Patrick opens this hour by marveling at how screens have transformed everyday life, from music to family dynamics, and he reflects on the near disappearance of kids outdoors. He fields calls on everything from the Knights of Columbus’ benefits and Catholic financial planning to the nuances of interfaith participation and school policies for children with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens the hour by tackling listener questions about tough Church history, confronting myths about the Spanish Inquisition with clear facts and empowering those who struggle to explain the past. He takes on IVF, laying out the Church’s position on intention versus moral action and offering heartfelt advice to anyone affected by difficult choices. Complex […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick carries listeners through heated news about abortion drugs, and a lively back-and-forth on Catholic teachings around Communion. Prayer, perseverance, and even moose encounters in Alaska surface. Unpredictable, genuine exchanges pop up, from a young caller’s First Communion anticipation to reminders—keep going. Audio: Keep going – https://x.com/art0flife_/status/2032854223411437998?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (0:20) Trump Justice Dept asks to dismiss FLORIDA’s […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick takes on parenting pressures, the hidden costs of daycare, and the vital heartbeat of attachment between parents and kids, sprinkling in heartfelt encouragement for stay-at-home moms. He fields a mix of listener calls about confronting sedevacantism, the validity of priests outside the Catholic Church, anxiety’s modern bite, and the mystery of original sin, all […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens with a heartfelt email questioning the current state of the Society of St. Pius X, offering resources and context for listeners struggling with similar concerns. Throughout the hour, he fields lively calls on topics from anti-Catholicism’s evolution in America and the morality of acupuncture to the spike in tattoo removal, stem cell therapy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions about the morality of venting frustrations, the duty to attend Mass while traveling, and grappling with a digital music collection acquired through file sharing (stealing). Advice flows freely: confession, giving alms, and the value of conscience all come up, interspersed with stories of real families attempting to steer their grandchildren away from […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens with a discussion of a viral photo of an IDF soldier smashing a crucifix in southern Lebanon, reflecting on the public reactions and a strong statement from Cardinal Pizzaballa. He fields spontaneous questions from callers about sharing faith in the workplace, the meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, biblical roots of confession, and tough […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick kicks off the hour reflecting on listener feedback and the challenge of sorting through strong opinions. As questions pour in about morality in military life, politics, and tangled ethical choices, Patrick fields them with clarity and candor. Audio: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who says he is not religious, says he broke down in tears when […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions on topics ranging from diabolical possession to parish registration, Catholic charities, and immigration through Aquinas’s lens, always keeping the conversation candid and current. He draws a line between spiritual and psychological explanations, addresses ethical concerns about workplace expenses, and examines boundaries in youth ministry when it comes to praying over minors. Throughout, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick has fierce and candid exchanges about faith, politics, and the temptation to outrage, challenging listeners to separate the emotional pull of the news cycle from their devotion to Christ. Calls pour in, some fiery, others searching on the Church’s response to war, presidential words, and the meaning of just action, while Patrick insists on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick helps callers who grapple with moral questions about employment in clinics offering transgender surgeries, confronts the worn edges of trust in church leadership, and fields thoughts on faith as listeners digest painful realities of abuse scandals and financial cover-ups. He answers practical curiosity about scripture and Catholic traditions, all while wrestling with tension and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers calls about the Eucharist, second baptisms, church funding controversies, smart TVs spying from living rooms, and persistent myths linking Catholicism with ancient pagan rituals. Stories pop, advice flows, and moments of levity land between practical guidance and personal anecdotes. Audio: Pilots meow and bark over emergency aviation frequency – https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/204457619515342459772nHQ (00:22) Robert (email) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more