Patrick guides listeners through raw stories of faith, candid questions, and practical Catholic wisdom, drawing callers into urgent topics like daily Mass, prayers after liturgy, sacred tradition, and family conversion. Unexpected stories from across America surface, ranging from heartfelt reunions with the Church to urgent advice for end-of-life sacraments. Personal, unscripted, and intensely real moments populate each call.

Pat - Can we talk about the movie called 'Not Without My Daughter'. Gives you an inside look into what being a Muslim is like in Iran. (00:36)
Mike - My local parish priest is ending Mass with the St. Michael Prayer at our parish. (02:42)
Ann - I have been praying for 12 years for one of my sons to come home to the church and my son recently called me to say he would be going back to Mass. I was so happy. (10:59)
Michelle - I worked as a hospice chaplain. Sometimes it takes 30 years, but people do come back. I have seen this in my work. (13:34)
Sarah - My priest brings up children to the altar during the Consecration. Is that ok? (15:17)
Matt - I have heard that Catholics don't have a list of infallible traditions that we need to follow. How are we recording traditions? (22:58)
Leo - I have been married for 10 years but was not active in the Catholic Church. I just came back because of my wife's prayers. (35:53)
Jason - What is the purpose of Daily Mass? Is it optional? (43:23)
Calista - My relative is dying and the only person available to see her is an Episcopalian priest. If she accepted Baptism, would it be valid? (46:53)

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