Patrick discusses the unbreakable vows of holy orders and the deep reverence for the Eucharist, a central difference between Catholic and Lutheran belief. He tackles tough questions, from the morality of actions for greater goods to the ethical dilemmas that test our faith. Our conversations stretch into the importance of faith in public discourse, with robust debate on laws, morality, and the beautiful complexity of church-state relations.

• Les - I think that religious viewpoints should be kept out of the conversation when making laws about assisted suicide. (02:12)
• Conner - Would you commit a mortal sin to save your family or to get rich? (24:04)
• Patrick in Mission Viejo - I am at the missions and going to Mass here, and wanted to tell you I am thinking of you.
• Bruce - What is the difference between the Eucharist in the Catholic Church and Communion in the Protestant Church? (37:07)
• Patrick recommends the book: “There we Stood, Here we Stand”
• Judy - I have been with Charity Mobile for a while. The flip phone has been a great phone. (45:33)