Patrick responds to callers wrestling with confession, forgotten sins, and the struggle for peace, sharing practical wisdom rooted in Catholic tradition and personal experience. Patrice – I concerned about what you said about St. Theresa of Avila’s experience. (01:28) Patricia – I went to a priest who read my soul. The priest said, ‘and something […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions that range from fraud in the workplace to karaoke ethics and even the fate of Adam and Eve. His exchange with young Greta becomes an unexpected lesson in faith, while emails spark commentary on Notre Dame’s decisions, pop culture at the Super Bowl, and what confession really means for purgatory. Sherry (email) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers raw questions about faith, technology’s grip on daily life, and the tension between justice and adversity, offering direct biblical guidance alongside personal stories from listeners. Cyrus injects honest humor into discussions about doom scrolling and screen time, sparking conversations that shift from smartphone habits to Eucharistic challenges and family struggles. The episode brims […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about parenting anxieties, church reverence, and baptism’s significance. His responses blend scriptural depth with practical advice, from stories of saints, smartphone concerns, and pop culture’s spiritual risks all intersect, creating a lively and unscripted dialogue. One moment urges trust in God with tears; another unpacks the unity of prayer or challenges […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions that range from fiery debates about Super Bowl performances and parish tabernacle moves to everyday dilemmas like store refunds and group prayer etiquette. He folds practical wisdom, snippets of daily life, and candid advice into listener conversations, bringing clarity on topics like sacramentals and Mass responses. Lisa – We moved the tabernacle […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick shares stories about growing up and encourages listeners to cherish connections with their fathers now while they still can. 15 Things to Do with Your Father While He Is Still Alive (00:45) Monique – I remembered my dad at around 6 months old. My dad and his friends were smoking in the kitchen. (21:32) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick opens the hour reflecting on family, technology, and the way a simple promise to put down our phones reveals deeper truths about connection. He considers Elon Musk’s warnings about artificial intelligence, questioning not just the coming wave of change but what meaning and purpose look like in a society where work could disappear. Calls […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Listeners call in with raw questions about Catholic beliefs and the struggle to cope with disturbing news and digital overload; Patrick responds with encouragement, practical ideas, and a touch of humor. Clips from Josh Seider spark energetic debate about activism, identity, and what it means to confront modern culture head-on. Teresina – I am nondenominational […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick responds to questions about workplace ethics and artificial intelligence, threading Catechism insights with moments from his own life. He shares concerns and possibilities around technology, recalling the shift from dial-up to modern convenience, and considers how faith shapes daily choices. Gabriel – How should I talk about my coworkers in the workplace when I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers questions from listeners about artificial intelligence’s real risks and moral boundaries but also addresses how misinformation sneaks into everyday life through social media. He reacts strongly to political controversies, confronting racism and why careless public social media posts can’t be shrugged off. Tom – Your point about washers and dryers is irrelevant today. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick announces fresh developments in Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification cause, offering insight about sainthood and the value of relics in Catholic tradition. Listeners call in with vivid recollections of Sheen’s reach, prompting Patrick to share practical ways to encourage faith, like gently recommending OCIA or suggesting robust parishes in Southern California. He moves seamlessly from […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more