Patrick kicks off the episode with sharp memories of environmental predictions gone sideways, then pivots to old-school hairspray panic and Sunday donut rituals. Quirky moments tumble into thoughtful answers about confirmation names, staying until the end of Mass, and what to do if disaster strikes mid-liturgy. Nostalgia, candid stories, and odd donut debates pop up alongside serious questions about yoga in Catholic schools and how angels fit into the big picture.

Audio: Every single alarmist prediction has not happened https://x.com/wideawake_media/status/1986011774265508297?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:20)
Ryan (email) - Would it be unusual to adopt St Francis De Sales’ first name after my confirmation and choose to be called "Francis" instead of "Ryan"? (03:11)
Jennifer (email) - More and more we see people leaving right after communion at the Sunday morning masses. Regardless of their reason, how do we explain to them in a loving way that they shouldn’t be leaving mass at this point? (11:06)
Lucy - My husband would walk with our kids to the donut shop. The Kids got special permission to put a donut in his coffin after he died. (20:48)
Steve (email) - Could you go over how the Sacrifice of the Mass should be completed if a tragic incident occurs during it? (23:53)
Susan (email) – What should I do about my kid’s school using yoga videos for stretching?
Connor (email) – Why did God create bad angels? (36:06)
Maria - When the Holy Eucharist is consecrated, and there are leftover hosts, are those still the Body and Blood of Christ? (48:34)

Originally aired on 11/11/25

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