Patrick addresses a thoughtful question from a caller regarding the suitability of horror movies and TV shows for children and adults. Patrick examines the spiritual and psychological effects of popular media, covering everything from chilling slasher films to family-friendly staples like "Hocus Pocus" and "Harry Potter." As always, Patrick offers his honest and wise opinions on how to make entertainment choices that align with Catholic values. Whether you're a parent or someone curious about faith and popular culture, this episode offers plenty of valuable insights.

 

• Megan - Is it okay for people to watch scary movies or is that against the faith? (00:45)
• Violet - My friend did IVF and had a few embryos left after her pregnancy and she decided to just get rid of them. IVF leads to abortion and people don't realize this. (13:09)
• Diana - My niece tried to justify IVF by saying that God gave doctors the ability to do it, so we should make use of the tools God gave us. (21:59)
• Deacon Dave - I have a niece that died on Saturday morning and her family is part of the Society of St. Pius X.   We're going to the funeral mass, should we receive the Eucharist over there. (38:06)
• Natalie - We've always tried to stay on the faithful side of Halloween.  There's a priest that says, why celebrate Halloween when the occult culture worships the devil on that specific day. (41:47)
• Marianne - My sister was told by her priest that IVF would be allowed (47:39)
• Helen - How many eggs do they harvest when doing IVF? (50:03)