Patrick opens the hour by wrestling with the classic question of free will versus God's foreknowledge, using vivid analogies to draw listeners in as he takes each caller seriously, whether discussing divine providence, Old Testament sacrifices tied to baptism, or the loneliness of grief after a long marriage. Throughout, Patrick blends practical spiritual advice with big-picture theology as he responds to listeners who long for clarity, comfort, or a pathway back to Catholicism. The conversations leap from the philosophy of human choice to reflections on church authority, family, and the longing for fellowship, all with his steady presence guiding the way.

 

• Patrick continues his conversation with Lucy. She asks, If God gave us free will, but there is a plan laid out for our lives, is that really free will? (00:44)
• Dan – How do the Ashes of the Red Heifer point to Christ? (08:13)
• David - My younger sister is attending a Protestant Church. Can you advise me on how to bring her back to the Catholic Church? (20:55)
• John – Can I date a woman who is divorced? (31:43)
• Richard - Is it true that John the Apostle never did any miracles? (44:26)