Anthony (email) â My 22-year-old nephew and 

Marie - I was in Ireland recently. St. Patrick

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Richard - Why did the Catholic Church change t

Mary - My friend has a crush on a priest. What

Break 02

Carol - I was invited to my granddaughterâs 

Andrea - This is the month of the Eucharist. I

Originally aired on 06/03/2025

Patrick opens with playful Taco Tuesday banter before answering listener questions about Catholic wedding protocols, the real story behind Saint Patrick’s sainthood, and the significance of post-Vatican II changes to church architecture and liturgy. He fields tough situations: guiding a godfather on how to lovingly challenge a drifting family member, addressing concerns over boundaries at the parish, and supporting a grandmother grappling with her granddaughter’s leap to Anglicanism. Amid the laughter and heartfelt dilemmas, Patrick shares a convert’s gratitude for the Eucharist, letting honest conversation and practical wisdom steer the day.

 
Anthony (email) – My 22-year-old nephew and his fiancé asked me to officiate their wedding ceremony. I was honored to be asked, but I'm a bit hesitant. I've never been asked to do this before. Should I accept? If not, how do I decline? (01:560)
Marie - I was in Ireland recently. St. Patrick’s Church was Anglican instead of Catholic. I was told St. Patrick was never Catholic, just 'Christian', because he came before canonization. (09:47)
Richard - Why did the Catholic Church change the altar around in the 60s? (21:18)
Mary - My friend has a crush on a priest. What should I do? Should I let the Pastor know? (30:56)
Carol - I was invited to my granddaughter’s Anglican Church confirmation, and I need advice about going to a non-Catholic service. (38:19)
Andrea - This is the month of the Eucharist. I am a convert and went 58 years without it. I am full of gratitude. (45:59)

Originally aired on 06/03/2025
Patrick opens with playful Taco Tuesday banter before answering listener questions about Catholic wedding protocols, the real story behind Saint Patrick&rsquo;s sainthood, and the significance of post-Vatican II changes to church architecture and liturgy. He fields tough situations: guiding a godfather on how to lovingly challenge a drifting family member, addressing concerns over boundaries at the parish, and supporting a grandmother grappling with her granddaughter&rsquo;s leap to Anglicanism. Amid the laughter and heartfelt dilemmas, Patrick shares a convert&rsquo;s gratitude for the Eucharist, letting honest conversation and practical wisdom steer the day.
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<li>Anthony (email) &ndash; My 22-year-old nephew and his fianc&eacute; asked me to officiate their wedding ceremony. I was honored to be asked, but I'm a bit hesitant. I've never been asked to do this before. Should I accept? If not, how do I decline? (01:560)</li>
<li>Marie - I was in Ireland recently. St. Patrick&rsquo;s Church was Anglican instead of Catholic. I was told St. Patrick was never Catholic, just 'Christian', because he came before canonization. (09:47)</li>
<li>Richard - Why did the Catholic Church change the altar around in the 60s? (21:18)</li>
<li>Mary - My friend has a crush on a priest. What should I do? Should I let the Pastor know? (30:56)</li>
<li>Carol - I was invited to my granddaughter&rsquo;s Anglican Church confirmation, and I need advice about going to a non-Catholic service. (38:19)</li>
<li>Andrea - This is the month of the Eucharist. I am a convert and went 58 years without it. I am full of gratitude. (45:59)</li>
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