Patrick discusses the recent Senate bill eliminating federal taxes on tips for service industry workers and considers the effects on single parents and wait staff. He also addresses new Colorado legislation regarding “misgendering” and “deadnaming,” raising concerns about religious freedoms and state mandates. This hour features a powerful listener story of overcoming heroin addiction through methadone therapy and faith, along with calls from across the country on topics like Catholic etiquette during Eucharistic processions, the effects of technology on daily life, and handling family relationships. Patrick consistently offers honest conversation, encouragement, and practical advice for living out faith in today’s changing society.

• Senate unanimously approves bill to eliminate tax on tips (00:22)
• Colorado House Democrats pass bill that makes "misgendering" a "discriminatory act," and can take children away from parents who "misgender" (04:35)
• Mark - I had a heroine addiction. I use methadone and now I am addicted to that. Is that a sin? (08:16)
• Patrick shares some more emails that have come into the show today about cell phones and technology addiction (22:09)
• Maria – The Kelly Loving Act of Colorado - There are a lot of people praying for an end to this. (26:35)
• Danielle – The Family Rosary has helped me through my addiction (30:47)
• Sheila - Thanks for the book Surprised by Truth. After reading, I understood more why I became Catholic. (33:14)
• Mike - Appreciated the conversation on swearing yesterday (38:13)
• Daniel - What can we do to make the 10-minute homily more inspiring? (42:39)
• Juan - How should I treat my brother-in-law who divorced my sister? (48:10)