Patrick guides a caller through a wrenching family conflict sparked by the caller’s faith and his sister’s same-sex wedding, offering both scriptural counsel and blunt honesty about painful divisions. He also draws listeners into a tough examination of Judas Iscariot’s fate, blending biblical analysis, papal teaching, and gritty discussion about grace, repentance, and God’s justice. Listeners find practical wisdom scattered throughout, whether it's about confronting tensions in church pews or finding hope within support groups for Catholics facing similar struggles.
- Dave - My sister came out as gay and I don't know how to break it to my parents that I cannot stand by this. How can I deal with this? (01:29)
- *Was Judas saved? Patrick shares Pope Leo’s message from his General Audience. (16:04)
- Kathy - Is it true that St. Theresa of Avila used to pray for Judas? (31:07)
- Rosie - I am confused about God being merciful. Does God forgive us one last time? How do we know Judas did not get that opportunity? (32:26)
- Dan (email) – I’m seeing more hats inside Church. Is there anything I can do about it? (39:03)
- Theresa - It would be great if you mentioned Courage and Encourage International. Dave needs a support system. I go to these meetings as a parent. (43:27)
- Stuart - How do we attain salvation in the Passion without certain actors like Judas and St. Peter committing certain sins? (45:59)
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