, Smoke on the Water. (33:37)
• Greg (email) - If a man has ED, how is the marital act supposed to be completed in the normal manner with his wife? (35:04)
• Patrick walks through how he uses AI to help him pick a movie to watch (39:06)
• Charles - AI singularity: I think some are taking it too far and they think humans can become God. (43:48)