Patrick brings together sharp listener questions, spiritual reflection, while threading through Catholic funeral practices, the meaning behind Christian burial, and the challenge of covering funeral costs. He challenges common assumptions about Natural Family Planning, illustrating legitimate circumstances with compelling real-life scenarios, and then moves to the unique training and authority required for exorcists, cautioning against lay attempts at spiritual combat.

• Wayne (email) – I respect the Church and her rules, but don’t you think that “not having a visitation in the church before the funeral Mass” is a bit much? Families can save so much money by having a visitation at the parish instead of the funeral home. Funerals can be expensive. If these are the new rules, then no one in our family will be able to have a visitation. (00:53)
• Bill – I am a funeral director in Texas, and here many churches are open to having visitation the night before. The day of the funeral is reserved for the Mass itself. (09:13)
• Greg – What are the differences in the ordinations between bishops, priests and deacons? (13:15)
• Leah (email) – Is waiting to have children while married a sin?(22:33)
• Anna – Do all priests have exposure to and know about performing exorcisms? (41:31)

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