Episode Details

Patrick opens by bringing artificial intelligence into sharp focus, referencing Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical and its stark warning against techno-pride and corporate overreach while championing human dignity shaped in God’s image. He fields tough questions on legalism, confession, and the conscience, never shying from the uncomfortable edges of parish life, from irksome priests to schism brewing in the headlines. Even simple moments, like enduring a noisy movie companion, become lessons about discomfort and grace woven into daily faith.

• Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV (00:46)
• Mike - Can you become too dogmatic or legalistic? 30% of Catholics go to confession but the other 70% don't.  (11:09)
• The SSPX has announced the names of four priests to be consecrated bishops on July 1 at its seminary in Switzerland. (22:18)
• Kent - Do we maintain our memories when we die? (26:19)
• Mary - When is it okay to admonish your priest in a brotherly way? Is it ever okay to speak up if the Pastor is pushing people away from the church to seek other parishes? (31:27)
• Cyrus at the movies