Patrick hears heartfelt stories from callers who share their personal experiences about loved ones on respirators and with tracheotomies. Their testimonies remind us of the importance of cherishing additional time with family and the spiritual benefits of being prepared for the end of life. These experiences underscore the value of extending life thoughtfully and compassionately.

 

• Rose - My father was on a respirator for 3 months and he was weaned off of the trichotomy. So it can be done. (00:53)
• Ann - My mother had a trichotomy, and she lived for another 3 years. (05:30)
• George - Jesus saying who rejects you rejects me seems to be an argument to the magisterium? (07:14)
• Lebanese hospitals overwhelmed as hundreds upon hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists arrived with critical injuries after Israel allegedly hacked their pagers and blew them up remotely in an incredible operation never seen before (19:21)
• Donna - My husband and I adopted kids as pre-teens. It was very difficult to work with them because of all of the things they went through in the foster care. I wouldn't change it but it was much harder than we thought it would be. (27:09)
• Claire - On cell phone blowing up story: You need to make sure this isn't fake news; So many fake news stories against Israel; Be careful what you say, as it may not be true. (35:55)
• John – What did Pope Francis mean when he said all religions lead to God? (39:05)
• Vanessa - I'm really frustrated that the LGTBQ element is even in the Catholic Schools