Colleen - I saw a priest in a video use a nico

Marietta - Could you discuss if it is ok to sh

Break 1

Patrick explains Ash Wednesday's obligations

Camille (email) - In today's second reading (2

Jay - What is a good example of admonishing th

Maribel - 2 Corinthians 6, there is a warning 

Break 2

Rich - At my Church, they are offering a lavis

Jessica - Why did Jesus's best friend seem to 

Patrick launches Ash Wednesday with fast, unpredictable calls and personal recollections, responding to concerns about Catholic tradition, fasting, and the example clergy set. Questions pour in about suffering, spiritual ignorance, Church authority, and even a parish seafood dinner that feels oddly lavish, sparking honest reflection on simplicity and penitence. He weaves advice, encouragement, and stories with a burst of clarity, urging listeners to keep hope and embrace Lent’s challenges.

 
Colleen - I saw a priest in a video use a nicotine pouch. This upsets me. Is this ok? (00:42)
Marietta - Could you discuss if it is ok to show others our Ash Wednesday ashes to other people? (12:48)
Patrick explains Ash Wednesday’s obligations, including what “Fasting” really means (20:41)
Camille (email) - In today's second reading (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2) it says, "For our sake he made him to be sin..." Who is the him that is being referred to here? Surely not Jesus? (23:53)
Jay - What is a good example of admonishing the sinner? (25:54)
Maribel - 2 Corinthians 6, there is a warning against pagan influences. Don't we need to separate from unbelievers? (33:08)
Rich - At my Church, they are offering a lavish meal without meat. All you can eat chowder and clam cakes! Is this ok? (38:45)
Jessica - Why did Jesus's best friend seem to suffer so much? (43:08)

<p>Patrick launches Ash Wednesday with fast, unpredictable calls and personal recollections, responding to concerns about Catholic tradition, fasting, and the example clergy set. Questions pour in about suffering, spiritual ignorance, Church authority, and even a parish seafood dinner that feels oddly lavish, sparking honest reflection on simplicity and penitence. He weaves advice, encouragement, and stories with a burst of clarity, urging listeners to keep hope and embrace Lent&rsquo;s challenges.</p>
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<ul>
<li>Colleen - I saw a priest in a video use a nicotine pouch. This upsets me. Is this ok? (00:42)</li>
<li>Marietta - Could you discuss if it is ok to show others our Ash Wednesday ashes to other people? (12:48)</li>
<li>Patrick explains Ash Wednesday&rsquo;s obligations, including what &ldquo;Fasting&rdquo; really means (20:41)</li>
<li>Camille (email) - In today's second reading (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2) it says, "For our sake he made him to be sin..." Who is the him that is being referred to here? Surely not Jesus? (23:53)</li>
<li>Jay - What is a good example of admonishing the sinner? (25:54)</li>
<li>Maribel - 2 Corinthians 6, there is a warning against pagan influences. Don't we need to separate from unbelievers? (33:08)</li>
<li>Rich - At my Church, they are offering a lavish meal without meat. All you can eat chowder and clam cakes! Is this ok? (38:45)</li>
<li>Jessica - Why did Jesus's best friend seem to suffer so much? (43:08)</li>
</ul>

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