Father Matthew Spencer is filling in for Patrick as the Christmas season approaches. The episode features insightful conversations, including a caller's question about the differences between infant and adult baptism, a listener's comment on Catholic traditions, and a discussion about Pope Francis's recent document on blessings for same-sex marriages. Join us as Father Matthew shares his thoughts, stories, and wisdom on these important topics and more.

• E-Frank - What's the difference between adult and infant baptism?
• Pat - I'm in my 70s, but back in Catholic School we learned to always bow at the name of Jesus and to bow during the Glory Be.
• Joe - Did Pope Francis say it is OK to bless same-sex marriages? (08:24)
• Fr. Matthew comments on the days of obligation
• George - My high school teacher said that when we see headlines in secular media about the Church you can believe the opposite.
• John – Please bless my son and daughter-in-law who are having twins at any moment
• Xavier - How do you forgive yourself after you've been forgiven in confession
• Janet - I'm a Catholic school teacher and I'm struggling with the same-sex blessings. I teach third grade. What should I tell them?
• Jill - My family is the only practicing Catholics in our family. We have a transgender person and a lesbian couple coming to Christmas. How do I navigate this?
• Claudia - Why is the pink candle lit two weeks prior to Christmas? (45:49)