Patrick explores a fascinating discussion with a caller about the lifelong impact of holy orders in the Catholic Church. He explains the concept of the indelible mark on the soul, what happens when a priest leaves the clerical state, and the detailed process of laicization. This conversation sheds light on the profound and permanent nature of being a priest.

 

• Ken (email) – Your opinion on people’s salvation is inconsistent (00:38)
• Karen (email) – Responds to Ken’s email and writes “You told that woman her husband is in hell…” (Patrick did not say that) (19:46)
• Margie - Some priests don't where their clerics and it makes me upset (24:27)
• Michael - What does it mean if a priest is defrocked? What do you think about the book 'Heaven in our Hands' where it says that the Sermon on the Mount might not have been Christ’s actual words. What do you think. (34:54)
• Mark - How much should we be telling children about heaven and hell and other heavy topics of our faith? (45:08)
• Kevin - Why can I bless my children, but not other people? (47:18)