Patrick Madrid opens this hour by fielding heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with the challenges of living their faith in today’s world, from family tensions over weddings and Mass preferences to the struggle of faithfully attending church when unable to receive communion. He offers practical and compassionate guidance, weaving in reflections on honoring tradition, maintaining reverence, and finding unity amid personal and communal trials. Listeners encounter encouragement, moments of vulnerable honesty, and reminders of the deeper meaning behind church practices and relationships.

• Mike – I think Mary was the first influencer ever. She has millions of followers.
• Patricia – There is friction in my family. We are going to wedding but not talking. How can I break the ice and be kind? (04:44)
• Larry – As a lay person, what am I allowed to do during Eucharistic Adoration or in general? (13:40)
• John – About purifying the vessels: I think what the altar server may be confusing that the vessels are purified during Mass. After Mass, purified vessels are washed. Purification has already taken place. (20:45)
• Prince – Who are the 7 Archangels? (24:47)
• Barry – My wife and I disagree on attending Latin Mass. My wife wants to go to Novus Ordo. What can I do? (25:51)
• Sandy – I can’t receive Communion and I’m trying to fix this. I feel like I get enough from Mass. Should I still go to Mass? (33:09)
• Mary Ellen – My husband went to Novus Ordo, but I had a difficult time there. I do wish I had gone with him before he passed. (37:12)
• John – I have a co-worker who is into using the Bible as a counter and predicts the end times using numbers in the Bible. How can I respond to him? (40:16)

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