Show Notes
Patrick welcomes heartfelt callers seeking clarity and encouragement in their faith, fielding questions about reverence at Mass, the responsibilities of priests and laity, and the challenges faced by those striving for spiritual unity within the Church. Honest conversations explore topics like extraordinary ministers of Communion, teaching children about reverence, the experience of sacramental and non-sacramental marriage, and the impact of private gestures during liturgy. Through thoughtful dialogue, Patrick highlights the importance of humility, unity, and faithful adherence to Church teaching for listeners seeking to rekindle or strengthen their spiritual lives.
Luis – At Mass, the priest didn't distribute Holy Communion. The altar servers distributed Holy Communion instead. (01:07) Gary - Are we supposed to turn and face the priest when he enters? (20:20) John - My wife and I were married 40 years ago. She is Jewish and I am not. I am confused about whether my marriage is sacramental? (36:26) Jesse - Everyone at Mass lifts up their hands to pray Our Father. I thought the priest was the only person who was supposed to do this. (42:28) Mark – How, as people of faith, should we vote? Shouldn’t we vote for Christian values? (48:25)
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