Patrick fields calls about everything from family burial choices and comfort after loss, to confusion with Church practices like lay ministers, marriage preparation, and even tattoos, always infusing clear Catholic insight and vivid storytelling. Technology glitches, tradition debates, and personal struggles tumble together in this hour as Patrick balances empathy, candor, and humor while offering practical, faith-based advice.

• Audio: “Cis” American liberal gets educated by transindigenous man of color. (00:34)
• Ron – Is all of this technology doing us any good. I am a disabled vet. I don’t know what is going on anymore and I am tired of it. (05:44)
• Victor – I have been dreaming about my mother and brother who both passed away. Is this necromancy, wanting to see them again? (11:09)
• Maria – I hear that cremation is not a good idea for Catholics. (13:22)
• Amy (email) – What is the church’s position on donating one’s body to science? (23:12)
• Linda – I came from the Latin Mass recently to a newer mass. I have a problem with Eucharistic Ministers. Can you explain this? (26:43)
• Matt – I am in OCIA and so is my girlfriend. We are eager to get married. Does it have to happen in the Church or can we do it beforehand and then get it convalidated? (38:22)
• Catherine – Donating the body to science: You either get remains back cremated or body goes to mass grave. (44:21)
• Julie – My daughter is a very religious Catholic and thinking about getting a tattoo. (47:11)

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