Patrick fields a torrent of emails and calls, wading into raw debates over politics, accusations, and faith with steady humor and honesty. Listeners vent about Trump, share heartbreak, and question the meaning of forgiveness; Patrick shares a personal regret about missing a goodbye, the ache of loss, and the strange peace that sometimes follows. He challenges anger and resentment with stories of faith, practical advice, and unexpected moments of grace in everyday life.
- Patrick shares some of the many emails coming in about the hate some people have for President Trump (00:28)
- Richard – The people who lost the election are venting. You are not letting enough people who agree with Trump on the air. (19:32)
- Donna - Hatred is a sinful thing to have in your heart. We are supposed to love everybody. I wish people would give others a chance. (23:03)
- Margie - I agree with you Patrick about how angry people are. I found that returning to Church helped me understand mortal and venial sin. A holy man who God placed in my path helped me realize this. (26:46)
- Tom – The staff at my residential home are not very nice to me and sometimes it brings out the worst in me. How can I be more Christ like when I feel like I’m being mistreated? (37:43)
- Andrea - I went to mass every day and felt closer to Jesus (40:48)
- Delores - I have differing values than my secular friends. I feel I am losing them because we can’t agree. What should I do? (44:12)
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