Patrick responds to listeners grappling with family tensions over Catholicism, questions about marriage validity outside the Church, and struggles with how faith affects day-to-day life. Balancing compassion and clarity, he offers practical advice, references canon law, suggests helpful resources, and occasionally shares personal anecdotes. Prayers and honest conversation fill the air as Patrick encourages callers seeking hope and understanding.

 

• Dawn (email) - This morning my adult son lashed out in anger at me for being Catholic. I needed to get out of his truck and walk home. (00:46)
• Michael - Went to the conference with Scott Hahn that you recommended and it was great. (05:03)
• Joanna – Can I go to a wedding of non-Catholic Christians? (12:11)
• Jose - I am in a second marriage. I’m not sure if my first one was valid. (20:01)
• Robert - What is the Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer? (28:21)
• Kip – Is it wrong to assume that a marriage is valid or invalid? (35:05)
• Teresa - If a family member is living in sin, can you have them over for Thanksgiving dinner? Am I condoning sin? (43:40)