Patrick welcomes listeners with sharp insight into Catholic doctrine, fielding lively calls about purgatory’s biblical roots and explaining how theological terms like “Trinity” and “purgatory” emerged in Church history. Scriptural references, stories of prayer and devotion, and reflections on moral conscience from Pope Leo mingle with practical advice and personal anecdotes.

• Shirley - Someone told me that Purgatory was not mentioned in the Bible. Can you help me with this? (01:15)
• Audio: Pope Leo XIV defends rights of people to refuse “to engage in practices such as abortion or euthanasia.” Also warns “a new Orwellian-style language is developing” Leo is delivering his annual State of the World Address today to diplomats at the Holy See -  https://x.com/mljhaynes/status/2009570133199433899?s=43&t=mvWhw2bM-_Ry8hgcvEoCYw (18:24)
• Rose - Do you know about the Our Lady of Knock Shrine apparition? (30:09)
• Rafael - Should I get a Bible blessed before using it? (35:05)