There’s a new Pew Research survey revealing that 3 in 10 Americans turn to astrology, tarot cards, or fortune tellers each year, with higher rates among young people and the LGBT community. He offers a direct Catholic perspective on why these practices do not fit with faith and encourages listeners to rely on God rather than superstition. Patrick responds compassionately to callers, including Annie from Las Vegas, who struggles with guilt about someone else’s dishonesty, and a physician who shares his frustration over the Catholic Church’s COVID-19 response. He also comments on news about the possible end of the U.S. penny, listener irritation about cell phones ringing during Mass, and a mother’s worry about her daughter moving in with her boyfriend.

 

• A third of Americans consult horoscopes, tarot cards or fortune tellers (00:34)
• Annie - Am I doing the right thing to refrain from daily mass and communion because of something on my conscience? (07:42)
• Paul – During Covid, I had my doctor license taken away for 18 months. I finally got it back. The fear generated in Catholic pastors was crazy. Nobody could go to Church because of their cowardice. Why were priests so afraid? (19:51)
• Dan – We should look at how the Church is supposed to turn other cheek. We need to turn the other cheek. (31:32)
• Estefan – I’m seeing people bring their cell phones into Church and not turning them off. Should I say something? (37:03)
• John - Discontinuing pennies. What about sales tax that don't round up to a nickel? (39:38)
• Amy - My daughter is moving in with her boyfriend. She says she needs to live with her boyfriend first before marrying. (42:05)
• Domingo - Do you believe in vaccinations? (47:19)

Originally aired on 5/22/25