Patrick answers questions that swing from scriptural interpretation of “other sheep” in John’s Gospel to the raw difficulties of forgiveness when resentment sticks, pausing to reflect on priests who wade into politics during homilies and the layers behind Junia’s mention in early Church history. He breaks open issues around a public parish scandal, offers gritty encouragement about letting go of old hurts, and shares hands-on book recommendations for spiritual growth.

 

• John - How can you interpret the passage where Jesus says that he has sheep that are not of this fold? (01:31)
• Ruben (email) – Should politics be injected into mass readings? (05:56)
• Marie - Does true forgiveness still happen even if you are still angry at the person? (13:40)
• Rick (email) - Was Junia one of the Apostles or simply a holy woman? (21:57)
• Thomas - How did Jesus fulfill the prophecies that the Jewish people believed He did not fulfill? (26:38)
• Suzie - I heard this saying that forgiveness is giving up any desire for revenge. It really helped me. (30:21)
• Mary Pat (email) - I read the Junia series and would recommend them for kids over 12, probably due to the references to sexual immorality. (39:01)
• Rachel - At my parish, there is a popular gay politician that receives the Eucharist. (41:14)
• Candice - I have had trouble bearing children. Is it ok to have your tubes fixed in order to bear children? (47:48)