Patrick takes an unflinching look at a sensitive issue: the fate of souls who leave the Catholic Church. He discusses the grave implications of walking away from the faith, as explained by Catholic teaching. He dives into why the Catholic Church believes it's the true path to salvation, touches on scripture, and the necessity of baptism and the Eucharist. For those on a similar journey, he recommends “Lumen Gentium” by Pope Paul VI, and insightful reads like "Why Be Catholic?" and "Surprised by Truth."

 

• Will - I am considering converting to the Catholic Church. You said that someone who left the Catholic Church wouldn't go to heaven. Does that mean that only Catholics go to heaven? (00:32)
• James - My mom left the Catholic Church when I was young and my aunt left the convent, and I don't think they are going to hell. I want to reassure the listeners that their loved ones are in heaven. (20:35)
• Kathy - I was offended by you when you said I wouldn't go to heaven if I wasn’t Catholic. Now, I am in RCIA and want to thank you for saying it the way you did. (38:33)
• Melissa - I left the Church but came back. Had I stayed in the Protestant Church, I would have not been saved because I was living a bad life without boundaries. (42:20)
• Steve - I agree that the Catholic Church is the visible Church. I think that there is more space for people than you are giving to these people. I think there should be more mercy. (45:36)
• Herbert - I am 90 years old, and I am hurting. I don't understand how people can love Jesus. (47:35)