Patrick shares surprising post-election insights that originally aired on CNN. Featuring CNN's Scott Jennings discussing the mandate from working-class Americans, and Julie Roginsky critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of common-sense communication. Both commentaries highlight the disconnect between political rhetoric and the everyday concerns of citizens. Stay tuned as Patrick explores these candid takes and their impact on future political discourse.

 

• Email – Can a lay person (such as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion) help the priest by offering the chalice?  Since they’re not technically touching the transubstantiated blood of Christ, do you think this is a more acceptable role to help with communion when there is only one priest and no deacon in a parish? (03:05)
• FEMA employee fired after telling relief team to skip houses with Trump signs following Florida hurricane (07:52)
• Patrick in San Diego – Could you clarify your answer about someone assisting the priest holding up chalice. (14:27)
• Anne - We should focus on the good work that FEMA did.  (18:53)
• Night of the Election on CNN – Scott Jennings Senior Political Commentator (24:30)
• Julie Roginsky on CNN - We need to stop blaming other people for our mistakes (29:01)
•  Liz (email) - I’m glad you brought up the FEMA subject. It informed me that it was quite possibly only one person and that the government is doing something about it. To me that spins things in a positive light. If you hadn’t brought it up, I would still be thinking more negatively about it. (32:15)
• Email – Is masturbation a sin if it’s to spare my wife uncomfortableness? (32:54)
• Bridget - If the wife is having some discomfort in marital act, she needs to go to her doctor.  There are things that could help. (40:11)
• Maria - My 15-year-old daughter feels like she's in love with another girl. (41:44)
• Maribel - What's the name of the book for young dating adults that you've recommended? (49:16)