Patrick tackles a heart-wrenching question from a listener whose son suffers severe injuries after being struck by lightning. He discusses the Church’s stance on providing ordinary versus extraordinary care, emphasizing the moral obligation to ensure basic needs like hydration and nutrition are met, even via artificial means if necessary. He also discusses how Catholic Legacy can help you create your own directive, ensuring your healthcare decisions align with your Catholic values. Protect yourself and your loved ones from hasty or misguided medical decisions. Visit CatholicLegacy.com for peace of mind and faithful living.

• Where does the Memorare prayer come from? (02:54)
• Polish athletics chaplain Father Edward Pleń has claimed that Mass was prohibited from being celebrated in the Olympic Village this year in a break with past tradition. (18:03)
• UK Set to Adopt ‘Blasphemy Law’ to Protect Muslims
• What is the Church’s teaching on using life support? (30:17)
• Catholic Legacy (47:06)

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