Show Notes
Patrick Madrid listens to callers share both struggles and gratitude as they wrestle with issues at the heart of Catholic life, from abortion’s painful reality in modern pharmacies to the challenges of raising faithful children in shifting cultural settings. He offers insight on topics such as modernism in the Church, discipline for children taking the Lord’s name lightly, and the tension between justice and mercy in the debate over the death penalty. Stories of faith renewal, heartfelt parental concern, and joyful college experiences at Christendom College thread through the episode, bringing to light everyday courage and encouragement for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their faith.
Ken - Why is the Church so silent on the abortion pill? We should be boycotting pharmacies. (01:03) Jim – Capital punishment and modernism (06:14) Patrick in Wisconsin - I think the Church discourages talking about the truth and keeps dodging the real issues (11:32) Richard - I think we need the death penalty because of the jihadist that killed cops recently. (19:51) Caoimhe - I went off to Christendom for my first semester. Best school ever. Having a blast. You encouraged me! (25:47) Megan - How do you remind a child not to take God's name in vain? (36:25) Rick - We don't want to have to explain to our young son why a kid in his class has two moms. How can we deal with this? (42:24) David - What is the meaning of the ringing of bells during the Consecration at Mass? (48:41)
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