Patrick responds to questions about Catholic teaching and daily challenges with wit and honesty. He fields listener calls about Mass obligations, population trends, biblical interpretations, and medical ethics, blending practical advice with spirited debate. Answers unfold quickly, switching from theological puzzles to concrete resources for families, revealing faith’s relevance in everything from the ordinary, the urgent, and the quietly confusing.

 

• Evan (email) - Why do you care if anyone else besides you get to Heaven or goes to Hell, since you have admitted that it won’t matter to you either way once you're in Heaven? (00:47)
• Mark (email) – Rather than just creating voters… (02:46)
• Heidi - Is it ok to watch Mass on TV on Sunday instead of attending Mass in person? (06:54)
• Ellen (email) - Is there any truth to Catholic cardinals debating how many angels can fit on the head of a pin? (10:53)
• Breanna - I had an ectopic pregnancy about 9 years ago, I always thought it was morally permissible, but now I am confused. (14:11)
• Alex - What is the history of Catholic education and athletics? I feel in some Catholic school’s sports takes more precedence.
• Janette - Can you comment on your 4 points in “Any Friend of God is a Friend of Mine”? (24:55)
• Alberto - I have an autistic son who is very gifted. He wants to understand creation and evolution. How can I help him? (39:53)
• Dave - If Catholic High Schools were providing proper formation, shouldn’t there be greater sportsmanship among the athletes? (45:55)