Patrick gives thoughtful guidance to a listener struggling to return to faith after a long absence, offers compassionate advice on repairing family relationships, and discusses spiritual joy found through sacrifice by referencing the lives of the saints. Monique (email) – is it a mortal sin NOT to vote? Rachel – Are you morally obligated to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores questions about suffering, penance, the meaning of purgatory, and the challenges faced by those seeking a deeper spiritual life amid daily hardships. Listeners from all walks of life reach out with gratitude, curiosity, and sometimes confusion, while Patrick responds with warmth, encouragement, and clear, compassionate explanations grounded in Catholic tradition. Eliot (email) – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The conversation explores heartfelt testimonies from listeners striving to reconnect with their faith through prayer, confession, and reflection on Catholic teachings. Patrick addresses real struggles—from discerning romantic relationships to understanding doctrines like purgatory and confronting challenges such as cohabitation, offering clear Catholic perspectives grounded in honesty and compassion. Monica – I want to get married. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The conversation focuses on heartfelt questions about faith, hope, and family, as Patrick responds to listeners seeking guidance on topics like responding to challenges about the Catholic Church, understanding spiritual teachings, and finding hope after the loss of loved ones. One concept discussed is the mercy and grace of God, especially for infants who die […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick welcomes listeners with prayer and gratitude, inviting questions about faith, sacraments, and Catholic practices, while providing clear explanations on topics like the apostolic pardon, keeping the Sabbath, and the validity of marriage for converts from other faiths. The conversation features heartfelt moments, including testimonies from callers returning to religious practice, reflections on perseverance in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Don – How do you interpret this verse, “Where two or more are gathered in my name”? Is this just for priests and bishops? (01:05) Aaron – Can you clarify the Plenary indulgence for Holy Souls? Do I get a plenary indulgence this way and can I give it to my friend? (06:49) David – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The conversation focuses on stories of faith and renewal, beginning with Patrick sharing insights about the lives of saints such as Peter and Paul, tracing their backgrounds, journeys, and the transformation that marks their role in the early Church. Moments of heartfelt testimony arise, as listeners express gratitude for returning to church, rediscovering adoration, and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick shares stirring stories about great saints, highlighting figures such as Saint Clement of Rome and Saint Irenaeus of Lyon and their enduring influence on the early Church, faith, and unity. He explores saints’ roles in shaping Christian identity, addresses listener questions on prayer and intercession, and weaves in heartfelt calls from those expressing gratitude […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores the lives and faith journeys of great saints such as Basil the Great and Cyril of Alexandria, examining their courage, theological contributions, and perseverance in the face of hardship. The conversation also expands to heartfelt listener testimonies about overcoming struggles, the power of prayer, standing firm in faith, and finding hope in everyday […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick shares heartfelt stories and answers complex questions about Catholic faith and practice. The conversation covers the beatification of the Georgia Martyrs, the Church’s nuanced stance on cremation, and deeply personal struggles with confession, recurring sin, and marital challenges, infusing each topic with clarity, warmth, and encouragement for those yearning to reconnect with their faith. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick shares the heartbreaking story of a hardworking pizza merchandiser who, while stocking shelves late at night, becomes the target of a cruel prank by teenagers seeking online attention. The conversation explores the emotional toll on the worker, the public’s overwhelming support through a viral GoFundMe campaign, and the deeper need for compassion and dignity […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick highlights the heartbreaking encounter of a Red Baron pizza worker who, already exhausted from long shifts and time away from his family, becomes the target of a late-night prank by teenagers pretending to steal from him. The incident, captured and spread on social media, stirs anger, sadness, and frustration among listeners, leading to a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more