Show Notes
Patrick continues his conversation with Colleen from the end of the last hour. She has returned to the faith, but her husband is hostile to Catholicism Paola - How can you be legally married if you never were Confirmed? Margaret - I am so happy that I can listen to Relevant Radio 20 hours a day. I have Patrick on all day! Patricia - My friend was offended when I said that her dad shouldn’t be going to non-Catholic Bible Study? J.P. - The Doctor said that we could not have any more children and that if she gets pregnant again she could die. Our pastor said that I could get a vasectomy and said that the Church would follow the science. Nancy - My husband has cancer that has removed his ability to complete the act. Is it a sin to do sexual acts outside of the procreative act? Monica - My husband also gave me trouble over the convalidation. It took a full year. I prayed a Novena and Our Lady helped my husband to change his mind. Richard - In response to contraception. Do all Catholics believe in practicing NFP? Originally aired on 10/9/25 during Hour 2
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