Patrick starts by confronting questions about church leadership from the Book of Titus, then explains Catholic teachings like papal infallibility and celibacy with clarity. Listeners reach out with stories of visions and faith struggles, seeking Patrick’s take on supernatural experiences, the nature of belief through hardship, and everyday spiritual choices. From why bishops wear the zucchetto to thoughtful guidance on confirmation sponsors, from Super Bowl halftime controversy to the complicated legacy of the Jesuits and questions from a convert out of Mormonism, Patrick brings a thoughtful, grounded response to every turn.

• Taylor (email) – Question about Papal infallibility (00:55)
• Bobbie – About 5 years ago during Palm Sunday, I went to get a Palm and had a vision of a godless world. (07:32)
• Anilu (13-years-old) – Can my confirmation sponsor also be my godparent? (16:33)
• Brett – I am a Catholic with a Jewish background. I wore a Jewish garment to Church, and someone complained. What do you think? (19:59)
• Bob – I was very upset about the Bad Bunny music at the Super Bowl, and no one actually said anything about the meaning of the words. I don’t think we should praise this guy. (25:42)
• James – Do you have any good resources on the Jesuits? (31:09)
• Sarah (email) – In Acts, Peter receives direct visions and prophetic-like guidance. What is the best way to understand and explain why Peter retained prophetic abilities and continued to add to the deposit of faith but that this charism was no longer needed after that deposit was essentially completed upon the deaths of the apostles? Why was that given to him as an apostle, but not to later popes, if the Church needs ongoing direction? (38:59)

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