The Patrick Madrid Show: October 16, 2024 - Hour 2

Patrick explains how to properly honor the Lord's Day, which is the third commandment. Patrick reflects upon Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter, Dies Domini , to provide a clear understanding of what activities are appropriate for Sundays. He discusses the importance of attending Mass, resting from unnecessary work, and dedicating time to family and charitable acts. Patrick also addresses the balance between secular distractions and sacred observance, highlighting modern dilemmas like working on Sundays and participating in entertainment like Super Bowl parties. Can you go shopping on Sunday? Can you work? What is permissible? Patrick gets into the details with wise words from Pope John Paul II (00:30) Mike - What do I do if Sunday is the only day I can cut my grass? (19:03) Sam - I grew up in places that didn't work on Sundays. I later had to work for people who didn't respect the Sabbath and was told to work on Easter Sunday. (21:42) Sebastian - If someone is making money, how do they decide how much to give to the Church and how much to spend on luxury? (24:22) Desmond – Fortnite just introduced a Devil character you can sell your soul to. Should I stop playing it? (36:49)