Patrick brings the question of Sunday Mass front and center, tackling what happens when someone knowingly skips and clearing up confusion straight from the Catechism. He fields listeners’ tough scenarios (baseball games, illness, caring for aging parents) and draws a sharp line between true obstacles and mere preference, even addressing arguments about “man-made” laws with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores topics from male athletes declaring themselves WNBA prospects and the logic of self-identification in sports, to the boundaries of parish involvement in potentially scandalous situations. He engages with questions about Communion practices, liturgical changes since Vatican II, capital punishment through scriptural lenses, and the historic dispute over the Filioque in the Creed. With […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick welcomes callers eager for advice on keeping Catholic faith alive in their families, sharing practical wisdom on parenting, prayer, and bringing Catholic identity into daily life, especially for those feeling isolated in a secular culture. During the episode, Patrick addresses hard questions about abortion, capital punishment, and helping loved ones who’ve become disillusioned with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions that range from how to keep the Sunday Mass obligation while traveling for a wedding, to the confusion surrounding confessing sins by number and type or with personal detail. He encounters raw marital crises, addressing the pain of separation and the search for healing in couples teetering between annulment and reconciliation, all […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick steers the conversation toward faith and family, weighing how Catholic teaching shapes the heart, while unexpected memories of ’70s rock bands surface alongside stories of conversion and ancient cathedrals humming with tourists. He addresses questions of burial practices, disability access at Mass, and whether evangelizing actually puts more souls at risk, throwing these thoughts […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens with hard-hitting questions on salvation and evangelization, confronting listeners with challenging truths from Scripture about who really enters heaven. He weaves a vivid analogy likening salvation to hitting a dartboard’s center, pressing the urgency of embracing the Catholic faith fully and honestly wrestling with its demands. Addressing topics from holy death and prayers […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores practical faith questions head-on, tackling confession advice, Church teaching on birth control in Africa, and how Catholics should respond to invitations for non-Catholic weddings. Matters like understanding Nostra Aetate, responding to papal comments on religious pluralism, and explaining Catholic authority to Protestants all come into focus, often with urgency and candor. Listeners are […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores practical and often thorny questions at the intersection of Catholic faith and daily decisions, examining everything from consumer choices linked to corporate ethics, to the meaning of receiving Communion under different forms, to candid discussions about confession and the real presence in the Eucharist. He listens to callers wrestling with misunderstandings about church […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick tackles listener questions with warmth and candor, jumping from the history of Nahum to the challenges of attending Sunday Mass as a firefighter and discussing guidelines for Catholic marriage and godparent eligibility. Stories of returning to faith, upcoming creative music projects, and reflections on the faith backgrounds of public figures mingle with practical advice […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions about faith and family, Catholic teachings on purgatory, confession, and natural family planning. He reads listener reactions, offers scriptural context for traditions, and gives real-world advice. Judgment, wisdom, laughter, and hope intersect as Patrick moves through calls, scripture, and lived experience. Joe – Is there a biblical blessing or prayer on guarding […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens with a burst of parenting chaos, sharing stories that blend laughter and exasperation, then shifts to updates from listeners across continents and celebrations of religious milestones, weaving Catholic and Orthodox perspectives with candid reflection. Wrestling with tough questions on saintly intercession, technology’s oddities, and dubious censorship on a soft drink website, Patrick’s conversation […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick weaves together playful banter about taco-themed music and spirited exchanges with listeners, then turns straight into serious matters—tackling family conflict over weddings outside the Church and same-sex relationships with honesty and empathy. He moves quickly from humor to heartfelt personal stories, sharing practical guidance rooted in real faith and genuine struggle. An unexpected mix […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more