Patrick fields passionate questions about salvation, Catholic sacraments, and who truly gets to heaven, drawing sharp lines between Church teaching and personal speculation while opening room for God’s mercy. In rapid, candid exchanges, he explains Mass gestures, why some rituals belong to the priest alone, the reasoning behind Catholic burial obligations, and even settles whether a diamond chalice would pass liturgical muster. News events weave through, as Patrick doesn’t shy from blunt takes on political violence, respecting human dignity, and what faith looks like in real life.

 

• Ray - Did the thief on the cross go to Purgatory first? (00:40)
• George - I noticed that people pray using Orans Posture. Why is the proper posture not enforced? (11:49)
• Patrick shares a statement from the Diocese of Little Rock “On Human Dignity, Political Violence, and Rediscovering Our Common Human Bonds” by Bishop Anthony Taylor (19:26)
• Patricia - Is it okay to do the sign of peace? (24:46)
• Jessie - Can you make a chalice out of diamonds? (30:47)
• Lisa – A priest told us to raise our hands when we prayed (36:46)
• Dennis - I appreciate you focusing on Charlie Kirk
• Fred - How to dispose of remains in an urn when the family wants to spread them around? (41:10)
• John – What does Matthew 18:18 mean for future pope and church leaders? (44:45)
• Chris – Is it appropriate for there to be a light show outside of our cathedral? (47:37)