Episode Details

Patrick steers the conversation through Modern Catholic life’s challenges, from offering Mass intentions and the speculative role of guardian angels, to questions about boycotting Costco after learning it sells IVF drugs, blending clear Church teaching with practical advice. The episode bursts with debate as he confronts antisemitism, explores what “chosen people” means, and answers heartfelt calls about military ethics, making space for Scripture, current events, and personal conviction to collide.

• Maureen - I thought that you were supposed to give your intention to your guardian angel during Mass.  (38:20)
• Maria - Can I be a member of Costco after they made IVF drug prices lower? (05:38)
• Michelle - Can the people in Purgatory pray for us? Also, what is the resurrection of condemnation? (11:07)
• Audio: Archbishop Sample speaks out against antisemitism -  https://x.com/usccb/status/2034412658758226280 (18:51)
• Margaret – I got in a debate about whether or not the Jewish people are still the chosen people (28:17)
• Audio: Crash course on how to be a jew hater - https://x.com/TheMossadIL/status/2032020203127599180 (38:38)
• John Paul - I went to an Ash Wednesday Mass where they had a prayer intention for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Was this right to have in a Catholic Church? (40:16)
• Rose - My nephew is going into the armed forces, is that a sin? Also is Purgatory years and years? (41:59)