Patrick opens with an emotional family exchange about a grandchild’s love for her grandma, then fields unusual yet urgent calls on Church stipends, simony, and what receiving sacraments ought to mean in the parish. He moves from nuanced confessional advice and the scruples of returning Catholics to the practical fallout of parish fees, blending sharp critiques with direct references to scripture and the daily lives of the faithful. Throughout, Patrick responds with clarity and boldness, guiding callers through honest questions with encouragement and a no-nonsense approach.

• Marie – How does a $20 stipend for a funeral mass play into the discussion of indulgences? (01:59)
• Andy – Do I have to confess attending a nondenominational service? (10:38)
• Laura – About going to a Protestant service: How much detail do I need to go into in my Confession? (20:34)
• Mario – My parish raised the stipend within my diocese up to $20. Can a Diocese do this? This doesn’t seem right. (27:25)
• Andrew – What should you do when you have hours of sins to Confess? (36:20)
• Colleen – Was Jesus on the Cross for six hours? Was the Blessed Mother dressed in black? (44:39)

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