Patrick explores the anxiety many Catholics experience around spiritual warfare, exorcisms, and end-of-life sacraments, cautioning listeners about confusing lay practices with priestly authority while fielding passionate calls about generational curses, the meaning of altars in Scripture, and even the etiquette of pandemic mask-wearing in church. Unexpected moments—like encountering self-appointed exorcists or debating how water is added to chalices—spark spirited debate, all woven together by Patrick’s insistence on grounding faith in Jesus, the teachings of the apostles, and the Church’s guidance.

• Rita – My husband got an apostolic pardon before passing last year. This is something everyone should be aware of before a loved one passes. (00:34)
• Nick – Please differentiate between Extreme Unction, Anointing of Sick, and Last Rites. (08:46)
• Peter – A guy came to Mass and talked to kids mainly about laity performing exorcisms and tried to show us how he does it. Should we avoid him? (12:15)
• Ray – When Jesus was talking about the altar, which altar is he talking about? (21:13)
• Audio: Bill Gates people had “no choice” avoiding the COVID shot, claiming the unvaxxed would “endanger their grandparents” & the vaxxed were 100% protected. – https://x.com/DeIntelpatriot/status/2083599579384074469 (25:06)
• Catherine – I have spiritual warfare book of prayers that breaks curses. Is this okay to do at home for yourself? (28:38)
• Elizabeth (email) – Thank you for the many times you talk about us not delving into trying to know more aboutdemons, binding prayers, exorcism, etc. than what we really need to. I was raised in a home where the adults were obsessed with these topics. It contributed to depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and obsession for all of us children (affecting me as young as age 3). (37:22)
• Matthew – I respect that lay people need to stay away from spiritual warfare and interfering in matters, but shouldn’t we talk about abortion more? (38:24)
• Joseph – I disagree that lay people should not be away from deliverance. What about the powers that the Holy Spirit can work through people? (42:13)
• Sharon – When setting up for the Eucharist, water drops were poured into the one cup the priest will drink but not all the wine cups. Why is that? (45:06)
• Mark – I am okay masks and they might be a good thing when you are sick to not to spread it. Should not be enforced by law though. (48:52)

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