Patrick highlights why Catholics should be cautious about joining Jewish Seder meals, explaining that Church teaching sees these rituals as fulfilled in the Mass. He explores how understanding the roots of the faith matters, but curiosity doesn’t replace what the Mass already provides. Patrick also discusses music choices that fit with Catholic values, the real meaning of Divine Mercy Sunday, and ways to keep Easter traditions focused on Christ.

• Sacred Music on Relevant Radio (00:32)
• Email – Could the increased questions about the Seder be connected to The Chosen?
• Patty - Seder Meal. My kids were at a Christian school where Jewish kids attended and we used to organize a Seder Dinner to be in solidarity with them. (06:18)
• Claudine (email) - Well it's obvious you've never experienced a seder meal or you would never have said that it was not needed! The seder meal that we Christians experience shows how everything that was eaten points to Christ! I can't believe that you don't know about this! It's a shame! (16:35)
• Eli (email) - I think it's just a reflection of our society embracing everything without giving much thought to the wisdom of that. It's hip and cool - and SENSITIVE - to embrace everybody/everything. It's kind of an off-shoot of DEI. Our society has taken inclusivity to a crazy extreme.
•  Shannon - if Jesus' death on cross was sufficient for our sin, why do we need to confess to a priest?
• Sandy - Seder meal. Our Catholic Church sponsored a Seder meal. The priest said it was so we can learn about Jewish roots and that we were not participating but teaching about it. (32:33)
• *Cesar (email) – Are Easter eggs beneficial to have as a part of the celebration for the kids? It could be educational, but are there any better ways to celebrate for young children? (38:44)
• Cody - How does Divine Mercy Sunday work and how do you obtain grace from it? (42:04)