Patrick returns to the mic and responds to a series of heartfelt listener calls: Macy’s concerns about parenting in the Church amid public same-sex relationships, Nathan’s struggle between finishing an engineering degree or pursuing missionary work, Mary Ellen’s anxiety over confession, Diane’s questions about Catholic school policy for children of same-sex couples, and Sandra’s challenge explaining Mary’s Immaculate Conception to Protestants. He addresses these situations with a mix of honest counsel, humor, and direct references to Catholic teaching, offering both spiritual reassurance and practical advice. Through it all, Patrick’s warmth and clarity stir real engagement with issues of faith, family, and conscience.

 

• Macy – There are two women at our church who are in a same sex relationship and one of them received Communion. Should I leave this Church? (01:08)
• Nathan - I am about to drop out of engineering school to do missionary work. Is it worth getting a college degree if I want to work in the Church? (08:38)
• Richard - How graphic do I need to be with the priest in Confession? (19:36)
• Diane – What if a gay couple wants to put their kids in a Catholic school? (32:40)
• Sandra – Is it true that if Mary is without sin, then she doesn't need Jesus? (40:11)
• Maggie - I am concerned about my daughter's ex-husband wanting to introduce his girlfriend to their children and grand-children? (47:30)