Patrick brings the question of Sunday Mass front and center, tackling what happens when someone knowingly skips and clearing up confusion straight from the Catechism. He fields listeners’ tough scenarios (baseball games, illness, caring for aging parents) and draws a sharp line between true obstacles and mere preference, even addressing arguments about “man-made” laws with a blunt challenge for sincerity. Listeners throw in questions about deaconesses, godparent choices, and offering up suffering, and Patrick responds with direct, practical advice and scriptural clarity.

• George – Is it a mortal sin if you intentionally miss mass on Sunday? (00:25)
• Marlene (email) - What would you say to someone who says missing Mass is a man-made law therefore excusable? (09:33)
• David (email) - I fear I may have to lie on a life insurance medical survey (13:01)
• Dee - My son has a mental illness, and he gets paranoid when there’s a large gathering, so he doesn’t go to Sunday mass. (17:29)
• Joe - I do not attend mass in person, but I do watch mass on YouTube? (19:23)
• Stephanie - The choice of a godparent should not be honorarium. They should be practicing Catholics and not in mortal sin. (22:49)
• Jonathan - When will the Church celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles mentioned Zechariah 14? (24:44)
• Martin - I have the same situation as previous caller about Alzheimer's mother and bringing her to mass after many years. (31:20)
• James (email) – Women in the diaconate (35:14)
• Sarah (email) - How should I handle it if my ex-Catholic stepdad (who believes baptism alone lets him receive) wants Communion at Mass with me, given past conflicts and my need to respect the Eucharist without judging him? (44:43)