Patrick focuses on the importance of reaching out for help during difficult moments and points listeners toward both mental health and spiritual resources. He offers concrete ways to build community, like getting involved at a local parish group or connecting with a Catholic therapist. Patrick addresses the struggles of loneliness, the benefits of service, and shares compassionate advice on forgiveness, healing, and staying strong in faith. He reminds every listener that support and hope are always within reach.

• Patrick continues his conversation with Cassie, from the end of the last hour. Cassie feels like a black sheep in her family and she has no support system. Patrick recommends she get in touch with Joe Sikorra. (00:34)
• Mike – I wanted to invite Cassie to come to our Rosary group in San Diego, every morning at 5:45 before Mass. (03:57)
• Chris – I just got engaged: My fiancé’s work visa got denied. Can we do a civil wedding in Mexico and then have a religious ceremony later? (07:48)
• Joan (email) – Is being distracted by someone inappropriately dressed at Mass a sin?
• Melissa (email) – Can I, as a Catholic, be a godparent to a child being baptized in a Lutheran church? (22:52)
• *Julie – I had an abortion when I was young. I am trying to understand if God forgives me. (28:16)
• Long Island high schooler creates an AI calorie-tracking app that is projected to do $30M in revenue this year alone. (36:17)
• David – Does a translation app violate the seal of confession? (42:34)
• Amy – My priest told me that it is not a sin to miss Mass on Sunday. Is that right? (45:41)

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