Patrick fields questions about Marian teachings, breaks down what the Church means by the sixth commandment, and addresses concerns from listeners wondering how doctrine shapes daily Catholic life. Confession, purity, smartphones, the avalanche of national debt—he juggles it all, sometimes pausing to encourage, other times dropping startling perspectives or a wry observation.

Why does it matter to our salvation if Mary was immaculately conceived, ever-virgin, or assumed into heaven? (03:13)
Megan - What is included under the commandment of 'do not commit adultery'? (09:57)
AUDIO: Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve. The US national debt is now rising by $1 Trillion every 180 days - A million seconds ago was May 23rd A billion seconds ago was 1993 A trillion seconds ago was 30,000 B.C. (22:15)
Audio: George Carlin on the fake climate crisis (26:18)
Kyle (email) - Please consider being our first Dumb Phone Convert. (28:15)
Laura (email) - When we say the glory be prayer, are we supposed to make a physical Sign of the Cross? (32:39)
Tim (email) – I use an app called "Brick" that essentially makes my phone as "smart" or "dumb" as I need it to be. (38:16)
Steve - We have reached a place in society where having a dumb phone is unrealistic (40:08)
Seena - We have free speech, but we allow some people to be anti-Semitic but not racist. Where is the line? (44:57)

Originally Aired on 06/04/2025

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